zooming in | The Saint Louis Zoo welcomed a litter of five cheetah cubs, representing the first successful cheetah births at the zoo in more than seven years. The cubs were born to first-time parents Cora and Vader, and they will make their public debut in a few months when they are ready to leave the den.

St. Louis County Library has expanded its ePopUp Library to five local children’s health care facilities. The program gives users immediate access to thousands of digital books and audiobooks—no library card required. The new children’s collection will be available at Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Shriners Children’s St. Louis, SSMHealth Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

lights, camera, st. louis
Celebrate local cinema at the 25th annual St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase. Held July 19-20 and 25-27, this year’s showcase is themed “Show Me” in recognition of the resilience and talent that define St. Louis filmmakers. For a full schedule and to purchase tickets, visit cinemastlouis.org.

Theater fans won’t want to miss St. Louis Actors’ Studio’s 11th Annual LaBute New Theater Festival July 11-27. After receiving hundreds of submissions from around the world, five one-act pieces have been selected to be brought to life on stage at The Gaslight Theater. The festival also will feature a new piece by its namesake, the esteemed film director, screenwriter and playwright Neil LaBute. Find out more at stlas.org.

calling all artists!
The Jefferson National Parks Association is looking for a local artist to design and create a mural in celebration of the Gateway Arch’s 60th anniversary. The winning mural will be prominently featured in the park’s new Research Center, located in the historic Old Post Office in downtown St. Louis. Submissions close on July 25. To learn more, visit mural.jnpa.com.

feeling blue
The St. Louis Blues unveiled new primary home and away uniforms inspired by those worn by the team upon its inception in 1967. “The heritage jersey reflects the rich, compelling history of the St. Louis Blues, and it is one of the most classic jerseys in the National Hockey League,” Blues chairman Tom Stillman says. “The response of Blues fans to this jersey has been overwhelming, and we are pleased to share the updated versions with our supporters everywhere.”