Rosalind Early

Independent Bookstore Day returns April 25, offering readers a chance to celebrate local book shops with author events, children’s programming, giveaways and exclusive merchandise. This year, St. Louis bookstores are

John Henry Ferring IV, a St. Louis businessman and philanthropist whose quiet leadership helped shape many of the region’s cultural institutions, died March 2. He was 73.

The show examines masculinity and family legacy with humor and heart.

As audience members settle into Shakespeare Glen, actors perform on a secondary stage, complete with music, dancing and Shakespearean language.

What have been your favorite Stages shows over the years?

Stages is celebrating its 40th season with "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," "Guys and Dolls" and "Come from Away."

You can catch up to a dozen musicals on stage this summer including 'Sweeney Todd,' 'South Pacific' and a dog

Started by Igor David Balding, Circus Flora has become a summer St. Louis fixture over the last 40 years.

Laurie Metcalf, who was raised in Edwardsville and attended Illinois State University, won her third Tony Award on Sunday night.

Learn some of the secrets to Muny magic as the summer stock theater prepares to launch it's 108th season.