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LouFest 2016 Full Lineup: LCD Soundsystem, Chris Stapleton and Ms. Lauryn...
At long last, LouFest's 2016 lineup has been announced, with LCD Soundsystem, Chris Stapleton and Ms. Lauryn Hill sharing top billing. This year's lineup brings considerably more diversity than years...
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The Picky Eater's Guide to Retreat Gastropub
Retreat Gastropub (6 North Sarah Street) is a relative newcomer to the Central West End, located on the first floor of the 6 North apartment building. It’s a cute, trendy little place with a...
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Critic's Pick: Joe Fletcher to Perform at Off Broadway Thursday, May 26
[UPDATE: This show has been cancelled. Refunds available at point of purchase.] Joe Fletcher had made a pair of records with his band the Wrong Reasons, but when he began recording song sketches on...
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St. Louis' Taxi Commission to Ticket Uber Drivers
It's hunting season for the Metropolitan Taxi Commission. The commission, which regulates taxi drivers in St. Louis city and county, said it will begin seeking out UberX drivers in an attempt to issue...
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Doug Benson Hates Condiments — But Can't Wait to Visit the City Museum
When Doug Benson plays Helium Comedy Club this week, he'll be splitting his performances up over two nights. Catch a live taping of his podcast Doug Loves Movies on Wednesday followed by a...
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Update: Toddlers Found Safe After Dad Kills Their Baby Brother, Police Say
Update: 5:50 p.m. - The toddlers have been found safe. Updated at 5:19 p.m. with more details from police. A St. Louis man killed his baby today and fled with two of his other young children, police...
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Suspect in Deadly Downtown Carjacking Surrenders to Police, Accomplice Wanted
One of two suspected carjackers turned himself in Tuesday, less 48 hours after a young mother was killed and her baby kidnapped downtown, police say. The nineteen-year-old Belleville, Illinois, man...
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Whole Foods Opens in the Central West End Today
The first Whole Foods Market (4577 West Pine Boulevard) within St. Louis city limits is set to open its doors in the Central West End today with music, gifts for customers and booze. The grand...
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50 Things You Haven't Done in St. Louis -- But Should
Summer is the time to try new things — and as this list makes clear, you don't need to leave the city to do it. Visit a hole-in-the-wall museum, a shrine or a cemetery.…
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The Bobby Dazzlers Might Be St. Louis' Most Exciting New Band
Chad Rogers is all confidence as he steps up to the microphone. Clad in a red plaid shirt, with a thick beard on his chin and a guitar slung over his shoulder, the Bobby Dazzlers singer stands...
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Weiner Reveals the Nature of American Politics in the Internet Age.
If you want to see the exact moment when twentieth century politics put the image over the idea and the electoral process became a media event, take a look at Robert Drew's Primary, a documentary...
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Review: Social House II Has U. City in an Uproar. But What About the Food?
Does the food matter at Social House II, the controversial body paint and pasty bar that opened in the Delmar Loop after a great deal of ruckus this March? Let's be honest — coming here for the...
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12 Summer Festivals to Put on Your Calendar Now
There's an art fair or street festival just about every weekend from May to September, but some cultural events on the crowded summer schedule are better than others. You've probably already got your...
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For History Buffs, Drive North to Springfield
Some people subscribe to the cab driver theory of choosing restaurants in an unfamiliar town — basically, eat where the cabbies eat. But cops are arguably a better bet.…
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St. Louis isn’t just the Gateway to the West -- depending on where you’re coming from, it’s also the gateway to the east, north and south. For this year’s annual Summer Guide, our writers went off in...
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For Outdoor Enthusiasts, Drive South to Elephant Rocks
Need an escape from the concrete jungle? Whether you're looking to zen out in front of vistas and waterfalls or have a little fun sliding down nature's natural waterslide, the St. Francois Mountains...
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For Curiosity Seekers, Drive East to Greenville
Greenville, Illinois, is a hotbed of weird activity. Just ask anybody who's felt the sting of the town's spanking machine.…
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For Wine Lovers, Drive West to Hermann
Pull into Hermann, Missouri, and it's obvious you're not in St. Louis anymore. You'll only be about an hour and a half away from the city, but you'd never guess: The downtown skyscrapers and gritty...
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Indie Pop: Meet the 2016 RFT Music Award Nominees
The 2016 Riverfront Times Music Showcase will be held this year on Saturday, June 18 in the Grove! By the numbers, this is the largest all-local music festival in St. Louis history with nearly 100...
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