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     Stunning fall color drives, outdoor adventures, haunted    fun, festivals and fairs highlight the Autumn season Hop in the car and take a road trip to southwest Illinois this fall and discover authentic small-town charm coupled with stunning fall color drives, scenic and historic guided tours, adventures in u-pick orchards, corn maze adventures […]

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Notice: Patterson Road & Hwy 67 Improvement Project Open House  Sept. 24 Notice is hereby given to all interested persons that a public open house will be held to review the proposed resurfacing and safety improvement project on Patterson Road. DATE & TIME: Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM CST LOCATION: JFK […]

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AMERICAN RED CROSS TRANSITIONS SHELTER TO NEW SITE FOR THOSE IMPACTED BY MONDAY’S EXPLOSION NEAR FLORISSAN The American Red Cross transitioned the location of its shelter for those impacted by the explosion Monday in North St. Louis County to: Faith Church, 5320 N. Highway 67, Florissant, MO 63034 A water main break affected the original […]

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The 3rd Annual Tour de Florissant is racing back into town on Labor Day, serving as the thrilling final leg of the prestigious 2025 Bommarito Audi West County Gateway Cup. This high-energy cycling event will take over Historic Old Town Florissant on Monday, September 1st, drawing in professional cyclists, fans, and families from across the country and even international participants as […]

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2025 St. Louis Labor Parade will held In Florissant August 24 at Several Places       The 2025 Labor Parade and Festival Committee announced the annual St. Louis Labor Parade, set to take place on Sunday, August 24, 2025. The parade will kick off at 9 AM, with participant line-up beginning at 7 AM at the […]

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The Muny’s ‘Jersey Boys’ Ends Season 107 on a High Note                                            by Pat Lindsey For every Muny season, there is always an outstanding closing show. This year it’s the jukebox musical ‘Jersey Boys.’ The Tony and Grammy Award-winning “Jersey Boys” enjoyed a 12-year run on Broadway and won 57 awards worldwide. I’ve seen it […]

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WATCH PAT LINDSEY’S review of “Jersey Boys” later today Aug.20

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As children head back to the classroom, the Saint Louis County Department of Public Health urges families to think beyond immunizations and make full checkups part of their back-to-school routine. “A strong start to the school year depends on a healthy student both inside and out,” said Dr. Kanika Cunningham, Director of the Department of […]

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Casting for Muny’s “Jersey Boys”  Aug. 18-24 Ryan Vasquez, Cory Jeacoma, Pablo David Laucerica, Andrew Poston, John Leone and Shea Coffman will star in Jersey Boys when the global sensation jukebox musical returns to The Muny this summer in Forest Park. Jersey Boys runs Aug. 18-24 and is presented by Commerce Bank and Commerce Trust […]

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Home is Where the Heart is in The Muny’s “La Cage Aux Folles”            by Pat Lindsey      ‘La Cage Aux Folles’ is a timeless classic that gives Muny theater-goers permission to leave their prejudices in Forest Park and come inside and be whoever they are. When the curtain opens, a kaleidoscope of […]

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Veteran’s Resource and Job Fair Aug. 14 at Florissant’s JFK Center   The City of Florissant has partnered with The Kaufman Fund, Veterans Upward Bound, and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville for the 2nd Annual Veterans Resource and Job Fair on August 14th, 2025, at the JFK Community at 315 Howdershell Road in Florissant, Missouri, from […]

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AUGUST & SEPTEMBER EVEN TS   Two Jews Walk into a War – through August 10 Current Productions   Two Jews Walk into a War…by Seth Rozin will open July 24, 2025. This unconventional comedy is inspired by the true story of the last two Jewish men living in Kabul, Afghanistan during the Taliban regime’s […]

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STAGES St. Louis ‘Austen’s Pride’ Rewrites History With Charm, Wit and Imagination                                by Pat Lindsey Lindsay Warren Baker and Amanda Jacobs have created a charming hit musical with ‘Austen’s Pride’ that is, hopefully, Broadway-bound. The two women wrote the book, music and lyrics based on Jane Austen’s book, ‘Pride and Prejudice,’ and laced it […]

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‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Sends Heartfelt Messages to Muny Audiences by Pat Lindsey    Loneliness hurts. It is painful for people of all ages, but teenagers seem to be the most vulnerable. Evan Hansen is one of those teenagers. In ‘Dear Evan Hansen,’ The Muny is presenting a musical drama that touches on many contemporary topics […]

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July Wednesday Night Out will be happening on July 30,  from 6-9pm on St. Francois St located outside of American Family Insurance: Paul Manganelli’s Office (717 St. Francois St, Florissant) This month’s theme is An Italian Street Festival hosted by Paul Manganeilli of American Family Insurance. July Wednesday Night Out includes: Meatball Sandwiches (Italian Ice Cream […]

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