/tags/monica-r-butler Monica R. Butler en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Fri, 09 Dec 2022 11:00:00 GMT /arts/2022-12-09/missouri-history-museums-one-day-gospel-fest-to-honor-deep-st-louis-roots Gospel music is a pillar of St. Louis culture — just like the blues and rock. This weekend, the Missouri Historical Society celebrates the art form. Film producer Monica R. Butler, founder of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, said it's time to honor the region's gospel greats. Fri, 09 Dec 2022 11:00:00 GMT /arts/2022-12-09/missouri-history-museums-one-day-gospel-fest-to-honor-deep-st-louis-roots Chad Davis /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-02-25/monday-monica-butler-dreams-of-bringing-a-gospel-music-hall-of-fame-to-st-louis Monica Butler says gospel music history is being lost. To salvage it, she wants to convert a historic Central West End church into a gospel music hall of fame. Mon, 28 Feb 2022 21:38:34 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-02-25/monday-monica-butler-dreams-of-bringing-a-gospel-music-hall-of-fame-to-st-louis Kayla Drake /arts/2021-10-26/fire-damages-historic-church-that-may-house-gospel-music-center St. Louis Firefighters responded to a fire Tuesday that engulfed part of a historic church in the Central West End. Developers plan to use the building for a gospel music museum and educational center. Tue, 26 Oct 2021 23:10:43 GMT /arts/2021-10-26/fire-damages-historic-church-that-may-house-gospel-music-center Chad Davis /arts/2021-08-13/historic-st-louis-church-could-become-national-center-for-gospel-music The $22 million project would include a movie theater, professional soundstage and space for private events. Fri, 13 Aug 2021 23:01:24 GMT /arts/2021-08-13/historic-st-louis-church-could-become-national-center-for-gospel-music Jeremy D. Goodwin