Midtown St. Louis is home to the Fox Theatre, Sheldon Concert Hall and St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. World famous performances can be found between these historical centers of entertainment placing St. Louis in a central place on the map for international entertainers. You will also find distinguished museums of modern art in the Contemporary Art Museum and the Museum of Contemporary Religious Art lccated on the St. Louis University campus. The Museum of Contemporary Religious Art is known for its benevolent spirit to those of all faiths and for promoting peaceful relationships between all members of various religions. Midtown also serves as a home to Catholic thought and life. Both the Jesuit-founded St. Louis University and the Dominican-based Aquinas Institue of Theology are located in Midtown. The University church, St. Francis Xavier is an amazing site located just off of Lindell and Pine. The historical cathedral has its foundation in the 1830s under the Bishop Joseph Rosati. The dynamics of St. Francis Xavier's architect can only be gazed upon in awe- do not forget to bring your camera to Midtown!
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