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Critic's Pick: Band of Horses to Perform at the Pageant This Wednesday,...
When Band of Horses emerged in 2006, some critics couldn't get past the resemblance to My Morning Jacket's post-rock meets alternative country anthems. And when singer and songwriter Ben Bridwell...
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St. Louis Woman Held Victim's Dog Hostage, Police Say
A 24-year-old St. Louis woman has been charged with two felonies after breaking into a home and holding her victim's dog hostage, authorities say. On November 9, Kiauna Proudie allegedly forced her...
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Papa John's St. Louis Is Getting Pretty Damn Pushy
Big Papa John wants it bad. The Kentucky-based pizza giant has nearly 5,000 locations nationwide, all ready to serve you a slice at the drop of a hat. If the chain's official St. Louis-area Twitter...
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New Missouri Law May Have Legalized Dueling, Lawyer Says
In today's polarized political climate, one thing has become abundantly clear to all parties: We need to bring back dueling. Drunk uncle offended your sensibilities at the Thanksgiving dinner table?...
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10 St. Louis Bartenders and the Bar Tools They Can't Live Without
This summer, St. Louis chefs threw down about their favorite kitchen tools. Now that the weather's turned cold and we find ourselves cozying up to the bar, we were inspired to follow up with a survey...
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Rival Group Offers $80 Million for MLS Stadium, Eliminating Need for Public...
St. Louis' soccer stadium saga just got more complicated — as a rival ownership group is now offering to privately fund millions in construction costs, letting city taxpayers off the hook. Come April,...
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St. Louis Awarded $1 Million Grant to 'Rapidly Rehouse' Homeless
A $1 million federal grant could help St. Louis take as many as 150 homeless men, women and children off the streets next year. The money targets people who need a little extra help — cash for a...
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For Syrhea Conaway, Tech Problems Led to New a Cappella Career
St. Louis' Syrhea Conaway didn't start her solo project, Syna So Pro, with a cappella performance in mind. For years she has employed a multi-instrumentalist's approach to her work, relying on a pair...
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New Films Rules Don't Apply and Manchester by the Sea Both Grapple with the Past
Lee Patrick, the closest thing to a hero in Manchester by the Sea, works as an all-around maintenance man/janitor for a few apartment buildings. Played by Casey Affleck, he's emotionally untouchable,...
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Review: Twisted Tree Steakhouse Is a New Classic
The large gray plaster arch that welcomes diners to Twisted Tree Steakhouse looks like any old entryway, but I'm convinced it's actually a wormhole. On the outside, the massive restaurant at the...
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As Downtown St. Louis Weighs Its Homeless Problem, All Eyes Are on Larry Rice
People started to drop during the first weekend in November. Staggering, nearly passed out on their feet, they crashed to the sidewalks in a drab stretch of St. Louis' downtown.…
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South City Man Seeks Help After Attempted Dognapping Leads to Beating
Last month, Mark Swain survived a pet owner's worst nightmare in the city's Mt. Pleasant neighborhood — an attack on one of his dogs by thugs trying to steal the other. Swain, 65, says he frequents...
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Intoxicology Offers a New Haven for St. Louis Cocktail Lovers
Self-taught cocktail enthusiasts Andy Foerstel and Melissa Pfeiffer have crafted the ultimate bar supply store, Intoxicology(4321 Manchester Avenue, the Grove; 314-833-3088), filling a void they saw...
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Newly Announced: John Prine, Riff Raff, Trey Anastasio, Son Volt 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.…
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Dozens Arrested After Protesters Block Hampton Avenue, Demand $15 Minimum Wage
Joining the national swell of protests against low wages, hundreds took to the streets of St. Louis Tuesday to demand higher pay and union representation — particularly at fast food restaurants like...
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These St. Louis Strippers Utterly Nailed the Mannequin Challenge
The mannequin challenge, this year's version of planking, is sweeping the internet with the force of 3,000 America's Funniest Home Videos (Bob Saget era, not that newer guy).…
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Señor Pique to Close After 12 Years in Ballwin
It's been the RFT's choice for Best Mexican Restaurant. It was declared "in a league of its own" by former critic Ian Froeb. And now, after a twelve-year run, Señor Pique has announced it will close...
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The Domino Effect Delivers Syrupy Smooth Hip-Hop with a Positive Message on...
The Domino Effect, the hip-hop duo comprising rappers Steve N. Clair and Cue, like to boast that they are "the most known of the unknowns."…
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St. Louis Restaurants Openings & Closings: November 2016
It's been a busy month on the St. Louis restaurant beat. Local favorites Death in the Afternoon and Nathalie's closed their doors, while Saint Louis Bread Co. angered South Grand denizens by...
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Missouri Leads the Nation in Identity Theft Complaints
When it comes to identity theft, Missouri has the dubious distinction of leading the nation — tying for the most complaints per capita in the nation with Florida, Connecticut and D.C. And that may...
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