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STAGES to Present “Steel Magnolias” at Kirkwood Performing Arts Center STAGES St. Louis has unveiled the stellar ensemble cast for its upcoming production of “Steel Magnolias.” This beloved story, known for its memorable characters and heartfelt message, will grace the stage from May 31 – June 30 in The Ross Family Theatre at the Kirkwood […]

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DARLA BEHLMANN, NAMED 2024 MS. MISSOURI SENIOR Diana Sikora fof Florissant is Miss Congeniality         Darla Behlmann of O’Fallon, Mo (center in photo)  has been crowned Ms. Missouri Senior America 2024. A resident of O’Fallon, MO, Ms. Behlmann competed with eight other contestants to earn the title.   For her talent, the new Ms. Missouri Senior performed […]

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  The Valley of Flowers Grand Parade led by the Parade Marshall(s) is the highlight of the Festival weekend.   The Parade Marshall(s) are selected because they are involved with the community, they have supported the Festival, and they go “above and beyond”. This year the Festival Committee named Christina and Nathan Bennett as the Parade […]

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  Friday May 3 Events Duchesne Grounds*  4 pm – 8 p.m. Gates Close at 7:00 p.m. Ticket Sales end at 7:30 p.m. 1 Ticket $1.50 22 Tickets $30. Hours Subject to Change      Carnival Rides, Food, Drinks, Music & Games Note: Hours and Events are subject to change Eagan Center 2:00 – 9:00 pm          Gardeners […]

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Ferguson Twilight Run is 15!    The annual run/walk is Saturday,     Is May 18 at Plaza at 501    Late afternoon on Saturday, May 18, the intersection of Florissant Road and Suburban Avenue will transform from a community farmers market to the start and finish area of a community race. Runners and walkers anticipating […]

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  Missouri Botanical Garden will hold New Museum exhibition – Kernels of Culture: Maize Around the World The Stephen and Peter Sachs Museum, located at the Missouri Botanical Garden, is highlighting the significant role maize has played in agriculture, scientific development, and culture at its latest exhibition – Kernels of Culture: Maize Around the World.  […]

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2 Florissant area Woman with Local ties are 2024 Ms. Missouri Senior Pageant Contestants Ms. Diana Sikora of Florissant, will be competing, for the crown, in our annual Ms. Missouri Senior America Pageant, which will be held April 28, 2024, at the Florissant Performing Arts Center. Contestants will be judged on talent, the recitation of […]

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Rawlings Sporting Goods Brand Opens Unique Baseball Experience at Westport Plaza Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., the official baseball, glove, helmet, face guard and base of Major League Baseball® and the creator of the renowned Rawlings Gold Glove Award®, held a  the grand opening of its new Experience center located in Westport Plaza Friday alongside […]

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  Chain of Rocks Bridge Park Celebration. Bike Ride is Sunday, April 14 The grand opening of the new Chain of Rocks Bridge Park is Sunday, April 14, and opening with a five mile family-friendly bike ride that begins at Chouteau Island Trailhead and ends at the grand opening celebration in the beautiful new grounds […]

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           Single tickets now on sale for 2024 Muny season A new naming-rights partnership with SSM Health and SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital will enhance The Muny’s inclusive patron experience with improvements to infant care and first-aid suites at the theatre. The SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Infant Care Suite is a dedicated space where […]

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City Museum Hosts Eclipse Viewing, The Physics Bus & Cardboard and Leather Art Where is one of the best places in St. Louis to get a great view of the 2024 Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8? One place is on the City Museum Rooftop, of course! Get a pair of special Eclipse Sunglasses and […]

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  April Entertainment Events around Town All My Sons – through April 7 https://jccstl.com/arts-ideas/new-jewish-theatre/current-productions/ NJT kicks off its 2024 season with Aruthur miller’s searing classic, one of the most iconic dramas of the 20th century. Miller won the very first Tony Award ever given for Best Author (now known as Best Play) for the premiere […]

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Saint Louis County Celebrates National Public Health Week In celebration of National Public Health Week, Saint Louis County plans to highlight the efforts its Department of Public Health (DPH) undertakes to protect and safeguard the community. As the only public health department in Missouri with clinical services, DPH is dedicated to protecting residents and fostering […]

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New Location for Senior Center at JFK Local officials and resident celebrated Florissant’s grand opening of the newly renovated JFK Community Center off Howderhell Road as the city hosting an open house March 28 The city transformed the former youth lounge into the new Florissant senior center, which doubles as party room rental in the […]

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Florissant Kicks Off Valley of Flowers Cleanup Campaign now until May 3 Mayor Tim Lowery has announced the annual kick-off initiative to clean up the city’s streets and public areas. The “Valley of Flowers Spring Cleaning” effort will run from Monday, April 1st to Friday, May 3rd, which will be the start of the city’s […]

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STLCC receives grants to enhance GIS program FERGUSON – As St. Louis Community College gets its geospatial technology program off the ground, grants awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor and the state of Missouri will help the program soar. STLCC has been awarded more than $1.75 million in funding from both Congress and the […]

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North County Inc. Names 2024 Coumminity Leadership Awardees North County Incorporated (NCI) will recognize local leaders for their contributions to the North County region at its 47th Annual Leadership Breakfast on May 17, 2024, from 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. at the Marriott St. Louis Airport Hotel. More than 550 business, civic, and community leaders […]

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