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	Clayton residents seek dog park; Oak Knoll Park under considerat 02/03/2010 If there is any truth to the saying that dog is man’s best friend, then there seem to be a number of solid friendships in Clayton, as a number of residents have expressed their desire for a dog park in the city.
	New Downtown Partnership CEO lays out plans for 2010 02/03/2010 After several months of getting acclimated to downtown’s needs and potential — as well as St. Louis’ chilly winter weather — Maggie Campbell is forging ahead with plans to rebrand and revitalize the district.
	Sunny, but still cloudy 02/03/2010 Prop. C officially went into effect Jan. 1, but it will be a while before most Missourians will benefit from solar power
	U. City council votes down stop-gap funding of loan program 01/20/2010 Homeowners who request a loan from University City’s home improvement loan program could wait up to 20 years at the rate money is currently being given out.
	Counting heads 01/19/2010 Local leaders gear up for 2010 Census, which could lead to changes in funding, representation
	Metro zeros in on short-term, long-range plans 01/06/2010 Following a series of meetings in December, Metro is one step closer to creating a strategic plan for the future of St. Louis transit.
	Close vote spares University City manager from firing 12/23/2009 Controversy in University City continued at the most recent council meeting, when three council members introduced a motion to remove City Manager Julie Feier.
	Washington U. helps develop science-based social networking site 12/09/2009 Washington University School of Medicine is one of the seven institutions contributing to a new national network for sharing information between scientists.
	Metro plans retail, housing project for park-and-ride lot 11/26/2009 Metro has chosen developer McCormack Baron to build a mixed-use project at the Forest Park-DeBaliviere park-and-ride lot.
	U. City schools, city council team up for gang prevention 11/25/2009 Parents, teachers and community members are concerned about an increase in fights at and around University City High School, as well as gang activity in the community.
	Helping the hungry 11/25/2009 Operation Food Search uses creative means to feed St. Louis’ hungry
	Renovate or rebuild? 11/24/2009 Clayton Schools faced with decision on Wydown Middle School, April bond issue
	Outdated chicken ordinance ruffles feathers in Clayton 11/11/2009 Citing an increased popularity in the keeping of chickens, both locally and nationally, as well as concerns about the practice, Clayton officials have decided to study their domestic fowl ordinance for possible revision and strengthening.
	County voters to decide fate of smoking in city, county 10/28/2009 After several years of on-and-off talk from the St. Louis County Council about passing a countywide smoking ban, voters will make the final decision on Nov. 3 when they weigh in on Proposition N.
	Businessman hopes to bring foot traffic back to Clayton 10/28/2009 John Oates thinks there’s a simple way to help get more people in Clayton shops: make the streets more pedestrian-friendly, starting with North Central Avenue between Forsyth Boulevard and Maryland Avenue.
	Dash to the polls 10/28/2009 After whirlwind campaigns, just three candidates will appear on Nov. 3 ballot in Missouri
	Up close and prehistoric 10/27/2009 New exhibit at Science Center traces dino-to-bird evolution
	U. City residents file suit against ‘excessive’ fees for city at 10/14/2009 University City residents Matthew Funke and Michael Boland claim that University City attorney John Mulligan broke Missouri rules on ethical conduct by advising the city to contract him as counsel on a class action AT&T settlement.
	Coalition aims to create healthy families, relationships 10/14/2009 Not many would classify the decision not to marry as a success for the St. Louis Healthy Marriage Coalition. Yet for Executive Director Bridget Brennan helping couples realize they aren’t ready for matrimony is one of her greatest achievements.
	Out of this world 10/14/2009 A walking scale-model solar system to open in Loop later this month
	ACLU: U. City police department threatened petitioner's rights 09/30/2009 University City's police department is under fire from the American Civil Liberties Union and from citizens claiming that a petitioner's First Amendment rights were violated while he was collecting signatures for a state audit of the city's finances.
	At age 77, CWE doctor preps for 11th Ironman competition 09/30/2009 On Oct. 11, Central West End resident Ed Wolfgram will be competing in the World Championship Ironman competition for the 11th time. He will swim 2.4 miles, run 26.2 miles and bike 112 miles. And he will be doing it at age 77.
	Living a double life 09/30/2009 Coffee Cartel owner Dennis Gorg moonlights as security coordinator for Farm Aid, DNC
	Open planning 09/30/2009 CWE resident, Forest Park architect John Hoal uses communities to design from the ground up
	Helpful or unhealthful? Proposed pond has become a battleground 09/16/2009 A plan to address the course’s longstanding drainage problem by building a storm water pond by hole eight has some council members and citizens saying the city is constructing an eyesore and a health hazard that won’t really solve the problem.
	Fundraising walk will aim to draw attention to sex trafficking 09/16/2009 To many, sex trafficking is a distant problem existing in far-flung places. But this exploitation is not restricted to the seedy red-light districts of Bangkok or Calcutta. American children are also victimized by the sex industry and the crime goes large
	Back to a new school 09/16/2009 Eco-friendly renovations greet students, staff at Crossroads College Prep
	Centene headquarters to include public, green features 09/02/2009 After years of controversy, the Centene Corporation’s new headquarters complex in Clayton is now becoming a reality.
	Wash U. alum uses his condition to teach others 09/02/2009 Marc Elliot, a Washington University alumnus and St. Louis native, travels throughout the country preaching tolerance and encouraging others to accept those with differences, using his own experiences with Tourette's syndrome and OCD as examples.
	Settling into a new job 09/02/2009 Three months into his new job, Archbishop Robert Carlson is still settling in, evaluating
	Angered by budget woes, U. City residents seek audit 08/05/2009 University City Citizens for Transparency and Accountability is trying to collect the 2,233 signatures needed for a petition to the Missouri State Auditor.
	Maplewood resident helps troops in Iraq stay connected 07/22/2009 The 25-year-old St. Louis University graduate went to the war-torn country as a civilian working for the American Red Cross, providing communications support to the troops.
	Let's go blues 07/21/2009 St. Louis Rhythm and Blues Preservation Society to focus on education, preservation, archives
	San Luis is coming down 07/21/2009 Preservationists vow to appeal demolition permit, despite work
	Artifacts will be saved during U. City schools’ demolition 07/08/2009 People on both sides of a debate over demolishing Barbara C. Jordan and Pershing elementary schools are coming together to move forward with construction while keeping a fixed eye on the neighborhood’s proud and expansive history.
	St. Louis readies for thousands of All-Star tourists 07/08/2009 Downtown is sprucing itself up and local institutions are displaying baseball-centric exhibits in preparation for the Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
	No room to grow? 07/08/2009 Clayton school board decision throws future of garden into question
	Teaching nonviolence 07/07/2009 Wash U student uses martial arts to instill nonviolence in kids
	City approves Kiel Opera House redevelopment 06/24/2009 On June 5, the St. Louis Board of Aldermen passed a bill that allows Sports Capital Partners Worldwide, the partnership that owns the St. Louis Blues, to renovate the stately Kiel Opera House downtown.
	U. City residents hammered by another flood 06/24/2009 When heavy rains hit the St. Louis region the morning of June 15, University City residents battled floodwaters from a swollen River Des Peres for the third time in nine months.
	Loop transit 06/24/2009 Organizers seek public input on Loop Trolley options, hope to secure federal funding
	Skinker high-rises create district to tackle problems 06/10/2009 Residential groups hope to pool resources, lower individual costs
	After much debate, U. City Council passes budget 06/10/2009 The University City Council voted to go ahead with a $1 million buyout of 26 flood-prone homes on Wilson Avenue at a meeting June 1. The council also passed the city’s 2010 budget and approved a quarter-cent sales tax ballot issue.
	Hola and bienvenue 06/10/2009 New charter school set to open this fall will teach students solely in French or Spanish
	U. City council looks at options to balance budget 05/27/2009 While the police department seeks more funding, the University City council is moving closer to finalizing the city's budget, which in draft form had a $1.3 million deficit.
	U. City faces deficit, flood buyouts in jeopardy 05/18/2009 With a $1.3 million deficit in the city’s draft budget for fiscal year 2010, University City council members will make some tough calls over the next month.
	Remembering longtime neighborhood leader Joyce Littlefield 05/18/2009 Joyce Littlefield died April 24 at the age of 85. The longtime neighborhood activist and leader was profiled by former in the Word upon her retirement in 1990 from Maryland Plaza Redevelopment Corp. That article is reprinted here.
	Celebrating Shaw’s garden 05/18/2009 Missouri Botanical Garden marks 150 years of education, entertainment in St. Louis
	Clearing the air? 05/17/2009 As Clayton debates banning smoking, CWE alderman introduces similar bill in St. Louis city
	Overflowing problems 04/29/2009 There’s no way MSD can make the $16 billion worth of changes needed to fully fix an aging sewer system. But even a portion of those changes will mean steep increases in sewer bills
	Moonrise Hotel: Joe Edwards launches latest Loop endeavor 04/29/2009 On April 16, an astronaut stepped out of a smoke-filled airlock, walked across a cement pad and to the strains of the theme from '2001: A Space Odyssey,' christened "St. Louis’ first spaceship" with an explosion of champagne.
	Cheers! 04/15/2009 Despite a recent increase in sales, Schlafly is still a small brewery, which is just the way its co-founders prefer it
	Developers plan new retail, housing for Kingsland Walk 04/15/2009 At an April 6 meeting, University City council member Michael Glickert proposed a resolution to choose a Maplewood firm as the developer for a site at Kingsland and Vernon avenues.
	Greening Gaslight Square 04/01/2009 Residents, both old and new, work to create new community garden
	U. City council examines parking space ‘turf war’ on Forsyth 04/01/2009 At a March 23 University City Council meeting, Forsyth Boulevard resident Carolyn Dolan presented a petition to allow only north-side residents to park on the north side of the 7000 and 7100 blocks of the street, just west of Washington University’s campu
	Slay faces three challengers in quest for third term 04/01/2009 Incumbent Francis Slay faces three opponents in the form of Maida Coleman, a state senator who was elected as a Democrat but is now running as an independent; Elston McCowan of the Green Party; and Robb Cunningham, a Libertarian.
	SLPS: ‘The numbers don’t work’ 03/18/2009 The city’s school district will shutter 14 schools this summer, with further closures likely in the coming years. What is the right size for the struggling district?
	Applications flow in for U. City floodplain buyout 03/18/2009 A stretch of 26 homes on the east side of University City’s Wilson Avenue could one day become a greenway if enough people agree to a city buyout.
	Smoke circles 03/04/2009 Will Clayton’s moves to ban smoking in public places have any effect beyond the city limits?
	Facing growing deficit, U. City considers three new taxes 03/04/2009 With an increasing deficit projected in University City over the next five years, City Council members Michael Glickert and Arthur Sharpe Jr. introduced bills that, if approved, would put three tax increases before voters in an Aug. 4 election.
	Death at the Zoo 03/04/2009 How the Zoo deals with the death of an animal depends on its species.
	A third term? 02/18/2009 City residents will vote this spring on whether Francis Slay deserves a historic third term as mayor.
	New 10 p.m. curfew approved for U. City Loop 02/18/2009 University City City Council voted to change the curfew for children under the age of 17 from 11 p.m. to 10 p.m., at a meeting Feb. 9.
	Slay’s team looks to local filmmakers to help in re-election bid 02/18/2009 Mayor Francis Slay just couldn’t help repeating himself. Time and time again he walked from left to right, put his hands on his hips and laughed a remarkably relaxed, non-phony laugh. Time and time again.
	Watson Wesley-Coleman, latecomer to mayor's race, finds voice 02/18/2009 Denise Watson-Wesley Coleman's entrance in to the race immediately caused another better-known candidate, State Sen. Maida Coleman, to rethink her game plan and file as an independent instead of a Democrat.
	Former alderman Irene Smith: My only opponent is Slay 02/18/2009 ‘I’m known for being able to stretch a dollar and make a penny cry,” said Irene Smith, a former alderman who for the second time is running to become mayor of the city of St. Louis.
	Forest Park Forever embraces new plan, shift in mission 02/04/2009 Forest Park Forever, the private organization that supports Forest Park, has approved a plan that moves its mission away from restoring the park and on to sustaining it.
	U. City council is wary of $53 million bond issue for schools 02/04/2009 University City Council members and school superintendent Joylynn Wilson clashed at a Jan. 26 city council meeting.
	Clayton school district pushes for bond issue; Wydown left out 02/04/2009 The Clayton school district’s Board of Education will proceed with a bond issue intended to fund some of the capital projects identified in the district’s facilities master plan.
	A landmark year 01/21/2009 In 2009 Landmarks Association will celebrate its 50th anniversary and will honor its former director for 32 years of service.
	WU offer of land swap causes Clayton schools to delay bond issue 01/21/2009 CBC High School site could become middle school, but facilities master plan would need rethinking .
	Road to change: Delmar to be designated Obama Boulevard 01/21/2009 St. Louis will officially become one of the first cities in the country to name a street after the new president. The Board of Aldermen passed a bill that gives Delmar Boulevard the honorary designation of “Barack Obama Boulevard.”
	No highway, no problem 01/07/2009 With the eastern part of Interstate 64 closed, ambulances, hospitals report few problems.
	Centene headquarters may be shorter than originally planned 01/07/2009 In what has become almost an ongoing theme over the last several years, plans for the Centene Corporation’s new headquarters have moved forward, but again have run into potential roadblocks.
	Environmentally friendly events rising as companies go green 01/07/2009 And although white is the generally accepted color associated with weddings, the event planning company Lucky You Productions is hoping to throw another color and adjective into the mix: green.
	The road to recovery 12/24/2008 ‘We just want normalcy back in our lives,’U. City flood victims tell local agencies
	As condo market collapses, developers dream up new plans 12/24/2008 All three proposals presented at the city of St. Louis’ Tax Increment Financing Commission’s Dec. 10 meeting were reinventions of condo projects that had failed in their previous incarnations to get off the ground.
	U. City school board backs ambitious reform plan 12/24/2007 April bond issued approved; closure of schools will wait until renovation plan is completed
	Mind the gap 12/10/2008 Public-health messages that dwell on disparities between blacks and whites are counterproductive, argues SLU researcher.
	St. Louis lacks regional response to foreclosure crisis, experts 12/10/2008 It's not floodwaters that are pushing people out their homes, it's delinquent mortgage payments and foreclosures. As many as 15,000 people could be displaced by foreclosures this year in St. Louis County.
	WU unveils plans for recent acquisitions in Delmar Loop 12/10/2008 At a community meeting Nov. 24 Washington University announced plans for three recently acquired properties in the Delmar Loop.
	Industrial design 11/26/2008 Cannon Design’s reclamation of the long-vacant Municipal Power House does not shy away from the building’s grimy past.
	Community-driven plan ready to go before U. City school board 11/26/2008 After four months of asking, listening and deciding, University City community members had created a comprehensive reform plan for the School District of University City.
	Boom of gay seniors presents challenge to service sector 11/26/2008 While in many ways this aging generation is similar to those that came before, the current batch of senior citizens is beginning to receive attention because of its gay and lesbian members.
	Brown Shoe Co. steps back from ambitious redevelopment of HQ 11/26/2008 The developers behind the proposed $500 million redevelopment of Brown Shoe Company’s headquarters in Clayton have indicated they want to decrease the project’s size.
	Metro’s financial situation is worse than first outlined 11/26/2008 Following the failure of Proposition M, an attempt to plug Metro’s funding gap with a sales tax increase, the transit agency will have to cut service and increase fares in the spring.
	Mopping up 11/12/2008 U. City residents are still trying to make sense of the mess left behind by recent flash flooding.
	St. Louis Art Museum pushes back start of expansion project 11/12/2008 The St. Louis Art Museum has backed off of its plans to break ground on a $125 million expansion by the end of the year, citing the current stock market slump.
	Nixon takes governor’s seat, but otherwise Missouri stays red 11/12/2008 Rep. William Lacy Clay got it wrong when he declared that Missouri had become a blue state on election night, Nov. 4., at a victory party for Jay Nixon at The Pageant.
	Prop. C could make renewables part of state’s energy mix 10/29/2008 A November ballot initiative that could shape Missouri’s energy policy — perhaps resulting in a proliferation of wind turbines and rooftop solar panels across the state — can trace its roots to a small law office in downtown St. Louis.
	Botanical Garden specimen collection hits 6 million mark 10/29/2008 The herbarium’s 6 millionth plant, a large ornamental plant named Anthurium centimillesimum, is also the 100,000th specimen collected by botanist Tom Croat.
	Extended race for governor finally draws to a conclusion 10/29/2008 The contest pits Republican Congressman Kenny Hulshof against Democrat Jay Nixon, who has been the state’s attorney general since 1993.
	In AG race Koster and Gibbons highlight differing backgrounds 10/29/2008 Both candidates have had to strike a balance between being likable and being seen as an aggressive enforcer of state laws, and that tension won�t end even once it�s decided on Nov. 4 who will replace Jay Nixon.
	Centene has design approvals but financing remains in limbo 10/15/2008 Over the last three years, the proposed new headquarters for the Centene Corp. has followed a winding road, one that is taken it from Clayton to downtown St. Louis and back to Clayton.
	Police board names Daniel Isom as Mokwaâ€™s replacement 10/15/2008 Isom beat out seven other finalists to become the 33rd police chief of the city of St. Louis.
	Making a covenant 10/15/2008 Covenant House is a service agency in the city that helps homeless teens â€” but some clients are from the county and beyond
	Third plan for St. Johnâ€™s emerges â€” will neighbors back it? 10/15/2008 A new plan calls for the historic church building to be converted into a banqueting facility.
	Referendum in November could make or break transit agency 10/01/2008 Metro's proposed service cuts are among the most severe in recent years. Twenty-eight of the 60 existing bus routes could be eliminated and MetroLink could stop running after 8 p.m.
	Food Outreachâ€™s Greg Lukeman, local pols try food stamps diet 10/01/2008 Could you stick to a weekly budget of $26 for food?
	Garden of earthly delights 10/01/2008 Artist Bill Christman just keeps on adding more to his magical kingdom
	In search for superintendent, SLPS narrows list to three 09/17/2008 Cleveland Hammonds. William Roberti. Floyd Crues. Pamela Randall Hughes. Creg Williams. Diana Bourisaw. John Wright. If those names mean something to you then you have been following the saga of St. Louis Public Schools.
	Left Bank Books inks deal for new store downtown 09/17/2008 The new shopfront will be bigger than its current location, but under an unusual financial arrangement it will not be owned by the store â€” at least not initially.
	Both old time and avant garde 09/17/2008 New Music Circle celebrates 50 years of producing â€˜weird little gigsâ€™
	Prospect of merging U. Cityâ€™s elementary schools is floated 09/17/2008 The options proposed by the district would eliminate three buildings by reducing the number of elementary schools to three; the proposed plans differed only in which grades would be grouped together.
	Green festival to focus on home improvements 09/17/2008 Living green is not as difficult as it may seem. It just requires getting used to small changes in your daily life and setting up systems that work for you.
	Activists hope poll will reignite smoking debate 09/03/2008 St. Louis city has left issue untouched since airport ban was introduced in 2003.
	University City OKs residentsâ€™ self-funded street-repair plan 09/03/2008 The $500,000 plan would affect University Heights subdivision number one, the area immediately northwest of City Hall.
	Speed racer 09/03/2008 Kerri Morgan takes a break from teaching at WU to compete in the Paralympics.
	A merely passing grade is not enough for U. City schools 08/27/2008 At community meeting administrators argue for overhaul â€” not just tweaking â€” of curriculum.
	Gay support center to open in Central West End Aug. 29 08/27/2008 â€œThereâ€™s nothing like sitting in a room of folks, feeling safe and having the most profound, mind-expanding conversations,â€ says Muriel Jones "Blue," one of the founders of the center.
	Chain reaction 08/27/2008 Plan for two hotels on edge of Forest Park Southeast sets neighborhood on edge.
	Clayton draws line in sand for tax-exempt universities 08/20/2008 On Aug. 12, the Claytonâ€™s aldermen passed a resolution addressing the impact of institutional property ownership in the city. Although the resolution does not name any specific institutions, it is squarely aimed at Washington University.
	Area colleges expand online presence in light of high gas prices 08/20/2008 For most colleges, online classes are simply part of the mix, but with the increasing price of gas, online learning could become an even more familiar part of college life.
	Going west? 08/20/2008 Regional planners want a MetroLink expansion from Clayton to Westport Plaza, but is there enough public support?
	Senior class residents 08/13/2008 Upscale Clayton hotel, apartment complex is being transformed into senior citizen residence
	Incumbents clean up in primary 08/13/2008 When Missouriâ€™s voters who went to the polls for the Aug. 5 primary election had some tough decisions to make for the entire state.
	MoDOT announces plans for Hanley-Eager intersection 08/06/2008 Drivers who have traveled on Eager Road to Hanley Road know that picking the correct lane to turn left or to get on eastbound Interstate 64/Highway 40 is tricky.
	Questions, investigations linger after Mokwaâ€™s resignation 08/06/2008 When St. Louis Police Chief Joe Mokwa resigned on July 25 after a controversy that involved his daughter and police department employees â€œtest-drivingâ€ seized cars, hundreds of bloggers and online chatters tried to make sense of a confusing issue.
	Half full or half empty? 08/06/2008 U. City schools seek community help to solve looming problems
	Two local state reps look to step up to the Senate 07/30/2008 Two state representatives are seeking the 5th District State Senate seat â€” but it could easily have been three.
	Stacey Newman and Steve Brown face off in 73rd District 07/30/2008 In the 73rd District, Margaret Donnelly, state representative for the last six years, is giving up her seat to pursue the role of attorney general. Two Democrats are looking to fill her shoes: Steve Brown and Stacey Newman.
	Union organizer Condra takes on Chapelle-Nadal in 72nd District 07/30/2008 In the state representative race in the 72nd District, Tony Condra is challenging incumbent Maria Chapelle-Nadal. The 72nd District covers Pagedale, Wellston and University City north of Delmar Boulevard. Both candidates are University City residents.
	Roberts challenge causes Storch to cut back other commitments 07/30/2008 No one would have guessed that the 64th District State Representative race, a district that stretches from the eastern end of University City to Forest Park Southeast, would be the one to divide the Democratic Party.
	Underdogs snap at heels of incumbent treasurer, sheriff 07/30/2008 For the past 27 years, Larry C. Williams has sat in the treasurerâ€™s office in St. Louis City Hall. And for the past 19, Jim Murphy has been the sheriff of St. Louis City.
	Developer withdraws plan for church 07/30/2008 A developer has withdrawn her proposal to convert one of the â€œHoly Cornersâ€ churches into a concert and entertainment venue.
	Primarily speaking 07/30/2008 In the Democratic stronghold of the city of St. Louis the most contentious electoral races are often end in August rather than November. Itâ€™s during the summer months that the primaries for many positions are held and if there is no viable opposition fr
	Aug. 5 primary to set up race for stateâ€™s top job 07/23/2008 Itâ€™s rare to walk into a coffee shop or even a 7-Eleven without overhearing chatter about â€œObamaâ€ or â€œWhatâ€™s next for Hillary?â€
	The early bird gets the grades 07/23/2008 At ACCESS Academies, long summer days means long hours of study
	SLU plays key role in smallpox-vaccine research 07/23/2008 Although smallpox was eradicated in 1979, a vaccine for people with eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is being studied at 30 research centers in the United States and Mexico, including St. Louis Universityâ€™s dermatology department.
	For Dems, attorney general race is producing heated primary 07/23/2008 The race for attorney general seems to be less aggressive compared to the gubernatorial race. However, it appears that two of the candidates are â€œganging upâ€ on State Senator Chris Koster, who switched from the Republican Party to the Democratic Party
	Strays find a home 07/23/2008 As a result of winning $1 million contest, 'underdog charity' Stray Rescue begins work on sorely needed facility downtown
	The French connection 07/16/2008 Commemorative street signs would flag up St. Louis' distinctive history, says one local resident
	Nice work if you can get it 07/16/2008 Jon Parker's wine shop is designed to meet the needs of a 'large small town'
	RJ York proposal for hotel gets backing of Clayton aldermen 07/16/2008 RJ Yorkâ€™s proposed mixed-use project at the intersection of Central and Maryland avenues is moving forward after several hours of discussion over the course of two meetings.
	Opinion poll in U. City generates confusion, conflict 07/16/2008 Due to a miscommunication, a survey to obtain resident opinions on city issues in University City began earlier than expected, causing concern among members of the City Council.
	Moving on up 07/16/2008 Club in CWE promises to be one of the country's finest chess facilities
	New system allows city police to pinpoint gunshots 07/09/2008 There was the blast of one gunshot after another and then the sound echoed back, rebounding off the houses that surrounded the small north-city park. Fortunately the police were already on the scene. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department were demo
	Crossroads begins capital campaign for ambitious expansion 07/09/2008 As a private, secular school, Crossroads College Preparatory School is the only school of its kind within the St. Louis city limits. It is also a rarity because it is based in a former grocery store.
	Let them eat art! 07/09/2008 Maplewood puts artful spin on Bastille Day
	MoDOT details 2009 highway reconstruction 07/09/2008 The Missouri Department of Transportation and its contractor, Gateway Constructors, are starting to release details about how the next stage of the Interstate 64/Highway 40 rebuilding project will work.
	Council sets deadline for Hadley Township buyout 07/09/2008 On July 2, the Richmond Heights City Council approved an agreement with Michelson Commercial Realty and Development. Mayor James Beck said the agreement would guarantee that people living in owner-occupied homes in Hadley Township can, if they wish, get p
	Big kids! 07/09/2008 Shriners break ground on CWE hospital as part of international convention
	Are universities fleet-footed enough to go green? 07/02/2008 Living out environmental ideals requires deep institutional changes, says expert from Harvard
	Thinking green 07/02/2008 Local governments share ideas for tackling global problems
	U. City council members challenge pay process 07/02/2008 The University City City Council approved the 2009 budget at its most recent meeting but got hung up in a debate about how pay increases should be awarded.
	Archbishop Burke to take canon-law job in Rome 07/02/2008 Archbishop Raymond Burke will leave St. Louis at the end of August to accept an appointment in Rome. He will work at the body responsible for interpreting church law known as the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura.
	Cross purposes 07/02/2008 Is there any way to make Arch grounds livelier without undermining their tranquility?
	Drive and dial 06/25/2008 Anti-cell-phone legislation is becoming common elsewhere, but Missouri resists
	St. Louis County proposes property reshuffle 06/25/2008 St. Louis County is refining a proposal to raise hundreds of millions of dollars for investments in the local infrastructure. The changes under consideration are complex, but at the top of the list is a massive reorganization of the county government buil
	St. Louis cast mysterious spell on poet T.S. Eliot 06/25/2008 Thomas Stearns Eliot removed himself from St. Louis in 1905, at the age of 16, and he rarely returned; but he never truly left the city â€” or rather, the city never left this poet who carried the images of his birthplace through the rest of his life and,
	Expanded Brown Shoe HQ would affect school, community center 06/25/2008 Brown Shoe Company has unveiled preliminary plans for a new headquarters project that would involve not only their offices but several other prominent Clayton facilities as well.
	Lunar ambitions 06/25/2008 Joe Edwards lets his imagination go wild with new hotel in the loop
	Metro says either higher tax levy or fare increase is needed 06/18/2008 In response to a projected $19.2 million shortfall in Metroâ€™s 2009 annual budget, Metro officials will hold public hearings from June 17 to June 25 to discuss four options for cutting services and raising fare prices.
	Charlie Lamkin runs the city's smallest library almost singlehan 06/18/2008 After spending countless hours in libraries earning three collegiate degrees â€” none of which were in library science â€” Charlie Lamkin never thought heâ€™d develop a career as a librarian. But after 16 years leading the St. Louis Public Libraryâ€™s Cha
	Hotel project moves forward, despite objections 06/18/2008 After a series of tweaks to accommodate concerns of both residential and institutional neighbors, RJ Yorkâ€™s plan for a 23-story hotel and condo tower in Clayton has been given the go-ahead by the cityâ€™s Plan Commission.
	100 years young 06/18/2008 As Maplewood celebrates its 100th anniversary, historians re-examine its quirky past
	For a second year, University City cuts jobs to balance budget 06/11/2008 University City residents voiced their suggestions for how the city should spend and save its money at a public hearing held June 2.
	In the spotlight 06/11/2008 For U. City's Maria Chapelle-Nadal, the conclusion of the Democratic presidential primary race ends months of courting by Obama and Clinton
	Advocacy accidentally became core my documentary film 06/04/2008 Rebecca Rivas, staff writer for the West End Word, is also a documentary maker. Here she reflects on the experience of making her latest film Knock Knock, America: A Story of Refugee Teens in St. Louis.
	Centene HQ proposal undergoes major design theme 06/04/2008 The long-discussed, new-headquarters project for Centene Corp. continues to evolve as the company has announced it intends to swap the position of the two office buildings within the project.
	Summer assignment 06/04/2008 Before the 2008-09 school year begins, SLPS has to identify ways to save $30 million
	Real change: Project to steer charity directly to homeless launc 05/28/2008
	Robert E. Lee also battled Mississippi River 05/28/2008 Robert E. Lee, tragic hero of the Confederacy, Southern gentleman, proud son of the South and conflicted patriot, had a different persona some 20 years before the Civil War.
	Neighborhood mourns passing of quiet activist Gary Griffin 05/28/2008 J. Gary Griffin, longtime treasurer of the Central West End Association and the principal organizer of key CWEA events, including the annual Balloon Glow Party in Forest Park and the Central West End House Tour, died at his home May 17, 2008.
	New online archive pools best of Missouri's resources 05/28/2008 From the Dred Scott court case on slavery that took place in St. Louis to the famous jazz musicians of Kansas City, Missouri has some powerful history.
	Soccer central 05/28/2008 Barrister's in Clayton has become latest home for a nomadic group of soccer fans
	Take three: Centene unveils vision for new HQ in Clayton 05/21/2008 Centene has released detailed renderings of its plans for new headquarters in downtown Clayton.
	Danforth vision sets 2015 deadline for livening up Arch grounds 05/21/2008 Plans to create a new attraction that will make the grounds around the Gateway Arch more than a quick photo op have taken a significant step forward with the release of an ambitious timeline by a taskforce looking at the issue.
	WU research advances knowledge of the platypus' peculiarities 05/21/2008 Researchers at Washington University School of Medicineâ€™s Genome Center are generating headlines around the world â€” and not because of medical research per se, but because of a DNA analysis that has shed light on the origins of one of the animal world
	Turtlemania 05/21/2008 U. City's Lynda Cole is passionate about rescuing these neglected reptiles and re-educating naive humans
	Botanical Garden scientist rediscovers mysterious parasitic plan 05/14/2008 More than 20 years after it was first discovered, a rare plant has once again been found by a Missouri Botanical Garden scientist.
	Teachers at charter school make bid to join union 05/14/2008 For the first time in St. Louis, a group of teachers from a city of St. Louis charter school will join the local teacherâ€™s union â€” a move that may diffuse some of the opposition within education circles toward charter schools.
	Inquiry into case of dumped baby continues 05/14/2008 St. Louis police have released a grainy security-camera photo of a woman considered â€œa person of interestâ€ in the case of the baby who was placed in a Dumpster.
	Back to plan A? 05/14/2008 Centene reconsiders expanding HQ in Clayton, with eminent domain no longer part of the equation
	Preservation Week 2008 includes tours, awards - and bowling? 05/07/2008 Landmarks Association is pushing the definition of a week to bursting point, with nine days of activities in its 2008 lineup of Preservation Week events.
	Hadley Township project remains in limbo 05/07/2008 Financing for new shopping center depends on resolution of several legal tangles over property
	Finding solutions that work 05/07/2008 Lawyer David Newburger, the mayor's newly appointed commissioner on the disabled, considers which strategies will best serve the city's disabled population
	Planning Commission treats hotel plan with caution 04/30/2008 As it works its way through Claytonâ€™s planning process, a proposed mixed-use project by developer RJ York for the corner of Central and Maryland avenues has hit a snag, with neighbors continuing to express mixed feelings about the project.
	Olive redevelopment plan pushed forward by U. City council 04/30/2008 University Cityâ€™s April 21 council meeting set in motion plans for both redevelopment and historic renovation. Two areas along Olive Boulevard were determined by city council to be blighted, a legal step required before redevelopment plans can move for
	Metro meets passengers where they are - on buses and trains 04/30/2008 Every year, Metro conducts an annual survey to not only gather demographic and travel-specific data, but peopleâ€™s attitudes toward Metroâ€™s efficiency as well.
	Skinker-DeBaliviere revives Mother's Day house tour after 25 yea 04/30/2008 To celebrate the Skinker-DeBaliviere neighborhoodâ€™s centennial this year, the neighborhood is holding its first house tour in more than 25 years.
	'Everybody has a story' 04/30/2008 Clayton starts to gather stories of its past as centerpiece of its 2013 centennial
	Unusual materials, ambition mark new project in Grand Center 04/23/2008 he founder and owner of the Splash boutiques Kyrle Boldt is in the midst of developing ArtHouse, a project of seven townhouses in Grand Center. The houses are designed to be 2,400 square feet of sleek modern design with a minimal need for maintenance both
	In effort to fix budget, U.City courts citizens for ideas 04/23/2008 University City hosted a public hearing to give citizens a chance to provide their input for the 2008-09 budget that the city council is currently preparing.
	Historic home in Clayton set to reopen in May 04/23/2008 Hanley House, the oldest house in Clayton, will be open to the public May 3 and 4 for the first time in more than two years.
	Keeping the past present 04/23/2008 Local Yiddish group breathes life into threatened language
	Orchard's Trianon proposal is OKed by Clayton alderman 04/16/2008 With some changes approved by the Clayton Board of Aldermen, the proposed mixed-use Trianon project in the eastern end of Clayton is one step closer to becoming a reality.
	New York architect picks up first prize in WU competition 04/16/2008 New York architect Nikole Renee Bouchard was named the winner of Washington Universityâ€™s Steedman Traveling Fellowship Competition â€” and recipient of its $30,000 grand prize â€” for her environmentally conscious redesign of a building on the near nort
	Nice work if you can get it 04/16/2008 Thi Miller's vision of a niche store for knitting enthusiasts has become a reality
	A new start (again) 04/16/2008 During two community summits, St. Louis Public Schools' board discovers old wounds are slow to heal
	Anti-violence group asks men to 'walk a mile in her shoes' 04/09/2008 Walk a Mile in Her Shoes is a silly and fun way to broaden the conversation about domestic violence, which is one that communities often shy away from, advocates say.
	Plans for surface parking lot in heart of CWE stirs opposition 04/09/2008 The Archdiocese of St. Louis is pressing forward with plans to pull down the San Luis Apartments building on Lindell Boulevard and put a surface parking lot in its place. However, the proposal is receiving strong opposition from several groups in the neig
	Classic99 turns 60 04/09/2008 Tucked away in a quiet corner of Clayton, KFUO inhabits the nation's oldest, continuously used broadcast building
	New Amtrak terminal is almost ready but rail service needs cash 04/02/2008 Not all that long ago, Amtrak passengers arriving in St. Louis stepped off the train into a doublewide trailer, which was situated directly below Interstate 64/Highway 40 near architecturally glorious Union Station, which was St. Louisâ€™ train station in
	City residents plan eco-friendly 'co-housing' project 04/02/2008 As Earth Day approaches, people across the country are trying to be a bit more ecologically responsible, perhaps by ramping up their recycling efforts or replacing regular light bulbs with more energy-efficient alternatives.
	U.City explores more ideas for improving budget picture 04/02/2008 Just a year after laying off city employees and reducing services, University City is again considering drastic cost-cutting measures to salvage its budget.
	'More than fair trade' 04/02/2008 Through his CWE-based business Beans for Hope, Wilman Ortega is improving the lives of coffee farmers in his home country of Guatemala
	Kennedy requests veto of his own Lindell Market Place bill 03/26/2008 Eighteenth Ward Alderman Terry Kennedy has asked the mayor to veto a bill regarding a community improvement district for Lindell Market Place.
	WU architecture competition invites ideas for building 03/26/2008 The Steedman Traveling Fellowship Competition not only provides plans for the makeover of a local building, it also boasts the biggest first-prize award of its kind in the United States.
	Nice work if you can get it 03/26/2008 Jim Hixson and friends channel energy for running into a sporting-goods business
	History matters 03/26/2008 We all have memories of things we never knew
	First Ward face-off 03/26/2008 In University City, it's Stefany Brot vs. Terry Crow for city-council seat
	Local business students offer help with tax-season paperwork 03/26/2008 Business administration students from the University of Missouri-St. Louis and Harris-Stowe State University are offering their skills in tax preparation to low-income taxpayers and senior citizens now through tax day, April 15.
	Petitioners work to end Missouri's affirmative-action programs 03/19/2008
	Negotiations regarding Hadley Township's future drag on 03/19/2008 One Richmond Heights family's decision to resist buyout has become long-running legal saga
	Tax-raise tactics 03/19/2008 Speedily passed sales-tax bill that affects Lindell Market Place has caught shoppers - and business owners - unaware
	Female business owners dominate the scene in Maplewood 03/12/2008 On March 6, nearly 300 people stopped by the St. Louis Closet Company to pay tribute to the women-owned businesses of Maplewood.
	Neighbors express skepticism about proposed new hotel in Clayton 03/12/2008 A proposed $100 million-plus development project in Claytonâ€™s central business district took a small step forward recently but is drawing concerns from some in the area.
	St. Patrick's Day Parade 03/12/2008 Dogtown to host 25th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade
	Riding out the storm? 03/12/2008 A bill that would clarify the use of Segways in Forest Park is getting a rough ride
	City backs new tax at Lindell Market Place 03/05/2008 Those who shop at the Schnucks on Lindell Boulevard or other stores in Lindell Market Place can expect to pay more sales tax soon.
	Voices for Children attempts to provide stability for kids 03/05/2008 Formerly known as the Court Appointed Special Advocate program, or CASA, the local chapter of Voices for Children is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is â€œto speak on behalf of abused and neglected children in the city of St. Louis.â€
	Advocates make case for 'putting kids first' 03/05/2008 St. Louis County agencies study neighbors' ideas on children's services
	Programmed loyalty 03/05/2008 The therapeutic value of dogs is well known. SLUâ€™s William Banks examines how a robotic dog stacks up against a real-world counterpart â€” with surprising results
	Hitch your wagon 02/27/2008 As the Clinton-Obama battle grinds on, how is it affecting local political alliances?
	Decision on ballot wording reignites stem cell research 02/27/2008 A judge ruled Feb. 20 that Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan was at fault in how she wrote a summary of a ballot initiative that could limit stem cell research in the state.
	A heart-rending time 02/27/2008 Waiting for a transplant organ can be a long and frustrating process
	City of Clayton creates new charge of cyber-harassment 02/20/2008 Recently, the Clayton Board of Aldermen took measures to address some of the issues that exist due to how the technology can be used.
	Bill to combat aggressive panhandling put on fast track 02/20/2008 Lyda Krewson, 28th Ward alderman, has introduced a bill that would crack down on aggressive panhandling in the city of St. Louis.
	New book on local planning history helps explain today's city 02/20/2008 More than a dozen planners and academics interested in the topic have come together to write St. Louis Plans: The Ideal and the Real St. Louis, and four of the authors will be discussing the bookâ€™s themes Feb. 27 at Left Bank Books.
	The revolving door 02/20/2008 Asked to reapply for redefined job, Diana Bourisaw walks away from top SLPS position
	The exit interview 02/13/2008 Clayton City Manager Mike Schoedel reflects on four hectic years
	Botanical Garden offers kid-friendly Carver weekend 02/13/2008 The Missouri Botanical Garden is honoring Black History Month with an extended weekend of activities dedicated to Missouri-born scientist George Washington Carver.
	City announces overhaul of tax collection 02/13/2008 Gregory F.X. Daly, collector of revenue, announced that his office will try to make paying taxes â€œas painless as possibleâ€ by improving customer service.
	Local beekeepers hope to generate buzz with one-day seminar 02/13/2008 The Eastern Missouri Beekeepers Association will teach both beginner and experienced beekeepers about the importance â€” and sweet rewards â€” of beekeeping.
	Bye bye Balaban's 02/06/2008 With the closure of CafÃ© Balaban on Jan. 27, the Central West End has lost a neighborhood icon.
	Bill to limit unsavory businesses in The Grove causes confusion 02/06/2008 Residents whose homes are zoned commercial want to know what changes would mean for them
	Council members switch sides to back Ruth Park golf course plan 02/06/2008 Council members teed off to approve a bid for the construction of a driving range on University Cityâ€™s Ruth Park golf course at the western edge of the city.
	Introducing WeCar, a car-sharing program for St. Louis 01/30/2008 Cars will be placed at WU and downtown; other places may follow if demand is sufficient
	Police and firefighter pension plan to appear on Feb. 5 ballot 01/30/2008 On Feb. 5, city of St. Louis residents will vote on Proposition S, a half-cent sales tax increase to be used for hiring more police and firefighters, and improving their wages.
	City is close to buying site in FPSE for new park 01/30/2008 Deal would help offset park land lost in controversial Hudlin Park agreement
	Court ruling removes ambiguity about SLPS lines of authority 01/30/2008 The state of Missouri had full authority to take over the St. Louis Public Schools and switch power from the seven-member, elected school board to a three-person appointed board, a judge ruled on Jan. 23.
	Settlement ties up loose ends in record-breaking Metro lawsuit 01/30/2008 On Jan. 22, a handful of reporters and concerned citizens filed into Judge Whittingtonâ€™s courtroom. They were expecting a drawn-out hearing about Metroâ€™s claim that bad press was behind its recent court loss to the Cross County Collaborative
	Full circle: Shriners Hospital prepares to move back to the CWE 01/30/2008 In three years, Central West End residents will experience the Shriners philanthropy when the Shriners Hospital for Children-St. Louis moves to the BJC HealthCare campus on the 4400 block of Clayton Road.
	Boulevard phase two given go ahead while project next door hits 01/23/2008 Changes are afoot on the east side of Brentwood Boulevard in Richmond Heights. At a Jan. 17 meeting, the Richmond Heights planning and zoning commission approved the final plans for the second phase of Pace Propertiesâ€™ Boulevard development, clearing
	Border control 01/23/2008 Gov. Matt Blunt has been a guest on Lou Dobbsâ€™ show on CNN numerous times, arguing that â€œillegalsâ€ must be stopped. He also made illegal immigration a theme in his Jan. 15 State of the State address.
	Blast from the past 01/23/2008 Over the years, the Central Branch of the St. Louis Public Library has hosted hundreds of authors promoting their books, many of them flying into the city from their homes across the country or even around the world.
	Border control: Blunt vows to get tough on illegal immigration 01/23/2008 Gov. Blunt vows to get tough on illegal immigration - how will this affect St. Louis?
	Growing medical center requests simplified zoning 01/23/2008 The city of St. Louis is proposing an extension of a zoning tool that would benefit Washington University Medical Center and associated institutions as it seeks to expand its campus to the south and to the east.
	Boulevard Phase two given go ahead 01/23/2008 At a Jan. 17 meeting, the Richmond Heights planning and zoning commission approved the final plans for the second phase of Pace Propertiesâ€™ Boulevard development.
	Under pressure, WU backs away from Milbrook expansion plan 01/23/2008 Washington University has abandoned its efforts to expand Millbrook Plaza westward along Forest Park Parkway.
	Preservationists warily watch Holy Corners 01/16/2008 The likely sale of two neighborhood church buildings to a commercial developer has preservationists in the area worrying about what could be next for the landmark buildings.
	Stop whining! Highway 40 should be source of pride 01/16/2008 For brothers Dan and Jon Cornwell of University City, the lack of access to Interstate 64/Highway 40 is not something that should be carped about; rather it is something that should be mourned, and in style.
	The nursing gap 01/16/2008 BJC is hoping new technology will lure recruits to its nursing school
	Wording of stem cell ballot initiative is causing delay 01/09/2008 The ballot initiative that would ask voters to decide the legality of SCNT has been sponsored by a group called Missouri Cures Without Cloning, but the group is unhappy with how the issue would be presented to voters.
	Rothschild to pay $2.5 million for two CWE church buildings 01/09/2008 Developer Pete Rothschild confirmed that his company has contracts to buy two of the â€œholy cornersâ€ historic churches on Kingshighway Boulevard just south of Delmar Boulevard.
	Time to reconsider? 01/09/2008 Ongoing court case will determine whether cloning issue will appear again on ballot in 2008
	Sound skills 12/26/2007 New clinic at SLU helps immigrants fine-tune their accents for job market
	Keep it down! Judge backs lower heights for new buildings in CWE 12/26/2007 The courts have spoken, and there will be no high-rise buildings constructed within the Central West End Historic District, at least not for the foreseeable future.
	A look back at 2007 12/26/2007
	Clayton aldermen give approval for use of cityâ€™s first TIF 12/26/2007 The Clayton Board of Aldermen has approved the cityâ€™s first use of tax increment financing as part of its approval for a proposed mixed-use development known as Carondelet Village.
	Town-and-gown tension begins to spread 12/26/2007 Residents of West Portland Place who have decried Washington Universityâ€™s increasing presence in the neighborhood are joining forces with like-minded University City residents in an effort to combat the institutionâ€™s growing presence in residential ar
	Half-cent sales tax for Metro to come off ballot 12/19/2007 After waiting several years for the best time to for ask St. Louis County residents again for approval to levy a half-cent sales tax to support transit agency Metro, and settling on February 2008, backers of the effort are now doing a U-turn.
	City considers tougher enforcement of anti-vehicle-idling rules 12/19/2007 Top target is school and tour buses, but education of regular drivers is needed too
	Clayton City Manager Schoedel to leave for private-sector job 12/19/2007 Clayton City Manager Mike Schoedel has given the city his two monthsâ€™ notice. In mid-February, Schoedel will leave his position for a job with Apex Oil Co., a Clayton-based family of companies.
	Stories from before 12/19/2007 New book compiles real-life stories of immigrants from around the world
	Bike-lane network to be increased to 77 road miles, up from 20 12/12/2007 The Bike St. Louis network of bike lanes and directional signs is in the process of being expanded. The total number of miles covered by the system, which consists of dedicated bike lanes as well as shared traffic lanes, will go up from 20 miles to 77 mil
	Lifelong Learning Institute proves value to over 55s 12/12/2007 Shortly after celebrating her 55th birthday, Karen Sterbenz came across a brochure about the Lifelong Learning Institute. This seemingly innocuous incident resulted in a new and fulfilling chapter in her life.
	Clayton TIF board backs Carondelet Village plan 12/12/2007 City has never used TIF before; school district expresses unhappiness about process
	The fallout begins... 12/12/2007 Lary Salci and transit agency Metro part ways in wake of multi-million-dollar court case
	Bike-lane network to be increased to 77 road miles, up from 20 12/12/2007 The initial phase of Bike St. Louis concentrated on the central corridor by connecting attractions such as the Arch, Lafayette Square, the Missouri Botanical Garden and Forest Park. The new lanes are mostly in South City and North City, but thereâ€™s also
	New City students take part in shoe-recycling world record 12/05/2007 Children at New City School, 5209 Waterman Blvd., are collecting unwanted athletic shoes to contribute to the Nike Reuse-a-Shoe program until Jan. 11.
	Cool kidsâ€™ awards ceremony raises eyebrows, laughs 12/05/2007 Itâ€™s an annual tradition for 52nd City, a St. Louis magazine and cooperative of local artists, to give Kick Ass Awards to those who quietly improve the civic life in the region.
	Shtetl life revisited 12/05/2007 New book tells of one womanâ€™s hazardous journey from Ukraine to U. City
	WUâ€™s interest in homes along Pershing worries residents 12/05/2007 Although many Washington University staff live in West Portland Place in U. City, residents feel part of the neighborhood is in danger of literally becoming part of WUâ€™s campus.
	Clayton proposes hefty increases in parking-meter rates 11/28/2007 Parking in Claytonâ€™s central business district could be getting more expensive, but people will have more ways to pay for that parking.
	Plans for Delmar transit plaza pushed back until new year 11/28/2007 The earliest the project could begin is January, if the transit agency approves a contract to proceed with the work at the Metro Board of Commissionersâ€™ next meeting on Dec. 14.
	Growing families 11/28/2007 Joy of newly expanded families punctures solemnity of Clayton courthouse
	Fadoâ€™s bid to move into CWE remains at stalemate 11/21/2007 Central West End landlord Pete Rothschild has finally lined up a business to move into his building at 325 N. Euclid Ave., which has been half-empty since 2003 when Nortonâ€™s Fine Art and Framing moved out. The only problem is that the nearby residents h
	Free to succeed, free to fail 11/21/2007 Charter schools movement is likely to get second wind as result of open invitation by mayor.
	Downtown school teaches students monetary value of showing up 11/21/2007 The pep rally at Ethel Hedgeman Lyle Elementary echoed up and down the 10-floor building. Second-grade students were nearly bursting with their high-pitched screams and squeals when their class was honored for best attendance records.
	FPSE preschool sees charter elementary expansion as the future 11/21/2007 After some community rallying and application writing, City Garden, which is in Forest Park Southeast, received a $161,000 federal grant to start a charter school, a publicly funded school that is exempt from certain state and local regulations.
	Ordination or provocation? 11/14/2007 Two Catholic women are ordained at Jewish synagogue under threat of excommunication
	University City accepts settlement with Verizon over back taxes 11/14/2007 University Cityâ€™s City Council voted to accept a settlement with Verizon Wireless and to give five percent of the settlement money to the St. Louis County Municipal League. This decision passed in a 3-4 vote. The settlement, in which Verizon Wireless
	St. Louis Art Museum reveals look of $125 million expansion 11/14/2007 If everything goes as planned, the latest vision of the St. Louis Art Museumâ€™s expansion will achieve the permanence of the museumâ€™s finest works. On Nov. 5, the museumâ€™s Board of Commissioners unveiled British architect David Chipperfieldâ€™s de
	TIF commission greenlights four projects 11/07/2007 At its Oct. 31 meeting, the city of St. Louisâ€™ Tax Increment Financing Commission approved four TIFs with a total value of almost $5.2 million.
	If MetroLink is extended again, should city or county benefit 11/07/2007 An extension of MetroLink could connect North and South St. Louis city in the next few years, if enough funding can be found.
	CSI: Clayton High 11/07/2007 Clayton High School students learn about the science of forensics in a special class
	Body Worldsâ€™ at Science Center courts controversy, breaks reco 10/31/2007 An exhibit featuring posed, skinless, dead bodies is bound to spark some controversy, particularly if those bodies are human. And when the St. Louis Science Center opened Body Worlds 3 on Oct. 19, they welcomed the controversy with open arms.
	Big money, big ideas 10/31/2007 Rex Sinquefield could have retired and opted for the quiet life. Instead he left his life in California, where he ran an investment company, and returned in 2005 to St. Louis, the city in which he grew up, and threw himself into the political arena and in
	MoDOT to close five-mile portion of I-64 in January 10/31/2007 On Jan. 2, 2008 a five-mile stretch of Interstate 64 from Ballas Road to Interstate 170 will be closed and will remain for the entire year.
	Big money, big ideas 10/31/2007 CWE resident Rex Sinquefield is using his fortune in unusual ways to influence state politics
	Landmarksâ€™ fundraising auction set for Oct. 28 at the Coronado 10/24/2007 The evening starts with a silent auction and moves into a live auction at 5 p.m. Prizes range from historic tours around the city to bed-and-breakfast getaways in small Missouri and Illinois towns.
	SLU students thank those who have donated bodies to science 10/24/2007 Many of them were teachers when they were alive. But in their deaths, all of them became teachers.
	â€˜Needs improvementâ€™ 10/24/2007 Concerned community members look for ways to help U. Cityâ€™s schools
	CWE center promotes independence for mentally ill 10/17/2007 From the outside, the renovated brick building at 4245 Forest Park Ave. might look like just another refurbished warehouse. But members and staff of the Independence Center would say that their new building is actually a bridge.
	Georgeâ€™s resignation shines spotlight on racial tension 10/17/2007 Sherman Georgeâ€™s resignation from the St. Louis Fire Department Oct. 11 marks the culmination of a multi-year struggle over departmental promotions between the cityâ€™s first African-American fire chief and Mayor Francis Slay.
	Five hot years later... 10/17/2007 Third Degree founders reflect on first five years, talk about future plans
	State auditor: information wanted about city waste, fraud 10/10/2007 The state auditorâ€™s office is asking citizens to step forward with information about ways in which the city of St. Louis is wasting resources.
	Is the state ready to go green? 10/10/2007 State Sen. Jeff Smith proposes the state follow Clayton and St. Louisâ€™ lead by insisting its own new buildings are green
	Art-deco skyscraper proposed for downtown Clayton 10/03/2007 Development company RJ York has proposed a $110 million mixed-use project for the intersection of Central and Maryland avenues in Claytonâ€™s central business district. The project would include a 22-story hotel and condominium complex and a new parking g
	Art-deco skyscraper proposed for downtown Clayton 10/03/2007 Complex land deal would involve church, city and private developer
	Where to from here? 10/03/2007 Are those involved with St. Louis Public Schools ready to put aside factionalism of the past?
	The St. Louis Centre is dead â€” long live the St. Louis Centre 10/03/2007 The Pyramid Companies has announced an expansion of its plans to redevelop the area around the failed St. Louis Centre, representing a potential injection of $450 million into the area.
	A collection thatâ€™s multipurpose, multilingual and ever-growin 09/26/2007 It all started with Carl Linnaeus. Or at least that is one way of looking at plant classification.
	Local teachers look east for inspiration 09/26/2007 Teachers bring back fresh ideas for classroom from China
	Clayton on the Park will be turned into senior-living center 09/26/2007 Conrad Properties is planning to convert the Clayton on the Park building into a senior-living facility run by Sunrise Senior Living. The building currently contains apartments and a hotel.
	Writing the book of life 09/26/2007 Missouri Botanical Garden researchers take part in an audacious effort to catalogue every species known to man
	A collection thatâ€™s multipurpose and ever-growing 09/26/2007 To understand what Linnnaeus was describing, one has to have access to the same books he did â€” and thatâ€™s where MBGâ€™s rare books collection is indispensable, Magill said. In 2001, MBG started to scan pages from these books and to make them available
	Clayton sets up TIF commission to consider Mehlman proposal 09/19/2007 At the Clayton Board of Aldermen have authorize the creation of a TIF Commission for first time in city's history.
	Letâ€™s call the whole thing off 09/19/2007 After two years of intense talks,Richmond Heights-Clayton group to vote down potential merger
	Eminent surgeon learned his trade during WWII 09/12/2007 J. Eugene Lewis, a 90-year-old retired physician, had many eye-opening experiences during his two years as a World War II army surgeon.
	Tour of Missouri bike race to speed through St. Louis Sept. 16 09/12/2007 The Tour of Missouri, a six-day professional bicycling race, will visit St. Louis Sept. 16. One hundred and twenty competitors, representing eight teams, will take part.
	Eroding the Delmar divide 09/12/2007 Whatâ€™s the â€˜Upper West Endâ€™? Itâ€™s the Robert brothersâ€™ idea for a new neighborhood north of Delmar and west of Union
	1972 was a great year on the silver screen 08/22/2007 The year was 1972, the â€™60s were just a couple years behind us, the Vietnam War was still raging, the West End Word was publishing its first issues and Hollywood was giving birth to some films that would definitely stand the test of time. And what a yea
	Bottled-up projects in Grand Center get green light 07/25/2007 Weâ€™ve heard it was coming, and with the promise of multimillion-dollar plans announced this month, it appears Grand Center is slated for another round of development activity.
	Born of frustration 06/13/2007 Health care costs in the United States are spiraling out of control, and it will take a combined effort of individuals, the business community and possibly the government to get them back on track.
	Breaking the mold 05/31/2007 This summer one of the oldest companies in the Central West End will be moving out. But it wonâ€™t be moving far. On June 1, Bissingerâ€™s will open a new location at 32 Maryland Plaza, moving out of its shop on McPherson Avenue.
	Alternative school plan stirs passions at neighborhood meeting 05/23/2007 About 150 people attended a spirited, and sometimes angry, public meeting May 14 to find out more about St. Louis Public Schoolsâ€™ proposal to convert the vacant Des Peres Middle School into an alternative high school.
	Central West End Business Association shuts up shop 05/02/2007 After a four-year stint, the Central West End Business Association no longer exists.
	Changing of the guard 04/25/2007 A changing of the guard took place in Clayton on April 24 as Linda Goldstein assumed the position of mayor, succeeding Ben Uchitelle, who has retired from the role.
	Botanical Garden organizes tree giveaway, finishes outdoor class 04/04/2007 The Missouri Botanical Garden is organizing a free sapling giveaway April 6. The event at the Kemper Center for Home Gardening is from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., or until stocks run out.
	Centene condenses timeline for controversial HQ, plaza project 03/21/2007 Plans for the complex may have changed, but it will still be a major factor in revitalizing Clayton. That was the message that representatives of the Centene Corp. gave to Clayton officials with regards to Centeneâ€™s proposed new headquarters.
	Challenger Reed touts record as development-minded alderman 02/28/2007 On March 6, 6th Ward Alderman Lewis Reed will look to unseat six-year Board of Aldermen President Jim Shrewsbury. Beating the incumbent is not an easy task but it is one that Reed has taken on full-throttle. If elected, he would be the cityâ€™s first blac
	Anniversary of pivotal Dred Scott decision to be commemorated 02/28/2007 March 6 marks the 150th anniversary of a local case that attracted national attention and pushed the country closer to Civil War with a divisive U.S. Supreme Court opinion on slave rights.
	BJC-Hudlin Park idea dealt near-fatal blow in dramatic meeting 02/14/2007 Barnes-Jewish Hospitalâ€™s plans to expand its Central West End campus southward into Hudlin Park seem to have been abandoned after a dramatic meeting at City Hall Feb. 7.
	Ambitious upgrade of Forest Parkâ€™s Government Hill begins 02/14/2007 A $4 million upgrade to Forest Parkâ€™s Government Hill began earlier this month, with the planned renovation stretching from the top of the grand stairways to the fountain and reflecting pool at the bottom.
	Botanical Garden to celebrate George Washington Carverâ€™s legac 02/07/2007 The Missouri Botanical Garden is expanding this yearâ€™s Black History Month celebration throughout February with a gospel concert and a series of activities centering on the work of George Washington Carver.
	Black Rep celebrates the big 3-0 01/24/2007 Thirty years ago, Ron Himes founded a student theater group at Washington University as an opportunity for African-American students to perform together. Originally called the Phoenix Theater Troupe, that troupe eventually evolved into the largest profess
	Black Rep celebrates the big 3-0 01/24/2007 Thirty years ago, Ron Himes founded a student theater group at Washington University as an opportunity for African-American students to perform together. Originally called the Phoenix Theater Troupe, that troupe eventually evolved into the largest profess
	Changes on the way for â€˜Wordâ€™ 12/20/2006 The new year of 2007 will bring some new changes to the staff at the West End Word. First, Cheli Bogener has been named director of newspaper sales.
	Art of the matter 12/13/2006 The Old Post Office, new Busch Stadium, massive amounts of luxury condominiums â€” whatâ€™s next for the St. Louis skyline?
	Bissingerâ€™s announces new chocolate concept for CWE 11/29/2006 Local chocolate fanatics may soon be flocking to Maryland Plaza, as St. Louis-based Bissingerâ€™s has announced plans to open a new kind of chocolate store at 32 Maryland Plaza as early as February.
	An age-defying act 11/22/2006 On Nov. 11, Elizabeth â€œBunnyâ€ Herring entered the circus ring at the City Museum to the sound of riotous applause and made her first public attempt at an aerial act.
	A need for speed 10/25/2006 soapbox derby is often seen as a childhood pastime. But on Oct. 28, Red Bull Energy Drink will bring a different kind of soapbox derby to the Muny grounds in Forest Park.
	Architectural Curiosities: Architecture firm St. Louis Design Al 10/11/2006 By 1930 A&P Food Stores was one of the most successful grocery chains in the country with more than 15,000 locations. As one finds today, larger stores were gaining the edge in competition, so A&P began reducing the number of its locations and focused ins
	Authors to gather in Clayton for Big Read festival 10/04/2006 St. Louis will soon add literary festival to its list of cultural activities. Clayton will host The Big Read, a one-day festival that will celebrate authors and promote literacy through a variety of activities, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 7 on South Centr
	Art addition 10/04/2006 The St. Louis Art Museum is just a few months away from announcing a final design for its long-anticipated new expansion.
	Boulevard developer sets sights on Phase II 09/27/2006 More than two and a half years after construction began on Phase I of The Boulevard-St. Louis, the projectâ€™s developer is almost ready to take the next step.
	BJC wonâ€™t seek additional acreage 09/13/2006 The lease negotiations between Barnes-Jewish Hospital and the city of St. Louis took a step forward in a meeting Sept. 5 when representatives of the health care provider said they would not seek to lease additional land.
	Alternative education 09/13/2006 While some students in the metro area are still getting used to their classrooms for the new school year, other children never left. Homeschooling is a growing trend in St. Louis and across the country, although itâ€™s nearly impossible to tell exactly ho
	Change in Plutoâ€™s status means fun for planetarium 09/06/2006 Visitors to the James S. McDonnell Planetarium should be warned that there are a few inaccuracies in the displays. Four, to be exact â€” two on the floor and two on the walls.
	Architectural Curiosities: Angles abound at former insurance bui 09/06/2006 â€œLike a square doughnut with a round hole in the centerâ€ is how acclaimed architect Philip Johnson described the building he designed at Eighth and Market when it was unveiled in 1977. But even that peculiar description doesnâ€™t quite do justice to o
	All systems are go! 08/30/2006 The weather gods did their best to rain on Metroâ€™s parade Aug. 26 and 27, but in spite of heavy downpours both mornings, 12,500 people turned out to ride the new light-rail line, which goes from the northern edge of Forest Park to Shrewsbury.
	Advice to â€˜helicopter parentsâ€™: Let go, have faith in your k 08/16/2006 Sending your child off to college for the first time isnâ€™t easy. But it can be especially tough on â€œhelicopter parents,â€ those who tend to hover over their children and can have a hard time letting go.
	Artist creates â€˜underground bellâ€™ for CWE park 07/26/2006 Years of parents telling their kids not to drop things down holes will soon be all for naught, thanks to a new sculpture in the Central West End.
	Young artists experience â€˜the best summer job you can getâ€™ 07/06/2005 Itâ€™s not very often that teenagers have open houses for their summer jobs, but thatâ€™s just what the teenage apprentices for ArtWorks will be doing July 8.
	Alderman Roddy faces recall effort; Hudlin Park called â€˜final 06/21/2006 The Hudlin Park issue is taking its toll on Alderman Joe Roddyâ€™s political career. Part of the family thatâ€™s ruled the 17th Ward for more than 50 years, Roddy is now at the center of a recall effort.
	Group fights for recognition of little-known 1780 Battle of St. 05/31/2006 When a right-handed batter stands at the plate at the new Busch Stadium awaiting a pitch, he looks directly toward the site of a limestone tower that protected St. Louis in a British attack in 1780.
	Art Museum stands by Egyptian mask at center of controversy 05/24/2006 While art theft may seem like fodder for a good heist movie, allegations of stolen art are real and are now hitting close to home.
	Branching out 05/03/2006 John McPheeters has deep roots in the Central West End and now he is branching out. His company, Bowood Farms, has been based in Clarksville, Mo., about 70 miles northwest of St. Louis, for the last 17 years, but it has just opened a retail outlet of t
	A how-to book for a task everyone could do better: parenting 04/12/2006 To the dismay of every sleep-deprived, over-worked, stressed-out parent, kids do not come with manuals. Lucky for St. Louis parents, Anne Wells, author of Raising Kids in St. Louis: The Essential Guide for the Mindful Parent, has dedicated the past nine m
	Cardinalsâ€™ DeWitt outlines firmer plans for Ballpark Village 04/05/2006 With the Cardinals soon to begin play in their new stadium, team management is continuing to promote the Ballpark Village component of the new facilities.
	Candidates vie for seats in all three of U. Cityâ€™s wards 03/29/2006 When University City voters go to the polls April 4, in addition to choosing between two mayoral candidates, citizens in all three wards will be able to cast a vote for individuals vying for seats on the city council.
	Amid confusion, conflict, U. City appears to create infill revie 02/22/2006 At its Feb. 13 meeting University City City Council created a new body to oversee infill housing development in the city, in addition to its Plan Commission, which oversees zoning decisions. The legislation has been under discussion for more than a year.
	Architectural Curiosities - â€˜Slow and carefulâ€™ motto for 192 02/08/2006 The J. Arthur Anderson Laundry building is one of St. Louisâ€™ more bizarre architectural works. In 1927, St. Louis architect Charles Fray designed and constructed the laundry, which is found on Washington Avenue in the Central West End, between Kingshigh
	Center to help abused women piece lives together opens downtown 01/18/2006 When a woman in an abusive relationship gains the courage to escape her situation, she often faces challenges that make an already emotional time even more stressful.
	Big sisterâ€™s watching over you 01/18/2006 Lydia Padilla has known her little sister, Rashonda Bonds, for a year and a half. A couple times a week they get together for lunch or a movie, and theyâ€™re working on having a sleepover sometime. Every once in a while theyâ€™ll do something special â€”
	Architectural Curiosities: Central Libraryâ€™s north wing is a s 01/11/2006 The Central Library, located at 1301 Olive Blvd., remains one of St. Louisâ€™ most celebrated architectural works. The buildingâ€™s remarkable structure was designed in the style of the early Italian Renaissance by one of the eraâ€™s most prominent archit
	Aldermen, mayor unite to back controversial Centene plan 12/21/2005 Despite protests from some business owners, the Clayton Board of Aldermen decided Dec. 13 to award the cityâ€™s first private tax abatement project to health care company Centene. The Board of Aldermen and Mayor Ben Uchitelle voted 6-0 in favor of the pro
	Aldermen back East Loop hotel, retail plan but timeline is hazy 12/21/2005 A handful of redevelopment projects that would stretch the Delmar Loop eastward are moving forward, thanks to approval by the Housing, Urban Development and Zoning Committee of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen.
	Census Bureau backs city claims that population is growing 12/07/2005 The city of St. Louis has again won a challenge to the U.S. Census Bureauâ€™s population estimates. The adjusted figures show that the city is growing for the first time in 50 years.
	Architectural Curiosities: Scientologists embrace mystery of Mas 11/23/2005 Around the intersection of Delmar Boulevard and Trinity Avenue, also referred to as the University City Civic Plaza, is home to a number of spectacular buildings.
	Businesses explore options as health costs continue to escalate 09/28/2005 Itâ€™s no secret that health insurance costs have been increasing for years and still are on the rise. For some business owners costs have risen so sharply in recent years that providing coverage for their employees in the near future is beginning to appe
	Architectural Curiosities: The Bellon familyâ€™s recycled deligh 09/28/2005 At the corner of Vandeventer and Chouteau lies a one-story brick building that houses two family establishments: Bellon Wrecking and Salvage Company and Bellonâ€™s Market Deli and Pizzeria.
	Art Museum announces architect for long-deferred expansion 09/21/2005 The St. Louis Art Museum has announced that London-based architect David Chipperfield is to begin work on plans to expand the St. Louis Art Museum.
	Breaking it down 08/31/2005 A local break dancer is working hard to achieve his dreams and encouraging children to do the same. Nicholas Gates is the instructor of a hip-hop dance class at the Center of Creative Arts in University City. He teaches his class the basics of break danci
	At Maryland Plaza, work slows as sidewalk scrap creates mile-wid 08/24/2005 From the second-story balcony of his new condominium overlooking Maryland Plaza, owner Paul Mittelstadt sees nothing but progress.
	Aldermen, developers request TIF for three new East Loop project 08/17/2005 Lyda Krewson is heading up an effort to establish a multi-million dollar tax increment financing district for the eastern portion of the Delmar Loop. Krewson, 28th Ward Alderman, said the funding is necessary for three major projects that will help revive
	Blood, sweat and tears 08/10/2005 The Khorassan Ballroom at the Chase Park Plaza â€” home to the Veiled Prophet Ball and countless wedding receptions â€” has long been associated with elegance and high society.
	ACLU program to monitor police-community relations 08/03/2005 Relations between the black community and the St. Louis Police Department have been rocky and riddled with mistrust for decades. The Racial Justice Program of the American Civil Liberties Union, still in its early stages, seeks to improve this relationshi
	Alderman tries again with civilian police review board 07/27/2005 Police have often operated with a set of standards encompassed by their motto, â€œTo serve and protect.â€ However, there are some people who believe that the police have failed to live up to those standards where African Americans are concerned.
	A legal landmark? 07/27/2005 New revelations about a 1980 murder led St. Louis Circuit Attorney Jennifer Joyce to reopen an investigation of the 25-year-old crime earlier this month, despite the fact that the man convicted of the murder was executed in 1995.
	Program teaches black, Jewish teens about their similar pasts 07/20/2005 The minds of 21 area teenagers are still reeling after a three-week trip that took them to some of the landmarks of the civil rights movement, as well as to U.S. memorials of the Holocaust.
	Character building: The U. City Loopâ€™s bohemian chic, Oliveâ€™ 07/06/2005 A dollar bill spent five times in the same day is worth five dollars, not one, economists say. But does it matter where that dollar is spent?
	Where the streets have no name 06/29/2005 Employees of stores across Brentwood Boulevard from the Galleria are getting really good at the waiting game.
	Botanical Garden appeals for toys, tools for childrenâ€™s villag 06/15/2005 When most people think of an exhibit aimed at children they might envision funhouse mirrors, slides and tunnels. An image of wooden lecterns, tins, barrels, pot-bellied stoves and covered wagons may be harder to imagine. An addition to the Missouri Botani
	Ambitious trailhead project gets boost from brownfield grant 06/06/2005 A state grant worth about $183,000 is helping Trailnet go forward with its work on the Laclede Power Building at 1246 Lewis St., which the organization will convert into a trailhead center for cyclists and visitors to the riverfront. The building is immed
	Back to the future: Are trolleys coming back? 06/01/2005 Clayton and University City are looking to the past to improve their public transit systems. Both cities are considering trolley systems to ease traffic problems and make their most popular destinations more accessible.
	Aces, under new ownership, look to expand fan base 05/04/2005 Major changes are in store for the St. Louis Aces, St. Louisâ€™ professional tennis team. After 11 years, the founders and majority stockholders have transferred ownership of the Aces to Dan, Deb and Danielle Apted, a well-known tennis family.
	Both sides claim victory as WU sit-in ends after 19 days 04/27/2005 Students who staged a sit-in in Washington Universityâ€™s undergraduate admissions office have called off their demonstration after 19 days of occupation.
	Angry words exchanged at smoking ban hearing 04/20/2005 If you donâ€™t like cigarette smoke, go somewhere else. The Justice and Health Committee of the St. Louis County Council met April 12 to hear public comments about Councilman Kurt Odenwaldâ€™s proposed ban on smoking.
	At 150, Trinity Episcopal goes back in time, looks ahead 04/13/2005 Trinity Episcopal Church is celebrating its 150th anniversary. The Anglo-Catholic church at 600 N. Euclid Ave. is one of the cornerstone churches of the Central West End. It has 150 households, or approximately 250 members.
	How does Centene's business future look? 01/01/2001 While the city was wooing Centene and its development plans, the sweetheart company was having financial ups and downs. In 2006, Centene reported a net earnings loss of $43.6 million, and company officials said that keeping medical costs down has been a c
	Skinker-DeBaliviere is using oral histories to explore its past 01/01/2001 Clayton is not the only community exploring its past through oral histories. The city neighborhood of Skinker-DeBaliviere is also mining its residents for insights into how the neighborhood has changed over the years.
	For one group leader, program's guidance saved his family life 01/01/2001
	Thrills and spills of a first-time Segway rider 01/01/2001 Science Center's Segway obstacle course is tricky but a breeze compared to City Hall's
	Clay works in D.C. for national transplant registry 01/01/2001
	Other late-deciding superdelegates coalesce around Obama 01/12/2000
	How does a state constitutional amendment work? 01/01/2000

