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‘Evita’ Will Be Adored By Thousands at The Muny

15 hours 10 minutes ago

“Evita” Play through July 24 by Pat Lindsey Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Evita’ is a timeless biographical masterpiece. I’ve seen it several times, but I’ve never seen it like I just saw it at The Muny. What happens on that marvelous Muny stage is nothing short of miraculous. The sets are often larger […]

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Wall That Heals:

4 days 14 hours ago

St. Louis County to Host The Wall That Heals At Jefferson Barracks Park July 24-27 Saint Louis County is just two weeks away from hosting The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., and its accompanying Mobile Education Center, at Jefferson Barracks Park from July 24-27. The […]

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“I Care for My Community” campaign

4 days 14 hours ago

Saint Louis County Launches  Naloxone Vending Machines     County marks third straight year of drop in opioid overdose deaths The Saint Louis County Department of Public Health today announced the launch of naloxone vending machines through its new “I Carry for My Community” campaign, an innovative effort to expand access to the life- saving opioid […]

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Landmark Pasture Present

6 days 16 hours ago

at Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park in Spanish Lake WildCare Park, our safari park and conservation center under development in north St. Louis County, launched the park’s first multispecies pasture in June. Many species will live side-by-side in expansive pastures at WildCare Park, much like they would in the wild. But creating such a large […]

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Charity Golf Outing in September

6 days 16 hours ago

12th Annual Charity Golf Outing to Benefit Valley Industries Sept. 15 The Golf outing will be Monday, Sep. 15, 2025 at he Florissant Golf Club, 50 Country Club Lane, Florissant Golfers and sponsors are needed for the 12th Annual Valley Industries Golf Tournament! Your support helps us to provide gainful employment for 170 adults with […]

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Sunflowers return to Spanish Lake area

1 week 3 days ago

                                                                                                                    Late bloomers worth the wait: Sunflowers Return to Columbia Bottom Conservation Site for the Summer SPANISH LAKE, Mo.—Frequent rains earlier this spring caused a slight delay in planting sunflowers at Columbia Bottom Conservation Area (CA) this season. However, sunflower lovers will still have the opportunity again this summer to view and photograph […]

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Pet Adoption Center programs

1 week 3 days ago

Saint Louis County Pet Adoption Center to Host Responsible Pet Ownership Education and Microchip – The Saint Louis County Pet Adoption Center is hosting a community-centered educational event Saturday, July 12 from noon to 3 p.m. at the North County Recreation Complex. The event will bring together local vendors and pet-focused resources from around the […]

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RYZE Adventure Park offers July special

1 week 3 days ago

Heroes Month Celebrated at RYZE Adventure Park Special July Offer to Honor First Responders and Service Members RYZE Adventure Park – an immersive destination park with boundless adventures, will honor the everyday heroes who serve and protect our communities. The facility address:   RYZE Adventure Park, 12420 Grace Church Road Maryland Heights, MO  63043 Throughout July, […]

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Muny Takes “Frozen” to another Laser level

1 week 5 days ago

The Muny Revolutionizes Visual Storytelling With Projections, Lasers in Disney’s ‘Frozen’      When Disney’s Frozen opened Sunday night on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park, the production debuted cutting-edge digital mapping projections, lasers and other technologies never before used at The Muny. These stunning, cinematic innovations blend seamlessly with The Muny’s three […]

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Florissant Block Grant hearing

1 week 6 days ago

Florissant public hearing for the annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is July 14 The City of Florissant, Missouri, will conduct a public hearing beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 14, 2025, at Florissant City Hall Council Chambers, 955 rue St. Francois, Florissant, Missouri 63031, concerning the Fiscal Year […]

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Jamestown Bluff Library events

2 weeks 6 days ago

JULY Events at Jamestown Bluff Branch                        4153 N. Highway 67. Florissant, MO        Wednesday, July 2, 9:30 a.m. Soldiers Memorial Shuttle Reserve your place on a shuttle to the Soldiers Memorial Military Museum to view their special exhibition “Tuskegee Airmen: America’s Freedom Flyers.” The exhibit shares both the national story and the story […]

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Muny Brings historical event to life on stage this week

3 weeks 1 day ago

‘Come From Away’ Shines Brightly on the Human Spirit at The Muny By Pat Lindsey In the remote town of Gander, Newfoundland, there’s  an airport, 3,000 residents, and a Tim Horton’s coffee shop where everything starts and ends. Tuesday, September 11, 2001 began just like every other day in Gander, but the way it ended […]

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2 Big Fireworks Displays after Music events

3 weeks 3 days ago

Florissant Fireworks Display follows Concert on July 4 Florissant’s tradition of celebrating Independence Day will be held on the grounds of the James J. Eagan Civic Center once again this year, at the intersection of Parker Road and Waterford Drive. This year’s food trucks will be Homestyle Grill, Street Dogz, Dip n Dots,and the Snack […]

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Mississippi River Festival Returns June 28

3 weeks 4 days ago

Historic Mississippi River Festival Archives Find Permanent Home as 2025 Festival Celebrates Legacy Former MRF Director Lyle Ward’s Personal Collection Makes Alton Debut During Festival Weekend    After nearly five decades of safeguarding the memories of one of America’s most legendary music festivals, Lyle Ward is bringing his treasure trove to Alton. As a former […]

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Swim Event June 26 at 4 Locations

3 weeks 4 days ago

16th annual World’s Largest Swim Lesson included North County Rec. St. Louis County Parks and Recreation will join aquatic facilities around the world on Thursday, June 26, 2025, or the 16th annual World’s Largest Swimming Lesson (WLSL)—a global event promoting water safety and the importance of swim instruction for children. The WLSL is an annual […]

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Muny’s next musical tells aftermath of Historic event

3 weeks 6 days ago

Principal Casting Announced for Muny Premiere of ‘Come From Away’ Heidi Blickenstaff, John Bolton, Ashley Brown, Andréa Burns, Trey DeLuna, Alan H. Green, Adam Heller, Abigail Isom, Jacob Keith Watson, Tamika Lawrence, Jason Tam and Zoe Vonder Haar will star in Come From Away when the breathtaking musical makes its Muny premiere this summer in […]

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Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tom Kitt and Amanda Green attend Muny show

1 month ago

Creators of ‘Bring It On: The Musical’ Attend Muny Performance Three of the creators of Bring It On: The Musical were in the audience Wednesday night for the Muny production, which runs through Sunday. — members of the musical’s Tony-nominated creative team — attended the performance, and Miranda addressed the audience after the curtain call. […]

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