EXPLORE THE RICHAND FASCINATING HISTORY OF AFRICAN AMERICANS IN ST.LOUIS IN New Book BLACK ST.LOUIS

Black St. Louis explores the rich and inspiring history of African Americans in St. Louis from the city’s founding as a French fur-trading post during the Spanish colonial era to the new millennium. Authors Calvin Riley and NiNi Harris highlight great figures who showed leadership, incredible innovation, and courage despite the injustices they faced. Learn … Continue reading EXPLORE THE RICHAND FASCINATING HISTORY OF AFRICAN AMERICANS IN ST.LOUIS IN New Book BLACK ST.LOUIS

From Legacy to Global Impact: Inaugural bamX-Black Music Week Launches in Atlanta

Atlanta will take center stage this May with the launch of bamX — Black Music Week, a citywide cultural experience celebrating the legacy, global influence, and future of Black American music. Taking place May 25–June 2, 2026, the inaugural week coincides with Africa Day, Memorial Day, and Black Music Month, uniting culture, commerce, and community … Continue reading From Legacy to Global Impact: Inaugural bamX-Black Music Week Launches in Atlanta

Getting to know an Author Caitlin Yager

In this installment we spotlight Caitlin Yager , a life-long Missourian who just published her debut book, Small Town Missouri: Legends, Lore, and Attractions in the Show Me State, with reedy press Q) Tell us about your latest project. What inspired you to create it? A) This question is always a bit tricky. I work closely … Continue reading Getting to know an Author Caitlin Yager

Review of Small Town Missouri: Legends, Lore, and Attractions in the Show Me State a new book by Caitlin Yager

As someone who grew up in small town Missouri, I still learned some things about towns I have visited or driven through while traveling in Missouri. This book is a great introduction to so many of our Missouri towns. I really liked the format the author used to provide history, attractions, special events and fun … Continue reading Review of Small Town Missouri: Legends, Lore, and Attractions in the Show Me State a new book by Caitlin Yager

Indigi-Con Showcasing Indigenous Comic Creators Comes to Harrahs Resort Next Week

Indigenous comics are part of continuing rich traditions of Native storytelling. The Indigi-Con Creator’s Symposium features Indigenous comic authors and artists and showcase their work. It takes place next Saturday, February 7, on tribal lands of the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians near San Diego, at Harrahs Resort Southern California, 777 Harrahs Rincon Way, Funner CA 92082. The event is free and open to … Continue reading Indigi-Con Showcasing Indigenous Comic Creators Comes to Harrahs Resort Next Week

2026 Chita Rivera Awards to be held at NYU Skirball Center on May 18

The 2026 Chita Rivera Awards will take place on Monday, May 18 at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts (566 LaGuardia Place off of Washington Square Park), it was announced today by Joe Lanteri, Founder and Executive Director of the New York City Dance Alliance Foundation, Inc. Lanteri produces in conjunction with Patricia … Continue reading 2026 Chita Rivera Awards to be held at NYU Skirball Center on May 18

L.A.’s Originales: Women Defining Contemporary Art, opening November 22 at Superchief Gallery.

Exhibition Dates: November 22 – December 14, 2025Opening Reception: Saturday, November 22 | 7–11PMLocation: Superchief Gallery, Los Angeles L.A.’s Originales: Women Defining Contemporary Art is a an all-women group show curated by Steve Galindo andSuperchief Gallery that serves as both a manifesto and gathering. It is a reality check, joy ride, and archive in motion.In tandem with Superchief’s … Continue reading L.A.’s Originales: Women Defining Contemporary Art, opening November 22 at Superchief Gallery.

Artistry of Toller Cranston: New book kicks off Toller 50 campaign ahead of ‘26 Winter Olympics

Toller Cranston CM, OLY, LLD: Canadian icon, artist, resister, champion, inspiration, role model. Ten years since he passed away at age sixty-five, fifty years since his milestone Olympic Bronze in Innsbruck, the Toller 50 campaign kicks off a year-long initiative to remind Canadians about an iconic life and to grow Toller’s legacy based on the values … Continue reading Artistry of Toller Cranston: New book kicks off Toller 50 campaign ahead of ‘26 Winter Olympics

Mark Your calendars SPARKBIRD with Sushi Soucy & Spartan Jet-Plex at Richmond Music Hall on November 17, 2025

Sparkbird is the project of singer-songwriter Stephan Nance (they/them). Their music has been featured by Obscure Sound, Good Music Radar, Rock the Pigeon, Homoground, the National Audubon Society, and Birding Magazine. Their breakout single "November," described as "a masterpiece of contemporary musical artistry" by Sinusoidal Music, amassed millions of streams on Spotify in the months … Continue reading Mark Your calendars SPARKBIRD with Sushi Soucy & Spartan Jet-Plex at Richmond Music Hall on November 17, 2025

Interview with Sugarwitch Ice Cream Sandwiches founder Sophie Mendelson

We are doing something a little different today (and hopefully something we will do more of) by showcasing a queer-owned business in the St. Louis area, and best of all, they make ice cream sandwiches to die for. Sophie Mendelson took a break from making treats to discuss the founding of the store, its mission, … Continue reading Interview with Sugarwitch Ice Cream Sandwiches founder Sophie Mendelson