a beary warm welcome | St. Louis has said goodbye to a beloved denizen. Kali the polar beer has been moved to the Toledo Zoo & Aquarium. In exchange, the Saint Louis Zoo welcomed polar bear twins Kallu and Kallik (pictured). The duo is expected to make their public debut following a quarantine and acclimation period.
tread the boards
Theater lovers won’t want to miss the Confluence New Play Festival. The event kicks off the St. Louis Shakespeare Festival’s 2025 season. Held March 27-29, it will highlight three new plays from Missouri and Illinois writers. To learn more and get tickets, visit stlshakes.org.
Take a hike! This spring, Shaw Nature Reserve is offering several events to celebrate its centennial year. St. Louisans can look forward to several custom hikes spotlighting nature and history, a 5K walk/run and the return of the Spring Wildflower Market. A full schedule can be found at shawnature.org/snr100.
welcome to nellyville
Arch Apparel is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Nelly’s groundbreaking album Country Grammar. It launched an exclusive collection commemorating the Grammy Award-winning artist’s debut album and its influence on music and St. Louis culture. You can shop the collection at archapparel.com.
A Nine PBS documentary is getting a national debut. Going Your Way focuses on the personal, medical and spiritual issues surrounding end-of-life care, the options available and steps that can be taken to put those wishes to practical use. The film will show on PBS stations across the country on March 31.
focus on film
One of the country’s premier film festivals is coming to St. Louis for the first time! Mountainfilm Festival is partnering with Open Space STL and other community partners for the inaugural Mound City Film Series. Running monthly from April through September, it will bring together documentary films, live music and curated culinary experiences at 4 Hands Brewing Co. The first screening is April 23, and you can learn more by finding Mound City Film Series on Facebook.
Calling all DJ’s! Sophie’s Artist Lounge in the Grand Center Arts District is looking for applicants for its DJ Residency Program. The residency provides St. Louis-based DJs with a platform to showcase their talents and contribute to a vibrant, community-driven music scene. Applications are open through April. To learn more, visit kranzbergartsfoundation.org.
