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St. Louis Magazine

FROM THE EDITOR

Statistics & Probability • St. Louis police say crime is down in the city. Will that help Mayor Tishaura Jones?

Fueling Growth • BioGenerator wants to build more St. Louis companies—and that means a storytelling blitz.

Raising the Barre • Dance teacher Leigh Brockman Horowitz gives adults the opportunity to embrace ballet.

MARCH • MARK YOUR CALENDAR

The Day Care Dilemma • Nonprofit Child Care Aware shares the stats on this ongoing issue- and what it's doing to help parents facing challenges.

Sculpting a New Home • Originally from England, self-taught artist Bella Enkel molds delicate ceramic pieces for interior spaces.

Spring Breaks • If you're looking for a nearby getaway, then consider these Midwest destinations.

Moms on the Move • From prenatal to postpartum, fitness boutique owners are introducing classes inspired by their motherhood journeys.

Hop to It • Steve Gontram and David Zitko reinvigorate the former Nixta space.

Byrd's the Word • Bob Brazell resurrects his popular fried chicken brand.

SPRING AND SUMMER ARTS GUIDE 2025 • CAN'T-MISS EVENTS FROM THE WORLDS OF VISUAL ARTS, THEATER, MUSIC, AND MORE

BRAVO! • OPERA THEATRE OF SAINT LOUIS CELEBRATES 50 YEARS WITH A LANDMARK SEASON

THE MISSION CONTINUES • As the Regional Arts Commission turns 40, president and CEO Vanessa Cooksey reflects on its past and looks toward its future.

RIDING IN STYLE • Art, fashion, and engineering collide in Roaring at the Saint Louis Art Museum.

COASTING ALONG • ESCAPE TO A SCENIC DESTINATION THIS SPRING.

EUROPE • TAKE A DIRECT FLIGHT FROM ST. LOUIS TO FRANKFURT, GERMANY, WHERE IT'S JUST A QUICK TRIP AWAY FROM OTHER SCENIC CITIES.

MEXICO • LOCATED AT THE TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR, CABO SAN LUCAS AND NEARBY TODOS SANTOS OFFER SUNNY ESCAPES.

THE CARIBBEAN • TAKE A NONSTOP FLIGHT FROM ST. LOUIS TO THESE CARIBBEAN DESTINATIONS, WHERE PRISTINE BEACHES AWAIT.

UNITED STATES • EXPERIENCE VIBRANT ART, DINING, AND HISTORY SCENES IN THESE WORLD-CLASS U.S. CITIES NEAR THE COAST.

THE HITMAKERS • ST. LOUIS MUSICIANS YOU NEED TO KNOW RIGHT NOW

EDUCAT ION

BRIDGING THE GAP • New initiatives are addressing educational inequalities in St. Louis and beyond.

FULL STEAM AHEAD • Area schools are teaching students about STEAM in creative ways.

PRACTICALLY SPEAKING • Local schools are ensuring students are prepared for everyday realities.

ART LESSONS • St. Louis’ cultural institutions are collaborating with area schools in creative ways.

WHAT WE TALK ABOUT WHEN WE TALK ABOUT SMARTPHONES • FIGHTS OVER THE DEVICES AT JUST ABOUT LOCKERS, AND THEY'RE ABOUT AND THE SELF-CONTROL. RESTRICTING SCHOOL AREN'T POUCHES, CADDIES—FEAR, AMBITION, DIFFICULTY OF

Irish History The rise and fall of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church