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New renderings show plans to revitalize St. Louis’ Powell Hall
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ST. LOUIS – A $100 million project to revitalize Powell Hall, the home of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, is in the works. SLSO tells FOX 2 the first phase of construction to expand the site will likely begin in March or April.
Earlier this month, SLSO shared renderings of Powell Hall’s plans and released new details about its vision to expand by 65,000-square feet. The venue, located in St. Louis’ Grand Center neighborhood, is also preparing for some large-scale renovations.
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According to SLSO, expansion plans include:
A new, 3,660-square foot Education and Learning Center to support a variety of uses, including rehearsal space, educational programs, immersive performances, receptions, and community gatherings
A new, three-story lobby with overlooking terraces and enhanced amenities on all levels, connected to Powell Hall’s renovated concert hall and foyer
Increased backstage space, offering new amenities for artists, a musician lounge and more instrument storage space
New passenger drop-off locations with safer and more accessible entryways
Several outdoor green spaces with areas for audiences to gather
SLSO will also move forward with the following renovation efforts:
Reduced seating capacity from nearly 2,700 to 2,150 seats to create more comfortable viewing experiences
Improved accessibility through additional ADA-compliant entrances, flexible seating, handrails, and a softer auditorium slope
More than double the number of restrooms, concession areas and elevators
New and improved amenties, including a café and terrace, catering kitchen, retail areas, and patron lounge
Viewing space for late attendees, families with young children, and patrons with sensory sensitivities
Enhanced listening experience in orchestra-level seating through soundproofing measures
Updated and efficient systems for lighting, mechanical and electrical purposes
“This is a pretty major project, not just for us at the orchestra, but for the city as well,” said Eric Dundon, a representative with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.
The renovation and expansion efforts will be the first for Powell Hall since 1968, the year it officially became home to SLSO. The building is nearly 100 years old, first opening as the St. Louis Threatre in 1925.
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Upgrades are expected to be completed by the site’s centennial anniversary.
“While our musical home is bustling with construction, we’ll embrace the opportunity to engage new audiences, showcase our extraordinary musicians, and share powerful musical experiences with you throughout our community,” said SLSO on the project.
To make room for expansion, crews tore down the neighboring 19th-century Culver House last year. Much of that area previously covered by the home will be used for expansion.
SLSO will continue to perform at Powell Hall through May 2023, then take the stage elsewhere around the St. Louis area while construction and renovations progress. The orchestra will primarily perform at Stifel Theatre and The Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL during the renovations.
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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. – Two people are behind bars after a man reportedly attacked a Jefferson County deputy with a screwdriver during an attempted arrest over the weekend.
Prosecutors have charged Nicholas Davis, 47, and Amanda Davis, 45, of Dittmer, Missouri, with felonies in the investigation.
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The alleged attack followed a traffic stop of a driver in the 9500 block of Jones Creek Road on July 7, though the driver was not Nicholas or Amanda.
According to court documents obtained by FOX 2, Nicholas reportedly came out of his nearby home, yelled at a deputy and started approaching him while holding a screwdriver. The deputy initially ordered Nicholas to back away, then used pepper spray.
Per court documents, the deputy attempted to arrest Nicholas, who then struck him in the chest with the screwdriver. Amanda reportedly approached the deputy and pulled him away from Nicholas before both ran inside their home.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says the situation prompted an hours-long standoff involving negotiators, a SWAT team and a K-9 deputy. The situation led to Nicholas refusing warnings and being bitten by a K-9.
Nicholas and Amanda are both jailed in the Jefferson County Jail without bond. Nicholas is charged with first-degree assault on a special victim and armed criminal action. Amanda is charged with resisting/interfering with arrest.
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ST. LOUIS — The new St. Louis schools superintendent will be officially sworn into office today. Dr. Keisha Scarlett took over the job in July after the retirement of Dr. Kelvin Adams. She was assistant superintendent in the Seattle Public School District. The installation ceremony is at 6:15 p.m. before the regular school board meeting.
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ST. LOUIS — A gasoline tanker truck crashed into a Metro transit center near Riverview and Hall Streets early Tuesday morning and knocked over a power pole. The pole is leaning on other power lines. Police have the area blocked off here because there is a downed power line. Ameren and Metro crews are also on the scene.
The incident happened around 12:30 a.m. It’s still unclear exactly what caused the crash, but we do that there was a second vehicle somehow involved. The airbags on that second vehicle did deploy.
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Police at the scene have not been able to give us a lot of details. Metro officials tell FOX 2 that the transit center here is operating this morning for passengers and buses. Access to certain areas will be limited here as clean up unfolds.
A Metro spokesperson says half of the station isn’t being used right now because of safety issues. It isn’t impacting overall bus operations, everything is just happening on the other side of transit center.
The extent of the damage to the actual transit center is still unclear, but I’m told it does not appear to be extreme. A Metro spokesperson tells me there were no injuries to any metro workers or passengers. The tanker driver also was not injured.
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