Deindustrialization and an interdimensional "consumable magics" conglomerate conspire to refurbish defunct factories and revitalize Old North St. Louis with steady but strange work opportunities. This is the premise of Ron Austin's most recent writings. Austin shares these inventive yet based in reality tales with us as he reads from his stories and discusses his life spent observing and re-imagining neighborhoods and structures in North St. Louis. The Kranzberg High Noon Speakers Series features guest speakers from across the arts, culture and thought leadership landscape. Guests are invited to bring their lunch. Adults. Registration recommended.