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Lunchtime Photo

2 years 8 months ago
Happy Halloween! Can you figure out what this is? The first person to correctly identify it will win the eternal admiration of both their peers and other assorted readers of this blog.
Kevin Drum

King & I Is Moving to Richmond Heights Next Spring

2 years 8 months ago
Major changes are underway for one of St. Louis' most beloved restaurants: King & I (3155 South Grand Avenue, 314-771-1777) is leaving its home on South Grand Boulevard and moving to Richmond Heights. The restaurant anticipates that it will open in its new storefront sometime in the Spring of 2023. "There have been a couple of threads to me and my family's thinking," says Shayn Prapaisilp, who owns King & I with his family.
Cheryl Baehr

Illinois Local 2022 Award Recipients Announced, Holiday Market Planned For November

2 years 8 months ago
BUZZ MAGAZINE - Five businesses were recognized at the second annual Illinois Local Conference and Awards on September 12. This year’s Illinois Local Awards were sponsored by the local independent insurance company, Troxell. Multiple businesses were nominated for awards in four categories and the finalists/winners were: Illinois Local Ambassador: True Colors Floral One Knotty Maker Main Street Florist (winner) Blessings on State Street Bed & Breakfast Illinois Local Best Use of Social Media: One Knotty Maker (winner) Sangamon Reclaimed 1221 Photography Brooke Elizabeth Photography Illinois Local Community Hero: Smart Owl Coffee Springfield Art Association Fed Kitchen (winner) Buzz Bomb Brewing Illinois Local Business of the Year: Incredibly Delicious (winner) The Storyteller Studios (winner) Meraki Salon and Spa Collected Boutique Chief Experience Officer at Troxell, Alysse Aiello Hewell, said it was an honor to sponsor the annual Illinoi

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Farmer... For A Day

2 years 8 months ago
BUZZ MAGAZINE - A few years ago I became friends with a young, hip farmer named Mindy. As someone who had just learned to operate a leaf blower, Mindy’s life fascinated me. Instead of being behind a computer, she spent her days collecting eggs and crossing the creek to check on her forest-foraging pigs. But every time I started to express even a hint of envy for Mindy’s life, she was quick to remind me, “Everyone thinks being a farmer seems cool, but they have no idea how hard it is.” Well last week I decided to put her statement to the test when I found a local farm that welcomes volunteers. Nearly smack-dab in the middle of Godfrey, Illinois is where you’ll find the 10-acre slice of heaven that is Theodora Farms. Because I’m no masochist, I chose to volunteer on a perfect 80 degree, partly cloudy day. The farm was just breathtaking. Morning dew still glistened on the top of the grass as the farm manager, Jeff, led me out to meet the rest of the

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New Shibui Studio Art Gallery Presents With First Juried Show "Fall In Love"

2 years 8 months ago
BUZZ MAGAZINE - Shibui Studio Art Gallery, located at 119 S. Macoupin St., Gillespie, IL opened as the first commercial art gallery in Macoupin County, IL on October 1, 2022. The grand opening featured the art of Genece Hamby, gallery owner, and her sister, Patricia Frederick. Shibui Studio Art Gallery has plans to frequently rotate exhibits showcasing local and regional artists within 60 miles of Gillespie, IL, with no permanent collections. Shibui Studio will take pride in consistent high-quality exhibitions with a diverse variety of artists and mediums. The gallery’s first juried show, “Fall in Love”, is scheduled to take place October 15, 2022, through November 15. 2022. The opening reception is scheduled for Saturday, October 15, 2022, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. The exhibition of paintings, illustrations/drawings, and photography will present a theme celebrating all things we love about the autumn season. Each artist in the show expresses a visual interpretation

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Schnucks St. Louis-Area Customers "Round Up" More Than $126,000 For United Way

2 years 8 months ago
ST. LOUIS - Schnuck Markets, Inc. today announced that, in total, Schnucks customers donated $126,825 to support United Way of Greater St. Louis as part of the company’s Sept. 21 - Oct. 4 Round Up at the Register campaign at Schnucks store locations in the St. Louis metropolitan area. One hundred percent of round-ups will benefit United Way of Greater St. Louis and will contribute to the organization’s mission to mobilize the caring power of communities to help people live their best possible lives. In 2022, the affiliate is celebrating 100 years of impact - helping one in three people and creating a stronger, healthier and more equitable region for all. “Through our Round Up campaigns, our generous customers have reinforced time and again our community’s willingness to help those most in need,” said Schnucks Chairman and CEO Todd Schnuck. “We are grateful for Schnucks’ long-standing partnership with United Way. They have stood side b

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