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	News Briefs - Feb. 3-16, 2010 02/03/2010 Clayton school board votes to put Wydown bond on April ballot/University City puts $3 million fire, police bond on April ballot/Washington U. School of Medicine, cancer center receive annual endowment
	News Briefs - Jan. 20-Feb. 2, 2010 01/20/2010 East-West Gateway begins work on regional communication network/St. Louis philanthropist E. Desmond Lee dies/SLU begins H1N1 vaccine study for HIV-positive adults
	News Briefs - Jan. 6-19, 2010 01/06/2010 Washington U. to open center on religion and politics/ACLU files free speech lawsuit against St. Louis city, police department/Newer cars now exempt from safety inspections
	News Briefs - Dec. 23, 2009-Jan. 5, 2010 12/23/2009 Art Museum announces groundbreaking for expansion/National Parks Service kicks off Arch grounds design competition/Traffic heavy but moving on I-64
	News Briefs - Dec. 9-22, 2009 12/09/2009 Judge approves AT&T settlement, attorney fees/Metro starts replacing Vandeventer Bridge/Metro seeks input on future of regional transit planning
	News Briefs - Nov. 25-Dec. 8, 2009 11/25/2009 Clayton school board reopens superintendent search/Smith, Brown sentenced in campaign cover-up scandal/Montee releases results of St. Louis police department audit/Art Museum expansion project takes another step forward
	News Briefs - Nov. 11-24, 2009 11/11/2009 Smoking ban, emergency communications tax pass/EPA seeks revised water quality standards for Mississippi River
	News Briefs - Oct. 28-Nov. 10, 2009 10/28/2009 University City partners with Washington U. to build green homes/Biden touts economic recovery, stumps for Carnahan/KFUO to be sold for $26 million
	News Briefs - Oct. 14-27, 2009 10/14/2009 Metro officials spell out short-, long-term plans/Clayton buys Heritage Building for new police HQ/Central West End sustainable development plan moves forward/Harris-Stowe receives grant to rehab Vashon Center
	News Briefs - Sept. 30-Oct. 13 09/30/2009 St. Louis police department survey: citizens feel safe, wary about trusting police/Forest Park Forever names new executive director/Area agencies launch program to clean up Deer Creek
	News Briefs - Sept. 16-29, 2009 09/16/2009 Swine flu vaccines to begin arriving in mid-October/Pharmacy college, medical school agree to land exchange/University City school district breaks ground on new elementary school
	News Briefs - Sept. 2-15, 2009 09/02/2009 Jeff Smith, Steve Brown resign/Lead levels prompt police department to vacate Forest Park stables/Metro, Red Cross to distribute hand sanitizer to help combat seasonal illness/State launches pilot program to deter license plate tab theft
	News Briefs - Aug. 19-Sept. 1, 2009 08/19/2009 County may see smoking ban on November ballot/Proposition S fails; University City will likely cut services to close deficit/Maplewood-Richmond Heights school district to begin serving locally grown food
	News Briefs - Aug. 5-18, 2009 08/05/2009 FEMA redraws floodplain areas in University City/SLU researches swine flu vaccines/Hanley bridge reopens; Clayton bridge closed for demolition
	News Briefs - July 22-Aug. 4, 2009 07/22/2009 Clayton aldermen pass indoor smoking ban/Metro to temporarily reinstate some services that were cut/Stimulus money provides facelift for Memorial Drive/Richmond Heights names department veteran Kerry Hogan as new fire chief
	News Briefs - July 8-22 07/08/2009 State to receive $23 million for energy initiatives/City preservation board OKs demolition of San Luis building/Residents weigh in on future CWE development
	News Briefs - June 24, 2009 06/24/2009 Richmond Heights reworks streets to deal with Highway 40 traffic/CWE-Midtown development corporation seeks input on zoning codes/U. City residents question upcoming vote on sales-tax increase
	News Briefs - June 10, 2009 06/10/2009 Clayton police department works toward new headquarters/Prop S recounted, still stands/New archbishop to be installed June 10
	News Briefs - May 27, 2009 05/27/2009 Metro a step closer to receiving stimulus funds/Revenue department rolls out new online vehicle registration system
	News Briefs - May 13, 2009 05/18/2009 Slay calls for regional cooperation/Swine flu reported in St. Louis County/School District of University City names new high school principal
	News Briefs - April 29, 2009 04/29/2009 SLPS to allow unused buildings to be sold to other schools/Krewson drafts smoking ban bill/Hampton underpass opens in Forest Park/Clayton schools seek input on superintendent search
	News Briefs - April 15-28, 2009 04/15/2009 Controversial school bond issues pass in Clayton, University City/Slay gains third term in office/Residents, plan commission express concerns about Clayton project
	News Briefs - April 1-14, 2009 04/01/2009 Metro service cuts take effect/Four colleges join forces in new nanomedicine consortium/City details timeline for possible smoking ban
	News Briefs - March 18-31, 2009 03/18/2009 Plans unveiled for proposed Taylor Park playground
	News Briefs - Feb. 18-Mar. 3, 2009 02/18/2009 Centene finalizes plans for downsized HQ building/City looks for new developer for Hadley Township
	News Briefs - Jan. 21, 2009 01/21/2009 Vote could expand scope of CWE South East Business District/Maida Coleman entersmayoral race
	News Briefs - Jan. 7, 2009 01/07/2009 Minimum wage gets a bump/City creates new job to coordinate economic development efforts
	News Briefs - Dec. 24, 2008 12/24/2008 Metro announces layoffs, formalizes massive service cut
	News Briefs - Dec. 10, 2008 12/10/2008 University establishes‘clean coal’ research center/City considers new design guidelines for Olive Boulevard
	News Briefs - Nov. 26, 2008 11/26/2008 KWMU to move to Grand Center/FEMA makes extra aid available for those affected by floods/Planners to offer update on St. Vincent Greenway proposal
	News Briefs - Nov. 12, 2008 11/12/2008 Mills says CityWalk project is still on, despite delays/New green network for businesses is formed
	News briefs - Oct. 29-Nov. 11, 2008 10/29/2008 City of St. Louis secures $7 million for lead remediation work/SLPS plans second summit/Size of planned Clayton condo project is scaled back
	News briefs - Oct. 15-28, 2008 10/15/2008 Counties look for new poll workers to help with Nov. 4 election / Car catches fire in BJC parking lot
	News briefs - Oct. 1-14, 2008 10/01/2008 Secretary of State amends rules for post-election audits / SLPS names new superintendent / CWE business district signs contract for off-duty cops on bikes / Forest Park Forever offers new walking tours
	News briefs - Sept. 17-30, 2008 09/17/2008 Hampton Avenue bridge to close ahead of highway work / Bowling museum sets closing date
	News briefs - Sept. 3-16, 2008 09/03/2008 Margaret Donnelly files suit in effort to get recount in AG race / Bike race to welcome professionals and families / Clayton aldermen learn more about Amerenâ€™s plans for region
	News briefs - Aug 27-Sept.2, 2008 08/27/2008 Metro to seek public input on future transit plans / New Greyhound station opens near Scottrade Center / U.S. Chess Federation taps CWE club to host 2009 championship
	News Briefs 08/20/2008 New program launched to support Arch, heritage sites/New owners found for Balabanâ€™s/Burke celebrates final mass before leaving for Rome/Researcher awarded $728,000 grant for behavior study
	News Briefs 08/06/2008 School district reviews superintendent applicants More than 30 candidates turned in applications to become the next superintendent of St. Louis Public School District by the July 11 deadline, officials said.
	News Briefs - July 30-Aug. 6 07/30/2008 Charter school breaks away from Imagine schools
	News Briefs 07/23/2008 Clayton superintendent to step down in 2010/New plan emerges for historic CWE church building/Firefighter dies after a shootout in Maplewood
	News Briefs 07/16/2008 Health group asks for help to refine schools' nutrition guidelines/Cultural institutions offer 'Staycation' packages/SLPS to hold open house/Richmond Heights to explore options for new green space
	News Briefs 07/09/2008 Amtrak receives funding for improvements/Retail space at Park East Tower changes hands
	News Briefs 07/02/2008 New study tracks St. Louis' position in foreclosure crisis/City opens polls early for voting
	News Briefs 06/25/2008 Proposed bill would clear way for rehab of Rossino's building/LIVE on the Levee to relocate away from river flooding/City police department to purchase more Tasers
	News Briefs 06/18/2008 Officials seek input for University City parks plan/Two meetings to offer look at possibilities for Arch grounds/Missouri Botanical Gardens unifies Victorian gardens
	News Briefs 06/11/2008 Two Hadley Township couples sue over stalled buyout/Lunch lectures to focus on I-64 impact/SciFest to come to Science Center/St. Louis to host building-green conference
	News briefs 06/04/2008 St. Louis Zoo outlines plans for infrastructure improvements/Richmond Heights seeks guidance on Big Bend project/After national search, Clayton names new city manager/National Park Service to display options for Arch grounds
	News Briefs 05/28/2008 State's first charter school closes / State extends term of special board overseeing SLPS / River ports and rail lines receive Homeland Security funds / Local groups advise caution on air pollution
	News Briefs 05/21/2008 Metro may raise fares next year/Several Clayton development projects inch forward/Possible lead in abandoned-baby case goes nowhere
	News Briefs 05/14/2008 Five petitions meet deadline/CWE medical technology firm Stereotaxis suffers bad quarter/CMT to kick off Ten Toe Express in Clayton
	News Briefs 05/07/2008 Record-setting adventurer honored and remembered/Delmar transit station construction diverts bus traffic/Trailnet issues biking challenge for month of May/Storch's biotech bill approved in House of Representives/Shriners Hospital directors approve move to
	News Briefs 04/30/2008 Phase Two of Bike St. Louis set to open/School District of Clayton names new Glenridge principal/Slay confirms he will run for mayor again in 2009
	News Briefs 04/23/2008 Petitioners make final push to gain support for initiatives/City plans clean-up days in May/People's Health Center to offer four days of free screenings/Alliance to hold workshop for not-for-profit members
	News Briefs 04/16/2008 Former Richmond Heights councilman Beck unseats incumbent mayor/Auditor's office begins audit of two more city of St. Louis departments/Crow ousts Brot in race for seat on University City city council
	News Briefs 04/09/2008 Mayor Slay selects new advisor on disability issues/SLU to present lecture on school funding/Clayton schools reschedule planning discussions
	News Briefs 04/02/2008 Collector of Revenue pitches in to fight car crime/SLPS invites public input at two summits/Botanical Garden to host discussion on green schools/Old Washington University dorms to come down in fall 2008
	News Briefs 03/26/2008 Central West End Association meeting to address San Luis apartments controversy/Voters to choose new SLCC Board of Trustees member/Thousands of residents to run in fitness event
	News Briefs 03/19/2008 'Protectionist' Segway bill fails at Board of Alderman/People's Health Centers names new CEO/Developer Rothschild puts part of portfolio up for sale
	News Briefs 03/12/2008 Storch sponsors biotech tax-credit bill/City prepares for two St. Patrick's Day parades/Doorways housing program awarded $1.5 million in grants
	News Briefs 03/05/2008 City officials approve funds for housing agencies/WU Law school to offer transnational degree/Local summit in Clayton to address environmental concerns/First phase of Encyclopedia of Life goes live
	News Briefs 02/27/2008 State senator pushes for local control of city's police department/Deal to buy St. John's collapses
	News Briefs 02/20/2008 Irish pub abandons plans for Euclid location/Figures show rise in number of people riding Metro/WeCar launches downtown/SSM Health Care announces $20 million plan for St. Mary's/Putting Kids First proposes sales tax increase in St. Louis County
	News Briefs 02/13/2008 Proposition S passes, raising city sales tax by half a cent/Imagine schools to celebrate new facility in Midtown/Police name suspect in CWE robberies/Clayton school district holds community-input meetings
	News Briefs 02/06/2008 City library system receives $100,000 donation/Audit of St. Louis city government expands from two departments to four/Sen. Bray gives backing to Rick Sullivan as CEO of city schools/SLU names new medical school dean
	News Briefs 01/30/2008 Developers concede Ballpark Village will miss deadline/CWE resident joins board of police commissioners/Lecture to focus on history of Gateway Mall/Coalition offers free tax preparation
	News Briefs 01/23/2008 Sen. Smith opposes Blunt's Board of Education appointee/Aldermen to examine CityWalk on Euclid proposal/Mentor St. Louis seeks volunteers
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	1972 timeline 08/22/2007
	A look back at 2006 in words and pictures 12/20/2006

