🌱 'Beyond Monet' Exhibit + Fox Ends COVID Protocols + 314 Day

Good morning, people of St. Louis! It's me again, Helen Eckhard, your host of the St. Louis Daily.

First, today's weather:

An a.m. shower in the area. High: 69 Low: 42.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in St. Louis:

1. A new immersive experience featuring the artwork of Claude Monet is coming to St. Louis this year. The exhibition will be held at the St. Louis Galleria's Immersive Artspace and will replace the popular "Beyond Van Gogh" exhibit, which ends on Mar. 30. An opening date for the Monet experience has not been announced, but presale tickets are available online. (KSDK.com)
2. The Fabulous Fox Theatre ended its mask mandate on Monday. Guests will also no longer be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test to enter the venue. The theatre added that it continues to take measures to protect guests, including an enhanced HVAC system and frequent disinfecting of high-touch surfaces. (KSDK.com)
3. Dozens of events were held around the city yesterday in honor of "314 Day." The holiday, which celebrates St. Louis's 314 area code, was created in 2006 by Terrell “Young Dip” Evans and “Tatum Polk.” The organizers partnered with the STL Made movement this year to host a range of successful events, including a house-decorating contest in Dogtown and 3.14-mile self-guided walks and rides on local Greenways. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)

Today in St. Louis:

• AARP Tax-Aide At Lewis And Clark Branch Library (9:30 AM)
• Grab And Go After School Meals At Lewis And Clark Branch Library (3:30 PM)
• Parents As Teachers At The Magic House (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• In honor of Irish American Heritage Month, join the Missouri History Museum this Thursday, Mar. 17, for "More than Green Beer: History of the Irish in St. Louis." (Facebook)
• Sea lions are reporting for spring training at the Saint Louis Zoo! Stop by the Lichtenstein Sea Lion Arena at 1:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. daily until Mar. 27, weather permitting, to see it in action. (Facebook)

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— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.