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AltonWorks Proposes New Vision for Riverfront    Americans love their national parks. According to the National Park Service, about 312 million people visited national parks in 2022, a 5% increase from 2021. National parks bring in billions of dollars of economic activity to regions across the country for small and large cities alike. During the […]

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DECEMBER Holiday events Christmas Wonderland in Alton Experience the enchantment of Christmas at the “Christmas Wonderland” holiday light display. The “Grandpa Gang” has been at it again transforming Rock Spring Park in Alton, Illinois into a Winter Wonderland.      Visitors can drive through the park to view more than 4 million lights decorating the park. […]

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Tablescapes Will Set Your Holiday Mood at the Old St. Ferdinand Shrine text and photos by Pat Lindsey The Tablescapes fundraiser presented by the Friends of Old St. Ferdinand Shrine in Florissant is now my new favorite holiday tradition can’t believe it’s the first time I’ve experienced it. There are only five dates left to […]

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Cirque du Soleil Holiday show at the Fabulous Fox Nov. 29-Dec. 10 Twas the Night Before…by Cirque du Soleil is a holiday themed show inspired by the joy of giving and the wonder of the holiday season, with something for everyone in the family. Whether you are a child of 5, 50, or 95 years […]

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      Ari Groover as Tina Turner  (in photo) and her backup singers mesmerized the audience opening night at the Fabulous Fox.           “Tina”  Simply the Best– Especially to St. Louisans             by Pat Lindsey Seeing Ari Groover portray Tina Turner in “Tina–The Tina Turner Musical” is almost like witnessing reincarnation. There are times in […]

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3rd Annual Miracle on St. Francois Street Nov. 25 in Old Town Florissant Mayor Lowery along with the Florissant Valley of Flowers, Florissant Old Town Partners and Old St. Ferdinand Shrine are excited to announce the 3rd Annual Miracle on St. Francois Street that is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Nov. 25 from noon […]

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St. Louis Teen Talent Competition – Registration Open through January 8, 2024 https://stlteentalent.org/ Presented by the Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation, the adjudicated competition has become a platform for high school students to celebrate their passion, dedication, and love of the performing arts while competing for scholarships and cash prizes, and it will take center […]

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Operation Christmas Child November Dates, North County Drop-Off Locations    Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering shoebox gifts—filled with school supplies, hygiene items and fun toys—to children worldwide since 1993. Anyone can pack a shoebox! In 2022, Operation Christmas Child hopes to collect enough shoeboxes to reach another 11 million children.Individuals, families, and […]

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   Historic Sites All Across the Metro Area will be part of Holiday House Tour Historic Saint Louis is present “A Spirited Holiday Past” “Over the river, and through the woods” on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 10 am to 4 pm at various historic sites in the St. Louis region Twenty historic sites, museums and […]

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The 32nd Annual Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival   Cinema St. Louis (CSL) unveiled the 32nd Annual Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival (SLIFF), set to captivate audiences from Nov. 9 to 19 at the historic Hi-Pointe Theatre, CSL’s new forever home, as well as at multiple venues across the city including the Alamo […]

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Greater North County Chamber to Celebrate the  2024 Business Person of the Year  and Zykan Family Legacy Award Winner The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the 2024 Business Person of the Year and the 2024 Zykan Family Legacy Award Winner at Nite of Stars on Friday, December 1st at Orlando’s Event and […]

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The Tina Turner Musical at the Fabulous Fox Nov. 14-26 The North American touring cast is led by Naomi Rodgers (Frozen) and Ari Groover (TINA Broadway, Head Over Heels, Holler If Ya hear Me, Little Shop of Horrors) who will evenly share the role of Tina Turner, each playing four (of eight) performances a week. […]

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2023 Veteran of the Year Ron Flick was active with Post 41o5 and Old Town Florissant The 2023 Florissant Veteran of the Year Ron Finck was honored posthumously in ceremonies Sunday and the conclusion of the Veteran’s Day parade in Florissant.   Ron was career Navy serving the United States for 27 years and retired as […]

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Celebrate the Season with more than 2 million lights at Garden Glow opening Nov. 18    Get into the holiday spirit at Garden Glow at the Missouri Botanical Garden, where more than 2 million lights await you. The Garden’s eleventh annual Garden Glow presented by Wells Fargo Advisors runs nightly from November 18 to January […]

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