The naturalism and painted surface of Impressionism influenced the Post-Impressionists. However, these artists used color and space in different ways, sometimes scientifically and sometimes emotionally.  This movement will be explored through the works of Seurat, Van Gogh, Cezanne, and Gauguin.

This three-part series will examine the reasons for the decline of the mightiest empire in the Western world. Part I will take us from Augustus to Diocletian. In Part II, we will examine the period from Diocletian to the collapse of the Western Empire. Part III will discuss the remnant of the empire in the east, a.k.a. the Byzantine Empire. Are there lessons from the past that we can apply today?

Downsizing can be tough! Get the tools you need to look at the art, antiques, furniture, decorative accessories and jewelry in your home to help you determine what has value before you make important decisions about estate liquidation, donation, or insurance purposes.

Your most cynical opinions about the US healthcare system may be true. Take a deep dive with cardiologist, Wade Martin, MD, and get an insider's perspective on why the best and least expensive diagnostic and therapeutic intervention available isn't being utilized for heart conditions.

Initially criticized in his homeland if Japan for making films that are too westernized, Akira Kurosawa went on to be the most successful director in that country’s history. Titles include Rashomon, Ikiru, Yojimbo, and Ran, having inspired the likes of George Lucas, Francis Ford Coppola, and Sergio Leone. In his propensity for both historical tales or warriors and swordsmanship to contemporary dramas, Kurosawa is widely regarded as one of the all-time great directors. In this class, we will venture through the career highlights of this most fascinating personality.

Few people have ever described the warrior culture of the mysterious Osage. For more than 100 years, the French cultivated their alliance with the mighty Osage. We will look at the unique warrior culture that enabled the Osage to be recognized as the staunch ally of the French, enabling France to retain the Louisiana territory.

Join us on a captivating journey through time as we unveil the multi-decade saga behind the creation of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial and the iconic Arch. With nostalgic glances back at our city's #1 landmark, we'll traverse centuries, starting from the 18th century. Through vivid storytelling and captivating imagery, we'll navigate the years leading up to October 28th, 1965, when the magnificent stainless-steel marvel, the Gateway Arch, reached its crowning moment. Our narrative will encompass the roaring twenties building boom, featuring iconic structures like the Fox Theatre, the Arena, the Park Plaza, and the Southwestern Bell building, among others. We'll reminisce about the bustling downtown scene, adorned with nine theaters, the legendary S.S. Admiral, and landmark events like the 1956 Mid-America Jubilee and the V.P. Fair. Journey with us as we trace the evolution of St. Louis, from its interstates to the dreams that shaped a greater future for our beloved city.