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	Local Motion - Dec. 9-22, 2009 12/09/2009 Santa Claus at Cathedral Basilica School/Santa at Steinberg/Valerie Collins & Laura McCarthy Real Estate/Roberts Companies/Lehman Walker/Cepia/Bowood Farms Osage Cafe/Gabby Inder & Jennifer Golden/St. Louis Zoo & St. Louis Science Center
	Local Motion - Nov. 25, 2009 11/25/2009 New City School/Skinker DeBaliviere Wintermarkt/Free trees in U. City/Holiday events in the CWE, Clayton and St. Louis University/Our Little Haven
	Local Motion - Nov. 11, 2009 11/11/2009 Interstate 64/Big Pink Blast/Jim Cloar & Maggie Campbell/Marcia Harris/Cranksgiving/Trailnet/National Adoption Day/Kebede Teshome
	Local Motion - Oct. 28-Nov. 10, 2009 10/28/2009 Food for Framing/Low-income green communities/Astrophysics at the Zoo/St. Louis Healthy Marriage Coalition and Stray Rescue/MRH High School and Crossroads College Prep/St. Louis Public Schools/St. Louis is bike-friendly/Halloween fun
	Local Motion - Oct. 14-27, 2009 10/14/2009 Heather Navarro/Robin Carnahan/Moonrise Hotel/Party in the Patch/Maplewood Richmond Heights schools/St. Louis Wine Festival
	Local Motion - Sept. 30-Oct. 13 09/30/2009 Ranken Jordan and Homewood Suites/Gourmet to Go/Hanley House/Jive & Wail/University City lions/St. Louis Zoo/Joshua Galliano and Claire Robberson/John Murry/Central Institute for the Deaf/SPOT/Art Dimensions/Portland Place gates
	Local Motion - Sept. 16-29, 2009 09/16/2009 Forest Park Balloon Race/Grove Fest and scavenger hunt/Trailnet and Next American City/CWE sustainable development plan/Heidi Hagen/Missouri Botanical Garden/Sapphire leaves, Pi moves in/Go! St. Louis marathon
	Local Motion - Sept. 2-15, 2009 09/02/2009 Erin Bode at Cathedralfete/Ken Rybicki/Julie Usher/Charles T. Henry/Lyda Krewson and Bowood Farms/UCity In Bloom/School District of University City/Fontbonne University
	Local Motion - Aug. 19, 2009 08/19/2009 Cannon Design and Most Enhanced buildings/Crossroads College Preparatory School/Chess City of the Year/Elliot Wilson/Missouri fictitious name registration/The Clubhouse Shop Goes Green/Dennis Gorg
	Local Motion - Aug. 5, 2009 08/05/2009 St. Louis Public Schools/Fontbonne Community Connection/Mango/Global Harvest Alliance/Daylily Association at Missouri Botanical Garden/St. Louis Zoo
	Local Motion - July 22, 2009 07/22/2009 Kristyn Potter/Lisa Greening/Staycation package/Chouteau Park/Newt Gingrich at Delta Dental/Botanical Garden and St. Louis Zoo/Dwight Davis house
	Local Motion - July 8, 2009 07/08/2009 Hotel Indigo/Missouri Botanical Garden/St. Louis Art Museum/Left Bank Books/Precision Restorations/Metro High School/SLU Cancer Center/Dielmann Sotheby's
	Local Motion - June 24, 2009 06/24/2009 City Museum/Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts and EarthWays Center/Kevin Short/Fair St. Louis
	Local Motion - June 10, 2009 06/10/2009 Golden Grocer/Robert Rubright/Central West End Art Fair/Dine Out For the Cure/Esley Hamilton/Missouri Botanical Garden and St. Louis Zoo/Memorial Day Run
	Local Motion - May 27, 2009 05/27/2009 New City School/Highway 40 closures/Bob Pettit/Adam Crane and the National Alliance on Mental Illness/St. Alphonsus Ligouri "Rock" Catholic Church/Citizens for Modern Transit
	Local Motion - May 13, 2009 05/18/2009 J.C. Corcoran/Maplewood Night at the Ballpark/National Turtle Day/Independence Center/Food Outreach/Rose Allen/Bowood Farms
	Local Motion - April 29, 2009 04/29/2009 'It's All About Mom'/CWE house tour/Talayna's/United Way of Greater St. Louis/Missouri Botanical Garden/St. Louis Herb Society/Clayton and U.S. Green Building Council/Forest Park tours
	Local Motion - April 15, 2009 04/15/2009 Moonrise Hotel and Hotel Indigo/Jeffrey Kimbrell/real estate roundup/Chris Sommers
	Local Motion - April 1, 2009 04/01/2009 Michael Kilfoy and George Clooney/Proposition S/Proposition U
	Local Motion - March 18, 2009 03/18/2009 Cathedral Basilica School/Missouri Botanical Garden/Jerry Dobson/Nine North/Patrick Thimangu and Arch Taekwondo/Forest Park Southeast/Earth Hour
	Local Motion - March 4, 2009 03/04/2009 “Brother Mel” Meyer/Cathedral Basilica School/Park Plaza/Sam Koplar/new city park/Innovative Technology Education Fund/Ken Hill/Jody Fancher/Michael Donius
	Local Motion - Feb. 18-Mar. 1, 2009 02/18/2009 U.City mayor's race/Haskin Crater/Bowood Farms/Legal Services of Eastern Missouri
	Local Motion - Feb. 4, 2009 02/04/2009 The Center for Emerging Technologies/Shriners Hospital for Children/The Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts in Midtown/Clayton Merchants Association/Maryland Plaza
	Local Motion - Jan. 21, 2009 01/21/2009 Jody Alde/American Cancer Society Charity Runner/Destination UCity Schools/The Cash and Carry Boutique Warehouse Sale/Venerable Duff’s
	Local Motion - Jan. 7, 2009 01/07/2009 First Night/Pearl Heart/Muny Kids/Zydeco Crawdaddies/Show-Me Sound Drumline/ImageWorks/Avis Meyer/City of St. Louis/St. Louis Science Center
	Local Motion - Dec. 24, 2008 12/24/2008 Duff’s/2008 Restaurateurs of the Year/Phones for Life/St. Louis Community College campuses/Hotel Indigo/Steve Schankman/University of Missouri-St. Louis
	Local Motion - Dec. 10, 2008 12/10/2008 Tricia Roland-Hamilton/Central West End Association/Missouri Botanical Garden/Interstate 64/Highway 40/St. Louis Track Club/St. Louis Bike Federation/Big Shark Bicycle Company/The Hanley House
	Local Motion - Nov. 26, 2008 11/26/2008 The United Way/Citizens for Modern Transit/The Independence Center/Joe Roddy/Little Shark Athletic Company
	Local Motion - Nov. 12, 2008 11/12/2008 CWE Families and Friends/San Luis Apartments/Cupples House Christmas tree/Cannon Design/Clayton on the Park
	Local Motion - Oct. 29-Nov.11, 2009 10/29/2008
	Local Motion - Oct. 1-14, 2008 10/01/2008 Development on and around SLUâ€™s campus / U. City in Bloom / Mustard Seed Theatre / William B. Ittner and the St. Louis Walk of Fame
	Local Motion - Sept. 17-30, 2008 09/17/2008 Deanna Kuhlmann-Leavitt / David Zeiser and the Great Forest Park Balloon Race / Kara Krekeler and baby Logan / Bill Haas
	Local Motion - Sept. 3-16, 2008 09/03/2008 ToastedRav.comâ€™s Tour de Frankfurter / Cathedral Basilica School / Beth Damsgaard-Rodriguez / Reliant Church and St. Stephenâ€™s Lutheran Church / Herbieâ€™s new chef
	Local Motion - Aug. 27, 2008 08/27/2008 Grizzell & Co. / St. Louis city water / Les Mason and Larry Isom / Central Institute for the Deaf / Dennis Gorg / Cafe Bobo
	Local Motion 08/20/2008 Central West End Association green team / Food for Fines / Companion / Terrene / University Club Tower
	Local Motion 08/06/2008 Wolken family Dentistry/Bob Pettit/Chase Park Plaza's new chef/Osage Cafe/Animal House Fund/Clayton Chamber of Commerce's Corporate Challenge
	Local Motion 07/30/2008 Two local architecture firms are joining forces. Saur Associates â€” best known for the Maryland Walk condos in Clayton and 4545 Lindell in the CWE â€” is merging with Team Four, which designed the ampitheater at Kiener Plaza.
	Local Motion 07/23/2008 Ready Readers/The Gonzales Companies/Kristy Zhimeng Yang and the Gateway Festival Orchestra/Ignatian spirituality/talk on bee-friendly gardens at Bowood Farms
	Local Motion 07/16/2008 KETC-Channel 9 and Ivory Perry Park/Obama '08/Let Them Eat Art/Starbucks is contracting nationwide/Home Builders Association and Earth Ways Center/St. Louis Effort for AIDS/St. Louis Aces
	Local motion 07/09/2008 Poll workers/Destination U. City John Maung Tin/Textbook Transparency Act
	Local Motion 07/02/2008 "Live off the Levee" and Sauce Cafe/Missouri Botanical Garden/Mayor Francis Slay's fund-raiser at Balaban's/Employment Connection/Legal Services of Eastern Missouri
	Local Motion 06/25/2008 Shriners/St. Louis Fire Department HQ/homeownership expo/Fontbonne Community Connection
	Local Motion 06/18/2008 Midwest School for Women Workers/Yan Zhu/rBar/Sarah Umlauf/Dump the Pump Day
	Local Motion 06/11/2008 St. Louis Community College/Midtown Meals-on-Wheels/McKinley Bridge and Branch Street Trestle/Raymond Slavin/UrbanFUTURE and Kaldi's
	Local Motion 06/04/2008 Park Station swimming pools/The Taste of Clayton/Lewis Reed/Forest Park Forever/Mike Talayna
	Local Motion 05/28/2008 Image Works Public Relations / Comedian Cedric the Entertainer and St. Louis Walk of Fame / Missouri Botanical Garden stays open later / Marcia Harris and Kerry Brooks
	Local Motion 05/21/2008 Evelyn Becker and St. Louis College of Pharmacy/Police Officer Raynard Thomas/Gary Griffin/Erica Van Ross and St. Louis Metropolitan Police
	Local Motion 05/14/2008 Emerson education awards/LaCHEF and J. David Schwartz/Marcia Harris
	Local Motion 05/07/2008 Kirberg Company/St. Louis' sister city in Bosnia Herzegovenia
	Local Motion 04/30/2008 Marilyn Andrew/Goodwill/Joylynn Wilson at Busch Stadium/Jennifer Mittelstadt
	Local Motion 04/23/2008 Mayorslay.com and firefighters/U. City in Bloom/Allan Schickman/Joe Edwards and State Rep. Rachel Storch
	Local Motion 04/16/2008 Mid-Metro-4/Dielmann Southeby's International Realty/Food Outreach's A Tasteful Affair/Paris Bouchard, Jaime Sanders and Meri Ellen Brooks
	Local Motion 04/09/2008 Marian Brickner and bonobos/Animal Protective Association of Missouri/Trinity Episcopal Church and Pride St. Louis/Doorways/Kennedy Park spring clean-up
	Local Motion 04/02/2008 The Fountain on Locust/Cooper Epstein
	Local Motion 03/26/2008 Bowood Farms/Grand Center's Annual Visionary Awards/Katherine Pamina Lin and the University City Symphony Orchestra/The Big Big Tour
	Local Motion 03/19/2008 Gerard Hanewinkel and St. Patrick's Day/Missouri Poet Laureate Walter Bergen/CWEA Easter Parade and Spring Festival/Robert L. Behnken and NASA space shuttle Endeavor
	Local Motion 03/12/2008 Tony Streckfuss and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch/The Big Read/Carol Schmidt/Marshall Cohen and Lindell Market Place/Dining out for Life/Captain Elementary School/Tony Mantuano and Scape
	Local Motion 03/05/2008 Con Franey and the 2008 Annual Catholic Appeal/Sara Burke Day/Peter Raven and National Geographical Society
	Local Motion 02/27/2008 Education forum at Schlafly Library/Delmar Place Townhomes/The Marlborough
	Local Motion 02/20/2008 St. Louis Earth Day Festival/Gerty Cori postage stamp/Adam Strauss of Hi-Tech Security
	Local Motion 02/13/2008 Chaifetz Arena/Fontbonne University open house/St. Louis Community College-Forest Park/AIM Creative/Laclede Coffee House Company
	Local Motion 02/06/2008 Subzero Vodka Bar and New American Burgers/Amy Biehl Foundation and FOCUS St. Louis workshop
	Local Motion 01/30/2008 Chase Park Plaza/John Martin, St. Louis Public Schools/Realtor Sandy Bender/Susan Werremeyer , Food Outreach/Backyard Birding Festival/Stacy Tew-Lovasz, Clayton on the Park
	Local Motion 01/23/2008 Louis Sullivan exhibit at City Museum/St. Louis Food and Wine Experience
	Local Motion 01/16/2008

