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  The City of Florissant held a Plaque Dedication for Mel (Melvyn) Moellering on Wednesday, Aug/ 28. This was the 64th 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 […]

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    AUGUST   The J’s Summer Used Book Sale – August 25 – 29 Used Book Sale Sunday, August 25: 10am-6pm (Preview Day: $10 admission) Monday, August 26: 10am-7pm (Free admission) Tuesday, August 27: 10am-7pm (Free admission) Wednesday, August 28: 10am-7pm (Free admission) Thursday, August 29: 10am-7pm (Free admission; Fill a bag for $5!) […]

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PA ADOPTION CENTER EXPANDS,  RESUMES ST. LOUIS COUNTY OPERATIONOF OLIVETTE ANIMAL SHELTER The APA Adoption Center and St. Louis County are restructuring their partnership, placing operations of the County animal shelter in Olivette back under the County Department of Public Health (DPH). Over the past two years, the APA and Department of Health have worked […]

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       by Pat Lindsey This is it. This is the last show of The Muny’s seven-show season and it’s a doozy. Even though every one of the other six shows was perfectly wonderful, The Muny seems to have a tradition of saving the best for last. Get ready for “Anything Goes” to come tap dancing […]

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THE 2ND ANNUAL TOUR de FLORISSANT WILL BE ON LABOR DAY Sept. 2 Mayor Tim Lowery and the City of Florissant are proud to partner with Big Shark Bicycle Company and\ announce that Historic Old Town Florissant will be the new host venue for the final day of the 2024 Bommarito Audi West County Gateway […]

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“In the Heights” Has Found Its Home at The Muny Now Through Aug. 15                           by Pat Lindsey In the shadow of Manhattan’s George Washington Bridge is a Hispanic neighborhood that embraces the daily struggles of people living in a place they call “home.” Fighting with guns and knives does not exist. The immigrants and […]

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Opera Edwardsville Aug 23 Blends with Musical Theater EDWARDSVILLE – High notes and high drama will celebrate high summer, when Opera Edwardsville brings its annual outdoor spectacle to Edwardsville’s City Park on Aug. 23. This is the first time Opera Edwardsville will present its annual outdoor concert in late summer. The free concert will begin […]

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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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