House of Miles East St. Louis

Workers tend to bees at Home of Miles East St. Louis (HOME), a museum primarily dedicated to preserving the legacy of jazz great Miles Davis. A report from Illinois Humanities detailed ways that many cultural groups adapted their programing during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Spike in grant funding didn’t keep pace with lost revenue for Illinois cultural groups

Jeremy D. Goodwin

A report from Illinois Humanities finds the groups it funds lost $24 million in revenue during the pandemic, but also developed creative ways to adapt and meet community needs.

The House Of Miles East St. Louis is the focal point of a new tour of some of the city's cultural landmarks. It's listed as an Airbnb "Experience." Organizers hope the tour brings in outside money to the city.

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New Culture Walk And Airbnb Retreat Offers Ways To Meet East St. Louis

Lara Hamdan

For those interested in learning more about East St. Louis’ rich cultural legacy, a new “music and history walk” is one route to consider. Treasure…

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Powered By Airbnb Exposure, New Tour Highlights East St. Louis History And Culture

Eric Schmid

EAST ST. LOUIS — A new weekly tour in the city aims to bring its cultural and historical ties to the fine arts to life. Starting Friday, up to 10…

Family of Miles Davis celebrated his life and legacy at his childhood in East St. Louis on Sept. 5, 2019.

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Family Of Miles Davis Celebrates Documentary And Restored East St. Louis Home

Chad Davis

The first phase of a project to restore the childhood home of famed trumpeter Miles Davis in East St. Louis is now complete.The House of Miles East St.…

Miles Davis' childhood home is without siding. Workers are installing a new roof.

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Miles Davis’ childhood home to be museum and educational center

Inside the shell of a modest house in East St. Louis, there is nothing to let a visitor know that one of the nation’s most noted musicians once called it…