Letter to the Editor
	Maplewood needs, loves its historic post office 09/02/2009
	Prop S defeat is proof that U. City needs an audit 09/02/2009
	Cuts to tourism funding unfair to workers, state 09/02/2009
	Cyclists are not exempt from traffic signals, laws 08/19/2009
	Sidewalks can be more dangerous for cyclists 08/19/2009
	All city residents are obliged to define city’s identity 08/19/2009
	For or against development, Krewson can’t win 08/05/2009
	Krewson should have opposed San Luis plan 07/22/2009
	Oktoberfest: Downtown’s missing the heritage 07/22/2009
	Oktoberfest should be moved Downtown 07/08/2009
	Consider residents when planning Art Fair 07/08/2009
	U. City needs 21st-century schools to thrive 03/18/2009
	Rethink of middle school would aid district 03/18/2009
	With education, the future outranks history 03/18/2009
	Passing a smoke-free law is a ‘no-brainer’ 03/18/2009
	U. City schools plan is wasteful, unimaginative 03/04/2009
	Let’s help a neighbor whose house went up in flames 01/07/2009
	Action needed to boost recyclables market 12/10/2008
	How about a restaurant or two at base of the Arch? 08/13/2008
	St. Louisans â€” respect your muddy, quirky city 08/20/2008
	Cell phone restrictions are just common sense 07/02/2008
	Scruggs' history in Clayton should be noted 06/11/2008
	Dedicated Mental Health Board members misrepresented 06/11/2008
	With right model, Hi-Pointe could fill niche 06/11/2008
	Art review got to heart of challenging show 06/04/2008
	Mental Health Board is failing taxpayers 06/04/2008
	Article put Jackson Arms in unfair light 05/07/2008
	Taylor-Lindell corner deserves special security 04/23/2008
	Recent article misplaced Holy Family church 04/02/2008
	MO HealthNet fails to deliver on promises 04/02/2008
	Alderman should listen to residents on taxes 03/26/2008
	Lindell Market Place tax is a step too far 03/12/2008
	Clayton's leaders lack 'internal moral voice' 02/27/2008
	Votes for third-party candidates are not wasted 02/06/2008
	Tax-exempt WU is not nourishing neighbors 01/09/2008
	Spooky experience informs true-crime book 01/09/2008
	Lawsuit against Opus was only option left 01/09/2008
	Metro is suceeding in its primary mission 12/19/2007
	It is not bars that make a neighborhood great 12/05/2007
	Piece about Fado, Rothschild was misleading 12/05/2007
	Mid-century architecture also needs protecting 11/28/2007
	Fundraising is stifling debate about issue 11/14/2007
	CWEâ€™s historic standards are easy to grasp 11/14/2007
	â€˜Refiningâ€™ Arch requires cautious approach 10/10/2007
	Fundraising is stifling debate about issues 10/10/2007
	CWEâ€™s historic standards are easy to grasp 10/10/2007
	Ashby misunderstands libertarian position 09/26/2007
	Balloon-race chaos could have been avoided 09/26/2007
	Arch grounds are â€˜waste of urban spaceâ€™ 09/26/2007

Jeff Fister
	Reopened highway is prime for new memories to be made 12/09/2009 Like hundreds of thousands of St. Louis residents, this highway has become an object of shared experience for our family. The recollections pile up like Muny traffic backed up on a summer’s evening at the old hairpin exit at Hampton.
	A priest’s blessing helps to placate a stressed-out chicken 10/14/2009 Do all dogs go to heaven? How about chickens? This thought occurred to me on a recent Sunday as I sat in the back of Christ Church Cathedral. Around me was a menagerie of animals, including several dozen dogs and one of our chickens in a cage.
	Kid-friendly hospital is nice even when your kid’s older 09/16/2009 Earlier this summer, my son had lung surgery at Children’s and he spent nearly a week there. Yes, he’s my child, but he’s also 22 years old.
	San Luis building: ‘There was little prospect of renovating it’ 07/22/2009 Last week, as I drove on Lindell near the “new” Cathedral Basilica, the street suddenly changed from two lanes to one and a small river of water flowed down the street to the sewer. I realized the water was part of the demolition of the San Luis.
	Diagnostic tests are invaluable in avoiding the big ‘C’ word 07/08/2009 The fact is, cancer is a horrible disease, no matter what its form. With about 1.4 million new cases of cancer in the U.S. last year, it is a disease that strikes just about every family, no matter how rich or poor.
	Partee coordinates neighborhood security, urges vigilance 05/27/2009 There’s a new sheriff in town — James Partee, director of the Neighborhood Security Initiative, part of the Central West End Association.
	Graduating from college is a big milestone — for parents 04/29/2009 Next weekend my second oldest son graduates from Truman State University in Kirksville. At least that’s the plan.
	Raccoons, pet dogs — the new foes of the urban chicken 03/18/2009 Last year was not the best one for the small chicken flock in our backyard. The population was reduced by half, leaving Chicken Jane, a six-year-old from the original group (and one tough old hen) and Yellow, who is two years old and is actually red in co
	Ronald and me â€” and other brushes with presidents 10/01/2008 Buried somewhere in my third-floor storage room is a box with old photos, one showing me shaking the hand of President Ronald Reagan in 1989. Being a life-long Democrat, itâ€™s not something I necessarily want to display on my living room wall.
	I finally gave in to Facebook ... 14 friends and counting 08/20/2008 I have 14 friends. Thatâ€™s according to my Facebook page, which I warily joined a few weeks ago. How many do you have?
	Goofy scouting rituals have greater appeal later in life 07/23/2008 I finally went away to summer camp this year. Growing up, I went to some summer day camps, which were fun, but never â€œawayâ€ to those camps of American lore.
	Every graduation ceremony has same awkward dynamic 06/25/2008 This was the first time we had two kids graduate in the same season, and it gave me a chance to compare two entirely different rites of passage.
	It doesn't take much to revive terror of being late for class 05/28/2008 Have you ever had that anxious dream about being late for a class in college â€” even though itâ€™s been nearly 30 years since you were in school? For me, recently, it was no dream.
	Not even the best technology can predict the next quake 04/30/2008 "There's no indication there's an impending large earthquake coming from the New Madrid fault zone"
	Eco-anxiety is ever present! 04/02/2008 I understand "eco anxiety." I have a son who is an environmental science major in college. His influence -- along with my wife's inability to throw anything away that might possibly be used again -- has created our own "green" household paranoia.
	Four more feet at home remind me of past identity 03/05/2008 Iâ€™m a recovering â€œdog person.â€ I realized this as I took our new dog, Sadie, for a long walk through Forest Park over the weekend.
	In this episode of 'CSI:CWE' we ask 'Who ran the red light?' 02/06/2008
	The I-64 conspiracy theory that is good news (if itâ€™s true) 01/09/2008 I recently developed my a conspiracy theory. As they go, itâ€™s pretty weak. In fact, it has to do with the closing of Highway 40/Interstate 64. But itâ€™s actually good news if Iâ€™m right.
	Obamaâ€™s home turf is eerily similar to this part of town 12/05/2007 I recently drove by Barack Obamaâ€™s house â€” but he wasnâ€™t home.
	Feisty college newspapers still fight the good fight 11/07/2007 While college is supposed to be many studentsâ€™ last reprieve before entering the â€œreal world,â€ itâ€™s also meant to be a training ground for future careers. A new documentary film called The Paper, being shown at the St. Louis International Film
	Remembering a last supper with Pepper the chicken ... 10/10/2007 Pepper the chicken left us last weekend to go to a â€œbetter placeâ€ â€” and thatâ€™s not just a euphemism.
	Kidsâ€™ return to school stirs memories of a simpler life 09/12/2007 Can I go back to school? Please?

Kara Krekeler
	Three dimensions are great in real life, but not in movies 11/25/2009 The last few years have seen a sharp increase in the number of 3-D movies, thanks in part to advances in film technology that allow filmmakers to shoot them digitally.
	Exhibit illustrates plight of homeless, from their point of view 10/28/2009 A retrospective of a decade of Community CollabARTive, a program for homeless men served by Sts. Peter and Paul Community Services, is currently on display at the Regional Arts Commission.
	Not just books: Public library plays an important role in a city 09/30/2009 Libraries are so much more than places to check out books. They’re neighborhood cornerstones, where local groups can discuss everything from local politics to the newest Dan Brown book.
	Dance will bring back the memories in Skinker-DeBaliviere 09/02/2009 This fall, hundreds of homecoming dances will take place throughout the metro area. But the event that will be held at The Pageant Sept. 26 will be a bit different.
	Actor Sean Gunn offers insight into acting, ‘Gilmore Girls’ 08/05/2009 Imagine my excitement when I found out that the actor who portrayed Kirk, the oddest ball in a town of full of oddballs on 'Gilmore Girls,' not only was from St. Louis, but also was in town to teach a workshop at the Center of Contemporary Arts.
	In the face of the All-Star Game, Gateway Mall got attention 07/08/2009 For years, the Gateway Mall has been meekly calling for some attention and finally the city listened and created Citygarden, a two-block sculpture garden between Eighth and 10th streets.
	Scavenger hunt is a great way to pay tribute to iconic lions 06/10/2009 This year, University City is celebrating the centennial anniversary of the lion and lioness statues that stand atop the columns that flank Delmar Boulevard at the west end of the Loop.
	What’s fantasy without all the walking? Flat-out hilarious! 05/18/2009 'Lord of the Rings,' albeit a wonderful classic example of fantasy writing, is too darn long. Lo and behold, the Magic Smoking Monkey came to the rescue of the fantasy-weary masses with 'The One-Hour Lord of the Rings Trilogy.'
	The great escape: The economy is ripe for unrealistic art 04/15/2009 Do people really want to be reminded of all that depressing news when they go out on the weekend? Based on the highest-grossing movies of the past year, I really doubt it.
	You seem nice, George, but I’ll be fine without meeting you 03/18/2009 Arts editor Kara Krekeler lets George Clooney know that as much as she admires him, she'd rather not meet the actor while he's shooting a film in St. Louis
	Fascinating insect-art exhibit trumps fear of creepy crawlies 02/18/2009 Jennifer Angus’ “wallpaper” is actually 2,000 exotic insects pinned to the walls to make patterns that recall your grandmother’s parlor.
	Enjoying art is tough with a mini-celebrity along for the ride 01/21/2009 Well, now I’m happy to report that, like many of my concerns before my son was born, staying in touch with the St. Louis arts community hasn’t been nearly as difficult as I had anticipated.
	Struggling mall gives arts groups innovative space options 12/24/2008 During my tour of duty at Waldenbooks, I saw the mall slowly becoming emptier and emptier, with fewer stores and customers coming through.
	History of Puritans gives new meaning to Thanksgiving 11/26/2008 I’m tallying up all the wonderful things I have to be thankful for — family, friends, a healthy and happy baby boy — but I’m also thankful for something not quite so run-of-the-mill. This year, I’m thankful for Sarah Vowell.
	Maybe not forever, but for now photographer is ‘Barbie Guy’ 10/29/2008 For a full year, Torno walked across the street to Frank Chross’s house to photograph a vintage Barbie doll from Chross’s extensive collection. On Oct. 18, Torno's Barbie Doll Portrait Project came to an end.
	Beatles and the Stones can be alternatives to singing lullabies 10/01/2008 My husband discovered a CD at the library that had the potential to both lull the baby into a deep sleep and start the foundation for a great rock music upbringing: Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of Smashing Pumpkins.
	Does having a baby mean having to live in a cultural void? 09/03/2008 Within the next week or so, Iâ€™m going to become a mom â€”Â and one thing that Iâ€™m having trouble coming to grips with is the fact that having a baby means I wonâ€™t be able to enjoy the arts as much as I have in the past.
	Newcomer offers surprising insight into contemporary art 08/20/2008 Small-town Montana (from which my sister Lily has just moved) isnâ€™t exactly a hotbed of contemporary art, unless you count logs carved into the shape of bears by chainsaws and antler chandeliers as contemporary.
	Thereâ€™s no going back once youâ€™re out of touch with teens 08/06/2008 There comes a time in every adultâ€™s life that he or she suddenly realizes that he or she is no longer in touch with what teenagers think is cool. That moment came for me about a week and a half ago, when my 15-year-old sister spent the weekend at my hou
	Can calling dance a sport give the arts a leg up? 07/23/2008 In my house there are two distinguishable seasons: baseball and hockey.
	Art programs in juvenile detention center help troubled kids 07/09/2008 Every public school district needs somebody like Nathan Graves
	List of must-read books turns 'well-read' into just 'read' 06/25/2008 Ask anyone who knows me, and youâ€™ll hear that Iâ€™m a voracious reader, and I always have been. My mom would tell you that while I was growing up she often didnâ€™t trust me to clean my room unsupervised, lest I start reading every book that I was supp
	Artist's widow offers glimpse into late husband's life, art 06/11/2008 I never had the chance to meet Jerry Wilkerson, but I think I would have liked him. A well-known figure in the Central West End, Wilkerson died last spring, ending a lifelong visual art career.
	New photo book sheds light on plight of abandoned chairs 05/28/2008 Until recently, I hardly gave discarded furniture a second thought. But earlier this month, I received a copy of 50 Sad Chairs, a new photo book from St. Louisan Bill Keaggy, and suddenly I find myself paying special attention to the moth-eaten recliners
	Hi-Pointe is closed for a bit while the owner reels in a film 05/14/2008 It looked like after 86 years of business, the Hi-Pointe had closed.
	CWE dancer loves kicking it with the Radio City Rockettes 04/30/2008 With any luck, Karilyn Surratt will be home for the holidays this year. A long-time Central West End resident and a Radio City Rockette since 2005, Surratt was in town earlier this month to help announce the return of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular
	Nice-guy actor soothes starstruck nerves by talking up CWE 04/16/2008 During the filming of 'Meet Bill', actor Aaron Eckhart stayed at the Chase Park Plaza, and he spent a lot of his down time walking around the Central West End, taking photographs of the 100-year-old houses and of other architectural curiosities.
	Foster kid's memori hits home in unexpected, uneasy ways 04/02/2008 Not many people are able to point out the three most important words in their life, much less the lives of anyone else. But I would bet just about anything I own that I know the most important phrase in my momâ€™s life: â€œMerry Christmas, Mom.â€
	Local immigrant teens show the many faces of prejudice 03/19/2008 Every year, International Play Ground creates a play based on the experiences of its teen members; this year's offering explores not only the oppression felt by the teens, but also the prejudices they themselves carry around.
	When 'Jeopardy!' comes to town, the trivia buffs come out 03/05/2008 I am not smart enough to get on Jeopardy!.I know this because I tried out for the answer-and-question trivia show when the Jeopardy! Brain Bus stopped by Harris-Stowe State University Feb. 22.
	Oh, thank goodness the writers are back to save the Oscars! 02/20/2008 Can I just say how excited I am that the Hollywood writersâ€™ strike has ended?
	In a kid-saturated world, raunchy puppets will save the day 02/06/2008
	Minute details in religous art exhibits are awe-inspiring 01/23/2008 Resilience, an exhibition of local artist Philip Hitchcockâ€™s incredibly realistic sculptures, opened earlier this month at the museum and includes a couple of pieces that are surely lightning rods for controversy.
	Copyright law makes it tough to say whatâ€™s fair, whatâ€™s not 12/19/2007 The world has never been as litigious as it is today. It seems like almost every week I hear about some major corporation filing a lawsuit because someone used a song or image without permission.
	As Christmas approaches, Thanksgiving deserves an apology 12/05/2007 Dear Thanksgiving ... I wanted to express my deepest apologies on behalf of my fellow Americans.
	Painting by numbers gives new appreciation of famous works 11/07/2007 The other night I painted part of the Sistine Chapel ceiling. No, I didnâ€™t fly to Rome to give Michelangeloâ€™s famous fresco a fresh coat, nor did I help paint the ceiling of a new church in St. Louis named after the Vatican Cityâ€™s famous chapel.
	The annual pumpkin-carving conundrum strikes again! 10/24/2007 Iâ€™ve never been a big fan of pumpkins. I donâ€™t like how they sound hollow but are deceptively heavy, or how the pumpkin guts are so slimy and sticky and stringy and nearly impossible to completely remove from the inside.
	A geek or not a geek? Donkey Kong doc made me wonder 10/10/2007 There is an innate dorkiness about wanting to see a documentary about Donkey Kong, but as I looked at my fellow theatergoers, I realized that I was probably the only one there who hadnâ€™t spent a large portion of my formative years pumping quarters into
	Vintage base ball bridges gap between sports and culture 09/12/2007 For years, arts patrons and sports fans have been considered mutually exclusive groups.

David Linzee
	Wind turbines illuminate problems with green technology 11/25/2009 The formerly drab old office building at the corner of Skinker and Delmar has received a makeover by Washington University. It now sprouts metal stalks that look particularly futuristic at night, when they are bathed in floodlights of constantly shifting
	Lion gala was a bright spot in contentious times for U. City 10/28/2009 Regular readers of the West End Word don’t need to be reminded that these are contentious times in University City. But at least we U. Citians got a chance to cheer ourselves up at the Lion Gala on Oct. 10.
	As seen on TV: America isn’t for heroic loners anymore 09/30/2009 Like a lot of people who support health care reform, I’m trying to figure out what the other side is so mad about. The reasoned arguments against reform I can grasp, but what to make of the vitriol, the bitterness, the wild distortions?
	While wild bees struggle, urban beekeeping is on the rise 09/02/2009 Not long ago, the Eastern Missouri Beekeepers Association looked moribund, its members aging and their numbers dwindling to below 60. Today it has 300 members.
	The future is greener for local cyclists, especially commuters 08/05/2009 Time for David Linzee's annual survey of the bicycle-commuter scene. For four years, he's been waiting for crowds to discover the blessings of two-wheel commuting and join him.
	Loop business owners should support displaced drum circle 07/08/2009 Recently, I dropped by the Delmar Loop drum circle at its new location, the Ackert Walkway benches behind the Loop North Drive bus shelter. The crowd was down so much from last summer, when the drum circle used to meet at Market in the Loop.
	Do my duties as an educator include carrying a gun? Maybe. 06/10/2009 Many Missouri lawmakers appear to think so. A bill that would allow licensed gun owners to carry concealed weapons on public college campuses passed the House but died in the Senate. But we can expect it back.
	Authorship, schmauthorship: First Folio is the real Bard story 05/18/2009 The authorship controversy doesn't really matter, while the First Folio matters a lot. It would make no real difference if some other name was on the playbill, but without the First Folio 18 of Shakespeare's plays would have been lost.
	Will new movie add to Trek’s long and prosperous history? 04/15/2009 I’m eagerly awaiting the opening of the new Star Trek movie May 8. I don’t know if it’ll be any good, but I’ve spent many happy hours aboard the starship Enterprise, and I’m hoping for a couple more.
	Remember the time when General Motors went all folksy on us? 03/04/2009 With the American automobile industry on the edge of disaster, and older, more famous names becoming extinct, the doom of Saturn seems a minor matter.
	Darwin’s still a disturbing force 200 years after his birth 01/21/2009 In England, Darwin rests secure among the great in Westminster Abbey. In America, he’s controversial.
	Is Obama wise to invite comparisions with Lincoln? 12/10/2008 Everybody has said it, and it’s true: Barack Obama’s election was an epochal event. Those who voted for him — including me — are savoring the feeling of playing a small part in making history.
	Missouri is no longer no flyover country for national pols 10/29/2008 Until now, this column has had little to say about the long presidential campaign, mostly because the local and national commentators have said so much. Now, though, it’s impossible to think about anything else.
	Everyone collects small change â€” but how do you spend it? 09/17/2008 Small change will never make it onto anyoneâ€™s list of top ten worries. But it will never go away, either.
	Naked bike ride reveals a city 'born to be mild' 08/13/2008 I had never heard of The World Naked Bike Ride before the announcement was made that St. Louis was going to have one Aug. 2. Curious, I went to the eventâ€™s website.
	'Every columnist is entitled to a hobby horse - mine's a bike' 07/16/2008 Every year at this time, I write about bicycle commuting and in particular about the St. Vincent Greenway, the trail-in-progress that I hope to ride to work on someday. Every columnist is entitled to a hobby-horse, and mine is a bicycle.
	Snappy climate-change slogans are self-defeating 06/18/2008 â€˜Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it,â€ Mark Twain famously remarked. Thatâ€™s certainly true of the United States Congress, which last week saw a fierce debate about the Climate Security Act and no action.
	Slapping labels on younger generations can only backfire 05/21/2008 This is the season of commencement ceremonies. As tradition demands, parents and professors are gathering to praise the young for their accomplishments. This year, though, itâ€™s a safe bet that many will be muttering that the young have already been prai
	If you can't stand the heat, stay away from the pool 04/23/2008 Iâ€™ve long been a fan of University Cityâ€™s pool in Heman Park. Whenever friends in other suburbs bragged about their luxurious new aqua-centers with lazy rivers, 50-foot high corkscrew slides, wave machines and what-have-you, I responded that our pool,
	Your town on YouTube: I waded through it with queasy fascination 03/26/2008 In the late 1970s, I attended the University of California-Los Angeles film school â€” until I ran out of money and had to get a job. Back then, film really meant film: We shot 16 mm with Arriflex cameras.
	Logging on has killed Emily Post's prescribed sign-offs 02/27/2008 The traditional openings and closings I learned in grade school seem to be going, too. â€œDearâ€ and â€œsincerely yoursâ€ havenâ€™t made the transition to e-mail. I suspect that many writers were relieved to drop them.
	A visit to Cairo puts a face on everyday Islam 01/30/2008 The War on Terror has been in the background for a while, but with Rudolph Giuliani returning to the campaign trail, we can expect it to re-emerge as an issue. When it will re-emerge as a reality â€” when another attack on us will take place â€” is unfort
	What do you do when a park is the wrong kind of attraction? 12/26/2007 On Sept. 9, Matthew Hathaway, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch â€œOn Your Sideâ€ columnist, wrote about Sister Marie Charles Park, a riverside park in deep South St. Louis. He called it a little-known gem, sadly torn up by construction work.
	Yes, itâ€™s a historical weeper, but â€˜Titanicâ€™ still works 11/28/2007 Ten years ago â€” on Dec. 22, 1997, to be exact â€” I dropped by the Esquire to see a movie that had just opened.
	Why a shot of New York-style arrogance would do us good 10/31/2007 So low is our civic self esteem, that weâ€™ll find a way to feel bad about the things we ought to feel good about.
	Why is having spare time seen as being a dirty little secret? 10/03/2007 It used to be that only people in the Northeast bragged endlessly about being run ragged. We Midwesterners prided ourselves on our slower pace. Now thatâ€™s changing.

