It's Official: No Medical Marijuana on 2016 Missouri Ballot
Missouri came this close to putting a medical marijuana initiative on the November ballot — but in the end it wasn't enough. New Approach Missouri, the group which backed the ballot initiative...
View ArticleMeet Murmaration, a New Kind of Festival for a New St. Louis
As the summer music festival season winds down, St. Louisians can be thankful for the strides the city has taken in accommodating major outdoor events. The collapse of the Summer Rocks partnership and...
View ArticleReview: Scapegoat Falls Flat in the Central West End
It seemed like a good idea: Expand the bar business at Scape, the elegant flagship on Maryland Plaza, by converting its adjacent sister restaurant, Crepes, Etc., into an on-trend cocktail bar and...
View ArticleIn Lo and Behold, Werner Herzog Takes on the Internet
Max Rose, Jerry Lewis' latest starring role, also shows an icon in winter In the last few years, Werner Herzog has become something of a comic icon, the hipster equivalent of that guy from the Dos...
View ArticleHouse of Goods Helps St. Louis Refugees Make a New Home, One Item at a Time
When you become a refugee, you don't get a moving truck. Instead you gather the few things you can carry.…
View ArticleNewly Announced: Jackyl, Scarface, Jim James, Steve Vai, Stitches 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 ArticleThese Are the Lewdest-Sounding Towns in Missouri
We doubt you've ever attempted to find the most obscene town names in Missouri. But lucky for you, someone at Estately did. Last week, the real estate search site published a useless and yet...
View ArticleCentral West End Murder Victim Was 'Random' Target, Police Say
A 54-year-old woman, murdered last week in the Central West End, was randomly targeted and then killed just blocks from her home, according to newly released court documents. Monica Shaw, 54, was...
View ArticleThis Man Must Be Stopped
All summer long, television viewers within Charter Communications' sphere of influence have been subjected to the unadulterated horror that is this Charter Spectrum commercial, which features a...
View ArticleSLU's New Billiken Mascot Is Still Really Weird
Saint Louis University unveiled its redesigned Billiken mascot yesterday, and things did not go especially well for the ostensible good luck charm and "symbol of things as they ought to be." This is...
View ArticleMove Over, Pokemon — Ingress Is Coming to Town
If you thought the Pokemon Go hordes were overwhelming, wait until you get a load of the people playing Ingress. This Saturday, as many as 1,000 players of the app-based science fiction game could be...
View Article10 Neighborhood Produce Stands and Markets in St. Louis for Farm-Fresh Food
St. Louis has been fortunate to host the Soulard Farmers Market since 1779, offering a central location for local farmers to sell their crops, dairy and meats. As the city has expanded, similar...
View ArticleJeremiah Johnson Releases Blues Heart Attack on Heels of Big Muddy Fest...
For all the Labor Day traditions St. Louisans hold dear — a Cardinals homestand, one last trip to the lake — fans of blues music have long held the annual Big Muddy Blues Festival as a highlight of...
View ArticleDid Baxter's K-9 Complex Mistreat Ziggy? St. Peters Facility Has Troubled Past
Carol Clark chose the boarding facility at 2903 North St. Peters Parkway because she wanted the best for her miniature pinscher rescue, Ziggy. She was leaving town for ten days, and feared it was just...
View ArticleConsuming Kinetics' New Dance Concert Focuses on Growth
It can be so rare these days for people to agree on anything. One scroll through social media will likely confirm that notion — hello there, Election 2016.…
View ArticleShould Horse-Drawn Carriages Be Banned in Downtown St. Louis? Petition Says Yes
More than 47,500 people have signed a petition asking St. Louis to ban horse-drawn carriages, with a campaign started by a St. Ann resident who hopes to draw attention to horses working in what she...
View ArticleBallwin Con Artist Pleads Guilty Again in Kentucky Derby Scam
A serial scammer from Ballwin claimed in his online ads he had hard-to-get passes to the Kentucky Derby. He also sold tickets to St. Louis Cardinals games and the Master's Golf Tournament, sometimes...
View Article5 Terrific Things to Do in St. Louis This Weekend
This weekend marks the first-ever Murmuration Festival —more about that here. But while we're excited about this St. Louis version of SXSW premiering in the Cortex district, there are plenty of other...
View ArticleNarwhal's Crafted Urban Ice Serves Up Slushies in a Stylish Space
The new slushie bar that quietly opened its doors a few weeks ago in Midtown, Narwhal's Crafted Urban Ice(3906 Laclede Avenue), is almost certainly not what comes to mind when you think "slushie bar,"...
View ArticleThe 9 Best Shows in St. Louis This Weekend: September 23 to 25
This weekend marks the first-ever Murmuration Festival brought to you by the Brian Cohen, founder of LouFest, and the Cortex district. In addition to ten out-of-the-box musical acts, the fest will...
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