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Route 66 Great Race Plans Collinsville Stop June 20    The Hemmings Great Race presented by Coker Tire will shine the spotlight along The Last 100 Miles of Route 66 in southwest Illinois on Saturday, June 20 with a stop in Collinsville. A total of 140 of the world’s finest antique automobiles will travel the […]

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SUMMER EVENT & ACTIVITIES Scenic Natural Wonders of Missouri – Author Events https://reedypress.com/shop/scenic-natural-wonders-of-missouri-preorder/ Saturday, June 13th, from 12pm – 2pm at Magnificent Missouri, Peers Store (located just off Katy Trail, 16011 Concord Hills Rd, Marthasville, MO 633570 – Free and open to the public Thursday, June 18th, from 5:30pm – 7pm at Grafica Fine Arts […]

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“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee “Spells F-U-N For STAGES’ 40th Season by Pat Lindsey STAGES has launched its 40th anniversary season with a joyous musical revival of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center. Its ensemble cast features six nerdy middle school students, played by adults, who […]

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The Muny Announces Full Cast for Season Opening Production of ‘Hairspray’ June 15-21 The Muny has announced the full cast for its production of Hairspray, which is back by audience demand to open the theatre’s 108th season this summer in Forest Park. Hairspray, the musical comedy based on John Waters’ cult classic 1988 film and […]

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*Lambert Airport Receives $30 Million Federal Grant: St. Louis Lambert International Airport has been awarded a $30 million federal grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to support construction of a new Central Utility Plant, a key infrastructure component of the airport’s planned Consolidated Terminal Program. Airport officials say the funding will help modernize the airport’s […]

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Summer Lunches June 1-August 14, 2026 St. Louis County Library and Operation Food Search are teaming up to provide lunches to children this summer at select locations. Six library branches offer a nutritious lunch along with activities for kids from 12:00-1:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. Pizza will be provided on Fridays. Meals must be eaten on site […]

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St. Louis County SAVE to Provide 50 Free Vaccinations for Community Pets The Saint Louis County Pet Adoption Center, in collaboration with St. Louis County SAVE, is expanding access to critical veterinary care by hosting a free, drive-through vaccination clinic this Saturday. “Access to preventive veterinary care, including vaccinations and microchipping, helps keep pets safe, […]

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U.S. World Report’s 2026-2027 Names Florssant One of U.S. Best Places to Live I    This year, Florissant, Missouri ranked in the top 20% of best places to live in the U.S. and the 152ndbest place to live in the country out of more than 850 cities evaluated. Florissant, MO named in U.S. News & […]

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Saint Louis County Becomes 1st in State to Launch Innovative Child  Care WAGE$ Pilot Program Saint Louis County joined Child Care Aware of Missouri to announce the launch of the Child Care WAGE$ pilot program to provide early childhood educators supplemental salary to boost retention and economic stability for the community. Using $5.9 million of […]

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                                       by Pat Lindsey The Fabulous Fox is nearing the end of its superb season of shows with one of itshottest tickets, “MJ.” It’s the jukebox musical that Michael Jackson fans have beenwaiting for all year. Chock full of MJ’s hits, it satisfies the fans while glossing over themurky parts of Jackson’s life. At […]

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“MJ” is a Thrilling Spectacular at the Fabulous Fox         by Pat Lindsey The Fabulous Fox is nearing the end of its superb season of shows with one of its hottest tickets, “MJ.” It’s the jukebox musical that Michael Jackson fans have been waiting for all year. Chock full of MJ’s hits, it satisfies the […]

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  Memorial Day is a solemn day of remembrance for everyone who has died serving in the American Armed Forces. The holiday, originally known as Decoration Day, started after the Civil War to honor the Union and Confederate dead and has continued each year since 1868. Join the Florissant community for a patriotic tribute and […]

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Florissant Historic Locations part of “A Summertime Past” event June 13 – Celebrate the sights, stories, and traditions of summers gone by during A Summertime Past on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. As communities across the nation commemorate America 250, this special event offers visitors the chance to explore the […]

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  Stages St. Louis will delight audiences this summer with its first-ever mainstage production of the hilarious and off-beat musical, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”, playing May 29 to June 28, 2026, at The Ross Family Theatre inside the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center, 210 E. Monroe Ave. Purchase tickets online at www.StagesStLouis.org or […]

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   Saint Louis Zoo Launches Public Better Wild, Better World” Campaign $152 Million Raised Historic campaign supports Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park, Henry A. Jubel Foundation Destination Discovery and the Zoo’s endowment   The Saint Louis Zoo this week kicked off the public phase of a $170 million fundraising effort aimed at supporting the Zoo […]

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    Soul stirring blues music returns to Grafton Winery The Vineyards Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17 during the highly anticipated 16th annual Grafton Winery Blues Festival. This free event features the music of regional blues bands at the scenic winery nestled in the hills of Grafton. Doors open at 11 a.m. May […]

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Grand Reopening May 14 at the Lewis and Clark Confluence Tower The Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau and the Village of Hartford at the Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower, is having a Thursday, May 14 ribbon cutting and grand re-opening of this Great River Road attraction. The opening follows a year-long renovation that included […]

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Laura Ritchie of Chesterfield, MO, was crowned Ms. Missouri Senior America 2026   For Laura Ritchie, dance has been the center of her life, beginning at age five. She has performed at the Muny Opera, Stages St. Louis, and with the Cardinals and Soccer Stars Dance Teams. She earned her BS in Nursing. At SSM […]

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