Tim Woodcock
	Evolution of humankind is key to understanding ‘cavegirl’ 04/01/2009 My daughter, who has just turned 1, can do things that no one that age should be able to do.
	Hats off to DeBaliviere Place, the city’s ‘European section’ 02/18/2009 The DeBaliviere Place neighborhood — a near perfect square bounded by DeBaliviere, Union, Delmar and Lindell — does feel like a little bit like its own country.
	A visit home means one last sentimental trip to Woolie’s 01/07/2009 The City — that part of London where most of the nation’s financial wheeling and dealing goes on — seems to be hobbling on through the financial meltdown a little better than its American counterpart.
	Brother, can you spare a quarter? Hawaiian ones only please. 11/26/2008 This year is the last one that the mint will be issuing state quarters and at the start of 2008 I made a resolution to myself to get all 50 by the end of December.
	Was access to debate merely watching TV then an after party? 10/15/2008 I should have been excited to have gotten in to the â€œspin roomâ€ next to the vice-presidential debate, which was held at Washington University Oct. 2. And I was in a subdued, slightly embittered way.
	The party thatâ€™s always ready to argue but rarely has a chance 09/03/2008 As I write this, the Democratic National Convention is in full swing, and by the time this comes out it will be the Republicansâ€™ turn. What about the others? What about the United Statesâ€™ third-largest party, for instance?
	How should you deal with accidentally stolen items? 08/06/2008 At home on the kitchen countertop there is a pile of Tupperware containers that donâ€™t belong to us. They inserted themselves into our household around the time of the arrival of our firstborn, just over four months ago.
	Mechanized madlibs make for low-stress column writing 07/09/2008 The other day when I was fretting about how to generate enough copy for the paper, my wife suggested I â€œOuLiPoâ€ a past edition. Sheâ€™s a poet and poets do things like OuLiPo-ing to get their creative juices going.
	It ain't just humans who revel in Forest Park 06/11/2008 It's much better than it was. What do you think of when you hear a statement like that? It's a hard one to dispute - but how, exactly, would you interpret it?
	Shh...appreciate the playlist - and don't wake the baby 05/14/2008 Baby Freya is now two months old and sleeping with some sort of regularity. I love watching her doze, but it'd be nice if, like the rest of us in the household, she wanted to sleep for long chunks of time at night
	A hearty laugh and a life of hard knocks 04/16/2008 Frederick Moore has a loud laugh â€” the kind that fills rooms. He can crack himself up during the course of one of his own stories, and frequently does.
	Please don't let primary talk become a secondary concern 03/19/2008 Obama â€¦ Clinton â€¦ Obama â€¦ Clinton â€¦ thatâ€™s all we ever hear â€” and I love it. I know we are supposed to be frustrated about how long this presidential primary process is taking, but frankly I am not feeling it.
	Despite kicking, 'the nipper' has yet to make impact fully felt 02/20/2008 By this time next month, I could well be a father and itâ€™s impossible to untangle the anxiety from the excitement.
	The World is not enough (assuming everyone consumes as I do) 01/23/2008 A while back I came across a neat little tool on the internet called a carbon-footprint calculator. It allows you to punch in some numbers and find out just how harmful to the earth you really are.
	When mayor moves house, heâ€™s buying symbolism too 12/19/2007 St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay has put his house in Lindenwood on the market. Now an empty-nester, he is looking for somewhere new to live, and has announced as much on his blog.
	Using virtual reality in therapy to overcome terrors of Iraq war 11/14/2007 For soldiers returning from Vietnam, it was the sound of helicopters and the smell of napalm. For soldiers returning from Iraq, it is the jolting feel of a ride in a Humvee and the ever-present threat of road-side bombs.
	Binghamâ€™s images of nationâ€™s founding continue to captivate 10/24/2007 Andrew Walker, curator of a show about the work at the St. Louis Art Museum, calls "The County Election" Missouriâ€™s Statue of Liberty. It is a bold claim. But is the painting anything near that iconic?
	School days portrayed at Rep were odd reminder of mine 09/26/2007 Alan Bennett's The History Boys is a powerful drama that is both funny and affecting. Itâ€™s very particular in its setting â€” an all-boys grammar school in Sheffield, England in the early 1980s â€” but the high jinx and coming-of-age themes make it reso

Guest Commentaries
	Tearing down San Luis would disrupt CWE’s urban flavor 05/18/2009 Standing at the prime intersection of Lindell and Taylor, the San Luis Apartments marks the physical, historical and visual centerpoint of a great street.
	Massive â€˜brew kettleâ€™ contains Lempâ€™s history 10/01/2008
	Summer nights once meant Forest Park campouts 08/06/2008 Although we are making strides in â€œliving greenâ€ and reducing our carbon footprint, the sizzle of our summer days does sometimes necessitate air conditioning.
	Access issues are no longer theoretical after a stroke 07/30/2008 For a few years now Iâ€™ve been writing in my blog, www.urbanreviewstl.com, about pedestrian access to developments and, in particular, compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act. To be more accurate, I should say Iâ€™ve been writing about t
	Panhandling problem requires holistic solution from neighbors 02/13/2008 In January, after first assuming a leadership role with our neighborhood organization and during a particularly trying period of addressing crime-related issues in our neighborhood, I was reminded of the reasons why I chose to make this my home.
	New fuel standards will push state toward greener future 01/16/2008
	Why am I scared of black people? Is it OK to ask that? 12/12/2007 The question, given voice, induces a gripping sensation in my lower abdomen and a flush of embarrassment in my cheeks. So why ask it?
	â€˜You never know where a friend is waiting to be metâ€™ 11/21/2007 Most days he pushes his cart down the middle of the road. Itâ€™s an old grocery cart of unknown origin, rusted and battered, its wheels worn nearly to the hub, which is the reason for the â€œthwop-thwopâ€ noise that seeps out from beneath the mounds of d
	American influence abroad is apparent in old clothes 10/17/2007 I found myself in Mozambique this past summer. To say that the culture of this East African country is different from ours is a vast understatement. There is a remarkable lack of American influence until you notice the shirts that people wear.
	Missed opportunities means itâ€™s time to move the target 09/19/2007 Revitalizing riverfront means rethinking Arch grounds

Art
	Transformative art 11/25/2009 Given proper time and consideration, Pulitzer’s Matta-Clark exhibit illuminates early stages of urban renewal
	‘Tears’ is philosophic, but lacks visual punch 10/28/2009 Cosmic Tears, by painter Michael Byron, now showing at St. Louis University’s Museum of Contemporary Religious Art, may not be the big bang of current art, but the 15 works in this exhibition do quietly remind us of our place in the universe.
	Screen time 10/14/2009 St. Louis Art Museum to host exhibit featuring 500 years of Japanese room screens
	A year in the park 09/30/2009 Local photographer is in the middle of documenting Forest Park’s hidden treasures in a yearlong project
	Exhibit shows artistic potential of chance 09/30/2009 'Chance Aesthetics,' the new exhibition at Washington University�s Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, is big. More than 60 works by more than 40 avant-garde artists from Europe and the United States constitute this exhibition.
	Citywide exhibit shows versatility of textile art 09/02/2009 Nineteen galleries and art organizations in the St. Louis area have joined together to coordinate an extensive offering of artwork, workshops, demonstrations and lectures guaranteed to weave magic in the imagination.
	Sheldon exhibits are equally haunting, happy 08/05/2009 The six galleries at the Sheldon Art Galleries make the place a gem for visual arts. This summer’s array of visual offerings holds a flavor for most every taste.
	Pieces of art 07/22/2009 Recently awarded a Visionary Award, mosaic artist Nicole Lemkemeier focuses on nature, kids
	Philip Slein exhibit evokes Pollock, George Lucas 07/08/2009 "Splinter of the Mind’s Eye," the current group exhibition at the Philip Slein Gallery, presents artists looking back to abstract expressionism for their inspiration.
	Artistic flea market 06/10/2009 There are gems to be found at the St. Louis Artists’ Guild’s new Brentwood Gallery, but only if you hunt
	Back on the block 05/18/2009 Duane Reed returns to the same gallery space where his gallery career started 15 years ago, but this time he’s in charge
	Construction zone 04/15/2009 Jill Downen melds architecture and the human body in a site-specific installation at Bruno David Gallery
	Urban decay 03/18/2009 Cindy Tower’s ‘plein air’ paintings of abandoned factories raise questions about the value of art
	Everything old is new again 02/18/2009 This purposely unusual presentation of paintings and drawings by renowned 14th to 18th century masters is both an inspired success for the curators and a rare experience for the viewer.
	Beyond the rainbow 02/04/2009 New exhibit at Washington U. explores the varied career of Arch designer Eero Saarinen.
	Happy accidents 01/21/2009 Local photographers use cheap plastic cameras to create ‘impressionistic gems’ in Regional Arts Commission exhibit
	MOCRA retrospective is fresh, yet familiar 11/26/2008 'Pursuit of the Spirit' brings to the gallery spaces the works of some 40 of the 160 or so artists previously exhibited here — many nationally and internationally recognized — in celebration of the museum’s 15th anniversary.
	Abstract art 101 10/29/2008 St. Louis Art Museum’s ambitious ‘Action/Abstraction’ is a concise lesson in mid-century American art
	Griffinâ€™s â€˜Recent Paintingsâ€™ are more than full exposures 10/01/2008 As the artistic director of the Veiled Prophet Parade, William Griffin knows a rolling float has no time to waste in making an impact. So too, in this exhibit, the artist hits with a quick punch.
	Large-scale â€˜Light Projectâ€™ delights, astounds 09/03/2008 The Light Project consists of four separate light installations placed outdoors, within a few steps of the Pulitzer Foundation of the arts, but in quite different spaces in Grand Center.
	Breaking the surface 08/20/2008 St. Louis Artistsâ€™ Guild offers a pair of exhibits exploring designs on everything from skin to trees, with mixed results.
	SLSO to stretch classical boundaries in â€™08-â€™09 season 07/30/2008 During its upcoming 129th season, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra will combine 11 subscription series with special festivals and events at Powell Symphony Hall.
	Cancer doesn't keep photographer Sabo down 07/23/2008 While it may have changed his physical capabilities a bit, St. Louis photographer Jim Sabo has refused to let kidney cancer get in the way of his art.
	Art Museum succeeds with 'Immediate Touch' 07/23/2008
	RAC looks to the street for graffati exhibit 07/09/2008 As long as there have been walls, there have been people defacing them. Prehistorians refer to the earliest wall drawings as cave paintings or etchings, but really those drawings and scribbles are simply the earliest form of graffiti.
	Local artists band together to encourage voting this fall 07/02/2008 Clusters of artists across the state, led by a group from St. Louis, are teaming up to encourage greater engagement with politics, specifically by organizing voter-registration drives and by commissioning provocative billboards that will appear in the run
	Art au naturel 06/25/2008 For more than 20 years, Central West End resident Stan Trampe has photographed dozens of nude models, sometimes in very public places
	Uneven show provides opportunity to see great art 06/25/2008
	Where's the art? 05/28/2008 New conceptual exhibit at the Contemporary Art Museum questions what exactly makes something 'art' these days
	Come out and play 05/14/2008 New exhibit at Missouri Botanical Garden lets kids, and adults, get up cose and personal with Niki de Saint Phalle's sculptures
	I'm a little teapot 05/07/2008 Craft Alliance throws biennial teapot exhibit for a loop with size restrictions and a tiny-teapot master as juror
	City officials break ground on downtown sculpture garden 05/07/2008
	Tunnel vision 04/30/2008 Sarah Oppenheimer's 'gallery within a gallery' offers a new way to observe St. Louis Art Museum paintings, visitors
	Super-size me 04/02/2008 Giant-scale artist Chuck Close offers a peek inside his process with new exhibition at William Shearburn Gallery
	A stitch in time 03/19/2008 New exhibit at the St. Louis Art Museum looks beyond the fabrics and patterns of quilting
	Glasgow, Stone offer contrasting views of nature at Atrium 03/05/2008 Atrium Gallery's current shows â€” Ellen Glasgow: Reflections and Katy Stone: Poetic Constructions â€” present a fine example of Atriumâ€™s unique strength.
	Let There Be Light 02/06/2008 Dan Flavin light-projection exhibit bathes the Pulitzer Foundation in vibrant colors
	Kreplin, Fuller disappoint in Slein exhibition 02/06/2008 Art history is full of great artists who did not always produce great paintings. I believe that Bill Kreplin and Cameron Fuller are quite capable of producing grand art that is superior to the work currently on view at the Philip Slein Gallery.
	Crossing the line 01/16/2008 Washington University professor Iain Fraser blurs the line between art, architecture with sculptural works
	Medical arts 01/09/2008 Carmon Colangelo asks pointed medical questions with prints in gallery space in Washington University Medical Center
	Playing with dolls 12/19/2007 University City photographer Larry Torno sheds new light on vintage Barbie dolls with online project
	Shortly after celebrating her 55th birthday, Karen Sterbenz came 12/12/2007 Metropolitan Opera performances to appear at St. Louis Art Museum via live high-definition video feeds
	Blonde ambition 12/05/2007 Exhibit examining the iconography of blondes is complex, thought-provoking and anything but another dumb blonde joke
	Work of art 11/21/2007 Local teenagers learn the business of art in ArtWorks program
	Live virus 11/07/2007 Artist Chris Kahler shows heâ€™s no â€˜Jack-the-Dripperâ€™ in â€˜Viralâ€™ series at Bruno David Gallery
	Behind closed doors 10/31/2007 Photography partnership gives rare look inside juvenile detention center from teensâ€™ point of view
	â€˜Body Worldsâ€™ at Science Center courts controversy 10/31/2007 An exhibit featuring posed, skinless, dead bodies is bound to spark some controversy, particularly if those bodies are human. And when the St. Louis Science Center opened Body Worlds 3 on Oct. 19, they welcomed the controversy with open arms.
	The good, the bad and the freaky 10/10/2007 â€˜The Artists of Blabâ€™ offers an odd mix of lowbrow art at Philip Slein
	Close-knit 09/19/2007 Local galleries band together for citywide textiles event
	Art Museum adds Degas oil painting to collection 09/19/2007 Six months ago while on a trip to Switzerland, Charlotte Eyerman first laid eyes upon â€œThe Milliners,â€ an oil painting by French Impressionist painter Edgar Degas. On Sept. 12, Eyerman, the curator of modern and contemporary art at the St. Louis Art M
	Sha-zam! 09/12/2007 Comic book art from North and South Korea come together in new exhibit at WUâ€™s Kemper Art Museum
	Contemporary announces new curators, meets fundraising goal 07/11/2007 Chief Curator Anthony Huberman will join the museum after spending 10 years at top international institutions including the Palais de Tokyo in Paris.
	Exhibit shows off talent of library employees 06/06/2007 For the third time, the library is hosting an exhibit of staff-created artwork. The exhibit, Donâ€™t Quit Your Day Job III, features the art of 19 library employees or family members and runs through June 30 in the libraryâ€™s gallery.
	Eastman retrospective offers beauty, mystery 04/18/2007 The St. Louis University Museum of Art presents Elusive Light, the first retrospective by internationally acclaimed photographer Michael Eastman. Elusive Light features photography drawn from Eastmanâ€™s archives and acclaimed photography from the Cuba, A
	Against the odds, photographer opens new show 12/06/2006 A new venue has recently appeared on the Central West End art scene. Wild Flower at the corner of Euclid and Laclede is set to open its second art exhibition with a reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6.
	Art revolution 10/04/2006 The Graphic Imperative: International Posters for Peace, Social Justice and the Environment 1965-2005 is currently showing at Washington Universityâ€™s Des Lee Gallery in downtown St. Louis.
	Free for all 09/20/2006 When the city of St. Louis finalized the Forest Park Master Plan in 1995, it included a recommendation that public art should be a vital part of enjoying the park. On Sept. 8, more than a decade after the master planâ€™s approval, the first public art ins
	â€˜Glass in the Gardenâ€™: just one of many glass art shows 07/12/2006 The International Glass Art Society, a Seattle-based professional organization that promotes the worldwide education, support and appreciation of the glass arts, chose to hold its 36th annual conference in St. Louis June 15 through 17.
	â€˜Glass in the Gardenâ€™: just one of many glass art shows 07/12/2006 The International Glass Art Society, a Seattle-based professional organization that promotes the worldwide education, support and appreciation of the glass arts, chose to hold its 36th annual conference in St. Louis June 15 through 17.
	â€˜Glass in the Gardenâ€™: just one of many glass art shows 07/12/2006 The International Glass Art Society, a Seattle-based professional organization that promotes the worldwide education, support and appreciation of the glass arts, chose to hold its 36th annual conference in St. Louis June 15 through 17.
	Doors wide open 07/05/2006 Artists from across the St. Louis area are opening up their studios to give art lovers a peek into where their art is created. It is all thanks to the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, which will be hosting Open Studios July 8.
	Contemporary show turns its eye on Grand Center 07/05/2006 For a visitor stepping into the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis these days, it may seem as if he or she took a wrong turn and stepped back outside into Grand Center.
	Glass art conference blows into St. Louis 06/14/2006 The Glass Art Society is holding its 36th Annual Conference June 15 through 17 at various venues across St. Louis. Bringing this conference to St. Louis was a big deal for local glass artists. Jim McKelvey and Doug Auer are co-founders of Central West
	Bookseller Leibman seeks harmony in music, paint 04/05/2006 Most central corridor residents who know Barry Leibman know him as the co-owner of Left Bank Books. But he also leads another life: that of an abstract painter.
	Country in the city 03/22/2006 Atrium Gallery, recently relocated to the Central West End from Clayton, is hosting an exhibition of work by nationally recognized landscape artist Ellen Glasgow. Interlude features a collection of oil paintings reflecting quiet and captivating scenes fro
	Art at the end of the tunnel 03/08/2006 Under Construction is complete, but its contents will be under construction over the coming months, and everyone is hoping that work on the â€œshowroomâ€ will be finished as soon as possible.
	Art at the end of the tunnel 03/08/2006 Under Construction is complete, but its contents will be under construction over the coming months, and everyone is hoping that work on the â€œshowroomâ€ will be finished as soon as possible.
	Art by science stops by Phillip Slein Gallery 03/01/2006 St. Louis-based artists Greg Edmondson and Ron Laboray are vastly different in their craft but both are inspired by science.
	Art inspired by science stops by Philip Slein Gallery 03/01/2006 St. Louis-based artists Greg Edmondson and Ron Laboray are vastly different in their craft but both are inspired by science.
	Double exposure: students absorb Huckâ€™s advice about seeking i 02/22/2006 An unusual exhibit by local student printmakers and established national artists is currently on display at the Center of Creative Arts in University City.
	Got crumpets?: Artists get creative with their teapots in Craft 01/25/2006 The 10th Biennial Teapot Exhibition is currently on display at Craft Alliance. The Curious Teapot, co-curated by Julie McClennan and David Charak, features Lewis Carroll interpretations of teapots by 32 artists in various media.
	Brash, overstimulated art defines Contemporaryâ€™s biennial show 01/25/2006 The Great Rivers Biennial, currently at the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, showcases three local, emerging artists who use vastly different means to achieve similar ends: they each describe the search for meaning in a noisy, narcissistic world. In thi
	â€˜Art St. Louisâ€™ strikes gold again 01/04/2006 Art St. Louis presents Art St. Louis XXI, the 21st annual exhibition juried by Christian Rattemeyer, curator of Artists Space in New York.
	â€˜Art St. Louisâ€™ strikes gold again 01/04/2006 Art St. Louis presents Art St. Louis XXI, the 21st annual exhibition juried by Christian Rattemeyer, curator of Artists Space in New York.
	â€˜Art St. Louisâ€™ strikes gold again 01/04/2006 Art St. Louis presents Art St. Louis XXI, the 21st annual exhibition juried by Christian Rattemeyer, curator of Artists Space in New York.
	Analyze this! 11/10/2005 Each year Ron Fondaw, a sculpture professor at Washington University, asks one of his undergraduate classes to write critiques of pieces of public art that can be seen locally. Each student was asked to identify a successful and an unsuccessful piece of p
	Art Museum showcases ancient treasures 11/09/2005 Treasures from the Royal Tombs of Ur, a traveling exhibition on loan to the St. Louis Art Museum through January 2006, presents an impressive array of art and artifacts.
	Analyze this! 11/09/2005 Each year Ron Fondaw, a sculpture professor at Washington University, asks one of his undergraduate classes to write critiques of pieces of public art that can be seen locally. Each student was asked to identify a successful and an unsuccessful piece of p
	Fresh and tasty: downtown art maven Phil Slein promotes the work 07/13/2005 The Philip Slein Gallery, now relocated to its new street-level location at 1319 Washington Ave., is featuring two concurrent exhibitions during the month of July. Fresh! is a survey exhibit of young, emerging talent.
	Breath of life 06/29/2005 Junko Chodos: The Breath of Consciousness is a 30-year retrospective of Japanese-American artist Junko Chodosâ€™ work. Chodos has exhibited in America, Germany and Japan, but this presentation at the Museum of Contemporary Religious Art heralds her first
	Dueling personalities 05/18/2005 Sum and Substance, the current exhibit at the Gallery at the Regional Arts Commission, features the work of James M. Smith and Mary Sprague. A twist to this exhibit is that Sprague, well known for her paintings and drawings, shows ceramic and mixed media
	Figuring it out: Gail Cassilly explores the roles of women in so 04/20/2005 Visitors are welcomed at Gail Cassillyâ€™s studio in Lafayette Square through a lush courtyard that ever so softly whispers that one is about to step into another time.

Artifacts
	Artifacts - Dec. 9, 2009 12/09/2009 New local books/St. Louis University book list/Hearding Cats Collective/Word In Motion & Uncle Bill Green/Trinity Episcopal Church
	Artifacts - Nov. 11, 2009 11/11/2009 COCA/Sarah Dunant/New Line Theatre/Michael Kaiser/Sara Burke/Joan Lipkin/Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis/St. Louis Genealogical Society Book Jamboree/Richard A. Chaifetz bust/Beth Ashby/Kevin Fernlund/Cathedral Concerts
	Artifacts - Oct. 14, 2009 10/14/2009 World Sacred Music Festival/Dance St. Louis/Observable Readings/Contemporary/St. Louis International Film Festival/KDHX/Stranger than Fiction/St. Louis Art Museum/U. City High School/Georgy Rock/Free Night of Theater/Richard Newman
	Artifacts - Sept. 16, 2009 09/16/2009 Kevin Kline Awards/Chess at the Contemporary/Powell Symphony Hall/Bacchus at the Basin/New Line Theatre/Washington U. School of Medicine/Poetry In Motion/Orange Girls/First Night/Allan Richard Schickman/ANNONYArts
	Artifacts - Aug. 19, 2009 08/19/2009 2010 St. Louis Art Awards/Sheldon Chorale/Music for Lifelong Achievement/'Metamorphoses'/Leonard Cohen/First Run Theatre/Harmony/Kindermusik/Hot City Theatre/CALOP grant/French Film Festival
	Artifacts - July 22, 2009 07/22/2009 Sean Gunn at COCA/Peter Schroeder & Geoffrey Gallante/St. Louis ArtWorks/Slightly Askew Theatre Ensemble/Union Avenue Opera/Regional Arts Commission/Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis/HotCity Theatre/Turner Center for the Arts
	Artifacts - June 24, 2009 06/24/2009 Shaw Park Centennial Garden/Art After Five/'Booth'/Katherine Dunham's 100th birthday/West End Players/Paul Discher/GreenHouse New Play Festival
	Artifacts - May 27 2009 05/27/2009 Rush seats for 'Rent'/2009-2010 U.S. Bank Broadway Series/eARThworks artists/Fabulous Fridays in the CWE/St. Louis Public Library reading clubs/Anthony Huberman
	Artifacts - April 29, 2009 04/29/2009 Free Comic Book Day/Duane Reed Gallery/Dancing in the Street/Sheldon Concert Hall/Repertory Theater of St. Louis/St. Louis Performing Arts Night/COCAcabana/'The NewHour with Jim Lehrer/Karen Clodfelter
	Artifacts - April 1, 2009 04/01/2009 Metro Theater Company/Imaginary Theatre Company/Washington University a capella groups/Visionary Awards/New Line Theatre/University City Public Library/Oscar Madrid and Jim Ousley
	Artifacts - March 4, 2009 03/04/2009 Larry "The Barbie Guy" Torno/Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy/Maryland Gallery/48 Hour Film Project/Franklin "Buzz" Spector/Earth Day Festival/Arts In Transit/StudioSTL/Grand Center, Inc.
	Artifacts - Feb. 4, 2009 02/04/2009 Act Inc./PenUltimate Press/New Line Theatre/The St. Louis Storytelling Festival/Eric Mink/The Sheldon Chorale/Muny/Cinema St. Louis/Argentine Tango dancing/Gitana Productions
	Artifacts - Jan. 7, 2009 01/07/2009 Craft Alliance/2009 Visionary Awards/St. Louis Artists' Guild/Sheldon Art Galleries/Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts/Tom Brady/2009 International Documentary Challenge/Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum/83rd Wednesday club of St. Louis/First Run Theatre
	Artifacts - Dec. 10, 2008 12/10/2008 Karilyn Surratt/Left Bank Books/Jessica Hentoff/Arts and Education Council of St. Louis’ 2008 Arts Innovator of the Year/Michael O’Brian/2008 Warrior Poet Award/The Boyhood Memoirs of A.E. Hotchner: King of the Hill/Looking for Miracles/NonProphet Theater
	Artifacts - Nov. 12, 2008 11/12/2008 Marcia Harris/Telluride Film Festiva/Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis/Missouri Botanical Garden/aTrek Dance Collective/Unity Spiritual Movies
	Artifacts - Oct. 15, 2008 10/15/2008 Central Library at night / Michael Bauermeister's work at RAC / Joe Jones / Niki de Saint Phalle at the Missouri Botanical Garden / Whatâ€™s Your Point, Honey?
	Artifacts - Sept. 17, 2008 09/17/2008 Ira Glass and Prison Performing Arts / White Flag Projects / Alicia Graf / CinemaSpoke screenplay contest / â€˜Emmaâ€™ at The Rep
	Artifacts - Aug. 27 2008 08/27/2008 St. Louis Symphony Orchestra / St. Louis Public Libraryâ€™s Not So Quiet concert series / Leah Morrison / introducing Jennifer Alexander / New Jewish Theatre / The Sheldon Chorale / St. Louis County Community Chorus / Rock N Roll Craft Show
	Artifacts 08/13/2008 Statue of Liberty on tour/Limelight Cinema Group/HEC-TV and Opera Theater of St. Louis/St. Louis Arches/Art the Vote/Atrium Gallery/Clayton Community Theatre
	Artifacts 07/30/2008 Come September, there will be a new face at the Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts, although it certainly wonâ€™t be a new one to the St. Louis art scene. The Pulitzer has selected Francesca Herndon-Consagra as its new senior curator. Currently, Herndon-Con
	Artifacts - July 16, 2008 07/16/2008 Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis' open studios project/Stray Dog Theatre/Cabaret at Savor/Josephine Baker stamp/St. Louis Symphony Orchestra/Regional Arts Commission's Community Arts Training Institute/Sprucing up sculptures in Forest Park
	Artifacts 06/18/2008 Hi-Pointe Theatre/Cinema St. Louis trivia night/Janis Ian Robert Plant and Alison Krauss/Regional Arts Commission/history of St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
	Artifacts 06/04/2008 Allan Richard Schickman/Art Coop/West End Players Guild/Gladys Knight and Al Green/Left Bank Books and Fathers' Support Center/Craft Alliance and Central Visual Performing Arts High School Interchange/The Millea Gallery
	Artifacts 05/21/2008 Niki cat sculptures/Oscar Madrid and Jim Ousley/Seven-24-seven play festival/University City Public Library art gallery/St. Louis City Open Studio and gallery/Ronald Leax/Missouri History Museum website/The Lens, a blog to discuss local, national/New Line
	Artifacts 05/07/2008 Artifacts maiden voyage/Art St. Louis' new location/Craft Alliance call for artists/William shearburn Gallery/Siteman Cancer Center creative-writing course/Don Wolff's popular "I Love Jazz"/Dale Chihuly at the Missouri Botanical Garden/St. Louis Artists'

