The Soulard Art Gallery (2028 South 12th Street, 314-258-4299), a co-op gallery space located in the heart of the historic neighborhood, has long been known for its resident artists and its monthly themed shows. The latest is the Art of Whimsy, a showcase of "fantastic images, fanciful and playful ideas and vintage retro design."
End-of-year partying isn't only for New Year's Eve — at least that's the premise held by Blank Space (2847 Cherokee Street, blankspace314.com). This year, the community arts space is making the last Friday of the year all that and a bag of chips with its That 90's Jam, a dance party evoking the decade of TLC, OutKast, Beastie Boys, Oasis, Ace of Base and other equally phat jams.
Christianah Akinduro and Chrishina Crawford are offering a 60-minute Stroller Strides workout where moms can break a sweat while their kids relax in the stroller or wagon.
The Christmas Buffet Robin began the annual indulgence with a delightful New England Clam Chowder. In recent years, Baltimore crab cakes have also highlighted the meal. But this year, there were roasted Brussels sprouts; a Caesar salad; Christmas tamales (made by Robin and friends); flank steak with black trumpet mushrooms (a fungi from our farm);...
EDWARDSVILLE - Senior center/forward Jonathan Stump scored seven points on the way to helping Edwardsville to a big 60-21 win over Gateway STEM of St. Louis recently in a basketball game played at Lucco-Jackson Gym, a win that put the Tigers back to the .500 mark at 5-5. Stump, who's listed at six feet, seven inches, came off the bench in the recent game to make a positive contribution to the Edwardsville win. It was an important one as well, as the Tigers play this week in the Mary Institute-Country Day Holiday Tournament. Stump is an iCAN Clinic Male Athlete of the Month for the Tigers. "I'm feeling great," Stump said during his postgame interview. "It's really fun to get a good win with the guys out there and it's always a team effort, so it's fun to do it together." Things are starting to come together for the Tigers. The Tigers won three of their last four games before the holiday tournament and played well in all four games and Stump is confident that the team is making vital
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