Weekly Blog

St. Louis’ Most Haunted Places

Explore St. Louis’ haunted hotspots, from Zombie Road and Lemp Mansion to Jefferson Barracks and Hitchhike Annie’s chilling legend. Dare to visit?

CultureHistory

The story of Pearl Curran who channeled spirit Patience Worth through a Ouija Board & they wrote books

It’s a ghostly tale that happened right here in St. Louis in 1912. Pearl Curran channeled spirit Patience Worth but not everyone believed in this tale.

Theater Reviews

Review of “The Niceties” at Soul Siren Playhouse

“The Niceties” is a gripping two-character drama that about a student-teacher conference that escalates to a conflagration. The play by Eleanor Burgess was recently presented in an outstanding production by Soul Siren Playhouse.

Spotlight

St. Louis Art Takes Over, Future Energy & Houdini’s Secret

Explore St. Louis public art, discover how platinum could power data centers, and uncover the St. Louis night that changed Harry Houdini’s career.

Theater Reviews

Review of “Deceived” at Moonstone Theatre Company

Moonstone Theatre has returned to the stage after a two-and-a-half-year hiatus. The current production is “Deceived,” a welcome adaptation of Patrick Hamilton’s “Gaslight.” By a happy coincidence, the show is playing at the Gaslight Theatre. Hamilton’s play premiered in England in 1938. The classic thriller was renamed “Angel Street” for its 1941 Broadway production, but […]

Theater Reviews

Review of “The Birds” at Albion Theatre

Albion Theatre’s current production is a fine choice for the Halloween season—Conor McPherson’s stage adaptation of “The Birds.” Daphne Du Maurier’s 1953 short story of the same name is the source of both McPherson’s play and Alfred Hitchcock’s 1963 film, “The Birds,” but the play is not an adaptation of the movie.  All three works […]

Theater Reviews

Review of “Death Becomes Her” at the Fabulous Fox

“Death Becomes Her” began a yearlong North American tour last month. The Fabulous Fox scored a coup by bringing the show to St. Louis in the weeks leading to Halloween. What better time is there to see a musical with death in its title and a magic potion in its plot? The show is delightful, […]

Spotlight

AI Predicts Breast Cancer Risk, Platinum Powers Data Centers & Anti-Deepfake Voice Tech

Discover platinum-powered data centers, AI breast cancer risk prediction, and AntiFake voice protection in three innovations shaping our future.

Weekly Blog

Fall Fun at Local Farms and Orchards

Discover fall fun near St. Louis with apple picking, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hayrides, cider donuts, and family-friendly festivals at local farms.

Theater Reviews

Review of “ZM (Zombie Musical)” at New Line Theatre

To his credit, Scott Miller is unwavering in his loyalty to creators who push the envelope, like Greg Kotis and Mark Hollman. Their wacky, dystopian Broadway hit, “Urinetown,” is about a city with a water shortage so severe that private toilets have been banned and citizens must pay to use public facilities. Miller’s New Line […]