Books
	‘Tinsel’ is a fun exploration of meaning of Christmas 12/09/2009 Discussing the meaning of Christmas is a tradition almost as old as Christmas itself. Hank Stuever’s "Tinsel: A Search for America’s Christmas Present" is an amusing and insightful contribution to this persistent question.
	New book celebrates 50 years of the Climatron 11/25/2009 For nearly 50 years, visitors to the Missouri Botanical Garden have been able to visit a lush indoor tropical rainforest in the Climatron.
	Alexie’s ‘War Dances’ is a sad yet ‘oddly hopeful’ collection 10/28/2009 Sherman Alexie’s "War Dances" is a collection of short stories and poems in which characters confront various aspects of loss and longing.
	New book offers glimpse into St. Louis’ brewing history 10/14/2009 The latest local history from Reedy Press is a comprehensive study of the St. Louis brewing industry.
	‘Hardball’ is a realistic private eye novel 09/16/2009 Paretsky’s novel Hardball continues her series of best-selling books featuring V.I. Warshawski
	Eat your words! 08/19/2009 Downtown Left Bank Books offers a few literary ways to spend a lunch break with noon reading groups; this month they take on ‘In Defense of Food,’ ‘The Elegance of the Hedgehog’
	‘The Defector’: Silva creates a page-turner in new spy novel 07/22/2009 Daniel Silva’s "The Defector" is the ninth book in his popular Gabriel Allon series. This fast-paced and suspenseful novel will please both fans of the series and newcomers to Silva’s writing.
	St. Louis churches on display in new pictorial book 06/24/2009 In 'Catholic St. Louis', 40 churches are profiled with photographs and brief historical information about the building and the congregation.
	Tracking the past 06/10/2009 Campbell ancestor details genealogy adventure in ‘The Campbell Quest’
	‘Coop’ is a welcome break in ‘my year of’ memoirs 05/27/2009 Don’t swear off the one-year memoir before you read Michael Perry’s "Coop: A Year of Poultry, Pigs, and Parenting."
	Tangential information serves biographer well 04/29/2009 Simon Winchester packs an amazing amount of facts in anecdotes, footnotes and parenthetical comments into 'The Man Who Loved China'
	Stage embraces embellishment in new memoir 04/15/2009 In the introduction to "Fool For Life," Stage writes “Everything between the covers of this book is true except for the stuff that isn’t … I am telling you up front, here and now, I am a firm believer in embellishment.”
	ReadMOre selection offers Midwestern twist on the Bard 04/01/2009 The selection for this year's ReadMOre program is Jane Smiley’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "A Thousand Acres." Published in 1991, the novel examines social issues with no trace of a preaching tone.
	New book explores dark side of 1904 World’s Fair 03/18/2009 Timing who can clamber up a pole quickest and measuring who can throw a baseball the farthest may sound like the stuff of a school sports day, but in 1904 it was serious business — part of the embryonic field of anthropology, in fact.
	Achy Obejas paints a vivid picture of Havana in ‘Ruins’ 03/04/2009 In her new novel "Ruins," Achy Obejas presents an intriguing story of an honorable man coping with the forces of need, corruption and isolation in Havana during the summer of 1994.
	Book brings new life to cemetery’s stories 02/04/2009 The book conjures a St. Louis reunion where characters from different generations and occupations are brought together by virtue of their shared final resting place.
	POW memoir offers insight into post-war experiences 01/07/2009 Norman Bussel’s "My Private War: Liberated Body, Captive Mind: A World War II POW’s Journey" recounts his wartime experiences and the effect they have had on the rest of his life.
	'Eating St. Louis' is good to nibble or devour 12/10/2008 'Eating St. Louis: The Gateway City’s Unique Food Culture' by Patricia Corrigan is a delightful combination of historical perspective and current trends in the world of St. Louis food.
	Cusslers’ ‘Arctic Drift’ is full of adventurous fun 11/26/2008 Whatever the key ingredients for adventure are, Clive Cussler has mastered the recipe and Arctic Drift, written with his son, Dirk, is no exception.
	St. Louis native tells family stories of cityâ€™s racial history 10/15/2008 Gail Milissa Grant grew up on the south side of St. Louis in the 1950s. She writes about her childhood and the lives of her parents in At the Elbows of My Elders: One Familyâ€™s Journey Toward Civil Rights.
	â€˜Naturalâ€™ concert producer writes of big time in STL 10/15/2008 Steve Schankman started booking rock bands while in college and over the years built his company up into a $90 million business.
	Book tells of Roald Dahlâ€™s spy connections 09/17/2008 The Irregulars: Roald Dahl and the British Spy Ring in Wartime Washington is an entertaining account of an unusual historical episode.
	Authorâ€™s dangerous ways come to life in â€˜White Maryâ€™ 08/06/2008 Kara Salakâ€™s new novel The White Mary is all about danger â€” the danger of traveling through a war zone, the danger found in a remote jungle, the danger of living in the modern world with a social conscience.
	Well-designed love 07/23/2008 Although it's the novelization of a real-life illicit affair, 'Loving Frank' avoids pitfalls of sappy romance
	Author Delaney offers new spin on storytelling in 'Tipperary' 06/04/2008 Tipperary is historic fiction about the early days of the Irish uprising. Tipperary falls into exaggeration and outlandishness, but there is hidden truth and enjoyment in this tale of a man and his journeys in such a turbulent time.
	Odd premise works for 'Autobiography of a Wardrobe' 05/28/2008 Imagine pitching this idea to a publisher: â€œI want to write my memoirs, but I want to tell it from a unique perspective. Not from my family membersâ€™; thatâ€™s been done. Not from my petsâ€™ either; thatâ€™s also been done. Certainly not from my perspe
	A history of violence 04/23/2008 Recent book by Richmond Heights resident reveals high frequency of violence against young women in St. Louis city
	Washington U. library hosts miniature books exhibition 04/09/2008 Julian Edison, a retired businessman who lives in Ladue, has loaned a portion of his collection of miniature books to Washington Universityâ€™s Olin Library to create an exhibit called Miniature Books: 4,000 Years of Tiny Treasures.
	There's no kindness in this uneven anthology of 'Love' 04/09/2008 Chavisa Woodâ€™s uneven anthology Love Does Not Make Me Gentle or Kind could best be described as an anti-romance book.
	Poet Davis writes evocative love letters to Russia 03/26/2008 Carol V. Davis knows Russia the way other people might know a lover or a business, or the episodes and characters in a favorite sitcom.
	Blind devotion 02/27/2008 Local author Marshall Klimasewiski explores the nature of tyrannies, both political and personal, in his new book of short stories
	New book offers backstory to famous painting 02/20/2008 Vreelandâ€™s latest artistic dissection is the engaging Luncheon of the Boating Party, based on Auguste Renoirâ€™s painting of the same name.
	Novel gives reader a behind-the scene look at literary heroines 01/23/2008 Eileen Favoriteâ€™s debut novel The Heroines is for those who wish they could sit down and tell Scarlett Oâ€™Hara to quit pining for Ashley Wilkes or tell Catherine Earnshaw to stay at Wuthering Heights with Heathcliff.
	Blast from the Past 01/23/2008 St. Louis Public Library librarians collaborate on a new book that brings the city's history to life through photos
	Novel gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at literary heroine 01/03/2008 Eileen Favoriteâ€™s debut novel The Heroines is for those who wish they could sit down and tell Scarlett Oâ€™Hara to quit pining for Ashley Wilkes or tell Catherine Earnshaw to stay at Wuthering Heights with Heathcliff.
	True murder mystery gets some ghostly help in new book 12/26/2007 In Murder on Rouse Hill, Parkview resident Alan Terry Wright tells the true story of a small-town murder, complete with family feuds, business deals run amok and city leaders playing political games.
	Book of two Lewises is confusing, despite great characters 11/28/2007 The Melancholy Fate of Captain Lewis is part historic fiction, part modernist journey. In the present, Bill is studying the first Lewisâ€™ life, wondering why he would commit suicide a mere three years after the fabled expedition to explore the Louisiana
	A literary life 11/21/2007 Although they may not know it, residents of the Parkview neighborhood have a much-lauded author in their midst. In May of this year, Parkview resident William Gass won the $30,000 Truman Capote Award for Literary Criticism, the largest annual cash priz
	Itâ€™s elementary 11/14/2007 On a cold and drizzly night in October, a small group of men shook off their umbrellas and stepped into Big Sleep Books in the Central West End. They were there for one reason â€” to discuss the exploits of Sherlock Holmes and his trusty partner Dr. Watso
	Signed, sealed and delivered 10/24/2007 Former Post-Dispatch editor Wooâ€™s letters to students offer lessons on journalism and life in new book
	Inner workings 10/17/2007 â€˜Bringing Science to Lifeâ€™ takes a look behind the scenes at the St. Louis Science Center
	Big Read Festival to bring more than 60 authors to Clayton Oct. 10/03/2007 Best known for his coverage of the Watergate scandal with fellow journalist Bob Woodward, Bernstein will discuss his latest book, A Woman in Charge: The Life of Hillary Rodham Clinton. The event, which also features a question-and-answer session with Bern
	Author Hazelwood divulges stateâ€™s â€˜100 Best Kept Secretsâ€™ 10/03/2007 The Pythian Castle and 99 other hidden treasures are featured in Hazelwoodâ€™s new book 100 Best Kept Secrets of Missouri. With Secrets, the St. Charles resident proves that the Show-Me State has much more to offer than just Branson and the Gateway Arch.
	Footnotes can inform, entertain or bore a reader to death 09/26/2007 Iâ€™ve got something of a love-hate relationship with footnotes. But when it comes to fiction, I generally canâ€™t stand them.
	â€˜Oscar Waoâ€™ is a bizarre tale of tyrants and nerds 09/12/2007 In 1492, The Admiral brought the curse called fuku. Okay, thatâ€™s not quite how the familiar rhyme about Christopher Columbus is supposed to go, but thatâ€™s probably how the characters from Junot Diazâ€™s The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao believe it
	â€˜Oscar Waoâ€™ is a bizarre tale of tyrants and nerds 09/12/2007 In 1492, The Admiral brought the curse called fuku. Okay, thatâ€™s not quite how the familiar rhyme about Christopher Columbus is supposed to go, but thatâ€™s probably how the characters from Junot Diazâ€™s The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao believe it
	Wild thing 08/22/2007 Dan Mathews is the vice president of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, better known as PETA, and he is the man behind some of the groupâ€™s most outrageous advertising campaigns, many of which he recounts in his funny and memorable autobiograph
	Schaffertâ€™s satirical novel offers a devil of a good time 08/15/2007 One might expect a book about an erotic novelist and a hostess of â€œmarital aidâ€ parties to be all about sex. But what one wouldnâ€™t expect is for Timothy Schaffertâ€™s Devils in the Sugar Shop to be a witty story that takes a satirical look at marria
	New memoir shows war from a childâ€™s perspective 07/25/2007 Barakat spent her childhood in war-torn Palestine during the Six Days War, one of the decisive moments in Israeli-Palestinian conflicts. She recounts these days in her memoir, Tasting the Sky: A Palestinian Childhood.
	U. City resident goes prehistoric in new kidsâ€™ book 07/18/2007 As a retired professor of art history, University City resident Allan Richard Shickman is used to looking into the past. But for his most recent venture, Shickman went even further back than usual â€” to a prehistoric time filled with adventure and devoid
	Poetry on a mission 07/18/2007 Winnie Sullivan's non-profit publishing company, PenUltimate Press, Inc., makes its official debut on July 20 with an event celebrating the release of its first publication, Evoking Tang: An Anthology of Classical Chinese Poetry by local author Qiu Xiaolo
	Out of the shadows 07/11/2007 Edgar Allen Poeâ€™s death was as mysterious as his life and writings. In fact, his death could have been a fitting demise for the protagonists in Poe stories such as The Tell-Tale Heart and Cask of Amontillado.
	Tough times make better characters in new novel 06/20/2007 In his novel When the World Was Young, Tony Romano tells the story of an Italian-American family weathering crisis after crisis in this sometimes depressing but ultimately moving and winning story.
	Food for thought 06/06/2007 For most people, a small scrap of paper on the ground would be ignored or thrown away. When Bill Keaggy picked up a discarded grocery list 10 years ago, he described it as a bit of â€œsilly serendipity.â€
	Love letter to baseball is part bio, part history 05/31/2007 At the end of the movie Field of Dreams reclusive writer Terence Mann, played by James Earl Jones, is brought out of his self-imposed exile from the rest of the world by his reinvigorated love of baseball.
	Leonardâ€™s â€˜Hot Kidâ€™ sequel better than the original 05/16/2007 Elmore Leonardâ€™s latest novel, Up in Honeyâ€™s Room, proves that sometimes the sequel can surpass than the original.
	Relative genius 05/02/2007 You donâ€™t have to be a genius to write a good biography, but it helps if your subject is one. And author Walter Isaacson has taken full advantage of that idea in more than one of his books.
	â€˜Quilterâ€™s Homecomingâ€™ is sweet but too sentimental 04/25/2007 Jennifer Chiaveriniâ€™s The Quilterâ€™s Homecoming is not for cynics. It is a sentimental book that, despite being a bit hokey at times, is actually charming and sweet.
	Illinois professor explores St. Louisâ€™ union history 04/18/2007 Unions have had a checkered history in St. Louis. From their chaotic beginnings to leading strikes and being considered the voice of the workers, to the later allegations of communism, they have always been either commended or vilified. Rosemary Feurer, a
	In too deep 03/21/2007 There are books that make you want to stand up and cheer. There are books that make you want to meditate and ponder the issues that they discuss. Then there are books that make you sit up and go, â€œHuh?â€ Ander Monsonâ€™s Neck Deep and Other Predicament
	Roadside religion 03/14/2007 University City photographer Sam Fentress knows that sometimes a quarter-century project can begin by accident.
	Mississippi River takes center stage in new book 02/28/2007 Katherine Fischer recounts her lifelong obsession with the Mighty Miss in her book, Dreaming the Mississippi.
	New historical fiction for kids details life of boy slave 02/07/2007 Written by Jennifer Fleischner, Nobodyâ€™s Boy is based on real-life slave George, son of a white, slave-owning father and a slave mother.
	Mapping history 01/31/2007 Charlie Brennan, the KMOX (1120 AM) news commentator has written Hereâ€™s Where: A Guide to Illustrious St. Louis, which details the local connections to some of the most famous and infamous celebrities and events.
	Big Read uses classic novel to create community 01/31/2007 Where are firemen actually fire starters? The same place that books are illegal â€” in Ray Bradburyâ€™s Fahrenheit 451. While many people read the book in a high school English class, the organizers of the Big Read at Washington University are hoping St.
	With latest collection, author adds to Burgin-ing body of work 01/17/2007 Richard Burginâ€™s sixth and latest collection of stories, â€œThe Conference on Beautiful Momentsâ€ and Other Stories, is no exception.
	Home for Christmas 12/13/2006 For author and Clayton resident Rick Skwiot, the Christmas of 1953 was a time of happy and sad memories. He chronicles this time in his memoir, Christmas at Long Lake, published by Antaeus Books.
	Cheers! 11/29/2006 Beer isnâ€™t necessarily a religion in St. Louis, but it certainly is a cultural obsession. As the headquarters of the biggest brewery in the United States, St. Louis is mentioned at the end of every Anheuser-Busch commercial, but in the shadow of the A-B
	Local author takes new look at the criminal mind 11/01/2006 A dangerous serial killer stalks the streets of New York, shooting his victims and leaving a red â€œJâ€ symbol near them. He is not driven by the thrill of the chase, or because he hates and fears the type of victim he is attacking. In John Lutzâ€™s new
	Weird Science 10/25/2006 Mary Roach doesnâ€™t just ask if ghosts exist, she asks why they exist. In her latest book, Spook: Science Tackles the Afterlife, Roach tackles the scientific approach to the paranormal in a clever, amusing and original way.
	Troupe Movement 10/18/2006 Quincy Troupe believes that while poetry can restrict itself with patterns and rhyme scheme, it can also mirror real-life conversation. He aims to prove his theory with his latest book of poetry, The Architecture of Language.
	Graphic novel shines new light on family tragedy 09/27/2006 Though graphic novels sometimes tell the stories of larger-than-life heroes and their struggles with their enemies and themselves â€” Frank Millerâ€™s The Dark Knight Returns and Alan Moore and Kevin Oâ€™Neillâ€™s The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen spr
	Living car free in an auto-centric world 08/30/2006 Chris Balishâ€™s new book, How to Live Well Without Owning a Car, is not, as one might expect, categorized as an environmental or even a lifestyle book. On the back of the book it instructs booksellers to shelve it under personal finance.
	Blinded by the light 08/23/2006 The perfect inspiration for a book about visions would be a vision. Or rather thatâ€™s how Annette Gilson felt when she drove through the Midwest on her way to attend graduate school at Washington University. While driving, Gilson was awe-struck with the
	Local writer shows Whitmanâ€™s impact on art in new book 07/26/2006 The figure of Walt Whitman looms large over the literary world. What many people overlook though is the significant and enduring impact he had on visual arts, a connection explored in detail by Ruth Bohan in her new book Looking into Walt Whitman: America
	Racial politics 07/19/2006 Lawrence Otis Graham's previous book, Our Kind of People: Inside the Black Upper Class, took a critical look at the African-American elite, finding them just as prejudice and hidebound as their white peers.
	In the midst of gorillas 05/31/2006 In an effort to accomplish that, Bonner wrote and recently released the book Sailing with Noah: Stories from the World of Zoos. He said he believes that zoos need to get to peopleâ€™s hearts before they get to their heads, and he hopes that his book will
	New photo book probes lesser-known corners of St. Louis 05/24/2006 If a picture truly is worth a thousand words, then it would take hundreds of thousands of words to capture the city the way the new book St. Louis Seen and Unseen does.
	Writing talent trumps cartoonish characters in â€˜Gloryâ€™ 05/03/2006 Sean Wilseyâ€™s memoir, Oh the Glory of It All, could be described as a modern-day fairy tale in reverse. It begins with the handsome loving couple in the grand palace with their happy child. Then it continues with a troubled journey complete with a wicke
	Conscience-pricking voice of Rwanda to visit St. Louis 04/12/2006 n April 1994, when the African country of Rwanda had exploded into civil war and started hacking its own people to death by the thousands, Paul Rusesabagina stood as a lonely voice of reason. At the Mille Collines luxury hotel in the city of Kigali Rusesa
	Author chronicles growing up gay in the Ozarks 04/05/2006 â€˜There is not much to Granby, Missouri, a town where trailers outnumber homes and teeth. There is one gas station; one lonely, dirty little grocery store; a post office; and one restaurant â€” Ritaâ€™s â€” which rotates its â€˜fried buffetâ€™ daily.â€
	Fasman breaks historical thriller mold in â€˜Libraryâ€™ 03/29/2006 A dead scholar. A wide-eyed adventurer. A woman with a mysterious past. Threatening men with ties to secret organizations. A treasure hunt for objects that contain religious and maybe magical properties. This all sounds familiar, but before we start think
	WEW reviewer reflects on writing book on St. Louisâ€™ cinema his 03/01/2006 West End Word film reviewer Lester N. Pope recently finished work on Lightsâ€¦Cameraâ€¦Arch! St. Louis & the Movies, the first book to explore the Gateway Cityâ€™s recurring roles on the silver screen.
	Objects of obsession 02/22/2006 The subtitle to Bruce Bendersonâ€™s memoir, The Romanian: Story of an Obsession, lives up to its name. This is a dark book about the modern love between two men and the historical love between a Romanian prince and his Jewish mistress.
	Local academic explores early feminism in lesser-known novels 02/08/2006 There are probably many people reading this review who have no idea what a Gibson Girl is. Once they read Martha H. Pattersonâ€™s book, Beyond the Gibson Girl: Reimagining the American New Woman 1895-1915, they will not only get acquainted with this artis
	Mystery novelist to read at Wash. U. as she joins faculty 01/25/2006 There are many reasons to fall in love with St. Louis. Perhaps the students in the Writing Program at Washington University wouldnâ€™t appear first on many peopleâ€™s list. Yet, this last spring, when novelist Kathryn Davis visited the university for two
	In â€˜Thread of Graceâ€™ everyone is affected by randomness of w 01/18/2006 Mary Doria Russellâ€™s novel A Thread of Grace has one of those introductions that grabs you.
	Night vision 01/11/2006 It is a world that is mostly viewed by nocturnal animals, people working late shifts, and all-nighters in Soulard and the Central West End. It is the world of St. Louis at night and it is captured in Eric Postâ€™s book, Ghost Town: While St. Louis Sleeps,
	Local author J.K. Dennis mines Southern upbringing for inspirati 01/11/2006 From birth, we are taught various lessons about life. One professor of English has focused on nine of those lessons and incorporated them into a book of fiction. That professor is J.K. Dennis, assistant professor of English at St. Louis Community College-
	Presidential historian to speak as part of KMOX book club series 12/07/2005 Pulitzer Prize winner and acclaimed historian Doris Kearns Goodwin will be the featured author at the December Fontbonne University/ KMOX Radio Book Club event from 9 to 11 a.m. Dec. 9 at Mike Shannonâ€™s Restaurant downtown.
	Five months living in eccentric bookstore forms basis of memoir 12/07/2005 Jeremy Mercerâ€™s book Time Was Soft There shows him to be a gifted and masterful storyteller. This memoir about the five months he spent living at Shakespeare and Co., a Paris bookstore, is written with such a wonderful recall of time and place that ever
	Veteran critic Joe Pollack surveys changing restaurant scene 11/23/2005 'Iâ€™m Joe Pollack, and Iâ€™ve been living in St. Louis, oh, some 50 yearsâ€¦ a newspaperman with the old Globe-Democrat and the Post-Dispatch.â€ With this humble, old-school introduction, Pollack sits down and prepares for an interview about his latest
	Schlafly Library to host day of literary readings Nov. 19 11/16/2005 The Missouri Center for the Book, a not-for-profit organization that promotes the importance of books and reading to Missouri residents, holds its 12th annual Celebration of the Book, which features readings, discussions and book signings with Missouri au
	Anne Rice breaks from occult with new book â€˜Christ the Lordâ€™ 11/16/2005 You would be hard pressed to find a more unusual author to cover the life of Jesus Christ than Anne Rice. Yet the author of The Vampire Chronicles and The Mayfair Witches has written Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt, a winning novel about a boy with unusual
	New Orleans mystery starts strong but falls into formula 10/19/2005 No book would be more apt to carry the clichÃ©d tagline â€œripped from the headlinesâ€ than Eileen Dreyerâ€™s Sinners and Saints. The book deals with a woman searching for her missing sister ... in New Orleans ... in the middle of a hurricane.
	Local authors, publishers to gather in Forest Park 10/19/2005 Creativity through literature is the mission of the St. Louis Publishers Association as it hosts the second annual St. Louis Book Festival and Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 22 and 23, offering literature, seminars, readings and creative arts.
	Fiction rookies to stop by Tap Room on national tour 10/19/2005 At 8 p.m. Oct. 21, Left Bank Books hosts the First Fiction Tour of 2005. But donâ€™t go to the bookstore to hear these young writers read from their work. This time, Left Bank is taking the event out of the bookstore and into the Schlafly Tap Room at 2100
	The boy from Oz 10/05/2005 The hit Broadway musical Wicked begins by saying, â€œNo one mourns the wicked/ No one cries they wonâ€™t return.â€ Gregory Maguireâ€™s novel Son of a Witch practically answers that by saying, â€œSomeone mourns the wicked,â€ and that someone might be the
	Through the eyes of a child 09/28/2005 No one is better known for capturing nostalgic scenes of an idyllic childhood than Mary Engelbreit. The St. Louis-based artistâ€™s illustrations have graced countless childrenâ€™s books, greeting cards, calendars and other items.
	Reports of his death have been greatly exaggerated 09/21/2005 In his book Mark Twain: A Life, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Ron Powers takes on both aspects of Twain, the talented writer and the bitter curmudgeon.
	U. City native pens book on 19th century womenâ€™s art 08/03/2005 For native St. Louisans, the term â€œHoosier Salonâ€ might sound like a watering hole or barber shop in certain parts of the city. But for University City native and author Carol Ann Weiss, it has a much different meaning.
	Hard boiled 08/03/2005 It isnâ€™t often mystery novels center around the murder of a very large egg. In Jasper Ffordeâ€™s latest novel, The Big Over Easy, the victim who gets, ahem, eggs-terminated is none other than Humperdink Jehosephat Alouysius Stuyveseant van Dumpty, bette
	Remains of the day 07/06/2005 Mark W. Tiedemann considers himself fortunate that his parents didnâ€™t believe in baby sitters. They often took him to the movies with them and because of this early exposure to the science-fiction films of the 1950s and early â€˜60s, Tiedemann became fa
	Memoir of ancestor delves into Missouriâ€™s dark past as key sla 06/15/2005 In the tradition of stories such as Alex Haleyâ€™s Roots comes Malindyâ€™s Freedom, Mildred Johnson and Theresa Delsoinâ€™s loving memoir of their ancestor.
	New book tells story of Koplars, Chase Park Plaza 06/01/2005 Author Candace Oâ€™Connor calls herself â€œa history buffâ€ with a special interest in writing about St. Louisâ€™ past. So when Susan Koplar Brown approached her a few years ago to write about her father, Harold Koplar, and the history of the renowned Ch
	Goodyearâ€™s melancholy poetry 05/04/2005 Dana Goodyearâ€™s first book of poems, Honey and Junk, invokes comparisons to Sylvia Plath or Emily Dickenson. Like Plath, Goodyearâ€™s poems are filled with loneliness and longing. Like Dickenson, her poems take small unusual things and she is able to se
	Mystery set in Botswana brings twist to familiar genre 04/27/2005 Once you get past the idea that Alexander McCall Smithâ€™s series, The No. 1 Ladiesâ€™ Detective Agency, is not a typical â€œhardboiled-detective-solves-the-murder-amid-shady-cityscapeâ€ series, you are in for a delightful time.
	Tale of New Madrid Earthquake features drama, conquest, murder 04/13/2005 Many know that one of the worst earthquakes in the United States occurred along the New Madrid fault from 1811 through 1812. What many donâ€™t know is that Native American chief Tecumseh used the earthquake as a means to gain support in his war against th
	Breaking Out 02/02/2005 Huping Lingâ€™s book, Chinese St. Louis: From Enclave to Cultural Community, presents the Chinese-American community of St. Louis from its beginnings as an almost haven from the West Coast prejudice against the Chinese immigrants in the late 1800s to earl

