Some of the highest-paid teachers in rural U.S. school districts earn over six figures. Missouri teachers in rural areas barely earn half of that. In fact, teachers in rural Missouri school districts have the second-lowest pay in the country.
The Repertory Theater of St. Louis shocked area theater lovers last month when it announced that it had a $2.5 million projected budget shortfall that it would need to meet by the end of the year in order to produce the second half of its season. That such a prominent theater company could be in such dire straights was almost inconceivable. Yet, even on the day of the announcement, there were signs that the theater's supporters would rally around the Rep. Managing Director Danny Williams was optimistic when speaking to the RFT about what would need to happen.
Thursday 11/30 Get Lit
One of St. Louis' most beloved holiday traditions is back this month, as Brewery Lights at Anheuser-Busch Brewery (1200 Lynch Street, 314-577-2626) brightens the night sky.
Dear Bi-State Development, I am asking you, on behalf of this region, not to give up. I certainly don't understand the intricacies of running a transit system.
An indoor family center in McKinley Heights will soon close its doors. Urban Fort Play (1854 Russell Boulevard, 314-376-4235, urbanfortplay.com) announced this morning its impending closure on December 17 on Facebook. "We have appreciated all of your love and support these past 6 years," wrote co-owners Megan King-Popp and Monica Croke.
Enjoy reminiscing about when Coke only came in a glass bottle or perhaps the advent of the first soda vending machine? A new museum in St. Charles will quench the thirst of soda enthusiasts with an immersive journey through the history of these carbonated beverages.
Graffiti in St. Louis doesn't usually extend to much more than nonsensical markings, that one guy's YAKSAP tags and random expressions of love for Provel cheese. So we were surprised to see some spray-painted markings on a crumbling downtown parking garage over the weekend that looked like they actually took some thought. What those thoughts were, there's no telling.
Prosecutors routinely find ways to get key detectives to testify in criminal trials, even when they are retired, sick or otherwise reluctant. Some fly retirees in from Florida or other retirement locales when necessary.
For months we've been telling you Sado (5201 Shaw Avenue, 314-390-2883) is simply terrific — and, in fact, serving the best sushi in St. Louis. Now you don't have to take our word for it. Just ask Esquire.
Grand Center's Angad Arts Hotel has a new top chef for its flagship restaurant. Today, Commonwealth (3550 Samuel Shepard Drive, 314-561-0033, angadartshotel.com/restaurants-bars/commonwealth) announced that it was bringing on Lauren Anthony as executive chef for both the restaurant and for the hotel. Previously, she had served as the restaurant's sous chef.
This Saturday, you can find more than 170 artists selling their work at Cherokee Street's beloved annual Print Bazaar. But only one is an artist better known for topping the charts than illustrating them. Jay Farrar, front man for the band Son Volt and the late, great Uncle Tupelo, confirms that he'll be on-site selling posters.
St. Charles County may not be quite ready for the huddled masses yet, but a resolution to oppose resettling refugees in the region failed to garner enough support on the county council last night. The resolution failed 3-3. Sponsored by Councilman Joe Brazil, the resolution was framed as opposing the "importation of illegal immigrants into the region," noting in particular a program aimed at "Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans."
After several contentious months, members of the board tasked with overseeing operations at St. Louis’ troubled City Justice Center will be allowed access to the jail this afternoon for 50 minutes. Detention Facility Oversight Board members Pamela Walker and Reverend Darryl Gray confirmed to the RFT that they, alongside board member Ornetha Lewis-Walls, will conduct a walk through of the jail today at 2 p.m.
St. Louis Shakespeare Festival brings all the fun and festivity of the holiday season to the National Blues Museum with a music-infused show suitable for all ages. The Q Brothers Christmas Carol pulls the characters, story and language from A Christmas Carol to create an incredibly entertaining and refreshed version, infused with the history of hip hop and the spirit of the Charles Dickens classic.
The names of school board members representing the Francis Howell School District weren’t familiar to some queer students in the district. Then a new board policy sought to control where they went to the bathroom.
Shea Couleé Shea Couleé, the triumphant victor of RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars season 5, is not only a trailblazing drag sensation but also an advocate for many causes, including cannabis.
No matter how bad your Thanksgiving was, rest assured that for one family in St. Peters it was much, much worse. Douglas Hill, 27, of Florissant, is now facing charges in St. Charles County for pointing a Mac-10 gun at several people after an argument outside his girlfriend's father's home.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20. In the most St. Louis move ever, officials acknowledge that they forgot to fill out the paperwork that would allow the city to tax cannabis — so now City Hall has to wait until January to start tacking on its taxes.
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