Throughout the previous year, our dedicated team of editors, writers, and freelancers at St. Louis Magazine has produced an abundance of stories. From exclusive glimpses into new initiatives to engaging interviews with some of the most prominent figures in film and television, we had a wealth of narratives to reflect on as we reviewed a year filled with cultural coverage. (In fact, contributor Steve Leftridge curated a distinct compilation of highlights specifically from the music scene.) Here’s a selection of our standout pieces from 2024:
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
- Jeannette Cooperman shared the intriguing life adventures of portrait artist Greta Kempton, who had the honor of painting President Harry S. Truman.
- We secured a moment with one of comedy’s busiest talents, Kathleen Madigan, amidst her packed schedule of podcast recordings and tours.
- Culture writer Max Havey conversed with one of 2024’s rising sensations, Chappell Roan, just before her St. Louis performance as the supporting act for Olivia Rodrigo’s GUTS tour.
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
- A nearly decade-long initiative culminated in the Missouri History Museum’s Gateway to Pride exhibit, celebrating the narrative of St. Louis’ LGBTQ+ community.
- Local artist Chelsey Farris showcased her interpretation of the US Open’s 2024 theme, “Celebrating the Power of Tennis,” alongside editorial intern Maisie Zipfel. She creatively illustrated the theme through a series of tennis balls themed around concepts like speed, energy, enjoyment, and fans.
- St. Louis art enthusiasts had the unique opportunity to experience highlights from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s collection when Art and Imagination in Spanish America, 1500–1800: Highlights from LACMA’s Collection was exhibited at the Saint Louis Art Museum.
JULY
- Music writer Austin Woods interviewed pianist Brian Woods (no relation) about his debut album, Wanderings, featuring works by Frédéric Chopin, Clara Schumann, Lili Boulanger, and Amy Beach.
- The New Jewish Theatre’s rendition of Red conveyed a “deep narrative regarding the ability of art to inspire critical thought and surpass human emotions.”
- Stars from Netflix’s Blown Away showcased their artistic skills at the Beyond the Familiar exhibition at Third Degree Glass Factory.
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
- Culture writer Adam Davidson conducted an interview with William Stanford Davis, the St. Louis-born actor recognized for his role as Mr. Johnson in the beloved series Abbott Elementary.
- As the opening on September 25 approached, editorial intern Ashlynn Perez engaged with the creators of Ghost Army: The Combat Con Artists of World War II, an impressive new exhibit at Soldiers Memorial Military Museum.
- Executive editor Sarah Fenske recounted a one-time-only production inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Drum Major Instinct” sermon.
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
- Editorial intern Abigail Wetteroff explored the origins of two new exhibitions at the St. Louis University Museum of Art, The Past Beneath Our Feet and Renaissance Man.
- Woods delved into the music of Cyanides, whose self-titled debut LP pays homage to the overlooked edges of rock history. The band features Matt Stuttlet and Brian Will, the proprietors of The Sinkhole, whose Sinkhole Records is producing fresh tracks from some of St. Louis’ finest artists.
- Warnecke reconnected with the team at Saint Louis Dance Theatre to discuss their latest collaboration with Jazz St. Louis, the revolutionary holiday production Ellington/Strayhorn Nutcracker.
December 31, 2024
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