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Several weeks ago, Head of School Alexis Wright emailed that New City School, which has traditionally participated in St. Louis City’s Gay Pride Parade downtown, had decided instead to plan their own parade through the CWE North’s Commercial District. The date was set for Saturday, June 22 at 10 a.m. However, the day…
Celebrate our Nation’s independence with entertainment, family fun, and snacks during the annual Central West End Association (CWEA) Fourth of July Parade! Line up with neighbors, a brass band, dragon dancers and more at Euclid and McPherson Avenues around 9:45 a.m. Wave flags, shake beads, and sing songs as we march down the street to…
Tanner Steslow, co-owner with Max Berman and artist Ted Collier of the CWE’s Square One Gallery, explained that Dopamine, the arresting title for the gallery’s second exhibition, was chosen to pose the question, “Can art be medicine?” By showing pieces “that are bright and fun, we’re demonstrating that art can bring instantaneous feelings of joy.”…