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ALTON - Bring your furry friends to the Canine Carnival at the Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, for a morning full of fun just for them. At this free event organized by Alton Main Street and Hope Animal Rescues, there will be many activities to enjoy and pet-related vendor booths to browse. Plus, you can learn about local animal welfare charities and services for your pets. Rescue agencies will be holding an adopt-a-thon, so if you are looking for a new best friend come meet some loveable dogs who need a good home. Features of the event include a Pet Parade at 10 a.m. and a costume contest which will be voted on via social media. Bring your dog dressed to impress, because the winner of the costume contest will receive a $20 gift certificate to Petco. There will be activities for pets and families, and vendors selling pet-related products such as handmade dog treats, toys, bandanas, clothing, collars and more. In partnership

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On This Day, Oct. 2, 1982…Genesis reunited with ex-singer Peter Gabriel and ex-guitarist Steve Hackett for a benefit concert at the Milton Keynes Bowl in Buckinghamshire, England. It was the first…

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Though food service workers and economists have long worried about the impact technology would have on the restaurant labor force, pilot programs in several fast-casual restaurants over the last few years have shown it may not have the negative impact they feared, a labor economist says. Technology plays several roles in food service, but the […]

For the second time this year, a Wentzville grocer has sold a scratchers ticket that netted a $50,000 prize.

“We have decided a move is just not feasible for us,” the Tuesday post reads.

For those who revel in the extraordinary, Fright at the Museum promises a month of entertainment that will send shivers down your spine. The one-of-a-kind Halloween festival at City Museum […]

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Green Door Art Gallery presents our newest art exhibit, Midwest Moments. The exhibit features watercolor paintings by Alicia Farris and Kathy Morrison, pastel paintings by Michelle Spencer, photography by Gary […]

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Spotlighting her artworks from the Saint Louis Art Museum collection, this exhibition spans the career of Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, one of the most celebrated contemporary artists of Indigenous heritage. Across […]

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Running from April 11, 2024, to Jan. 12, 2025 at the World Chess Hall of Fame, Clash for the Crown explores the histories of the World Chess Championship and the […]

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Join us for a guided caravan tour! Drive along in your car and follow the caravan led by our Master Guide Cathleen. We will drive to four different locations inside […]

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Japanese people have used silk to create items of clothing and decorative works of art for hundreds of years, ever since the cultivation of silkworms was introduced to Japan from […]

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The Work of Art: The Federal Art Project, 1935–1943 presents a remarkable group of artworks that reflect the creative efforts of artists working under difficult circumstances. During the Great Depression, […]

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Owners Barry Strange and Jamal Dunn, along with chef Sabrina Curry, present a refreshing New Orleans–inspired take on the classic bar and grill.

Uncle Bill's Pancake House, a long-standing old-school breakfast restaurant in south St. Louis, is set to close doors next week.

October 2nd has been a significant date in history, marked by events that have shaped our world across various categories. The Nobel Peace Prize is Established (1901) On October 2, 1901, the first Nobel Peace Prize was awarded, marking a significant milestone in global efforts to recognize and encourage peace. The prize was established by Alfred Nobel, a Swedish industrialist, inventor, scientist, and philanthropist who left a considerable part of his fortune to create the Nobel Prizes. The Nobel Peace Prize has since been awarded to individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to peace, including figures like Martin Luther King Jr., Mother Teresa, and Nelson Mandela. The Birth of Mahatma Gandhi (1869) October 2nd is also celebrated as the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, one of the most influential leaders in modern history. Born in 1869 in Porbandar, India, Gandhi became the leader of the Indian independence movement against British rule, employin

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Paul McCartney kicked off the latest leg of his Got Back tour in Montevideo, Uruguay, and treated fans to the live debut of the latest tune from The Beatles, “Now and Then.”According…

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How long does it take in St. Louis County to hold a cop accountable? Shawn Perry is getting closer to the answer.