***PRESS RELEASE*** SECOND ANNUAL ARTS AND CULTURE ACCESSIBILITY COOPERATIVE “IDEA” AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED The awards recognize 2021 contributions to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility in Greater St. Louis January 20, 2022 — The Arts and Culture Accessibility Cooperative (ACAC) will host its second IDEA Awards ceremony via Zoom on January 26th, sponsored by Ameren Illinois….
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Gordon Burnside
Gordon Burnside is a regular at the MindsEye studio, always with a Starbucks coffee in hand. MindsEye Development and Communications Coordinator Laura Foughty got to sit down with him recently over coffee and have a chat about his life, career, and work with MindsEye. Laura: So, Gordon, how long have you been volunteering with MindsEye?…
Read MoreEar To Ear with Lizzie Bob’s Bakery
In this Ear to Ear, Laura talks with Liz Toepfer (and occasionally Bob!) of Lizzie Bob’s Bakery in Fairview Heights, Illinois. In this unique interview, Laura goes ONSITE to capture sounds visual descriptions of their shop and baked goods.
Read More2022 New Gateway Archers
Demetrius Morrow “I’m super excited. As a kid and an avid sports fan, you always dream of playing for the hometown sports teams when you’re outside playing whatever sport you are at the time. To have the chance to play for my hometown Gateway Archers beepball team is like a dream come true.”-Demetris Morrow “Demetrius…
Read MoreChristmas Stories and Songs 2021
We hope you enjoy these family-friendly Christmas stories and songs narrated by Betsy Mehlman. A very Merry Christmas to you all!
Read MoreEar to Ear with Libby Pedersen – Ignite Theatre Company
This week Laura chats with Libby Pedersen, Executive Director of Ignite Theatre Company. Learn more about the company’s history, dedication to service and character development, and their upcoming audio-described performances of “Newsies.” For ticket information visit https://app.mobilecause.com/e/EyU6yg?vid=onmnn. To reserve an Audio Description headset visit https://mindseyeradio.org/programs/audio-description-program/signup-audio-description-event/.
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