Newly Announced: 2 Chainz, Ben Folds, Exodus, the Struts, Roky Erickson and More
Here, again, is every newly announced show for the week! On page one you'll find a quick list of shows that particularly caught our attention.…
View ArticleBelleville Man, James T. Hodgkinson, IDed as Gunman in Congressional Shooting
A Belleville man who campaigned for Bernie Sanders has been identified as the gunman who opened fire on a group of Republican congressman near Washington, D.C., this morning. …
View ArticleScott Davis Will Take Over the Kitchen at Cafe Osage
Chef Scott Davis, who's earned acclaim for his work at Three Flags Tavern and Rise Coffee House, among others, is heading to a new kitchen. Cafe Osage(4605 Olive Street, 314-454-6868) announced today...
View ArticleFoxing Lands on Spin Magazine's "Best Emo Revival Albums" List — Twice
Yesterday, Spin magazine published its list of the "30 Best Emo Revival Albums," celebrating the relatively recent resurgence (2013 or so is when the music world at large finally noticed, though the...
View ArticleDJ Kimmy Nu Is One of This Year's STL 77
This year the RFT recognizes St. Louis'stellar music scene by presenting the STL 77, our list of 77 acts who did big things in the last twelve months. From now through June 17, the date of our huge...
View ArticleLumpy and the Dumpers Is One of This Year's STL 77
This year the RFT recognizes St. Louis'stellar music scene by presenting the STL 77, our list of 77 acts who did big things in the last twelve months. From now through June 17, the date of our huge...
View ArticleSt. Louis is One of the Best Cities in the U.S. for Single Women, Study Finds
Hey, single ladies: If you'd prefer to be in a relationship, Tinder isn't the only answer. Simply living in St. Louis may help. That's according to a study done by moveBuddha, a website designed to...
View ArticleCharleville Brewing Co. Brings Ste. Genevieve Beer (and Wine) to St. Louis
The first thing that may surprise you about Charleville Brewing Company & Tavern (2101 Chouteau Avenue, 314-241-4677) is just how big it is. Heading east on Chouteau from Jefferson, the low-slung...
View ArticleActing St. Louis Police Chief Accused of Ordering Cops to Bend Rules for Friend
St. Louis' acting police chief doesn't like it when you mess with his friends, two city cops have alleged in complaints filed with the department. The officers, who are members of the the police auto...
View ArticleThe Best Things to Do in St. Louis This Week, June 16-21
People of Earth! As you undoubtedly already know, the RFT Music Showcase takes over the Grove this Friday and Saturday (June 16 & 17).…
View ArticleMissouri's Summer Nutrition Program Makes Big Gains, But Still Lags
When you're a kid who relies on free school lunches to keep the hunger pangs at bay, summer can be a tough time of year. Summer nutrition programs, which connect kids with free food, are an important...
View ArticleKim Kardashian West Tweets Praise of Claire McCaskill for Hatch Takedown
A clip of Senator Claire McCaskill (D-Missouri) went viral on June 8 when she put Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), the chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, in the hot seat during a hearing about the...
View ArticleSalume Beddu Is Now Offering Lunch at Parker's Table
Salume Beddu, local maker of artisanal European-style cured meats, opened its lunch service at Parker’s Table (7118 Oakland Avenue, Richmond Heights; 314-645-2050) the week of May 23. After running...
View ArticleSTL Singer Kahsan's Surprise Proposal Music Video Goes Viral
After a music career that has spanned twenty years, local musician Kahsan seems to have hit his stride with his newest single. The music video for the singer's new song, "Super Man," was released only...
View ArticleSenn Bierwerks Scraps Plans for Brewery on Olive
Senn Bierwerks, which planned to open a brewery, tasting room and restaurant in University City's Olive Link district in the spring of 2017, announced yesterday that the project will not go forward....
View ArticleLéPonds Is One of This Year's STL 77
This year the RFT recognizes St. Louis'stellar music scene by presenting the STL 77, our list of 77 acts who did big things in the last twelve months. From now through June 17, the date of our huge...
View ArticleKingston Family Singers Is One of This Year's STL 77
This year the RFT recognizes St. Louis'stellar music scene by presenting the STL 77, our list of 77 acts who did big things in the last twelve months. From now through June 17, the date of our huge...
View ArticleSt. Louis is Trying to Intervene in MTC Horse Carriage Lawsuit
The city of St. Louis wants to get involved in the ongoing legal fight responsible for unraveling regulations on horse-drawn carriages. In a motion filed Tuesday by Assistant City Counselor Chris...
View ArticleCivil War Museum to Krewson: Give Us the Confederate Monument, or Get Sued
The Missouri Civil War Museum and the city of St. Louis agree that the Confederate monument in Forest Park has to go, ASAP. The only problem is, they both believe they own the thing, and therefore...
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