SLSO CEO on Powell Hall’s $140M Rebirth
The 314 Podcast
<p>In this episode of <em>The 314 Podcast</em>, host <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/author/sarah-fenske/" rel="nofollow">Sarah Fenske</a> talks with Marie-Hélène Bernard, president and CEO of the <a href="https://slso.org/" rel="nofollow">St. Louis Symphony Orchestra</a>, on the eve of its return to Powell Hall after a $140 million renovation. A native of Quebec who moved here from Boston, Marie-Hélène explains how the SLSO pulled off the project on time and on budget—and what made her fall in love in St. Louis. Then, Sarah chats with <em>SLM</em> staff writer Ryan Krull about the <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/news/missouri-squatters-law-wrongful-eviction/" rel="nofollow">troubling eviction</a> of two young brothers in South City, made possible by a new law that makes critical changes to Misosuri evictions. Listen and follow <em>The 314 Podcast</em> on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-314-podcast/id1793192207" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0mJtCTOoiTpN2Jjc2VW0eE" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGme7iXhvDnXB6ZTWV-1RtWf" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a>, or wherever podcasts are available.</p>
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