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stlamerican.com > entertainment > living-it > mati-2026-closes-with-a-hometown-hero-and-a-house-party

MATI 2026 closes with a hometown hero and a house party

9+ hour, 56+ min ago   (358+ words) Harrold’s portion of the show culminated with a performance by Grammy-winner Andra Day. The pair brought the crowd to its feet with a haunting delivery of Billie Holiday’s “Strange Fruit” and a reimagination of the song with Day and Harrold…...

St. Louis American
stlamerican.com > entertainment > living-it > zapp-made-bodies-move-at-mati

Zapp made bodies move at MATI

14+ hour, 45+ min ago   (519+ words) When Zapp took the stage at The Big Top Friday night as a headliner for the 6th Annual Music at the Intersection, they answered the question of why throwback funk/soul/R&B bands maintain a captive touring audience. Yes, their…...

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stlamerican.com > arts-and-entertainment > hot-sheet-arts-and-entertainment > jay-zs-yankee-stadium-run-included-a-high-profile-haircut-and-a-long-delay

Jay-Z’s Yankee Stadium run included a high-profile haircut, and a long delay

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (175+ words) St. Louis American Before the start of his three-night Yankee Stadium residency this weekend, Jay-Z received a haircut from wife Beyoncé as they sat inside the venue. Footage of the trim was released on their respective social media accounts. For…...

St. Louis American
stlamerican.com > arts-and-entertainment > living-it-arts-and-entertainment > a-hero-built-from-scratch

A hero built from scratch

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (872+ words) When Anthony Jones was a child, his family navigated housing insecurity and the instability that comes with it for a decade. But while everything around him shifted, one thing stayed constant. “I always knew I was going to be a…...

St. Louis American
stlamerican.com > news > obituaries > sanford-and-son-and-227-actor-hal-williams-dies-at-91

‘Sanford and Son’ and ‘227’ actor Hal Williams dies at 91

4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (330+ words) St. Louis American Hal Williams, the veteran actor whose steady presence shaped some of the most recognizable Black characters on television across four decades, died July 15 at his home in Rancho Mirage, California. He was 91. His death was attributed to…...

St. Louis American
stlamerican.com > gallery > this-weeks-photos-july-16th-2026

This Week’s Photos: July 16th, 2026

5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (90+ words) This week’s photo gallery highlights the PRIME Program at WashU Medicine, where local high school students gained hands-on experience in laboratory science while exploring careers in medicine, research, and health care. We also feature Triple Play Day at the Matthews-Dickey…...

St. Louis American
stlamerican.com > gallery > gallery-werqfest-2026

Gallery: WerQfest 2026

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (66+ words) St. Louis American The seventh annual WerQfest took over Atomic by Jamo on Saturday, and the energy was unmatched. The Black LGBTQIA+ community and allies came out to celebrate, dance and live out loud. Save my name, email, and website…...

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stlamerican.com > arts-and-entertainment > partyline-arts-and-entertainment > yall-better-werq

Y’all better WerQ!

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (842+ words) St. Louis American Y’all better WerQ! When I tell you I got my whole life at the 7th Annual WerQfest Saturday at Atomic by Jamo! It goes without saying that I have a way with words, but I really feel like…...

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stlamerican.com > arts-and-entertainment > living-it-arts-and-entertainment > a-heros-story-in-motion

A hero’s story in motion

5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (497+ words) When Diádié Bathily steps onto a stage, he carries West Africa with him. This month, he brings that legacy to the Touhill Performing Arts Center as Afriky Lolo presents Sundiata: The King of Mali, an original work inspired by one…...

St. Louis American
stlamerican.com > arts-and-entertainment > living-it-arts-and-entertainment > stl-talent-shines-at-7th-annual-werqfest-2

STL talent shines at 7th Annual WerQfest

6+ day, 15+ hour ago   (510+ words) St. Louis American Shelton Boyd-Griffith and Tre’von Griffith made a promise as they welcomed the colorful crowd into the pavilion area of Atomic by Jamo for the 7th Annual WerQfest. “It’s gonna be a vibe.” They kept their word. The married…...