Hi there,

We’re excited to welcome you to TEDxStLouis: Curiosity 2025 on Saturday, May 31, at the Missouri History Museum. Whether you’re a TEDx first-timer or a returning guest, this email has everything you need to know to make the most of your evening.

Before we dive into the details, a big thank you to our generous sponsors, especially U.S. Bancorp Impact, the Missouri History Museum, and Nine PBS, whose support helps make this evening possible. We’re also grateful to our many additional community partners.

Ticket Check

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Getting There

Address: Missouri History Museum, 5700 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO

Parking: Free parking is available in the museum’s two main lots and across from the tennis center in the Twin Lots. Street parking is also available throughout Forest Park. While the park experienced storm damage recently, all museum facilities and nearby lots are open and ready for guests.

When to Arrive

We recommend arriving at 6:00 PM, when doors open. The first hour of the event is a curated experience you won’t want to miss, featuring exhibits, music, drinks, and a one-of-a-kind scavenger hunt.

6:00–7:00 PM | Happy Hour + TEDx Scavenger Hunt

Start the evening with a drink in hand and curiosity in mind.

Explore museum exhibits selected to inspire thought and conversation
Join the COCAbiz TEDx-style Scavenger Hunt

Pick up your “passport”
Visit select exhibits hosted by past TEDx speakers and museum experts
Collect stamps for a chance to win tickets to our fall event

Complimentary beverages provided by:

Food available:
Grab a bite before the talks begin. Amighetti’s will be on-site with food for purchase (cash and cards accepted).

7:00–8:30 PM | Mainstage Talks & Live Music

The main program begins promptly at 7:00 PM and runs for 90 minutes with no intermission. This is a live-recorded event, so we ask for your full attention and cooperation.

Please note:

Late arrivals and mid-show exits will be held outside the theater until a natural break between speakers
No food is permitted inside the Lee Auditorium
Drinks with lids are allowed inside the Lee Auditorium
Access to cellular and Wi-Fi service may be limited while in the theater

Here’s your SPEAKER LINEUP, in order of appearance:

Sean Savoie – “A Well-Placed Light”: A lighting designer and professor explores how lighting influences our moods, health, and sense of space, often without us realizing it.

Lauren Miller – “A Case for High School Statistics”: An engaging math educator argues for making statistics the most important math class in school today, equipping students with real-world insight and agency.

Yemi Akande-Bartsch – “Leadership: What Problem Are You Solving?”: The CEO of FOCUS St. Louis invites us to reframe leadership by rethinking the problems we choose to solve.

Entertainment: The Red and Black Brass Band, blending jazz, funk, and soul with St. Louis flair, this high-energy ensemble brings the rhythm between talks.

Justin Grubb – “Beyond the Lawn: Inviting Nature Home”: A wildlife ecologist and filmmaker shares how planting native species can help restore ecosystems—starting in your own backyard.

Tabari A. Coleman – “The Anatomy of Candor”: A speaker and consultant explores how honest dialogue and self-awareness can transform relationships, workplaces, and communities.

What to Wear

There’s no dress code. TEDx is about ideas, not attire, so come comfortable and be yourself.

Media Notice

We’re excited to welcome you to TEDxStLouis! Please note that this event will be professionally photographed and recorded. By attending, you consent to the use of your image, likeness, and voice in TEDxStLouis media, documentation, livestreams, and promotional materials across digital, social, print, and broadcast platforms, both now and in the future.

We encourage you to share your experience on social media using #TEDxStLouis — thank you for helping amplify the ideas from our stage.

Important Guidelines for Attendees and Media:

Video & Audio Recording: Unauthorized recording of the stage talks (including video, livestreaming, or audio capture) is not permitted under TEDx global guidelines to ensure the integrity of official event recordings.

Photography: Audience photography is allowed but must be respectful. Please do not block others’ views, remain seated, and avoid interfering with our official event photographers or videographers.

Flash & Disruptions: No flash photography or equipment that could distract or interrupt speakers or audience members is permitted during talks or performances.

Media Equipment: Please note that a malt box (audio feed connection) will not be available at this event.

Speaker Access: Speakers will not be available for interviews or media access before or during the show. However, they may be available for brief interviews or interactions after the show wraps up.

Press Check-In: All media should check in onsite directly with Director of Communications Paula Vasan upon arrival for any media-related guidance or instructions. For any media-related questions before or during the event, please contact Paula at paula@tedxsaintlouis.org.

Thank you for helping us create a respectful and inspiring environment for sharing ideas.

Quick Recap

Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025
Location: Missouri History Museum, 5700 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis
Schedule:

6:00–7:00 PM | Happy Hour + Scavenger Hunt
7:00–8:30 PM | Talks + Live Music

Thanks again for being part of this community! Come curious and leave inspired.

With appreciation,
The TEDxStLouis Team

📆 Date: May 31, 2025

⏰ Time: 6:00 - 8:30 pm

📍 Venue: Missouri History Museum , 5700 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63112