Film
	‘Pirate Radio’ is salty, irreverent, impossible to dislike 11/25/2009 Forget sentimentality — "Pirate Radio" is steadfastly a comedy that draws on enjoyable larger-than-life characters and brings a roster of talented actors to invigorate these personas without relying on predictable slapstick humor for laughs.
	The reel deal 11/11/2009 Clooney may be headlining, but indies are the stars at St. Louis International Film Festival
	'Love Happens' isn't quite as cliched as it seems 09/30/2009 'Love Happens' managed to briefly travel into tearjerker terrain without being overly sentimental and more adequately mimicked the adventure of meeting someone and falling in love than the vast majority of romantic comedies.
	Party like it's 1979 09/02/2009 The Webster Film Series celebrates its 30th anniversary with French new wave films, silent films and a few from 1979
	‘The Ugly Truth’ is sadly cliché and predictable 08/05/2009 Despite the glamour power of Kathryn Heigl and Gerard Butler, 'The Ugly Truth' delivers a formulaic plot and a banal script and is only good for stereotypical men-are-from-Mars, women-are-from-Venus jokes.
	Double feature 07/08/2009 Filmmakers’ Showcase, Cassavetes retrospective offer a wealth of opportunities for cinemaphiles this month
	Keaton’s directorial debut isn’t as cheery as it sounds 06/10/2009 'The Merry Gentleman' is a slow, quiet cinematic tale with a sullen mood that relies more on imagery than fast-paced action, witty conversation or comedy.
	‘Wolverine’: pure entertainment, but not great 05/18/2009 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' features no must-see action sequences, but it’s a fun flick regardless.
	‘I Love You, Man’ has a chick-flick identity crisis 04/15/2009 "I Love You, Man" is a chick flick in a masculine disguise. While comical and breezy, the film is often predictable and too much of a romantic comedy.
	QFest returns to look at social impact of LGBT life 03/04/2009 Cinema St. Louis’ QFest film festival enters its second year with its return March 15 through 18 to the Tivoli Theatre.
	'He's Just Not That Into You' makes for a good pick-me-up 02/18/2009 'He's Just Not That Into You' is the 21st-century dating version of 'When Harry Met Sally.'
	‘Revolutionary Road’: dense, but deserving of accolades 01/21/2009 What resonates most about this portrait of a marriage in distress is that 1950s suburbia is not far enough removed from the present day to keep the daunting effects of societal expectations on a relationship from hitting close to home.
	Interesting story gets uninspired treatment in ‘Valkyrie’ 12/24/2008 'Valkyrie' faces the challenge of presenting a historical story in the cinematic genre while still delivering a compelling story that engages the audience emotionally. It can be done, but this rendition of 'Valkyrie' is not a strong example.
	Film festival to offer smorgasboard of cinematic fare 11/12/2008 An 11-day event that runs Nov. 13 through 23, SLIFF is stockpiled with 260 films from 38 countries plus special events. Suffice it to say that seeing every indie treat is an impossible feat.
	‘Secret Life of Bees’ is rich, sweet and watered down 10/29/2008 The Secret Life of Bees is an enjoyable film with compelling characters and a poignant, endearing story. While the film will not receive much critical acclaim, it leaves you with a more positive outlook on the world.
	â€˜I Served The King Of Englandâ€™ delivers laughs and charm 10/01/2008 At times the whimsy of 'I Served the King of England' can be overwhelming, but overall this Czech film is an endearing comedy and a lighthearted tale.
	Allen pleasantly surprises with â€˜Vicky Cristina Barcelona' 09/03/2008 Seeing Woody Allen films has always been a hit-or-miss proposition for me. But Vicky Cristina Barcelona rates above average for the prolific filmmaker who, thankfully, keeps himself off screen.
	Once is enough 08/13/2008 Brideshead Revisited is beautifully opulent, but beauty is not everything.
	Lights, camera, action! 08/06/2008 Washington U alum returns to St. Louis to shoot his feature film
	Home movies 07/16/2008 Local filmmakers to show off their latest works in 8th Annual St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase
	Outdoor movie series to return to Grand Center July 5 07/02/2008 Grand Center Inc. is hoping St. Louis residents will get out their lawn chairs and popcorn and take a break from sitting at home watching movie stars to spend some time watching them under the stars.
	Webster, Schlafly brewery team up for Strange Brew series 06/25/2008 Beer and men go together like macaroni and cheese, and this summer at Schlafly Bottleworks all four come together during the Strange Brew Film Series.
	Legends of 'The Fall' 06/18/2008 The bold, beautiful storytelling in 'The Fall' is well worth a trip to the Tivoli
	History Museum to screen doc about slave turned millionaire 06/11/2008
	Almost a knockout 05/21/2008 Despite being simplistic, predictable, 'Redbelt' is a crowd-pleaser
	One-day film festival to spotlight African culture 05/21/2008 In conjunction with the St. Louis African Arts Festival, the Schlafly branch of the St. Louis Public Library will hold a film festival to educate the community on issues facing Africaâ€™s people.
	Reel-ly hot 05/07/2008 Summer cinema offers blasts from the past, superheroes
	New film celebrates 40 restorative years for Meramec 04/30/2008 To honor 40 years of restoration work done for the Meramec River, a film documenting the riverâ€™s history, conservation, outdoor recreation and economic value will be premiered during an event celebrating the efforts to revitalize the river.
	Think tank 04/23/2008 A dumbed-down plot drags 'Smart People' into mediocrity, despite some fine acting efforts
	'The Other Boleyn Girl' may not be accurate, but it's fun 03/26/2008 The Other Boleyn Girl makes a great date movie, with its compelling plot steeped in intrigue, sexual power plays and romance.
	Docs stop at True/False fest before coming to St. Louis 03/12/2008 Chris Clark, artistic director for Cinema St. Louis, is often confronted with the misperception that Missouri is a cow state and not part of of the film circuit. But, Clark said, for the past four years St. Louis has had a little help from Columbiaâ€™s Tr
	Eight years after last LGBT film fest, QFest seeks to fill void 03/05/2008 QFest â€” a new lesbian-, gay-, bisexual-, transgender- and queer-themed film festival â€” will bring LGBT issues to the entertainment and informational spotlight.
	'In Bruges' isn't a must-see, but it is fun 02/27/2008 In Bruges is an entertaining gangster comedy but beware the graphic Tarantino-esque shoot-out scenes.
	Life among Savages 01/29/2008 Laura Linney, Philip Seymour Hoffman deliver effortless Oscar-nominated performances in 'The Savages'
	Last man standing 12/26/2007 I Am Legend is the thriller version of Cast Away. A crowd-pleasing film that both men and women will enjoy, I Am Legend stars Will Smith as Robert Neville, the lone survivor of a devastating virus that nearly wipes out all humanity.
	Love lost 11/28/2007 Love in the Time of Cholera is a chick flick posing as an art film. The cinematic adaptation of this classic book is much too pragmatic to satisfy author Gabriel Garcia Marquez fans.
	Sweet 16 11/07/2007 The Cinema St. Louis team that annually organizes and oversees the St. Louis International Film Festival has created a dangerous trend for itself. Each year the team develops a line-up of films, events and guests that greatly surpasses the year before; it
	Sweet 16 11/07/2007 Bigger and better than ever, the St. Louis International Film Festival boasts 271 films from 40 countries in just 11 days
	Speech & debate 11/05/2007 For some films, actors learn to sing or play instruments or pick up combat skills or gain or lose weight, but for Rocket Science, Reece Daniel Thompson worked with speech pathologists to learn to stutter; not just any stutter, as there are a variety of wa
	Rendition is a thought-provoking but predictable thriller 10/31/2007 Rendition is an average follow-up film to director Gavin Hoodâ€™s 2006 Best Foreign Language Oscar-winning film Tsotsi. Although itâ€™s juiced up with an acclaimed cast, Renditionâ€™s strength is not in its acting or its direction.
	â€˜Renditionâ€™ is a thought-provoking but predictable thriller 10/31/2007 Rendition is an average follow-up film to director Gavin Hoodâ€™s 2006 Best Foreign Language Oscar-winning film Tsotsi. Although itâ€™s juiced up with an acclaimed cast, Renditionâ€™s strength is not in its acting or its direction.
	â€˜Renditionâ€™ is a thought-provoking but predictable thriller 10/31/2007 Rendition is an average follow-up film to director Gavin Hoodâ€™s 2006 Best Foreign Language Oscar-winning film Tsotsi.
	Fox hunt 10/03/2007 Comedic, suspenseful and informative, The Hunting Party is a savvy film that effectively conquers three entertainment principles at once and with panache.
	Fox hunt 10/03/2007 Complex â€˜Hunting Partyâ€™ balances comedy, suspense and education to create an entertaining end-of-summer treat
	Travolta in drag is too much to handle in â€˜Hairsprayâ€™ 08/02/2007 I suppose it is only in a film such as Hairspray that anyone would even consider casting Travolta as a middle-aged mother to a sing-song teenage daughter.
	A life in music 07/04/2007 La Vie En Rose does not have a traditional, linear, biographical storyline. Be prepared to hopscotch through an intricately woven timeline of the life of French chanteuse Edith Piaf. The film works from both ends of Piafâ€™s dramatic existence and engulfs
	Charming â€˜Waitressâ€™ is light and sweet but not sappy 06/06/2007 Waitress is an endearing film. A snapshot of small-town Americana, Waitress boasts laughs, charming characters and a quaint â€œyou-can-change-your-life-if-you-want-toâ€ philosophy.
	Neighborhood parks to show 40 movies over 40 nights 05/23/2007 CWE residents will get their first glimpse of the new summertime experience May 26 at Bowood Farms Nursery, 4621 Olive St., with Finding Neverland, as part of Frontyard Featuresâ€™ 40 Nights, 40 Movies summer lineup.
	Discussion group uses movies to probe spirituality of the everyd 05/23/2007 For almost five years, psychologist Ryan Niemiec has hosted Unity Spiritual Movies, a monthly film series at Unity Christ Church on Skinker Boulevard. The series started in August 2002 with a screening and discussion of The Legend of Bagger Vance, and Nie
	Bigger? Yes. Better? Weâ€™ll see... 05/23/2007 For moviegoers, 2007 is the summer of thirds. There are some part three sequels making it to theatres this summer.
	Police farce 05/09/2007 Hot Fuzz derides the shoot-â€™em-up, action flicks characteristic of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Willis. But unlike the bulk of genre-mocking movies that unimpressively string together a series of predictable, comedic acts without much semblance of a
	Whatâ€™s in a name? 04/11/2007 Director Mira Nairâ€™s study and love of photography are apparent from the first frame of the artfully choreographed opening credits of The Namesake.
	Whatâ€™s your sign? 03/14/2007 Jake Gyllenhaal and Robert Downey Jr. might have top billing, but there is no shortage of fine acting in the Zodiac.
	The puck stops here 02/14/2007 On Feb. 17, the Tivoli Theatre will host the St. Louis premiere of In the Crease, a documentary about youth hockey co-directed by St. Louis native Mike Sarner.
	Being Amin 02/14/2007 The Last King of Scotland is awash with Oscar buzz, but really Forest Whitaker is the only true standout in this film.
	History Museum, KETC to host community cinema series 01/24/2007 St. Louisâ€™ very own KETC/Channel 9 and the History Museum will be hosting a Community Cinema Series with five contemporary films that take an in-depth look at society as a whole.
	The greatest taboo 01/17/2007 Notes on a Scandal is by no means a fluffy film. It is distinctly the opposite, featuring high-caliber performances from Oscar-winning actresses.
	Night terrors 01/03/2007 ve never encountered anything like Ben Stiller does in his new film, Night at the Museum. This light comedy should keep most audience members amused throughout, and, surprisingly, thereâ€™s even a story to go with the frivolity.
	Historical film loses powerful message in big cast 12/13/2006 Bobby is an ambitious film that falters from the weight of too many storylines.
	Cheese, please! 12/06/2006 Ah, Thanksgiving. That holiday that transcends religious barriers to encompass all faiths and happens to kick off Hollywood awards season. At least thatâ€™s the definition one comes away with after seeing For Your Consideration, the newest ad-lib film to
	Stranger Than Fiction must be taken lightly 11/29/2006 Recently, while riding with a friend who was charging down the left lane of a rural interstate highway, we topped a hill and found another vehicle â€œploddingâ€ along at the speed limit as other drivers passed him in the right lane. My friend glanced ove
	Annual film festival wraps up with awards presented in CWE 11/22/2006 For the past 11 days theaters at the Tivoli at 6350 Delmar, the Plaza Frontenac Cinema, Webster Universityâ€™s Moore Auditorium and the St. Louis Art Museum have been flocked by filmmakers and moviegoers looking for insight into what the festivalâ€™s orga
	St. Louis International Film Festival to bring big names 11/08/2006 Itâ€™s November, the month in which the movies themselves become the â€œstarsâ€ in St. Louis. Itâ€™s time once again to celebrate the St. Louis International Film Festival.
	'Mr. Mayor' 11/08/2006 Mr. Mayor: The Life and Times of A.J. Cervantes is a sonâ€™s tribute to his parents, to a compelling urban leader and to a captivating time in St. Louis history.
	Abracadabra! 11/01/2006 In The Illusionist, Edward Norton plays Eisenheim, one of Europeâ€™s greatest magicians.
	Kiss and tell 10/11/2006 The Last Kiss is a film for 20-somethings, a sort of coming-of-age story about temptation and defining choices made in young relationships that will appeal mostly to the about-to-turn-30 age group, of which this reviewer is a part.
	Penn shines in remake of 1949 political Oscar winner 10/04/2006 Watching Fast Times at Ridgemont High in 1982, you probably would never have guessed that Sean Penn would go on to be one of our great actors, but he definitely has as he demonstrates once again in the new film version of Robert Penn Warrenâ€™s novel, All
	Stock characters, witty writing worthy of rental 09/20/2006 While boasting a distinctly masculine title, as might be expected, Trust the Man is not so distinctly masculine in storyline.
	Viva Pedro! 09/13/2006 So your mother was not a nun. Your father is not a transvestite. Your girlfriend isnâ€™t a comatose bullfighter. Nonetheless, you like life raw and gritty. You eat it up â€“ a sneak peek of life when pushed to an extreme. And Pedro Almodovar provides film
	Out of Time 09/06/2006 When a film sits on a shelf for two years after production is completed, itâ€™s usually because the distributor has some concerns. Perhaps the reason that Idlewild is just now hitting the theaters is its peculiar mix of extreme violence, bawdy nightclub s
	Let the sunshine in 08/23/2006 Itâ€™s refreshing when a film like Little Miss Sunshine comes around. With the onslaught of summer films and the fast-paced rotation at theater box offices, Little Miss Sunshine does something few films do these days â€” it delivers smiles and laughs in a
	New Arch documentary to premiere at Fox Theatre 08/16/2006 This year the people at Civil Pictures â€” directors Bob Miano and Scott Huegerich and executive producers Mike Stroot and Mary Strauss â€” are set to premiere a new film about the Arch at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Fox Theatre called The Gateway Arch: A Re
	Anybody listening? 08/09/2006 Now Robbin Williams has a new production out, The Night Listener, a story which, unfortunately, wastes that enormous talent on a terribly underdeveloped story.
	Running man 07/26/2006 Can Mr. Smith Get To Washington Anymore?: This St. Louis-made, national-award-winning SilverDocs documentary follows aspiring, unknown politician Jeff Smith as he challenges Russ Carnahan in the 2004 Democratic primary for Dick Gephardtâ€™s House seat.
	Showtime for dozens of local film directors, actors 07/19/2006 On July 23 the sixth annual St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase will begin at the Tivoli. The five-day-long film festival will include three full-length features, three full-length documentaries and 43 shorts made by filmmakers from St. Louis or having strong S
	Midnight shows at Tivoli bring back cult favorites 07/12/2006 Cult movies from yesteryear are coming to the Tivoli with the annual run of midnight movie series starting July 14. The films range from the stylized violence of Pulp Fiction to childhood films likely to conjure misty-eyed recollections, The NeverEnding S
	Itâ€™s a bird... it's a plane ... it's a franchise 07/12/2006 Sometimes you get the feeling that a title has been created first and then the product comes afterward. I suspect that that is what happened with Superman Returns.
	Aniston, Vaughn show off comedic talent in â€˜Break-Upâ€™ 06/28/2006 Despite the rather transparent conclusion, The Break-Up features a nice serving of laughs and a dose of emotional intrigue. It is a film for the masses and is essentially exactly what youâ€™d expect â€¦ and not, serving up a new twist in the romantic come
	Prairie Home the film is as charming and odd as the radio show 06/21/2006 Over the course of my journalistic career, it has been my pleasure to interview many well-known individuals, including radio personality Garrison Keillor in 2003.
	â€˜Prairie Homeâ€™ the film is as charming and odd as the radio 06/21/2006 Over the course of my journalistic career, it has been my pleasure to interview many well-known individuals, including radio personality Garrison Keillor in 2003.
	A global warning 06/14/2006 An Inconvenient Truth is a public awareness campaign at its best that at one Sunday showing closed to a packed theater full of applause. Yes, applause â€“ one of those rare film experiences that catch you off guard because of its sheer impact and its usua
	â€˜Art Schoolâ€™ flunks out with too many clichÃ©s, weak plot 05/31/2006 Art School Confidential takes a mocking look at the pomposity often associated with art school.
	Cracking the code 05/24/2006 Like the book, the movie version of The Da Vinci Code will prove controversial, provocative and disturbing for some individuals, and because director Ron Howard has tried to cram everything from the 454-page novel into a two-and-a-half-hour film, the stor
	Action, â€™70s remakes dominate summer movie lineup 05/17/2006 Youâ€™ve heard about The Da Vinci Code. Maybe youâ€™ve even read the controversial book. Now youâ€™ll get the opportunity to see the story on the big screen along with several other â€œblockbustersâ€ vying for your attention during this summerâ€™s film s
	A new set of friends 05/10/2006 If you are expecting Friends With Money to serve up a cheeky Jennifer Aniston or a clever string of outlandishly funny antics that made Joan Cusack famous on Saturday Night Live, then be prepared for a tremendous letdown.
	WU to host kidsâ€™ film symposium 05/03/2006 On May 5 and 6, Washington University will host the second annual Childrenâ€™s Film Symposium.
	Comedic â€˜Dreamzâ€™ come true in reality show satire 04/26/2006 I donâ€™t get it. I never have. Why the fascination with reality TV? Isnâ€™t the point of television entertainment to escape reality? Apparently there are others who share my perspective, and some of these came together to create the new film American Dre
	Out of Africa 04/12/2006 Set in Johannesburg, South Africa, the intensity of this film might sadly act as a deterrent for some, but Tsotsi is a satisfying emotional journey.
	In the vault 04/05/2006 So whatâ€™s going on with Inside Man? It opens with the chief â€œbad guyâ€ (Clive Owen) sitting in what could be a prison cell describing how he planned the perfect bank robbery. Next, we see it happening. In fact, the entire movie is filled with such â€
	Filmmaking duo: â€˜If we canâ€™t do big explosions, what can we 03/22/2006 The independent filmmaker is often forced to creative measures to find the financial backing for a film, other than pitching the script to a major Hollywood studio.
	Art Museum to visit screen siren in Dietrich film series 03/22/2006 â€œThis is a rare opportunity to see these works,â€ said Catherine Cathers, associate educator in public programs. â€œA lot of these films are in excellent condition, but all are archival prints on 35-millimeter film.â€
	Crossing the border 03/15/2006 The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada marks the directorial debut of Tommy Lee Jones. While the pace of the film and direction style is more similar to Clint Eastwood, Jonesâ€™ entry into the directorial arena could be somewhat likened to George Clooney
	Thrills and chills 03/01/2006 Firewall demonstrates once again that Harrison Ford knows how to thrill and entertain.
	â€˜Mrs. Henderson Presentsâ€™ a real treat for viewers 02/14/2006 From the opening animated credits, it is obvious that Mrs. Henderson Presents will be a treat. Full of laughs and wit, Mrs. Henderson Presents does not disappoint in being a delightful film.
	Mediocre and Maddening - With Match Point itâ€™s game, set and m 02/01/2006 On the surface, Match Point is the story of a tennis player, or an ex-tennis player, to be more precise.
	CWE filmmaker puts final touches on self-help â€˜mockumentaryâ€™ 02/01/2006 Filmmaker Daniel Bowers has completed A, a mockumentary about a group of misfits in a 12-step program, which was shot in and around St. Louis.
	Fantasy land 12/21/2005 When I was young, my parents had a clothes wardrobe, and, after my dad died when I was 11, my mom let me use that wardrobe, and I converted it to shelf space to house my small collection of books. Oh, the wardrobe wasnâ€™t big or fancy, but it worked fine
	Grass-roots screenings help groups take aim at Wal-Mart 11/16/2005 During the week of Nov. 13 through 19, nine local community organizations and religious groups will host 10 screenings around St. Louis of the documentary Wal-Mart: The High Cost Of Low Price.
	Latest Harry Potter film emphasizes wrong parts 11/16/2005 Before seeing the newest Harry Potter movie, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, every viewer must know that it is based on a 734-page book.
	Film feast 11/10/2005 In its 14th year, the St. Louis International Film Festival sits at an adolescent tipping point. For two years, attendance has hovered at 18,500 visitors, a respectable number with a commanding presence in the world of film festivals.
	Defender of Liberty 10/26/2005 Shades of McCarthyism: During the last four years, there have been many occurrences at the highest levels of our government that hark back to one of the darkest periods in American history.
	Light it up! 10/19/2005 ilÂ·luÂ·miÂ·naÂ·tion 1a: spiritual or intellectual enlightenment. Everything is Illuminated is a compelling story about journeys â€“ the journeys between past and present, between cultures, and between generations, in particular between grandfathers and g
	Cage channels â€˜Godfatherâ€™ in â€˜Lord of Warâ€™ 09/28/2005 Hypocrisy. That one word sums it up. The theme of the new Nicolas Cage film, Lord of War, is hypocrisy.
	Burton dances with the dead again with new animation 09/21/2005 Burton brings yet another stop-motion animation musical to the screen with Corpse Bride. And while on the surface, this film appears to follow the same Burton style, with an entourage of outcast hero and heroines, an overall gray ambiance, and dancing and
	A Don Juan confronts his past 08/24/2005 Think of any old flame in your past â€” in particular, one you perhaps jilted a little or disappointed. Essentially, think of an ending that was inherently your fault and then consider the prospect of arriving deliberately, though unexpectedly, on this pe
	The History of Bowling,â€™ a work in progress, offers 08/17/2005 Most plays and movies about people with disabilities, such as The Miracle Worker, focus on the struggle of the individual to surmount the barriers imposed by the disability and join in the life of the â€œnormalâ€ world. That hands the playwright, almost
	Reel Late: Tivoliâ€™s midnight series brings cult favorites back 08/17/2005 As summer rolls slowly to a close and students begin to trickle back to campuses across the city, the Tivoli Theatre in the Delmar Loop plans to be ready for them. Beginning Aug.19, the Tivoli will host another season of midnight movies, just in time for
	Island raises ethical questions about cloning 08/03/2005 Science fiction writers donâ€™t predict the future, as some believe. They, in fact, create it. They are the first step in the scientific process because they think up those way-out possibilities like speeding across the land in horseless carriages, speaki
	â€˜Islandâ€™ raises ethical questions about cloning 08/03/2005 I have learned not to be surprised at all when an idea from science fiction becomes tangible science. When they announced Dolly the Sheep had been cloned, I simply yawned. Then I began to think of the ethical implications of cloning. Thatâ€™s what the new
	Triple threat 07/27/2005 The triple storyline of Happy Endings begins with Mamie (Lisa Kudrow), a woman trapped by her own decision to give up her son conceived with her step-brother Charley (Steve Coogan).
	Tivoli to be focal point for local filmmakersâ€™ showcase 07/13/2005 No matter where you are from or where you have been, there is an odd inherent challenge to prove oneself as worthy among family, friends and peers â€” arguably the toughest critics.
	In racially tense L.A., lives colliding is contact enough 06/29/2005 Crash opens with a brief off-screen exchange about the endemic isolation felt by people in the crowded metropolis of Los Angeles where the inhabitants suffer from a lack of touch.
	Lights â€¦ Camera â€¦ ACTION! 06/15/2005 The teams had rounded up actors and booked locations in advance, but until the Friday night start of the competition, the teams did not know what genre of film they had to make. That decision was left to a contraption that randomly spat out ping-pong ball
	Gay-rights Catholics to screen controversial documentary 06/01/2005 The new popeâ€™s conservative leanings are well known to the members of CAN, which is primarily composed of St. Cronanâ€™s parishioners, and they have decided to take action by showing the documentary In Good Conscience, which will screen in St. Louis on
	Summer movie season features fewer sequels, more adaptations 05/25/2005 Summer is usually the domain of sequels and remakes at movie theaters across the land. Weâ€™ve come to expect to see them by the dozens during the hot months when we love to get out of the burning sun and cool down in a nice, inviting cinema.
	Hitching a ride 05/11/2005 British humor. Depending on which side of the divide you find yourself, you probably think itâ€™s either the most hilarious form of comedic entertainment or the most ridiculous.
	Street fighting man: 'Kung-Fu Hustle' 05/04/2005 Usually when the comedy and action genres are entwined on film, the humor is provided by characters of sharp wit and biting criticism. However, Stephen Chow marries the two in Kung Fu Hustle in much the same style as an I Love Lucy skit or an episode of C
	Circle of Violence 01/18/2006 In a similarly evocative and intense spirit as Schindlerâ€™s List, Steven Spielberg once again brings Jewish plight to the silver screen in his latest film, Munich. In striking contrast, however, Munich does not offer any kind of salvation or silver linin

General Arts News
	Out of the woodwork 08/05/2009 Fox Theatre ushers reflect on their years serving as public ambassadors within the gilded walls
	With new info, arts groups collaborate on marketing 05/16/2009 A comprehensive study of five years of attendance at arts events has revealed buying patterns that show the various cultural institutions how their audiences overlap. Fifteen arts organizations are now using the data to collaborate.
	63 going on 16 04/01/2009 Despite being 63 years old, the St. Louis Poetry Center is ‘like a gangly teenager’ in recent poetry boom
	Portfolio Gallery is still dreaming after 20 years 01/21/2009 In 1989, Powell founded Portfolio Gallery and Education Center and began renting an old house that sits in the shadow of Powell Symphony Hall in Grand Center.
	Big Read to celebrate ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ 01/07/2009 This month, people all across the metro area will be reading and discussing "To Kill a Mockingbird."
	Six for 10 12/24/2008 Sheldon Art Galleries celebrates 10th anniversary with great exhibitions in all six galleries
	‘Human Slinky,’ giant rabbit to debut at First Night 12/24/2008 When Grand Center hosts its annual New Year’s Eve celebration later this month, it will welcome a mish-mash of colorful oddities that St. Louisans are unlikely to find elsewhere.
	CWE church changes definition of ‘church music’ 12/10/2008 For years, the Central West End’s Second Presbyterian Church has hosted concerts for the public. But only in the last couple of years have these concerts received much notice from the public.
	Coming up for air 11/26/2008 As the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis celebrates five years of being a full-fledged museum, its staff looks to the future.
	Publishers prep for holidays with St. Louis-centered books 11/26/2008 With the holiday season fast approaching, local publishers are trotting out a herd of new St. Louis-centric books.
	Dancing Miss Dunham 11/12/2008 The multifaceted life of renowned dancer Katherine Dunham takes center stage at the Missouri History Museum.
	Fox Theatre shuffles shows to get winning hand for audience 10/15/2008 But bringing a single touring Broadway production to the gilded theater can mean years of scheduling and courting producers by the Foxâ€™s Mike Isaacson.
	Craft Alliance in Midtown to reach inner-city and SLU students 09/17/2008 Until this summer, Grand Center was missing a permanent place for the public to create art or even watch art being created. Craft Alliance is changing that.
	Dueling art fairs to renew friendly rivalry Sept. 5-7 08/27/2008 From Sept. 5 through 7 the St. Louis Art Fair, now in its 15th year, will be held in downtown Clayton, and nearby Maplewood will host Art Outside, which is now in its fifth year.
	River Styx goes green to start new-fund raising campaign 08/20/2008 The staff of River Styx hopes St. Louis residents will act both ecologically and philanthropically at the publicationâ€™s Go Green, Give Green festival.
	Hoofers to gather in Clayton for annual tap festival 07/16/2008 From July 21 to 26, the 17th annual St. Louis Tap Festival will bring hundreds of hoofers to the city for six days of classes, showcases and panel discussions that are part of what has been touted as the best tap-dancing festival in the country.
	Pen & ink 06/18/2008 Weatherbird cartoonist looks at St. Louis' cartoon history in a book and exhibit
	When Harriet Met St. Louis 06/11/2008 Local organizations band together to celebrate 19th-century sculptor Harriet Hosmer
	ArtWorks' publishing arm received grant to grow 04/16/2008 A $150,000 grant from YouthBridge Community Foundation will help Boomerang Press, a venture of St. Louis ArtWorks, gain the recognition it needs to expand its business in the field of commissioned art.
	History Museum buys rare Katherine Dunham portrait 03/19/2008 The Missouri Historical Museum announced in a March 13 press conference that it has acquired a rare painting of dancer and activist Katherine Dunham.
	Fox pays homage to shows, performers in gallery 03/12/2008 Current Fox owner Mary Strauss has created a gallery that reveals her dedication to honoring the promise Fox made on that opening night so many years ago.
	Local arts groups band together for marketing project 03/12/2008 The Regional Arts Commission has announced an unprecedented collaboration of 19 local cultural institutions that will help each group in their individual marketing endeavors.
	Labors of love 03/05/2008 SLSO double bassist Carolyn White uses upholstery hobby to lend a hand at Powell Symphony Hall
	New RAC program to bring book clubs, arts groups together 02/27/2008 In what may at first seem contradictory goals, the Regional Arts Commission is trying to get St. Louisans to both read and to get out of the house.
	Loop Ice Carnival to go extreme in third year 01/16/2008 If snowboarders being dropped from cherry pickers arenâ€™t your thing, you might want to avoid the east end of the Delmar Loop Jan. 19.
	Exhibit at Botanical Garden explores roots of coffee 01/09/2008 In Ethiopia, a coffee ceremony is as sacred as a tea ceremony is in Japan. Although both men and women grow and harvest the coffee trees together, only women perform the ritual of roasting and brewing a cup of Ethiopian coffee.
	First Night to bring zany fun to Grand Center 12/26/2007 On New Yearâ€™s Eve, St. Louisâ€™ biggest party will take place on the streets of Grand Center. And unlike most of the other celebrations in the Arch city, First Night St. Louis has nothing to do with alcohol.
	From champagne to communism: local venues to host New Yearâ€™s 12/26/2007 On New Yearâ€™s Eve, First Night wonâ€™t be the only party in town, or even in Grand Center.
	'Hats off to Hattie' event to traverse metro area 01/12/2000

Music
	CWE resident hopes to create opportunities for new composers 12/09/2009 Earlier this year, Jeanne and Rex Sinquefield made a $1 million donation to the University of Missouri School of Music to support composers and performers of new music. Now, the resulting New Music Initiative is beginning to take shape.
	World music 06/24/2009 St. Louis to host American International Choral Festival in November 2010; will be first North American event by presenter
	Charis to offer musical portrayal of coming out process 04/29/2009 Charis: The St. Louis Women’s Chorus will combine two definitions of "coming out" in “Charis Comes Out,” a concert that’s billed as a musical portrayal of the coming out process.
	Organs make comeback at Cathedral Concerts 10/15/2008 This year's Cathedral Concerts series reveals two distinct trends: organ recitals and European touring groups.
	A double bill of cabaret 08/27/2008 Two new cabaret series will open in Grand Center this fall, bringing with them a bevy of local and national talent
	Jazz in the park 07/07/2008 Most of us donâ€™t think of the baritone sax as a show-stealer, if we think of it at all. All we might know is that itâ€™s the instrument of choice for Lisa Simpson, and itâ€™s the part of a band that seems to belch the really low notes. Musician Hamiet B
	Concert series to kick off with kids' improv orchestra 06/18/2008 If children in the St. Louis area are tired of the usual summertime activities, the Ivory Perry Park Concert Series has something new in store.
	CWE native DJs, remixes and performs with Seal 05/28/2008 In January, Central West End native Josh Harris found himself playing keyboards onstage in Las Vegas with one of his musical idols â€” someone so famous, heâ€™s known by just one name: Seal.
	SLSO launches casual series to grab audience 05/14/2008
	Sheldon to offer five series, special concerts in 2008-09 season 04/23/2008 The Sheldon Concert Hall has announced its schedule for the 2008-09 season.
	Home sweet home 04/16/2008 The Sheldon's Notes From Home series to celebrate 15 years of showcasing local music with a concert of favorites
	Irish music festival to return April 4, bigger than ever 04/02/2008 Musicians from all over the United States, Canada and Ireland who play traditional Irish music will meet April 4 through 6 in St. Louis to perform during the 11th annual Mississippi River Celtic Festival.
	Cowboy Junkies to bring their classic album to life at Sheldon 03/26/2008 The Cowboy Junkies will play their new version of this old album at 8 p.m. March 26 at the Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington Blvd.
	Sing loud, sing proud 03/12/2008 Local group works to keep a Southern a capella tradition alive
	High fidelity 02/13/2008 St. Louis Symphony Orchestra announces that it will begin releasing new recordings via internet, on CDs
	Cabaret at Savor names performers for spring season 02/13/2008 The Cabaret at Savor has announced performing dates for five talented singers in its spring season. This yearâ€™s show will begin March 12 and run through May 17.
	Traveling musicians 01/29/2008 The Folk School moves into new custom-built location in Maplewood
	CWE resident to be featured in SLSOâ€™s â€˜Polish Dancesâ€™ 12/05/2007 When Central West End resident Shawn Weil listens to a good story, his mind conjures up vivid images of what the characters and places look like.
	CWE resident to be featured in SLSOâ€™s â€˜Polish Dancesâ€™ 12/05/2007 When Central West End resident Shawn Weil listens to a good story, his mind conjures up vivid images of what the characters and places look like. On Dec. 6, Weil will become the storyteller, painting images of a Polish tale for listeners â€” not by using
	Rock church fire sparks gospel enthusiasm 10/24/2007 The fire caused extensive damage to the interior and exterior of the 135-year-old church and forced its parishioners to worship in a gymnasium, which is where they will stay until renovations are finished next fall.
	â€˜Rockâ€™ church fire sparks gospel enthusiasm 10/24/2007 To raise funds help with restortaion of the fire-damaged church, St. Alphonsus parishioners will host Gospel Fest, a gospel worship service on Oct. 28 at St. Francis Xavier College Church.
	U. City resident composes music as a path to God 10/10/2007 Playful piano strokes, lush chorals and needle-sharp violin tracings are University City resident Rich Wappelâ€™s pathways to God. Which suits him well, as Wappel is the former composer-in-residence for the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis and has had his
	U. City resident composes music as a path to God 10/10/2007 Playful piano strokes, lush chorals and needle-sharp violin tracings are University City resident Rich Wappelâ€™s pathways to God.
	Cathedral Concerts to offer mix of new, old in 15th season 10/03/2007 When the St. Louis Cathedral Concerts starts its 15th season this month, it will open a series of performers including the world-renowned, the traditional and the weirdly named.
	Brazilian guitar wizards to open classical guitar series 09/26/2007 Some say that watching classical guitarists play is like watching pianists. They run their fingers fluidly up and down the neck and nylon strings, one of the guitarâ€™s distinguishing features.
	Brazilian guitar wizards to open classical guitar series 09/26/2007 This season, St. Louis will get a taste of various cultural expressions of classical guitar that includes Persian, Chinese, Bosnian, Indian, Spanish, Brazilian and French performers.
	New independent music festival to descend upon the Loop 09/19/2007 Visitors to the Delmar Loop had better be prepared to get an earful the weekend of Sept. 21 through 23, when the district welcomes the first-ever PLAY:stl music festival.
	New independent music festival to descend upon the Loop 09/19/2007 PLAY:stl will feature 90 bands on nine stages
	Elvis to return to Blueberry Hill, 30 years after he died 08/15/2007 Aug. 16 marks the 30th anniversary of Elvis Presleyâ€™s death, but those visiting the Delmar Loop may get to see the King of Rock and Roll in the flesh.
	A new beginning 07/04/2007 While some performing arts groups may take a bit of a break in the off-season, Union Avenue Opera was quite busy over the winter between its 12th and 13th seasons, the latter of which opened June 29 with Mozartâ€™s Die Zauberflote.
	Menâ€™s chorus to salute the divas who inspired it 06/27/2007 In the basement of Pilgrim Congregational Church, four iconic women singers from St. Louis croon the melody to the classic 1980s tune â€œThatâ€™s What Friends Are For.â€ Wearing a variety of clothing, sunglasses and hairstyles, they are, in every sense o
	Jazz Festival condenses schedule, brings in jazz legend 05/31/2007 When the St. Louis Jazz and Heritage Festival swings back into Claytonâ€™s Shaw Park on June 2, it will be short on days but long on talent.
	SLSO combination is fun but bewildering 04/25/2007 The talented St. Louis Symphony Orchestra never fails to perform outstandingly. And ordinarily, the musical selections for each performance is cohesive and the connections between the pieces easy to understand.
	Latin gold 03/28/2007 For the first time in St. Louis, award-winning classical guitarist and native of Chile Carlos PÃ©rez will be performing at the Ethical Society of St. Louis as the final installment of the St. Louis Classical Guitar Societyâ€™s 2006-2007 Great Artist Serie
	A brassy woman 03/07/2007 Susan Slaughter would really prefer that you donâ€™t read this article. The principal trumpet for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra since 1972, Slaughter has received attention and accolades for much of her professional career.
	Smooth jazz 02/28/2007 Lately, when it seems the music world is dominated by pop princesses and calculated, computerized songs, the industry has surprisingly seen a resurgence of jazz singers.
	No excuses 01/31/2007 Kim Massie, however, turned dinner at Webster Grovesâ€™ Highway 61 Roadhouse into a concert within 30 seconds of her first song. From the moment she sat on the stage and turned on the microphone, she owned the room.
	Symphony introduces two new concert series 10/25/2006 In a series that began Oct. 22 with the classic childrenâ€™s musical, â€œTelling a Story: Peter and the Wolf,â€ the Symphony is inviting families to learn, listen and enjoy the music together.
	Hunting lodge turns into homey music venue 10/25/2006 A rustic music venue in the Meramec River valley is drawing a growing number of urban baby boomers who are weary of smoky concert halls and elbow-to-elbow lawn seating.
	Cathedral Concerts attract worldly choirs, small crowds 10/18/2006 On Oct. 20, St. Louis Cathedral Concerts will kick off its 2006-2007 season with a visit from the Westminster Cathedral Choir. Established in 1903, the men and boys choir should be well-suited to performing in the St. Louis Cathedral Basilica, said Cathed
	Cabaret finds a home in St. Louis with two new series 10/04/2006 Cabaret in St. Louis will take on a new look this season. The former Grand Center Cabaret Series will undergo a facelift as it moves to the Savoy Room at The Sheldon and a new series, The Cabaret at Savor, premieres.
	Fulbright program awards scholarship to local conductor McAdams 09/06/2006 At the age of 6, when Ryan McAdams heard his first live symphony, he was intrigued. He was fascinated with the communicative powers that the conductor seemed to have. This is a craft that many American children enjoy mimicking after their first field trip
	Sheldon announces 2006-07 cabaret series 08/09/2006 Formerly called the Grand Center Cabaret Series, Cabaret in the Savoy Room features four performers giving five shows apiece between October and March. The series kicks off with Kitty Carlisle Hart performing her one-woman show Hereâ€™s to Life Oct. 19
	Grand Center to host St. Louisâ€™ first cabaret conference 08/09/2006 While The Bistro in Grand Center is used to singers belting it out for Jazz at the Bistro, the morning performances Aug. 11 through 13 will be a bit different.
	Local jazz legend starts music scholarship 08/02/2006 Local jazz musician Hugh â€œPeanutsâ€ Whalum is giving back to the jazz community by lending his name to a scholarship that will help underprivileged youth who want to become musicians.
	Jazz on a summerâ€™s day 06/21/2006 This yearâ€™s U.S. Bank St. Louis Jazz Festival will have some of the same components that have made the festival a must-go-to for the past six years: great jazz artists, food and family activities.
	U. City cabaret singer takes on Richard Rodgersâ€™ songs in new 06/07/2006 Having already tackled the songs of George Gershwin, Cole Porter and Kander and Ebb, University City-based cabaret singer Tim Schall is taking on Richard Rodgers in his next show.
	A little bit countryâ€¦ 06/07/2006 â€˜Twangfest is the best collection of roots-oriented bands that youâ€™ll hear in St. Louis all year long,â€ says John Wendland, a member of the group, unofficially dubbed the â€œTwang Gangâ€ that organizes the annual music festival.
	Concert at The Sheldon to recall life of folk musicâ€™s John Har 05/31/2006 Five area bluegrass and old-time country bands will perform music from the repertoire of John Hartford at the Sheldon Concert Hall June 6 in tribute to the legendary artist.
	Enormous yet melodic 04/26/2006 On April 28, Cathedral Concerts based at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis will conclude its season with one of the largest performances it has ever hosted.
	Voices of Africa 03/15/2006 Perhaps you donâ€™t know their name, but you certainly are familiar with their work. They sang on Paul Simonâ€™s 1986 Grammy-Award-winning album, Graceland. They have also completed music for The Lion King and popular, high-profile commercials such as 7-U
	Encore planned for Jacksonâ€™s show of witty, theatrical songs 03/08/2006 Normal is a Setting on My Dryer: An Evening with Chris Jackson and Friends is a show of theatrical songs performed by Chris Jackson, Danna Dockery and Central West End resident Joe Schoen.
	Working it â€˜Overâ€™ 02/22/2006 Performing before a sold-out crowd recently at the Bistro in Grand Center for the release of her new CD, Over and Over, jazz chanteuse Erin Bode took to the stage with a winsome voice of such clarity that it was as though one has lived the life of the son
	Jazz at the Bistro becomes Jazz St. Louis 02/01/2006 The organization behind Jazz at the Bistro is now called Jazz St. Louis to accommodate a growing organization dedicated to all things jazz. The name was officially changed in January.
	Sheldon to host concert 12/21/2005 It has been a dramatic year for Mother Nature. One instance has been the aftermath following Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. For aid relief, the Sheldon Concert Hall is hosting the Big River Hurricane Relief Concert at 8 p.m. Dec. 29 at the concert hall
	Chamber orchestra to explore minimalist aesthetic at Pulitzer 12/07/2005 Members of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra will be performing a stoneâ€™s throw from their usual home, Powell Symphony Hall, at a much starker venue, the Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts, also in Grand Center. The concerts are at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8.
	Harmony of Chanticleer to fill cathedral for holiday concert 11/23/2005 The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis will host Chanticleerâ€™s holiday concert at 8 p.m. Nov. 28. Known as the â€œOrchestra of Voices,â€ Chanticleerâ€™s all-male ensemble is one of Americaâ€™s premier choirs, said John Romeri, director of music at the cat
	Old-time musicâ€™s favorite old-timers to play at Sheldon 10/26/2005 The Sheldon Music Hallâ€™s acoustics are as good as it gets, and when a flat-picking guitar legend such as Norman Blake graces its stage, the music produced can lift listeners out of their seats and place them in a timeless solace. On Oct. 28, everyone is
	Cathedral Concerts to begin new season with famed English choir 09/14/2005 St. Louis Cathedral Concerts opens its 2005-06 season at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 18 with a performance by the Choir of Clare College from Cambridge, England. The choir, directed by Timothy Brown, rose to fame under John Rutter, who is also well known as a compose
	A diva arrives 09/14/2005 From the softly lit patio of Beale on Broadway to the bright lights of The Pageant stage, St. Louisans have grown to love vocalist Kim Massie.
	Laid-back music of the Half Knots is not to be missed 08/31/2005 On Labor Dayâ€™s eve, Sept. 4, the laid-back Half Knots are playing at the Focal Point in Maplewood with guest Dade Farrar. Being only their second live performance, this writer places the show under the donâ€™t-miss category for a couple of reasons: They
	Old-school, new-school hip hop collide at Pageant concert 08/10/2005 This is what former Roots member and current human Beat-box champ Rahzel shouted after Hypeman John Barber introduced him to the sold-out crowd of hip-hop heads at the New Jazz/Evolution Tour, which stopped in St. Louis on Aug. 3 at The Pageant with headl
	Jazz on a summer day 06/22/2005 In Ken Burnsâ€™ award-winning PBS documentary, Jazz, Washington University-based cultural commentator Gerald Early said, â€œWhen they study this American civilization 2,000 years from now, Americans will be known for only three things: the Constitution, b
	Fontella Bass to open summertime concert series in city park 06/22/2005 Ivory Perry Park will be filled with lawn chairs, picnic blankets and hula-hoops during the Hometown Legends concert series every fourth Sunday during the summer months.
	Compilation CD available only to Sheldon donors 06/08/2005 The Sheldon Concert Hallâ€™s fundraiser CD of St. Louis Jazz is only available by making a $100 donation to the not-for-profit Sheldon Arts Foundation, which funds Sheldonâ€™s concerts and educational programs for children.
	All that jazz: Sheldon CD composes an ode to St. Louis jazz 06/08/2005 "If you take the next road to St. Louis, youâ€™ll be on your way/but before you know it, St. Louis may ask you to stay.â€ This lyric is from the mellow song â€œThe Next Road to St. Louis,â€ written by Webster University alum and MAXX Jazz artist Erin Bo

