Cellist Yo-Yo Ma cancels SPAC performance
Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 14:33:33 GMT
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Cellist Yo-Yo Ma has canceled his performance scheduled for the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) on August 17. According to SPAC President & CEO Elizabeth Sobol, the cancellation is due to Ma not feeling well after testing positive for COVID-19. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Ma had to cancel his performances at Tanglewood in Lenox, Massachusetts last weekend due to testing positive for COVID. Sobol said he is still not well enough to perform on Thursday."SPAC is fortunate to have Yo-Yo’s great friend and collaborator, the incomparable pianist Emanuel Ax – who has not been to SPAC since 2015 – join us for a performance of Mozart’s Piano Concerto in G Major," reads the SPAC website. Stacks Espresso Bar opening new location in Colonie Ma was originally set to perform Dvořák’s “Cello Concerto." The Mozart performance will be followed by Prokofiev Symphony No. 5 led by conductor, Xian...First day of school for Belleville District 118
Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 14:33:33 GMT
BELLEVILLE, Ill. - Many more Illinois students are heading back to school Thursday morning. Among those starting is Belleville District 118.Westhaven Elementary School is one of the schools in District 118. There is a 'Welcome Back Patriots' sign in front of the school. There are also more welcome-back messages written in chalk on the sidewalk.The bell will go off at 8:25 a.m.This has been back-to-school week for a lot of Illinois school districts in the region. Belleville School District 118 is home to several elementary and junior high schools. There are a total of 11 schools and about 3,300 students in the district. Cannabis recall in Missouri: Dispensaries pulling 60K products After students here finish the 8th grade, they switch over to Belleville District 201, which has two high schools, Belleville East and Belleville West. Those schools started Wednesday.District 118 Superintendent Ryan Boike says the district is committed to making sure that all students, staff, and famili...Crews responding to house fire in Glencoe neighborhood
Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 14:33:33 GMT
WILDWOOD, Mo. - Emergency crews are at the scene of a house fire Thursday morning.Our Bommarito Automotive Group SkyFOX helicopter was flying over the area located on the 2700 block of Sundance Court in the Glencoe neighborhood, where smoke can be seen coming from the roof of the home. Task force formed to help sidewalk squatters So far, the cause of the fire is unknown, and there are no reports of injuries. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.2023 St. Jude Dream Home giveaway live on FOX 2 News in the morning
Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 14:33:33 GMT
ST. LOUIS - A lucky winner will become the proud owner of the 2023 St. Jude Dream Home.The four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home in Dardenne Prairie is valued at $700,000. It was built by 'Fisher Homes.' Task force formed to help sidewalk squatters 16,000 tickets were sold for $100. All to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.The drawing for the winner will be live on FOX 2 News 8:30 a.m.Freshman move-in day Thursday and Friday at St. Louis University
Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 14:33:33 GMT
ST. LOUIS - Expect some traffic delays around St. Louis University for the next two days.It's Move-In Day for first-year students. Freshmen move into their residence halls on Thursday and Friday. Task force formed to help sidewalk squatters Returning students will be back on Sunday. Laclede Avenue will be closed between Vandeventer and Grand.Ballwin Days Fair opening ceremony Friday night
Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 14:33:33 GMT
BALLWIN, Mo. - The Ballwin Days Fair gets set for a weekend of fun.The rides will be open Thursday night. The opening ceremony is Friday at 6:00 p.m. in Vlasis Park. There will be carnival rides, music, and fireworks on Friday and Saturday nights. Cannabis recall in Missouri: Dispensaries pulling 60K products The fair ends on Sunday. It's been held for more than 40 years.Free bus shuttles are being provided to the parkOpen house on Manchester annexation today
Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 14:33:33 GMT
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO. - St. Louis County plans to host the first of two open houses on the proposed Manchester annexation.The city of Manchester is trying to annex a large area of unincorporated St. Louis County. During the open house, residents can ask questions and better understand how they will be effected by the change. Cannabis recall in Missouri: Dispensaries pulling 60K products The open house is Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Greensfelder Recreation Complex. The issue will be placed on the ballot in November.Chess.com cuts ties with 'St. Louis Chess Club' over sexual assault allegations
Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 14:33:33 GMT
ST. LOUIS - A major online chess platform and broadcaster says it's cutting ties with the 'St. Louis Chess Club.' They say it's because the club failed to investigate allegations of sexual misconduct by a top St. Louis University coach and commentator.In February, a U.S. Women's Chess Champion accused Alejandro Ramirez of sexually assaulting her twice over the past decade. Several other women also came forward with allegations. Task force formed to help sidewalk squatters St. Louis Chess shared that it learned of the allegations in 2020, but didn't investigate because it didn't know the names of the accusers until September of last year. Ramirez resigned in March but denies any wrongdoing.Chess.com says it will no longer provide coverage of events hosted by the club. The chess club had no comment.13th annual Community Resource Fair and Backpack Giveaway taking place this afternoon
Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 14:33:33 GMT
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - State Senator Angela Walton Mosley of Florissant is holding the 13th annual Community Resource Fair and Backpack Giveaway.It's from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the North County Recreation Complex. Students from the Ferguson-Florissant, Hazelwood, Jennings, and Riverview Garden school districts are eligible. Cannabis recall in Missouri: Dispensaries pulling 60K products They'll receive a free book bag and other school supplies. There will also be a bike giveaway.To register for the event, call 573-751-2420.Ste. Genevieve area under boil advisory
Published Sat, 02 Nov 2024 14:33:33 GMT
ST. GENEVIEVE, Mo. - Parts of Ste. Genevieve are under a boil water advisory Thursday morning.Some customers may not have water or have low water pressure. The order includes St. Genevieve Elementary School. Task force formed to help sidewalk squatters Classes start there on Monday. The boil advisory runs through Tuesday. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.Latest news
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