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A dirty little story about a city with potential! In September 2023, Brian Elsesser, a historian and the president of the Link Board of Directors, taught a course on the history of St. Louis from the ancient Cahokia civilization to the Civil War. For four Saturday mornings in October, community members gathered to learn more about the rich history of St. Louis. Attendees got the chance to learn about Cahokia, St. Louis as a French colony, industrialism in St. Louis, and St. Louis during the Civil War.

The Link Auditorium hosted its second annual May 4 Star Wars celebration in 2023. One of the most successful events in the Link’s history, the Star Wars celebration featured a whole host of events in the afternoon. The upper gallery featured Star Wars-inspired artwork by Steven Walden, a costume contest, live music, crafts, and even a Jedi Philosophy and Imperial Ethics lecture by Professor Jason Eberl! The showpiece of the exhibition was perhaps a death star replica made from recycled materials by local artist Davide Weaver. The Link’s very own death star can still be seen in the building today. 2023 Star Wars Day was a blast for everyone, but especially for the kids fighting with toy light sabers!

Darth Vader fun at the Costume Contest!

“I am your father!”

…and the Link’s very own enormous Death Star! Beware…