check it out! | Just in time for this year’s 100th anniversary of the iconic Mother Road, local travel writer Cheryl Eichar Jett explores the stories of women who worked along the 2,448-mile length of the famous highway in Aprons Away: Women’s Work on Route 66. Printed by Reedy Press, the book is available wherever books are sold.
Through May 3, The Staenberg Group, Bayer, Conversation Builds Character and The Staenberg Family Foundation are hosting “Lest We Forget: Portraits of Holocaust Survivors” at The District STL in Chesterfield. The work of UNESCO Artist for Peace Luigi Toscano, the exhibition features eight-foot-tall portraits of Holocaust survivors as they are today—a powerful reminder of one of the darkest chapters in human history and the enduring importance of compassion, courage and dignity.
the stl on stage
A local performer is coming back to the Lou as part of the national tour of Spamalot. Nathaniel Mahone will appear in the ensemble of the production. A graduate of Lafayette High School, Mahone first appeared on stage at The Muny in 2013. He has also performed with the Opera Theatre of St. Louis and The St. Louis Repertory Theatre. You can catch Mahone on stage at The Fabulous Fox Theatre from May 5 to 17.
super speaker
Hometowner and celebrated filmmaker James Gunn will return to his alma mater, Saint Louis University, on May 16 to deliver the commencement address for the spring commencement ceremony. A visionary writer, director and producer, Gunn is perhaps best known for his work on superhero films including the Superman and Guardians of the Galaxy franchises.
The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra is closing its season with a world premiere! On May 8-10, the orchestra and the IN UNISON Chorus will perform Nathalie Joachim’s Family. The piece was commissioned by the SLSO specifically for the chorus. The concerts also will include Kevin Puts’ Virelai (after Guillaume de Machaut), and Maurice Ravel’s complete Daphnis and Chloé. For more information or to purchase tickets, ticket slso.org.
robots are about
A Robot Renaissance is happening at City Museum! Created from everyday objects, the robots are the work of local artists Bill Christman and Dave Rudis. Guests can visit the Robot Renaissance exhibit at the Beatnik Bob’s section of the museum now though May 31.
slow down and look
Guests can not get an unobstructed view of the Hoffman two-toed sloths at the Saint Louis Zoo. Located inside the historic Primate House, the new Sloth Atrium features waterfalls and flowing streams, custom climbing structures, built-in heat sources to replicate the warmth of Central and South American rainforests, and a moveable vine system that allows animal care staff to routinely adjust the habitat, mimicking the constantly changing conditions.