Juneteenth celebrations have extra joy, meaning this year
All Americans now celebrate the end of slavery, as Juneteenth – June 19 – becomes the newest national holiday. And…
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Cinco de Mayo goes virtual during pandemic
ST. LOUIS — Like every other event these days, this year’s real-life Cherokee Street Cinco de Mayo Celebration has been…
The Pet Parade and Wiener Dog Derby in Soulard
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Arts center in Ferguson promotes peace with new showcase
FERGUSON — On South Florissant Road, surrounded by small local restaurants and shops, Sister Glynis McManamon runs the Good Shepherd…
Gesher Music Festival seeks to build bridges to ‘Shelter of Peace’
CENTRAL WEST END – The Gesher Music Festival opens this week with a preview concert on Aug. 8 at 7…
Ladies’ Knight classes helps women learn, love chess
CENTRAL WEST END – On Thursday evenings at the St. Louis Chess Club on Maryland Avenue, women of all levels…
Summer Psychic Party offers glimpses of worlds beyond, tips for the here-and-now
BENTON PARK – Anyone hoping to get a glimpse into her future could pop by the Lemp Brewery, 3500 Lemp…
People’s fair offers fun, services, tips for a healthy life
WEST END – Although St. Louis was experiencing a grueling heat wave over the weekend, it didn’t stop residents from…
‘Mean Girls’ fundraiser airs worst tweets, aids abortion rights
CENTRAL WEST END – Timing might sabotage ACLU Missouri in its attempt to put the state’s eight-week abortion ban to…
National Women’s Political Caucus offers tips, networking, encouragement
DOWNTOWN – The National Women’s Political Caucus held its 24th Biennial Convention at the Westin Hotel, 811 Spruce Street, over…
Fashion Anarchy’s second-round winner has high hopes
DOWNTOWN WEST – Amanda Casarez was declared the winner of the second round of Fashion Anarchy on Thursday night. The…
For St. Louis-raised dancer, 16th time at Muny is still the charm
FOREST PARK – For the first time in sixteen years, the Muny stage has been home to the Rodgers and…
Soulard’s Bastille Day honors French heritage, with a twist
SOULARD – Bastille Day may not be an official holiday in the United States, but residents of the Soulard neighborhood…
Staged reading of E.K. Doolin’s new play to premiere at the Monocle
THE GROVE – On July 9, the Monocle will host a staged reading of E.K. Doolin’s play “Glut.” The play…
Downtown PrideFest is extra-cool despite heat wave
DOWNTOWN – Thousands made the trek downtown over the weekend to celebrate Pride in style, their numbers rising along with…
Gitana Productions premieres play about German abolitionists
GRAND CENTER – A new historical play premiered over the weekend at the Kranzberg Arts Center, 501 North Grand Boulevard. …