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Isaac Bruce Is Bringing St. Louis' Finest Rams Back to the Dome — One Last Time
The Rams will take the field one last time in St. Louis. But it won’t be the Los Angeles Rams — it will instead be Isaac Bruce’s Rams. Bruce, the leading wide receiver legendary for his performances...
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Pastry Chef Sarah Osborn Is Saying Goodbye to Niche, Hello to Sardella
When asked why she went the sweet route instead of savory, Sarah Osborn, the executive pastry chef for the new Gerard Craft restaurant Sardella (7734 Forsyth Boulevard, Clayton; 314-773-7755), doesn't...
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St. Louis Trivia Hound Plays to Win on Jeopardy This Week
We’ll take “Brilliant St. Louisans” for $500, Alex. The question: Who’s the latest Gateway City scholar to vie for big money on one of TV’s most celebrated game shows? The answer — Will Gilbert —...
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Century-Old South City Home Consumed by Fire Draws Mourners
Last week, after more than a century of life on a tree-shrouded lot in south city St. Louis, death finally came for 2811 Chippewa. On June 14, flames ripped though the insides of the two-story Gravois...
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No Charges for Cop Who Shot Gunman at KFC Last January
A St. Louis police officer who gunned down a robbery suspect in January won't face charges, Circuit Attorney Jennifer Joyce announced today. The officer, identified by police as Sgt. Michael Pratt,...
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The Jayhawks' Latest, Paging Mr. Louris, May Be the Best of Its Expansive Career
Exiting rehab in late 2012, the Jayhawks’ Gary Louris was looking to “clean the slate.”“I just didn’t know what I was going to do,” he tells RFT Music in advance of his band's June 26 stop in St....
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Teens Charged in Road Rage Shooting of 3-Year-Old
The road rage shooting of a three-year-old boy this weekend has two teens facing some serious adult charges — and the little boy fighting for his life. William Hampton and Jerry Hampton each face...
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Mexcla Closes on Cherokee Street After Just One Month
If you were hoping to get your hands on one of the pambazo sandwiches at Mexcla (2818 Cherokee Street; 314-449-1220), you're out of luck. After just one month, the restaurant appears to have closed....
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Bellefontaine Cemetery Wants to Bury You in Its Garden
Bellefontaine Cemetery (4947 W. Florissant Avenue) is doing its part to make death less depressing. The more than 160-year-old north St. Louis cemetery has hosted concerts, cocktail parties and even...
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How an 11-Year-Old Kirkwood Resident Landed the Scoop of a Lifetime
At first glance, Esther Appelstein looks like your average fifth grader: glasses, bangs, shy smile. But beneath the mild-mannered exterior is a real journalist — a published reporter who scored one of...
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Red Fox Bakery Has a New Owner: Barry Kinder
Fans of the naturally leavened breads at Red Fox Baking were saddened last week when owner Chris Scheets announced he would be closing shop at the end of the month. If Barry Kinder has his way,...
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Woman Who Flipped Off Southeast Missouri Mayor Gets Settlement, Apology
City officials in the southeastern Missouri city of Piedmont have apologized to a woman who faced retaliation after repeatedly flipping off the mayor — saying they'll try to do a better job of...
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Insight Theatre Presents a Well-Acted Company
Robert approaches his 35th birthday with nagging doubts. A surprise birthday party thrown by his friends only unsettles him more.…
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Therapy for a Vampire Revives -- Yet Again -- the Genre That Just Won't Die
The vampire film, like its fanged protagonists, continues to be the rare cinematic sub-genre that refuses to die. Just a few years ago, vampires were struggling to preserve a trace of relevance,...
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Review: Muddled Pig Gastropub Jumps on the Pork Bandwagon with Aplomb
The Muddled Pig Gastropub. Utter those four words and you've paid homage to just about every food trend of the past few years.…
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Mauled to Death by a Pit Bull, Adonis Reddick Was Still Nobody's Victim
Traces of Adonis Reddick's battles fill the house on the hill. There's the trophy he carried home from a national convention in 2015.…
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Introducing The 2016 RFT Music Award Winners
This past weekend, on a sunny, beautiful, slightly too warm Saturday, a little event called the Riverfront Times Music Showcase celebrated its fifteenth birthday. Actually, scratch that description:...
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New Miss Missouri Erin O'Flaherty Is Proud to Be Gay
All 30 contestants competing Saturday to become Miss Missouri were likely nervous: the winner goes on to the Miss America pageant — and so not only are the honor and glory of victory at stake, but...
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Newly Announced: The Spinners, Billy Joe Shaver, Junior Brown, Madball 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. Page two contains our complete listing of new shows, so...
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Thurman Grill Has Sold, Will Close Temporarily June 30
Thurman Grill & Provisions (4069 Shenandoah Avenue, 314-772-8484), the 10-year-old Shaw spot known for its live music and low-key patio, will be closing its doors after last call June 30. But the...
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