Aggregator

Today brings some surprisingly good news about the economy—or at least about people's views of it. The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment survey took its second big jump upward this month after a big jump in December: According to the Wall Street Journal, this is the biggest two-month spike since 1991. Consumer sentiment still isn't ...continue reading "Consumer sentiment is starting to get pretty frisky"

Wieland Group has announced on Wednesday plans for a $500 million capital investment plan to “re-equip, expand, and modernize its facility in East Alton.” Wieland announced at the event that it will invest $500 million in modernizing its East Alton facility – one of six across Illinois. The investment, which retains 800 jobs across the state, will enable the company […]

The post Wieland North America Announces Plans To Invest $500 Million To Modernize East Alton Facility appeared first on St. Louis Regional Freightway.

Here's when you can get tickets to see drag queen RuPaul in St. Louis.

Two children were killed early Friday in a house fire after an explosion in the 2900 block of Highway 94 in South Defiance.

Candidates seeking the GOP nomination for governor in Missouri include Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe, Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft and Sen. Bill Eigel.

Telva at The Ridge, the second concept from the family behind Balkan Treat Box that opened last week in Webster Groves, has “been a long time coming,” co-founder and chef Loryn Nalic said.

Jurors have convicted a St. Louis County man of five felonies in a child sex crimes case.

Grocery chain Aldi and fast food joint Smoothie King will open at the new Olive Crossing development in Olivette.

Rep. Cori Bush cited the health problems nuclear waste has caused to many in her predominantly Black St. Louis-area district.

Queen continues to delve into the live performances from the 21st century, highlighting a Roger Taylor-penned ballad in the latest episode of their weekly YouTube series, Queen the Greatest Live. This week’s clip features…

Source

Federal civil rights lawsuit filed against city of St. Louis and police officers involved in 30-year-old wrongful conviction case.

“We have a responsibility to both fix — and learn from — our mistakes before we risk subjecting any other communities to the same exposure.”

Wangechi Mutu is a Kenyan-American, New York–based artist who works in print, film, sculpture and painting. Her practice explores globalization, overconsumption, environmentalism and femininity. Through her expansive body of work, […]

The post Wangechi Mutu: My Cave Call appeared first on Explore St. Louis.

Green Door Art Gallery presents Hooked on Fibers: The Art of the Stitch, featuring rug hooking textile art by Sheri Ahner, and mixed media fiber art by Chris Burton, Liz […]

The post Hooked on Fibers Art Exhibit appeared first on Explore St. Louis.

On This Day, January 19, 1993… The classic Fleetwood Mac lineup of Mick Fleetwood, Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, Christine McVie and John McVie reunited for the first time in six years to perform at President Bill Clinton’s first inauguration gala.  …

Source

Drawn from the rich collection of the National Building Arts Center (NBAC), Urban Archaeology brings together salvaged architectural elements from landmark buildings, residential homes and neighborhood institutions built in St. […]

The post Urban Archaeology: Lost Buildings of St. Louis appeared first on Explore St. Louis.

Bold abstraction and intense color are signatures of the New York-based painter Sarah Crowner, who brings these elements to the Pulitzer Arts Foundation, beginning Sept. 8. In three new site-specific […]

The post Sarah Crowner: Around Orange appeared first on Explore St. Louis.

Las Vegas-based artist Justin Favela will present a new site-specific installation and solo exhibition on the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis’ Project Wall. Favela creates vibrant large-scale murals and sculptures […]

The post Justin Favela: Ruta Madre appeared first on Explore St. Louis.