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Midtown: Beneath the glimmering lights, grassroots take hold

In Region

6:25 am on Mon, 03.11.13

The rebirth of Midtown has been led by major players such as the Symphony, the Fox, the Sheldon and the Pulitzer. But making the destination area a vibrant neighborhood also depends on an influx of smaller organizations and individual artists. We talk to people who are leading that change.

'The Piano Lesson' brings back Black Rep players

In Performing Arts

12:43 am on Wed, 01.09.13

Twenty years after its inaugural performance at the Grandel Theatre, The Black Rep gathers former interns and others who got their start with the company for a revival. We talk with founder and producing direct Ron Himes about this production and his goals.

Dine on Dance: Eat, dance and be merry

In Performing Arts

12:07 am on Mon, 09.17.12

The ninth annual Dine on Dance Lunch Performances provide a free, entertaining break during a long day. Unique outdoor dance performances will take place at noon at The Market in the Loop Sept. 21 and at Strauss Park Sept. 28. Bring lunch, or purchase one from a nearby restaurant, and enjoy the show.

Gateway Men's Chorus hosts city-wide scavenger hunt to raise funds

In Giving Back

7:08 am on Wed, 09.12.12

The Gateway Men's Chorus is raising money through a city-wide scavenger hunt on Sept. 22. Bring  friends to explore St. Louis -- à la "The Amazing Race" -- and compete for a number of prizes. After the race, enjoy complimentary cocktails and food, and dance the night away at a party on the terrace overlooking Grand Center.

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Conference of American nuns will mull response to Vatican charges

In Nation

7:55 am on Fri, 08.03.12

Meeting in St. Louis next week, the Leadership Conference of Women Religious will have its first opportunity as an assembled group to consider what to do after the Vatican issued a mandate for change this spring. It calls on the conference to reorganize and more strictly observe church teachings.

The 'free' Zoo

In Commentary

7:51 am on Tue, 05.22.12

When a family of four goes to the St. Louis Zoo, they can be forgiven for not knowing it will cost them $60, $72 if they park. If they can't pay, the alternative is to tell the kids they can't do what kids do at the zoo.

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Pirates are first to land on Opera Theatre's shore

In Performing Arts

12:24 am on Mon, 05.20.13

“We speak in old language in a new witty way with contemporary feel,” Sean Curran said about the OTSL production of "Pirates of Penzance," which is set in the 1870s. Much of the Gilbert and Sullivan satire, however, focuses on still-relevant human foibles, government officials’ ineptitude and opera excesses.

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Save that dirt, Howard Buffett says

In Science

11:09 am on Wed, 05.15.13

Speaking to reporters at Monsanto, Howard Buffett warned that future generations would foot the bill for irresponsible soil use. He urged leaders to address thorny issues such as malnutrition and environmental destruction.

Arch Grants winners set for debut

In InnovationSTL

11:32 am on Tue, 05.14.13

Twenty winners will split a million dollars and a wide array of professional services after this year's Arch Grants competition. Victors will also see one-on-one business mentoring in their prize package. The diverse group includes everything from biotech concerns to fashion enterprises.

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Innovation and entrepreneurial activity are on the rise in St. Louis, especially in bioscience, technology and alternative energy. The Beacon's InnovationSTL section focuses on the people who are part of this wave, what they're doing and how this is shaping our future. To many St. Louisans, this wave is not yet visible. InnovationSTL aims to change that. We welcome you to share your knowledge, learn more about this vibrant trend and discuss its impact.

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Save that dirt, Howard Buffett says

In Science

11:09 am on Wed, 05.15.13

Speaking to reporters at Monsanto, Howard Buffett warned that future generations would foot the bill for irresponsible soil use. He urged leaders to address thorny issues such as malnutrition and environmental destruction.

Supreme Court rules unanimously for Monsanto in Roundup case

In Law Scoop

10:42 pm on Mon, 05.13.13

Vernon Bowman's challenge to Monsanto Co.'s patent on its Roundup Ready soybean seeds was billed as a David vs. Goliath contest. Goliath won and won big. The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that an Indiana soybean farmer had violated Monsanto's patent on its genetically engineered soybean seeds.

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College costs - easy to attack, hard to solve

In Commentary

6:12 am on Tue, 05.21.13

Paying professors less, increasing online courses and raising class size might make the bill cheaper, but the value of the degree will be less, as well. It's not that there are no solutions, but the easy ones create their own problems.

U.S. Grant and the Battle of Vicksburg

In Commentary

12:22 am on Mon, 05.20.13

When the Civil War broke out, Grant rejoined the military. He may not have liked it, but it was what he was good at: fighting. The battle that cemented his reputation began 150 years ago yesterday.

Is political ethics an oxymoron?

In Commentary

12:22 am on Mon, 05.20.13

Democracy is our answer to perhaps our most difficult ethical problem: How do we ethically protect the social cooperation that makes our society strong, while respecting the rights of individuals to pursue vastly divergent visions of the good life and deeply conflicting moral and political beliefs?

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