🌱 Opera Theatre Of St. Louis 2022 Season + Oakville Homicide

Hello, neighbors! It's me, Helen Eckhard, your host of the St. Louis Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening locally.

First, today's weather:

Occasional rain and a t-storm. High: 71 Low: 57.

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

1. Opera Theatre of Saint Louis will be returning to an indoor season this year. The theatre canceled its 2020 season and conducted its 2021 season outdoors to provide a safe environment during the COVID-19 pandemic. The theatre will be performing four shows including: “Highway 1, U.S.A.,” “Gianni Schicchi,” “La Voix Humaine," and “New Works, Bold Voices Lab 3.” (Ladue News)
2. The St. Louis County Police Department has opened a homicide investigation after a teen struck a 72-year-old man with a vehicle. The incident occurred in the 3200 block of Country Hollow Drive in Oakville. The department has not released information about a motive or the relationship between the two. (KSDK.com)
3. St. Louis water enthusiasts have a new entertainment option opening this summer. Dardenne Creek Blueway in St. Charles County will be open to visitors starting this weekend. Guests can kayak, canoe, RV camp, and more. This is just the first stage of the Dardenne Greenway Master Plan. (KHMO News-Talk-Sports)

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Today in St. Louis:

• Grab and Go After School Meals At The Weber Road Branch Library (2:30 PM)
• Grab and Go After School Meals At The Lewis and Clark Branch Library (3:30 PM)
• Drawn In Literacy Power Hour At The Lewis and Clark Branch Library (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The St. Louis County Police Department recognizes Officer Woodward's heroic actions at a Menards store. His quick response, calm demeanor, and training contributed to saving a man's life. (Facebook)
• Saint Louis Zoo highlights the American Burying Beetle during its Species Spotlight series. This fascinating beetle is one of the world's important decomposers. (Facebook)
• Pride St. Louis presents its new Royalty Court 2022. Congratulations! (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.