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“The Outsiders” Stays Gold in the New Musical at The Fabulous Fox by Pat Lindsey              Before I rave about how exceptional Broadway’s choice of best musical in 2024 is, I have to admit that I never read the book, “The Outsiders.” The book was written about teenagers in Tulsa in 1967 by 18 year-old […]

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CHRISTMAS LIGHTS AND TREE DISPOSAL PROGRAM Mayor Tim Lowery has announce that Gateway Disposal will offer the “Christmas Tree Disposal” program to Florissant residents having real Christmas trees. Also, the city’s Health Department will be accepting Christmas lights for recycling purposes from residents as well. If you have Christmas lights you wish to dispose of […]

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JANUARY 2026 events   Spring Class Registration at Circus Harmony – open through January 18, 2026 City Museum www.circusharmony.org/classes Registration is now open for Circus Harmony’s spring classes. You can create your own experience for the holidays by booking your own special circus class for family and friends. You can give the gift of an […]

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“Hell’s Kitchen” plays Jan. 27 to Feb. 8 – AKW Entertainment and producers of the Grammy and Tony Award-winning musical HELL’S KITCHEN, the hit Broadway musical from 17-time Grammy Award winner, Alicia Keys, are thrilled to announce the cast for the North American tour when it premieres in at The Fabulous Fox January 27 – […]

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  Alton Eagle Ice Fest Kicks Off Start of Eagle Season Jan. 2 & 3            The great American Bald Eagle winter migration is here and southwest Illinois is ready to welcome the birds to their winter homes. The Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau is hosting a two-day party in downtown Alton Friday, Jan. […]

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CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR FIRST YEAR OF NORTH AMERICAN TOUR COMING TO ST. LOUIS JANUARY 7 – 18    The producers of the Tony Award® winning Best Musical, THE OUTSIDERS are thrilled to announce full casting for the first year of the North American tour coming to The Fabulous Fox January 7 – 18.   Show times […]

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The Muny Will Upgrade Seats, Improve Drainage in $9.5 Million Auditorium Overhaul Removal of theatre’s 11,000 seats will begin in September 2026, with all construction finished ahead of Season 109 opening in June 2027.      The Muny will embark on an extensive overhaul of its nearly 11,000-seat auditorium at the end of the 2026 season, […]

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Saint Louis County Encourages Residents to Pay Tax Bills Online The 2025 tax bills from St. Louis County have been landing in mailboxes over the past few weeks. Meanwhile, the county has made it easier than ever to pay Personal Property and Real Estate tax bills online. The bills have been available for residents to […]

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Meet Me at the Munis – News of Note from St. Louis County’s Municipalities Villages      **Holiday Highlights: Several St. Louis County municipalities, including Overland, Ferguson, and Florissant, were stops on this year’s “A Spirited Holiday Past” tour of historic sites in the region. Learn more about this annual event here: http://historicsaintlouis.org/      **Oakville Senior […]

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‘DRIVE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE’ FOOD DRIVE DEC. 6 Mayor Tim Lowery announced a food drive called “Drive to Make a Difference,” in partnership with the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce and TEAM Food Pantry. The Drive will be at Bangert Park on Saturday, Dec, 6 from 8 am – 12 pm Simply pull […]

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  New season tickets are on sale now for a 2026 lineup that includes Hairspray, Shrek The Musical, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific, Disney’s Newsies, Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations, Meet Me in St. Louis and Something Rotten! ST. LOUIS (Dec. 1, 2025) — The Muny, the recipient of the […]

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“Wicked For Good” and “Zootopia” Open Big 2                    by Sandra Olmsted The Cinematic Skinny, the LightHeart.biz’ blog This past weekend one can easily spend the entire weekend at the movies and still get that holiday shopping done by just picking up theater gift card for everyone. One stop for shopping and entertainment!      […]

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Local Red Cross volunteers provide lifeline for families strained by 2025 disasters This GivingTuesday and holiday season, make a financial donation or appointment to give blood at redcross.org   ST. LOUIS, MO (DECEMBER 1, 2025) — Responding to disasters is at the heart of the American Red Cross mission – and it’s a team effort. […]

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FLORISSANT APPLAUDS US NATIONAL HANDBALL CENTER FOR ACQUIRING  MYERS HOUSE The City of Florissant is pleased with the acquisition of the historic John B. Myers House at 180 Dunn Road by the U.S. National Handball Center (USNHC), a joint venture between the St. Louis Hinder Club and the United States Handball Association. The organization has […]

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December Holiday Events around Town    Air Force Band Annual Holiday Concerts      The US Air Force Band of Mid-America will present its annual “Spirit of the Season” holiday concerts in the St. Louis metro area at the following locations:          Saturday, December 6th at 7:00pm at Touhill Performing Arts Center’s Anheuser- Busch Performance Hall […]

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  This holiday season, escape to a wild wonderland of twinkling lights and festive family fun at Wild Lights presented by Commerce Bank at the Saint Louis Zoo! Tickets are on sale now at stlzoo.org/wildlights. Discover what’s new and returning      Enjoy brilliant light displays and special Zoo activities from 5–8:30 p.m. on the following […]

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Garden Glow Dazzles Visitors Again at Missouri Botanical Garden through Jan. 3   GARDEN GLOW opens for holiday season Closed Nov. 17 and 27 and Dec. 24–25 Setting of the Missouri Botanical Garden into an enchanted wonderland rich with mesmerizing displays and unforgettable moments. This year’s Garden Glow is the biggest and brightest ever! • […]

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“Les Miserables” is an Epic Masterpiece, On Stage at the Fabulous Fox ‘til Nov. 23                                              by Pat Lindsey “Les Miserables” is one of the greatest musicals of all time. It is brilliant storytelling with a magnificent score. The current production at The Fabulous Fox Theatre, presented locally by STAGES St. Louis, is a […]

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  Award-Winning Local Air Force Band Announce Annual Holiday Concerts Emmy Award-winning US Air Force Band of Mid-America to Perform “Spirit of the Season” in the St. Louis Metro Area Dec 6-12 includes one concert at Touhill The US Air Force Band of Mid-America will present its annual “Spirit of the Season” holiday concerts in […]

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St. Louis County Department of Public Health To Distribute Baby Essentials Tuesday Nov. 18 Saint Louis County will distribute baby essentials generously donated by ommunity members and partner organizations over the last several weeks. County Executive Sam Page, Public Health Director Dr. Kanika Cunningham, and St. Louis County Library Director & CEO Kristen Sorth launched […]

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