Live & Kern

Sometimes I write things for St. Louis Public Radio. Here’s what I wrote this week.

• On his way out, Slay’s chief of staff talks about what’s next, what has been
• Echolocation expert explains how he sees through sound
• Author shares his quest for work that matters
• Catholic superintendent reflects on his first semester
• Urban League creates job-training program to address issues raised by Ferguson
• Listening Project leaders share their goals
• “St. Louis on the Air” examines the For the Sake of All study
• UM System president discusses tuition hike, expansion plans
• St. Louis Theater Circle announces 2015 nominees
• Wash U, history museum seeking Ferguson artifacts
• “Cityscape” host celebrates 10 years (with a blooper reel)

Sometimes I write things for St. Louis Public Radio. Here’s what I wrote this week.

• Doctor: Missouri’s geriatric needs not being met
• St. Louis mayor discusses city’s image, Ferguson, Rams and more
• Investor advocate: Buy stock, gain a voice
• Family history TV show turns up surprise for St. Louis woman
• Repertory Theatre sets the table for “Dinner”
• Guitar Society donating instruments, lessons to Ferguson schools
• Low Brass Collective gala spotlights the bass trombone

This story originally appeared on RealTime/STL.

News that Stephen Colbert will take over for “Late Night” host David Letterman in 2015 had many talking Thursday, including St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay.

Colbert/Late Night Show needs a location beginning 2015. I propose St. Louis, in the nation's center. #fgs

— MayorSlay.com (@MayorSlay) April 10, 2014

As a handful of folks pointed out, St. Louis has a weekly late-night talk show, “STL Up Late.”

@MayorSlay I host a late night talk show already located here in STL. Would you like to come on @STLUpLate sometime?

— Eric Christensen (@SnakeOilComedy) April 10, 2014

@MayorSlay Check out @STLUpLate! It's like Colbert but with more references to provel

— Ben Lyons (@_BenLyons) April 10, 2014

Season 2 of “STL Up Late” debuts Saturday with Scott Carey of Sump Coffee and Scarlet Tanager; tickets are available.

You also may remember “STL Up Late” from its Michael Sam parody.

This story originally appeared on RealTime/STL.

St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay celebrated his 59th birthday Tuesday with ice cream, cake and, of course, tweets.

Thanks for the birthday wishes. Most days in Room 200, I don't feel a day over 250. #fgs

— MayorSlay.com (@MayorSlay) March 18, 2014

And the cake. pic.twitter.com/aSK5sYv86Q

— MayorSlay.com (@MayorSlay) March 18, 2014

"I've only aged about 28% since taking office. @jeffrainford has aged about 32%," @MayorSlay #LetThemEatCake pic.twitter.com/NgwUZCR7GA

— Maggie Crane (@newsformaggie) March 18, 2014

Maggie Crane is the mayor’s communications director; Jeff Rainford is his chief of staff. Slay has been mayor since April 2001.

This story originally appeared on RealTime/STL.

The annual black-tie gala kicks off a weekend of Mardi Gras festivities. See photos attendees are sharing from St. Louis City Hall.

Party time. Excellent #MayorsBall #stlmg pic.twitter.com/ctnxFolwgB

— St. Louis Mardi Gras (@STLMardiGras) March 1, 2014

Mayor's Ball is rockin with Dr. Zvegas pic.twitter.com/VFxOq5KWic

— Brian Wahby (@bwahby) March 1, 2014

Mardi Gras Mayor's Ball pic.twitter.com/wj2dE8UoLD

— WorleyBird (@WorleyBirdFarms) March 1, 2014

It's a family affair with @mayorslay @stlslay @rendiner at the Mayor's Ball at City Hall. pic.twitter.com/Ma5klS5Ccm

— Devil's Advocate (@GentryTrotter) March 1, 2014

Mayor's Ball with @RepMikeColona pic.twitter.com/p2bkyf409a

— missy mcdaniel (@missypinkerton) March 1, 2014

Happy Mardi Gras #STL! #MayorsBall @STLMardiGras pic.twitter.com/wLCv0BAgAw

— Maggie Crane (@newsformaggie) March 1, 2014

Dr. Zhivegas is rockin' the Rotunda at the Mayor's Ball. #stlmg pic.twitter.com/71Jmnpcn8q

— St. Louis Mardi Gras (@STLMardiGras) March 1, 2014

The Mayor's Ball has some fabulously dramatic lighting this year. pic.twitter.com/vrdoMDJ7as

— Carol Mertz (@carolmertz) March 1, 2014

@STLMardiGras #mayorsball #STLCityhall #STMG pic.twitter.com/H2JD3n0yBf

— Melanie Moon (@Moon_Melanie) March 1, 2014