An award-winning journalist recognized for her media leadership and for promoting diversity, Trish Muyco-Tobin has more than 20 years of experience in print and broadcasting. She is also a dedicated community volunteer.
This year marks 50 years for New City School in the Central West End. The school was founded in 1969 after a group of residents began meeting to discuss its vision of an inclusive and progressive school for the then-struggling neighborhood. Through the years, New City School has established a reputation for progressive education, with a history of social-mindedness and an emphasis on diversity, community and inclusion.
“Our students are smart, curious, they ask questions and like to be challenged,” said head of school Alexis Wright. “We have a very diverse student body, hailing from all parts of St. Louis City, the county and Illinois. The school is truly a beacon and as such, families from different backgrounds and locations all want to be a part of our community.”
The school’s variable tuition program allows students from a wide range of socioeconomic backgrounds to attend, with 45 percent of families receiving some form of financial assistance through the program.
The celebration for the school’s 50-year milestone begins on the first day of school on Thursday, Aug. 22, followed by Homecoming Weekend on Nov. 1 and 2. Festivities culminate with a gala at the Fox Theatre on May 2, 2020.
Innovations in Textiles 2019, a fall event that celebrates contemporary fiber art with exhibits, workshops, gallery talks and more, is currently underway at various venues throughout the region. The collaborative event takes place every four years, and this year, approximately 45 art venues—from the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis to Soulard Art Gallery to Webster University—are hosting exhibits and other presentations that are free and open to the public.
Innovations in Textiles 2019 runs through November. For a complete list of venues and schedule of events, visit InnovationsInTextilesSTL.org
Former U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill is the honoree at this year’s Women’s Foundation of Greater St. Louis Making a Difference dinner. McCaskill, who was the first woman elected as senator from the state of Missouri, is currently an NBC and MSNBC political analyst. The event takes place Thursday, Sept. 19, at The Ritz-Carlon, St. Louis. For information, visit wfstl.org. (Editor’s Note: This event is now sold out).
This will be, like, totally awesome to the max: Ultimate ‘80s is the theme for this year’s Starcatchers Gala to benefit the St. Louis County Library Foundation. Proceeds support the library’s literacy programs, including Born to Read, which provides every child born in St. Louis County with their first library card. The event on Saturday, Sept. 21, at Library Headquarters will be hosted by KMOX Radio’s Debbie Monterrey and feature New York Times bestselling author Adriana Trigiani as keynote speaker. Attendees are encouraged to wear ‘80s-inspired attire and party on all night! For tickets, visit foundation.slcl.org, or call Courtney Wood at (314) 994-3300.
Save the date for Safe Connections’ third annual Lotus Ball, planned for Friday, Nov. 8. The event at the Missouri Athletic Club downtown is black-tie optional, and will feature premium cocktails, a gourmet dinner, dancing and an inspirational program. Money raised from the event support the organization’s work to prevent and end domestic and sexual violence in the community. For event and ticket information, visit safeconnections.org.
