Jen Roberts is a St. Louis-based writer. She writes on a variety of topics including arts and culture, travel, and local and global social issues. Jen's work can be found on her website, or you can follow her on Instagram.
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Missouri Historical Society president and CEO Frances Levine on putting down roots in St. Louis
“You can’t form an opinion about St. Louis if you don’t know the history,” says the former Santa Fe resident. Read more
The Rep’s Hana Sharif on setting the stage in St. Louis
“It was the warmest transition I could have possibly imagined,” the new artistic director says of moving here from Baltimore. Read more
SkipNV executive director Saras Chung on finding balance in St. Louis
After stints in southwest Missouri and DC, Chung and her family have a made a home near Tower Grove Park. Read more
Fleishman Hillard CEO John Saunders on what Dublin and St. Louis have in common
“While St. Louis has all its icons—the Mississippi, the Arch—I think that, like Ireland, the great resource of St. Louis is the people. I think the people here are exceptional.” Read more
Kitchen 4AM owner Jason Jackson on how St. Louis’ dining scene stacks up
“St. Louis is a small city, but it has a lot of good things to offer and a lot of nice restaurants,” says the former Atlanta resident. Read more
9 major projects that are changing the face of St. Louis
The St. Louis Aquarium, a Major League Soccer stadium, City Foundry, and more Read more
Meet one of the artists who will invite the public into their workspace as part of Open Studios STL 2019
Rachel Youn has always been fascinated with faux objects. Read more
Image courtesy Yingxue Zuo
Artist Yingxue Zuo explores modern politics in timely exhibition
In "The Voice," which runs through December 14 at Southern Illinois University–Carbondale, Zuo provides a unique perspective on the political concerns that have spanned his lifetime, both in China and in the U.S. Read more
Photo by Dusty Kessler; courtesy of the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis
An exhibit at the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis uses film-set flags, blocked images, and Mark Twain’s conscience as a critique of immigration anxiety
Stephanie Syjuco spent five years looking for the truth beneath a complicated mix of narratives. Read more
Latinos en Axión reaches out to St. Louis immigrants and refugees
On September 14, the grassroots organization celebrates Mexican Independence Day with Fiestas Patrias on Cherokee Street. Read more
Photography courtesy of Opera Theatre of Saint Louis
Two new Opera Theatre of Saint Louis additions look to develop young artists
After recently joining the OTSL staff, Damon Bristo and Patricia Racette will help oversee auditions this month for the Gerdine Young Artist Program. Read more
Courtesy of Big Muddy Blues Festival
Big Muddy Blues Festival returns to Laclede's Landing on August 31
The lineup features Marquise Knox, Ms. Hy-C and Fresh Start, and Big George Brock, among others. Read more
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The Saint Louis Zoo and Missouri Botanical Garden are quietly working to save Madagascar's biodiversity
After decades spent working closely with the country's residents to preserve the island, the institutions will be awarded the World Ecology Award this November. Read more
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis launches 2019-20 season on September 4 with "Angels in America"
Tickets are on sale now for the iconic play, which kicks off the inaugural season for the Rep’s new artistic director, Hana S. Sharif. Read more
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How St. Louis parents can help students navigate adolescence
As a parent, it can be difficult to determine how best to support kids through these years—but there are ways. Read more
Photography by Kevin A. Roberts
5 St. Louis high schoolers on stress, sleep, and Snapchat
Today’s students face a litany of issues that earlier generations might not fully understand. Read more
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For these fathers and sons, caring for patients runs in the family
We all have mentors. For these doctors, it's their dads. Read more
Good Shepherd Arts Center hosts exhibit showcasing works "ignited by the movement and spirit of Ferguson"
On display August 3–24, "SPARC" features the work of St. Louis artists Yusef, ArtDivo, Kflakko, Brock Seals, Kyla Hawkins, and taylorthemirror. Read more
St. Louis indie rock band Sorry, Scout releasing second album
The release party for "Barely Waking Up" takes place at Off Broadway on August 10 at 8 p.m. Read more
Photo by Anne Matheis
Two St. Louis designers share tips to help your bathroom feel more spacious
If you’re finding space limitations a barrier to creating your dream bathroom, there are things you can do to make your current space appear larger. Read more
