‘otter-ly’ charmed | St. Louis Aquarium has welcomed two new residents—adorable otters Beau and Claire! The four-year-old pair comes to the StL through a unique conservation partnership dedicated to helping river otters. Although not siblings, Beau and Claire both were born in sanctuaries for rescued otters in Louisiana.
Sculptor Adrienne Outlaw has been named the featured artist for the 2026 St. Louis Earth Day Festival. Outlaw will present Double Bloom, an immersive environment composed of two large-scale geodesic domes clad in community-collected post-consumer plastic. Check out Outlaw’s work at the festival April 25 and 26 in Forest Park.
Celebrate Women’s History month with a morning Happy Hour at Bowood by Niche. Held March 31 at 8 a.m., the event will give women the opportunity to hear from local entrepreneurs and business leaders while enjoying brunch bites and cocktails. The event is free to attend, and reservations can be made on Tock.
Music lovers will want to head to the St. Louis Country Library – Thornhill Branch for a unique musical opportunity. On March 31 at 6:30 p.m., Chamber Project St. Louis will hold its Very Open Rehearsal. The free event offers attendees an inside look at the creative process as musicians work through a rehearsal, featuring the music of Beethoven. Space is limited, so register at slcl.org/events-classes.
fashion forward
Saint Louis Fashion Fund is looking for applicants for the Second Annual Susan Sherman Fashion Scholarship. The program will provide six college or university students with a $5,000 scholarship as well as mentorship opportunities. To be eligible students must be Missouri residents and attending a school with a fashion/business-related sequence. The deadline to apply is May 15. For more information, visit saintlouisfashionfund.org/scholarship.
The College Club of St. Louis is turning 125! The organization was created to award college scholarships to young women in St. Louis. In 1901, it was founded by a group of Smith College alumni who were dissatisfied with the limited opportunities for women. The first scholarship was awarded in 1906. Today, the organization is composed of a group of approximately 50 women from all over the region, and the College Club in 2025 awarded $240,000 to 24 recipients.
Registration is now open for the St. Louis Legends Games! Adults 50 and older can test their skill at a variety of events. New offerings for 2026 include team bowling, plank competitions, swimming relays, and track and field relays. The games will be held May 16-31. Registration can be done in person at The J or online at jccstl.com/legendsgames.
