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    EXPLORETHECITY’S CHANGING TIMES AND FASCINATING STORIES IN THIS DAY IN ST. LOUIS HISTORY Reedy Press is pleased to announce the release of our newest local interest book, This Day in St. Louis History, by Joe Sonderman. (in photo0 Document4Document4 St. Louis has a fascinating history that continues to affect how we live in […]

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EXTRA! EXTRA! “Disney’s Newsies” is a Big Winner for STAGES!        by Pat Lindsey Here’s the scoop, so read all about it….STAGES St. Louis, under the direction of Steve Bebout, has produced the best version of “Disney’s Newsies” that I’ve ever seen! It is pure delight from the opening duet through the high-energy dance numbers […]

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The Muny’s “Waitress” is a Recipe For a New Lease on Life                           by Pat Lindsey The Muny’s production of “Waitress” is a slice of Fresh & Creamy Dreamy pie. It is the new show of this summer’s Muny season starring Jessica Vosk as Jenna. “Waitress” is based on a movie that debuted at the […]

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Florissant Plaque Dedication July 31 Honors Jack Weidinger The City of Florissant and Florissant Old Town Partners has announced a Plaque Dedication set for Wednesday, July 31st at 5:30 pm. This will be the 63rd Plaque along St. Francois Walk Thru History Plaque Dedication Program. This program was designed to recognize those individuals who have […]

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August Events around Town www.circusharmony.org  Twenty four flying children from the sister cities of St. Louis and Stuttgart will be soaring together this summer in St. Louis! The show will include juggling, contortion, hula hooping, partner acrobatics and more. July 29, 4:40p – Ballpark Village August 1, Noon & 2p – City Museum August 2, […]

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“Fiddler on the Roof” is an Impactful  Timeless Tradition at The Muny by Pat Lindsey At a time when Russia is again attempting to overpower people who just want to live in peace, The Muny’s eleventh production of “Fiddler on the Roof” is more relevant than ever. On the homefront, it strikes a chord for […]

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Late Summer Events around town    JULY Red – July 25 – August 11 \ https://jccstl.com/arts-ideas/new-jewish-theatre/current-productions/By John Logan. Another Tony Award winner for Best Play in 2010, it is an introspective look at abstract expressionist painter (and Latvian-born Jewish immigrant) Mark Rothko at the height of his fame. As he takes on his largest commission […]

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Explore Victorian Spiritualism At Bissell Mansion July 20   St. Louis County Parks Activities: County Parks conducts hundreds of events and programs throughout the year. Here are some coming attractions. **Things That Go Bump: Explore Victorian spiritualism with members of the Mourning Society of St. Louis from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at […]

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Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” Brings Musical Magic from Above and Below the Sea to The Muny                                       By Pat Lindsey “The Little Mermaid” must have felt like she was swimming against the current during the first two nights of her run at The Muny this week. Rain delayed opening night by nearly two hours, making […]

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Florissant Holds ribbon cutting For new Look Bangert Pool The City of Florissant held the opening of Bangert Pool with a ribbon cutting ceremony held on Monday, July 8at 275 S New Florissant Rd. The pool is located right next to the St. Louis County Library. Thanks to the hard work of Jost Builders, Westport […]

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July 4th Festivities   The City of Florissant is upholding it’s tradition to celebrate Independence Day. The celebration will be held on the grounds of the James J. Eagan Civic Center which is located at the intersection of Parker Road and Waterford Drive. The celebration will begin at 7:15 pm with an outdoor concert performance. Learn more by clicking […]

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NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES “CENTENNIAL ROADSHOW” HEADS TO FLORISSANT JULY 8 Next Monday, July 8, the NLC Centennial Roadshow: 100 Year, 100 Cities Visit to the City of Florissant. The National League of Cities (NLC) is excited to announce the next leg of its Centennial Roadshow: 100 Years, 100 Cities, celebrating the diversity, resilience, and […]

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Jaw-dropping Vocals &  Radiant Sets Make this a dazzling show                                            by Pat Lindsey At least once each summer The Muny bestows upon its audiences a dazzling production that is star-studded and bejeweled with beautiful costumes and sets and wrapped in a memorable soundtrack. “Dreamgirls” is that show this summer. “Dreamgirls is a spectacularly […]

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      The City of Florissant held a Plaque Dedication on Wednesday, June 26th. This was the 62nd plaque along St. Francois Walk Thru History Plaque Dedication Program This program was designed to recognize those individuals who have made valuable contributions to the wholesome fabric of our beautiful City of Florissant and North St. […]

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    The Hispanic Festival Inc. and the City of Florissant co-hosted the successful “Fiesta in Florissant” Hispanic Festival at the Duchesne Home Association Grounds on June 22 and 23 The weather was warm, but that did not stop people from experiencing the vibrant sounds, food, and arts that the Hispanic culture brings. There were […]

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  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 Parker Road and Waterford Drive. This year’s food trucks will be Homestyle Grill and Street Sweets. Festivities begin with an outdoor concert performance by Z Band at 7:15 p.m. Following […]

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