Experience a captivating journey through classical and popular music with a diverse program spanning centuries and styles. The performance features three sonatas and a rondo by Domenico Scarlatti, showcasing his elegant Baroque keyboard mastery, alongside Mozart’s expressive works. Romantic piano literature is represented with Chopin’s Ballade No. 3 in A-flat Major, while early 20th-century American ...

Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an American lawyer and jurist who served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1993 until her death in September 2020. She was the second woman and the first Jewish woman ever appointed to the court. She championed fairness and equality. Until her death, she ...

Between May 21 and June 16, 1791, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison traveled together through upstate New York and parts of New England. This "northern journey" came at a moment of tension for the new nation. But politics was not their purpose; Madison said it was for “health, recreation, and curiosity.” In tracing this journey, ...

The Navy SEALs represent a significant evolution in naval special operations. Called “warriors” because they exemplify the traditional and modern concept of elite military fighters, the SEALs are culturally iconic and tactically exceptional. Their history illuminates how modern special operations forces developed and why they've become central to U.S. military strategy. Learn how the SEALs ...

In recognition of Holocaust Remembrance Day, Shell Point hosts Be the Flame, a moving program presented in partnership with The Common Ground Collective. This event honors the six million Jewish lives lost and highlights the importance of remembrance, unity, and compassion. The program features distinguished speakers, including Dr. Robert Hilliard, a 100-year-old WWII hero who ...

The role of First Lady comes with no job description, no pay, and no written requirements. Yet America’s presidential spouses have wielded great influence and have always been subject to intense public scrutiny. In this illustrated lecture, historian Leslie Goddard, Ph.D. explores which First Ladies have rated highest and lowest—or most “in-between”—with historians. Why were ...

In chocolate history, few names are better known than Hershey and Mars. Milton Hershey brought milk chocolate to the masses with his Hershey bar. Frank and Forrest Mars dominated American sweet tooths with the Milky Way, Snickers, and Three Musketeers bars. Join historian Leslie Goddard, Ph.D. to explore how these two legendary companies began, and ...

Join artist Sun Smith-Foret—whose work is featured in the Tribby’s Above and Beyond exhibition—to hear about the concept and evolution of the Riverwork Project, a touchstone for racial equity and connectivity between and among black and white artists in the greater St. Louis region and beyond. Her quilting practice led to Riverwork and, in the ...

Jodi Keogan and pianist Seth Weinstein bring “perfect balance” to your day! Three genres. One spectacular balance. With the combination of Broadway, the Great American Songbook and classical selections, this dynamic presentation will enlighten you and leave you humming tunes from your favorite shows. Come and enjoy the beautiful selections that will leave you wanting ...