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Bagatelle

3 years ago

Before the ring of pinball machines echoed through arcades, Bagatelle was filling parlors and pockets across the world. Drawing from the private collection of Mr. Ed Nickels, Bagatelle will follow the journey

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Coloring STL

3 years ago

St. Louis is a kaleidoscope of architecture, filled with structures of every age, shape, and size. In Coloring STL, Missouri History Museum visitors will interact with these fascinating buildings in

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Annual 'Way Of Lights' Christmas Display Returns To The National Shrine Of Our Lady Of The Snows

3 years ago
BELLEVILLE - The annual 'Way of Lights' Christmas display returned yet again this winter season, kicking off the season last Friday. It has been running for over 50 years now dating back to 1970 when the yearly tradition began. The display of over one million white lights, which tells the story of the birth of Christ, is located on the grounds of the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows. The address is 442 S. De Mazenod Dr, Belleville, IL 62223. The drive-thru event will run nightly (excluding holidays) from November 18th through December 31st. The hours are 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. On Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day the outdoor light display will remain open, but everything else will be closed. There are other things to do and see besides the Christmas light display including indoor and outdoor activities such as a wreath auction, quilt raffle, Twelve Days of Christmas Tree room, choirs, gift shop, Lego display, and shrine exhibit. Outside, guests can

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Custom Technologies Manufactures Zero-Waste Permanent Markers

3 years ago
ST. LOUIS – A local turnkey manufacturer, Custom Technologies, has partnered with Switch, a sustainable design company, to manufacture the reMarker. With the belief that sustainable business starts with making things closer to home, Switch helps consumers live a zero-waste work life with its everyday circular products made in the U.S. Its goal is to raise consumers’ expectations of the goods they purchase and the companies they choose to purchase from. “We can’t switch planets, so let’s Switch everything else,” said Switch Founders David Gillespie and Nicholas Collins. With a combined 30 years of experience working with the world’s largest CPG (consumer-packaged goods) companies, the two saw an opportunity to create sustainable solutions for the tools they use in their everyday lives, namely the markers they were using during daily client workshops. Thus, Switch was born. In 2020, David and Nicholas began searching for a U.S.-based manufacturer

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The MAC Hosts Annual Holiday Art/Craft Sale

3 years ago
STAUNTON - The Macoupin Art Collective, a non-profit art center at 115 E Main in Staunton, would like to invite the community to their annual Merry MACidays Holiday Art Market and Silent Auction/Raffle December 7-11. This event requires private shopping window reservations Wed to Sat only and can be reserved at no cost online at www.macart.org . Sunday shopping is open to all from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. This year, The MAC will feature over 35 local artists, crafters, and artisans selling their hand-crafted items in all price ranges, most from $5 to $50. In addition to the glass, ceramic, fabric, painting, wood, metal, etc options for sale, The MAC will also have a raffle of dozens of items, from arts/crafts to gift certificates to event tickets and more. The Macoupin Art Collective was founded in 2017 by professional artist and educator, Brandace Cloud. In that short time, The MAC has become a vibrant and welcoming face on Main Street, creating a safe space for art and expression fo

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