Performing Arts
	Direct from Brooklyn 12/09/2009 Despite a weaker-than-usual script from playwright Margulies,New Jewish Theatre makes ‘Brooklyn Boy’ a pleasure to watch
	Muddy Waters’ ‘Virginia Woolf’ is an ‘almost flawless’ play 11/11/2009 Muddy Waters Theatre Company has mounted an almost flawless production of one of the great plays of the American theater, Edward Albee’s "Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"
	‘Rock star’ choreographer melds ballet, opera in ‘Remember Me’ 11/11/2009 New York City-based troupe Parsons Dance Company will join forces with the East Village Opera Company for a full-evening performance of "Remember Me," a rock opera-contemporary ballet multimedia spectacle.
	A place for everyone 10/28/2009 Now in its 11th year, Clayton Community Theatre fills niche for theater enthusiasts who love to tread the boards
	Upstream offers up another unknown gem 10/14/2009 You can usually count on two things when you go to a production by Upstream Theater. You’ll see a play you’ve never seen before and you’ll see very good work by all those who make the performance happen.
	A masterful performance 09/16/2009 So-so script is saved by phenomenal acting in Rep’s ‘Amadeus’
	Dance festival to return to Grand Center Sept. 26 09/16/2009 From belly and ballet to hip-hop and salsa, on Sept. 26 Grand Center invites all of St. Louis to cut a rug at its third annual dance festival.
	Dance season to offer up favorites, daring new programs 09/02/2009 The 2009-2010 dance season offers some new surprises along with veteran companies with well-known local appeal. Yet even the old favorites take some energetic and daring steps with mostly new works on the programs.
	‘Twelfth Night’ is silly and sweet, just like love 08/19/2009 Shakespeare more than once uses twins, shipwrecks and girls disguised as boys in his comedies. These devices can generate much delightful confusion. He uses all three in 'Twelfth Night,' the subject of St. Louis Shakespeare’s latest dip into the canon.
	‘Collected Stories’ adds to fine summer theater 07/22/2009 St. Louis has been blessed this summer with a string of outstanding performances in two- and three-character plays. Now add two more performances to the list: Nancy Lewis and Meghan Maguire in the Orange Girls’ production of "Collected Stories."
	Union Avenue Opera to kick off 15th season July 10 07/08/2009 Verdi's "Il Trovatore" is the first opera in their 2009 festival season, starting July 10 and running for four performances, followed by Lehar's "Die Lustige Witwe (The Merry Widow)" starting on July 31 and Delibe's "Lakme" starting Aug. 21.
	‘Waiting in the Wings’: ACT Inc. uses large cast to great effect 06/24/2009 When one enters the Fine Arts Theatre at Fontbonne University for the current ACT Inc. production, one goes through a time warp into England in 1958.
	Blind love 05/27/2009 HotCity’s ‘Cockeyed’ takes philosophy to ‘hilarious and completely charming’ new heights
	Circus Flora spreads circus tradition through outreach 05/27/2009 As Circus Flora returns to Grand Center for its 23rd season, it brings with it not only a talented cast of two- and four-legged performers, but a unique spirit of tradition, simple wonders and philanthropy.
	‘Good Person,’ good play 04/29/2009 Despite the best efforts of playwright Bertolt Brecht, SLU and Actors’ Studio’s ‘The Good Person of Setzuan’ is enjoyable
	Black Rep’s ‘Wishes’ rings of weepy TV movie 04/01/2009 Cori Thomas has a good eye for a dramatic story. In "My Secret Language of Wishes," her play currently appearing at the Black Rep, she has a good eye for about four dramatic stories. That’s probably two too many.
	HotCity’s production ‘is how you do Mamet’ 03/18/2009 Glengarry Glen Ross demonstrates why the Christian church named greed one of the seven deadly sins, destroying both the souls of individuals and the bonds of community.
	The next step 03/04/2009 It’s time for the St. Louis dance community to unite, say some dance professionals who are attempting to organize it.
	Kansas City Ballet to bring Twyla Tharp to the Fox 02/18/2009 If the American dance world has a rock star choreographer, it’s Twyla Tharp. Her brash spirit, free-flowing musicality, exuberant physicality and often popular music choices and themes have made her an American icon.
	Writer of the year 02/04/2009 Muddy Waters zeroes in on Edward Albee in its sixth playwright-a-year season.
	‘Medal of Honor Rag’ is short, but ‘dramatically satisfying’ 02/04/2009 The soldier in Medal of Honor Rag at the St. Louis Actors’ Studio saw his buddies incinerated in an ambush on their tank. Crazed by revenge, he kills a dozen of the attackers. For this, he’s given the Congressional Medal of Honor.
	Into the fire 01/07/2009 The Rep offers up Shaw’s intriguing take on Joan of Arc.
	Playing pretend 12/10/2008 New Jewish Theatre’s cast acts realistically, but doesn’t overcome unreal plot in ‘The Last Seder.’
	‘The Little Dog Laughed,’ and you will too 11/12/2008 If you were in Grand Center the evening of Nov. 7, you might have heard roars of laughter rolling out of the Grandel Theatre, punctuated by bursts of applause.
	Edison to welcome Luna Negra’s Afro-Caribbean moves 10/29/2008 A convergence of modern dance with Latino, Brazilian and Afro-Caribbean sounds and movement will take the stage when Luna Negra Dance Theatre arrives at Washington University’s Edison Theatre.
	CWE resident takes over top opera job 10/29/2008 On Oct. 1, Opera Theatre St. Louis general director Charles McKay formally stepped down from his position, clearing the way for executive director and Central West End resident Timothy O’Leary to take over the opera company’s top job.
	â€˜This is How Love Feelsâ€™ 10/15/2008 Repertory Theatreâ€™s production of â€˜Emmaâ€™ brings Jane Austenâ€™s witty style to the stage
	Broken hearts in flight 10/01/2008 Trey McIntyre Project dancers explore the youthful spirit and the loss of innocence
	The Ancient Mariner of Brooklyn 09/17/2008 New Jewish Theatreâ€™s â€˜Chaimâ€™s Love Songâ€™ focuses on storytelling: some tales captivate, while others meander.
	The ties that bind 09/03/2008 Orange Girls to offer complex tale of family, political conflict with U.S. premiere of â€˜Scorchedâ€™
	Upcoming dance season to bring in acts from far and wide 09/03/2008 The 2008-2009 dance season promises prestigious national and international companies with a few surprises and a new sensation in the mix.
	New Line goes old, new and bizarre in 2008-09 season 08/27/2008 After bouncing around between a few different venues over the last few years, New Line Theatre is ready to open its 18th season at Washington Universityâ€™s South Campus Theatre with a six-week run of Hair.
	New Opera St. Louis breaks out with winter seasons 08/20/2008 Gina Galati never thought sheâ€™d grow up to be a professional opera singer. But when Galati was a 19-year-old business major at St. Louis University, her plans changed because she failed an economics course.
	Theater festival to take on election-year politics 08/13/2008 â€œI think the whole country is engaged in politics like we havenâ€™t been since 1968,â€ said Scott Miller, creator of the St. Louis Political Theatre Festival.
	Family affair 08/13/2008 Father and son actors take on father and son roles in â€˜Rosesâ€™
	Sing it, Shakespeare! 08/06/2008 Verdiâ€™s â€˜Otelloâ€™ slices out much of the playâ€™s details, offering beautiful heartbreaking music instead
	Acting up in class 07/30/2008 Clayton Schools, Metro Theater Company partner to beef up Claytonâ€™s theater education, provide a performance home for Metro
	Dance St. Louis, Edison Theatre to separate dance seasons 07/18/2008 After more than 20 years of co-presenting dance events, Dance St. Louis and Washington Universityâ€™s Edison Theatre will produce two unique dance seasons this year.
	Munyâ€™s â€˜My Fair Ladyâ€™ is solid, but uninspired 07/09/2008 My Fair Lady is one of the most enduringly popular American musicals. Itâ€™s based on a play by an Anglo-Irish playwright. Its score often reflects the sounds of Viennese operetta, in which tradition its composer grew up.
	Grand ole opera 07/09/2008 Union Avenue Opera prepares to kick off its 14th summer season on July 11 with Donizetti's Lâ€™elisir dâ€™amore
	'Snapshots' has fine acting, but little drama 06/11/2008 Most theater groups call themselves a â€œtheaterâ€ or a â€œcompany,â€ as in â€œRepertory Theatre of St. Louisâ€ or â€œMuddy Waters Theatre Company.â€ But founders William Roth, Milt Zoth and David Wassilak named their new company â€œSt. Louis Actorsï¿
	Ringmasters 06/04/2008 Circus Flora, St. Louis' hometown favorite, will return to Grand Center June 5-22 with 'Sherwood Forest'
	HotCity moves to Grand Center; ArtLoft in limbo 06/04/2008
	Breaking the silence 05/21/2008 A new play by local playwright Lee Patton Chiles attempts to give a face to the genocide in Darfur, Sudan
	It'll be a hot summer for St. Louis theater 05/14/2008
	Local storytellers to participate in annual festival 04/30/2008 Much like a good tall tale, the annual St. Louis Storytelling Festival keeps growing and growing.
	'Part of a legacy' 04/09/2008 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to St. Louis, with a local dancer in several lead roles
	Solo performance 03/26/2008 Midnight Company co-founder and local actor Joe Hanrahan has made a name for himself as 'a company of one'
	Award-winning Susan Marshall dance company to perform March 28 03/26/2008 Susan Marshall & Company, based in New York City, will perform the full-evening work titled Cloudless, a series of 18 short dances from 30 seconds to 5 minutes in length.
	'Wedding Singer' is a lackluster adaptation 03/19/2008 I suspect that I am not alone in finding The Wedding Singer something less than a major addition to the American musical theater.
	Irish dance troupe CoisCeim to bring 'Knots' to Wash U 02/27/2008 Knots is a contemporary dance and psychological-theater piece from the celebrated Irish company CoisCeim (pronounced â€œkush came,â€ from the Irish word for â€œfootstepâ€).
	Full circle 02/20/2008 The Black Rep completes August Wilson's Century Cycle with slightly flawed production of 'Radio Golf'
	Muny season to pay homage to shows of the past 90 years 02/20/2008 The Muny has announced all but one of the shows to be featured in its 90th season in Forest Park.
	Pulling strings 02/13/2008 Bob Kramer's Marionettes celebrates 45 years and a lifetime of puppetmaking for its namesake
	Kevin Kline nominations announced; awards scheduled for March 31 02/06/2008 With the Golden Globes having been presented a few weeks ago and the Grammys and Oscars coming up, the national performing-arts communities are in the midst of awards season. And the St. Louis theater community is no exception.
	Black Rep adapts local author's 'Porch Lies' 01/29/2008 Black Rep founder Ron Himes, along with the theater companyâ€™s education associate Linda Kennedy, adapted Patricia McKissackâ€™s book of short stories Porch Lies: Tales of Slicksters, Tricksters, and Other Wily Characters
	Vertical Hourâ€™: personal, political, thought-provoking 01/23/2008 British playwright David Hare can take the great issues and events of our time and make them resonate in the personal dramas of private lives. In his play Plenty, itâ€™s World War II and the aftermath.
	'Vertical Hour': personal, political, thought-provoking 01/23/2008 British playwright David Hare can take the great issues and events of our time and make them resonate in the personal dramas of private lives. In his play Plenty, itâ€™s World War II and the aftermath.
	Achieving enlightenment 01/16/2008 Avant-garde performance art has a new home in Midtown thanks to Tom Brady, an artist who has only recently returned to the artistic life himself. â€œFor the first 33 years of my life, I defined myself as an artist,â€ Brady said. â€œThen for 20 years I di
	Silent â€˜Snowflakeâ€™ to return to COCA Jan. 11-13 01/09/2008 On Jan. 11, internationally acclaimed actor Gale LaJoye will bring his one-man show Snowflake to the Center of Creative Arts. But donâ€™t expect him to say much.
	Silent â€˜Snowflakeâ€™ to return to COCA Jan. 11-13 01/09/2008 On Jan. 11, internationally acclaimed actor Gale LaJoye will bring his one-man show Snowflake to the Center of Creative Arts. But donâ€™t expect him to say much.
	Witches' brew 12/19/2007 Unless youâ€™ve been living under a rock, you probably know that the novel has been turned into a musical called Wicked and that Wicked has been one of the hottest tickets on Broadway for several years. It is currently making its second appearance at the
	Witches' brew 12/19/2007 While the music is sufficient, the true magic of â€˜Wickedâ€™ lies in the powerful acting, intricate scenery
	After 50-year absence, burlesque is again thriving in St. Louis 12/12/2007 For his 82nd birthday on Dec. 16, St. Louis comedian Danny Oâ€™Day is going to a burlesque show at the Atomic Cowboy club at 4140 Manchester Ave. Oâ€™Day hasnâ€™t seen an old-style striptease show in St. Louis since the burlesque houses closed in the 1960
	Dancing days 11/28/2007 Walking into the City Studio Dance Center at the corner of Newstead and Laclede, one is immediately confronted with photos documenting the past 20 years. Some show conga drummers playing enthusiastically for dancers, while others show little girls posing
	Dancing days 11/28/2007 City Studio founder Sara Burke reflects on studioâ€™s first 20 years
	HotCity production masterfully exposes racial dilemmas 11/21/2007 You may have noticed, several months ago, in the back pages of a newspaper, a story about a court case concerning a collection of French impressionist paintings left to a Philadelphia college.
	HotCity production masterfully exposes racial dilemmas 11/21/2007 You may have noticed, several months ago, in the back pages of a newspaper, a story about a court case concerning a collection of French impressionist paintings left to a Philadelphia college.
	Kidsâ€™ circus troupe seeks harmony through handsprings 11/14/2007 Is juggling the solution for world peace? Maybe not, but it served as a necessary icebreaker when 11 performers from Circus Day Foundationâ€™s St. Louis Arches, a local youth circus troupe, visited Israel this summer to perform with the Galilee Circus,
	CWE resident remembers 50 years with theater group 11/14/2007 During those Fay McKenna's 50 years with the West End Players Guild she has seen it go through several transitions including several physical moves, a merger in 1983 and its first season as a professional non-equity company last year.
	Kidsâ€™ circus troupe seeks harmony through handsprings 11/14/2007 Is juggling the solution for world peace? Maybe not, but it served as a necessary icebreaker when 11 performers from Circus Day Foundationâ€™s St. Louis Arches, a local youth circus troupe, visited Israel this summer to perform with the Galilee Circus,
	Line dancing 10/31/2007 If youâ€™re eager to introduce friends of all ages to modern dance, this weekendâ€™s concerts at Washington Universityâ€™s Edison Theatre will offer the perfect magic. St. Louis welcomes back the works of multimedia dance magician Alwin Nikolais, who di
	Line dancing 10/31/2007 The inventive choreography of the late Alwin Nickolais will return to the Edison Theatre with Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company
	A balancing act 10/24/2007 s an actor, Larry Dell has the gift of inhabiting a character so completely that he almost becomes transparent. You can see inside the character, see what heâ€™s thinking and feeling, even though his exterior seems to make only the slightest changes. But
	A balancing act 10/24/2007 St. Louis Actorsâ€™ Studio aims high in inaugural offering,and, for the most part, succeeds with â€˜A Delicate Balanceâ€™
	Moving on up 09/26/2007 It began with a rock, maybe in a cave. Someone started banging that rock on the ground and another person began to move. The art of dance was born and from there thousands of dance styles evolved, said Sally Bliss, executive director emeritus of Dance St.
	Frothy â€˜Altar Boyzâ€™ is full of lively dance moves and in-jok 09/26/2007 At what point do jokes about religion cease to be funny and become offensive or even blasphemous? The show Late Night Catechism that had a long run in the upstairs space at the Grandel Theatre had crowds laughing about what went on in a Catholic schoolroo
	Frothy â€˜Altar Boyzâ€™ is full of lively dance moves, in-jokes 09/26/2007 At what point do jokes about religion cease to be funny and become offensive or even blasphemous?
	Moving on up 09/26/2007 Grand Center prepares for opening weekend with extravagant day of dance
	Dance St. Louis, Edison Theatre to separate dance seasons 09/12/2007 After more than 20 years of co-presenting dance events, Dance St. Louis and Washington Universityâ€™s Edison Theatre will produce two unique dance seasons this year.
	Tales of Hotchner 09/05/2007 Performers with the Missouri History Museumâ€™s Teens Make History acting troupe are bringing A.E. Hotchnerâ€™s cherished memoir King of the Hill alive with a series of performances on Saturdays Sept. 8 through 29.
	Shaky Shakespeare 08/29/2007 In its three-show summer season, St. Louis Shakespeare usually performs two plays by Shakespeare and one not by Shakespeare. This summer, theyâ€™ve done three plays by Shakespeare and are about to do one not by Shakespeare.
	Poetry meets friendly competition at local slams 08/29/2007 On Aug. 15, tortured yells and peals of laughter filled the Focal Point in Maplewood. Contrary to how this may sound, the combination was not brought on by a sadistic slaughter; rather it was the sound of a poetry slam in progress.
	Light summer fare 07/25/2007 Like lighter clothes and lighter food, lighter theater plays well in the St. Louis summer. Actorâ€™s Creative Theatre Inc., usually shortened to ACT Inc., has provided lighter theater for St. Louis since 1980, producing two plays every summer.
	Orange Girls to present Wassersteinâ€™s â€˜American Daughterâ€™ 07/11/2007 If you want a multidimensional depiction of the complexities facing the countryâ€™s first viable female candidate for U.S. president, perhaps you better turn off CNN and head to the theater.
	Local celebrities to take the stage for St. Louis Shakespeare 07/04/2007 So what do a former mayor, Speed Racer and Shakespeare have in common? Turns out the answer is more than one might expect.
	Working for change 06/27/2007 In late May, Central West End resident Joan Lipkin stood on a stage in south St. Louis, helping a group of young performers put the finishing touches on a show.
	Where the wild things are 06/27/2007 In the theater, The Lion King lays out a feast for the eyes, one rich dish after another. The story it tells is a familiar one, told in a familiar way. The music is often ordinary, occasionally almost equal to the sights it accompanies. But the visual ele
	Black Rep announces 2007-08 season lineup 06/20/2007 As its 30th season draws to a close, the St. Louis Black Repertory Theatre has announced the schedule for its 2007-08 season.
	Go west, young bard 05/31/2007 St. Louis theater-goers, rejoice! You have here and now an opportunity to see two classic comedies, performed in two hilariously brilliant productions.
	Storytelling festival goes multicultural in 28th year 05/02/2007 Once upon a time, two University of Missouri-St. Louis professors were inspired to create a festival devoted to storytelling. They gathered together some speakers and, with the permission of the National Park Service, told stories to about 5,000 people un
	Literary â€˜Knives in Hensâ€™ shines at Upstream 05/02/2007 Knives in Hens is a strange play. It is also the best play now on a stage in St. Louis. Out of the mainstream is where Upstream Theater, the producer of Knives in Hens, likes to locate itself. The plays they have produced in the past have in varying degr
	Amazing grace 04/25/2007 When renowned modern dance photographer Lois Greenfield calls and asks to photograph Aspen Santa Fe Ballet dancers, those dancers must be extraordinary. And that truth is unmistakable as a viewer observes the striking poses of the well-toned bodies and ex
	Rep cleans up at Kevin Kline Awards 04/04/2007 To announce the results of the second annual Kevin Kline Awards, it would perhaps be easier to list those awards not given to the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis.
	Diamond in the rough 04/04/2007 From the moment you lay eyes on the set for the St. Louis Black Repertory Companyâ€™s production of Gem of the Ocean, you know youâ€™re in for a treat. Scenic designer Felix Cochren has designed a scrupulously realistic set for the production, which is di
	Black Rep, WU events to look at state of black theater 03/21/2007 As the St. Louis Black Repertory Company celebrates its 30th anniversary, it will look toward the future with a symposium geared toward the state of African-American theater.
	Williamsâ€™ first play comes home to CWE for 70th anniversary st 03/14/2007 Tennessee Williamsâ€™ first full-length play, Candles to the Sun, is coming back to the Central West End for a 70th anniversary celebration.
	Songs of â€˜Greaseâ€™ bring life to musical 03/07/2007 A wise man of the stage once said, â€œTheater is life with the dull parts left out.â€ The musical Grease has taken most of the dull parts out of life in high school in the late 1950s.
	Ballet goes goth with â€˜Edward Scissorhandsâ€™ 02/28/2007 Fans of contemporary ballet can delve into the evocative gothic fairytale realm of Matthew Bourneâ€™s new dance sensation, Edward Scissorhands, which arrives from London at the Fox Theatre with key members of the original cast intact.
	Dance without borders 02/21/2007 While the weather outside may be chilly, the internationally celebrated dance troupe DanceBrazil hopes to heat up St. Louis a bit with sizzling moves and driving, evocative music.
	Actor and ad exec William Roth to open Gaslight Theatre this fal 02/14/2007 William Roth is the owner of two adjacent Central West End buildings built in the 1890s. His advertising agency, The Eleven Inc., is in one, while the other is being renovated to include a theater and restaurant.
	Fading light 02/07/2007 By intermission of the opening night of The Light in the Piazza at the Fox Theatre last week, my friend was wondering aloud, â€œThis show won six Tonys? I wonder what they were for. I canâ€™t believe it won six Tonys.â€
	Clayton groups band together for â€˜My Fair Ladyâ€™ 02/07/2007 While the rain in Spain will still stay mainly in the plain in Stray Dog Theatreâ€™s upcoming concert production of My Fair Lady, it will be doing so in a much grander fashion than usual.
	Traveling suitcase 01/10/2007 It took people on three continents to put together the newest production from Metro Theater Company, the U.S. premiere of Hanaâ€™s Suitcase, which opens Jan. 11 at the Edison Theatre.
	Fun house 01/10/2007 They make it look so easy, those folks on the stage at the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis. They are doing George Bernard Shawâ€™s Heartbreak House, and theyâ€™re having so much fun doing it. Or maybe I only think theyâ€™re having so much fun because I was
	New Lineâ€™s Miller offers inclusive history of musical theater 01/03/2007 New Line Theatre Artistic Director Scott Miller has always loved musical theater. As a child, he remembers listening to show tunes with his family and visiting the Muny each summer.
	Orange Girls announce lineup for 2007 season 12/13/2006 Fresh off its inaugural season, the Orange Girls theater company has announced the lineup for its second season and first as the company-in-residence at the Anheuser-Busch Black Box Theater at the Center of Creative Arts.
	The Crucible' is an uncertain performance of a powerful play 12/06/2006 Itâ€™s not easy to watch the innocent suffer at the hands of ordinary people driven to cruelty by a hysterically irrational fear thatâ€™s being exploited by jealousy, greed, lust and self-righteous power.
	My Hometown 11/15/2006 Shapiro and Smith Dance joins its creative high energy with the music of â€” two magic words â€” Bruce Springsteen. The result is gutsy, physical and heartfelt modern dance theater in the St. Louis premiere of Anytown: Stories of America, a full-evening p
	Innovative breakdancing group to perform at COCA 11/15/2006 Some things are just meant to be together, like hip-hop and ballet. Thatâ€™s what Artistic Director Victor Quijada decided when he founded Montrealâ€™s Rubberbandance group in 2002.
	Spam I am 11/08/2006 Once upon a time (not a bad way to begin a discussion of a musical about King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table), musical comedies were tagged as theater for tired businessmen.
	Play is flat, but Black Cat is welcome addition 10/18/2006 In Harold Pinterâ€™s early play The Birthday Party, two men fire a rapid series of pointless questions at a third man seated helplessly in a chair while they loom menacingly over him. Forty years ago, the stream of non sequiturs appeared to link Pinter wi
	Local theater to celebrate National Coming Out Day 10/11/2006 Surroundings are an important factor in many of lifeâ€™s turning points, including coming out. National Coming Out Day is Oct. 11 and its aim is to bring stories, knowledge and people out of â€œthe closet.â€
	Black Cat Theatre opens Oct. 13 with â€˜The Birthday Partyâ€™ 10/11/2006 Friday the 13th may seem an unlucky day to start a new venture, but for those opening the Black Cat Theatre, it seems only appropriate.
	Much ado about kids 09/27/2006 What is known about Shakespeareâ€™s life is limited. His birth date is not even clear. He was baptized at Holy Trinity Church in Stratford, England. William was the third of eight children, and he was only 18 when he married Anne Hathaway.
	Rep's world premiere of 'Ace' never takes flight 09/13/2006 If you want to break into musical theater, you might be advised to do it as a 10-year-old boy. Youâ€™d have a shot in Oliver! at not only the lead but all those other orphan boys too. Then thereâ€™s the major role in Caroline, or Change. And now you could
	Rep's world premiere of 'Ace' never takes flight 09/13/2006 If you want to break into musical theater, you might be advised to do it as a 10-year-old boy. Youâ€™d have a shot in Oliver! at not only the lead but all those other orphan boys too. Then thereâ€™s the major role in Caroline, or Change. And now you could
	Unseen plays get a chance at production in HotCityâ€™s New Play 08/16/2006 Itâ€™s not often that a theater patron can take his or her seat and know for sure that no audience has ever seen the play about to be presented. HotCity Theatreâ€™s New Play Festival is hoping to change that.
	Tried and true 08/16/2006 The Muny just concluded its 88th summer in Forest Park. Of the seven musicals staged, three of them were adapted for the stage from movies. None of the three convinced me that watching The Muny production was preferable to renting the movie.
	New Line Theatre announces provocative 2006-07 season 08/09/2006 New Line Theatre recently announced the lineup for its 2006-2007 season. True to form, the edgy theater companyâ€™s 16th year boasts more of the provocative musicals for which the group is known.
	A moment in the spotlight 08/02/2006 The set itself may have been unremarkable â€“ a brown sheet slung over a rod for a bridge, some artificial flowers and grass â€“ but the performance was anything but. The story was an updated take on the tale of â€œThe Three Billy Goats Gruff.â€ With ove
	A Select Company 07/26/2006 As the American dance community mourns the death of Katherine Dunham, one Central West End studio is committed to keeping her legacy alive.
	A Select Company 07/26/2006 As the American dance community mourns the death of Katherine Dunham, one Central West End studio is committed to keeping her legacy alive.
	Stray Dogâ€™s â€˜House of Blue Leavesâ€™ makes oddness real 07/19/2006 Artie Shaughnessy just wants to quit his job in the Central Park zoo, put his addled wife in a rest home, marry his girlfriend, move to Los Angeles where his boyhood buddy the famous movie producer will use his songs in movies and make him famous, and see
	Is Greek drama too big, too exotic for contemporary theater grou 06/28/2006 What are we to do with the Greeks? We honor them for creating theater in the Western world. We pra