Email Author Nick Lucchesi

2008 Stories by Nick Lucchesi

• Review: KISS' stinker of a movie in theater form

  published Apr 26, 2008

  Members of the KISS Army and lovers of so-bad-it's-good '70s kitsch were served a heaping, stinking scoop of comedic theater Friday night at the Regional Arts Commission. The St. Louis Shakespeare's ... More >>

• Sports Blog: 2008 Major League Baseball Draft Picks

  published Apr 25, 2008

  Here is the second installment of our 2008 Major League Baseball mock draft by sports blogger Aaron Schafer. He's running down the who the top fifteen teams could pick in the first round. The followi... More >>

• What Would You Do for a Free Burritor

  published Apr 25, 2008

  Apparently, wait in line for a while. Thursday was Free Burrito Day at the newly opened Chipotle, which is a burrito's throw away from the RFT headquarters. The line was getting ridiculous around 5 ... More >>

• 60 Hours of Buffett: The Jimmy Buffett Show Review, April 24, 2008, St. Louis

  published Apr 25, 2008

  Jimmy Buffett performed on Thursday night in St. Louis for the first time in eight years. Tickets for the Verizon Wireless Ampitheater sold out in record time. Read the below show review and check out... More >>

• Go! The St. Louis Weekend Calendar, April 25 - 27, 2008

  published Apr 25, 2008

  Not totally satisfied with your weekend itineraryr Never fear, Go! is here! This regular feature highlights everything from rock shows to art openings, from delicious dishes to hidden-gem hangouts. He... More >>

• MO Drunks on the Road: 1 in 5 Missourians Drove Drunk 2004-2006

  published Apr 24, 2008

  Since I moved to St. Louis less than a year ago, I've been in three minor car accidents, none of which were my fault. My ride was hit while it was parked near the Loop, I was rear-ended at a stop ligh... More >>

• And the Top Five Baseball Draft Picks Will Be...

  published Apr 24, 2008

  With the NFL Draft coming up this weekend, and all the surprises seemingly gone from the top teams, let's look ahead to baseball. But first, on the Cardinals game last night: I'll sum up last night... More >>

• Awkward Banner Placement Causes Questions in East Loop

  published Apr 24, 2008

  In October 2007, the American Planning Association named the Delmar Loop, ''One of Ten Great Streets in America.'' In handing out the award, the non-profit urban planning group lauded the Universit... More >>

• Cards Blog: Did Milwaukee win Tuesday with an already-traded playerr

  published Apr 23, 2008

  On Tuesday morning, Gabe Gross was traded from the Milwaukee Brewers to the Tampa Bay Rays. He then went out and scored the winning run in the Brewers twelve-inning, nine to eight victory over th... More >>

• Video: Ballpark Village's First Retail Business: Ballpark Lake Fishing Bait

  published Apr 23, 2008

  Got Wormsr Ballpark Village may be a big, wet hole, but that doesn't mean it's closed for business.Check out our exclusive video of Ballpark Lake Bait -- the first new store to set up shop north o... More >>

• Video: Ballpark Village's First Retail Business: Ballpark Lake Fishing Bait

  published Apr 23, 2008

  Got Wormsr Ballpark Village may be a big, wet hole, but that doesn't mean it's closed for business.Check out our exclusive video of Ballpark Lake Bait -- the first new store to set up shop north o... More >>

• Video: Ballpark Village's First Retail Business: Ballpark Lake Fishing Bait

  published Apr 23, 2008

  Got Wormsr Ballpark Village may be a big, wet hole, but that doesn't mean it's closed for business. Check out our exclusive video of Ballpark Lake Bait -- the first new store to set up shop north ... More >>

• Tips to Market the St. Louis Cardinals this Season, Part 1

  published Apr 22, 2008

  Hey there, Cardinals. In watching the games this year, as well as recently attending one, I can't help but notice that attendance, while still quite strong, isn't up to the standards we've seen the la... More >>

• Cards Blog: Wainwright should have received the 'W'

  published Apr 22, 2008

  Hell of a game last night, fellows. Great job bouncing back after a rough go of it against the Giants. Stlcardinals.com Wainwright I realize that wins and losses for pitchers are really kind of ... More >>

• Video: National Record Store Day, Vintage Vinyl, St. Louis, April 19, 2008

  published Apr 21, 2008

  The above interview has footage of the party at Vintage Vinyl and the record store's co-owner, Tom Ray, talking about the state of his record store in the midst of the iTunes and YouTube generation.... More >>

• Over the Weekend: The Roots, New Pornographers, Vicars & Tarts, St. Louis Punks, Breakdancing

  published Apr 21, 2008

  Good morning, St. Louis. Stumbling to your computer or avoiding the boss coming around to your cubicler Just just rolling out of bed, wondering what the hell went on this weekendr Or even better, sti... More >>

• Review: Star Clipper's 20th Anniversary Party, St. Louis Munny Show, April 18, 2008

  published Apr 19, 2008

  Star Clipper celebrated its twentieth anniversary Friday with some serious style; they are hosting the the ''St. Louis Munny Show'' through May 30. For those of you unaware of what a Munny is, it is ... More >>

• Lock 'Em Down Records CEO Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges

  published Apr 19, 2008

  Earlier this year, Dewanzel "Jazz" Singleton, president and CEO of East St. Louis-based Lock 'Em Down Records was the subject of a feature story in the RFT. Singleton was arrested in August and face... More >>

• Hearing for Missouri Bail Bond Bill Canceled

  published Apr 18, 2008

  This week's cover story on bail bondsmen mentions Senate Bill 1247, in which we wrote: "In February, Sen. Maida Coleman, a St. Louis Democrat, introduced Senate Bill 1247 that would take oversight o... More >>

• Cards Blog: An Inning-By-Inning Soap Opera

  published Apr 18, 2008

  On Thursday afternoon, the Cardinals played the finale of a three game series against the Brewers. I was lucky enough to score some free tickets, and, being the intrepid reporter that I am, I'm taking... More >>

• Go! The St. Louis Calendar, April 18-20, 2008: UMSL Jazz Festival, Sexy Parties, Zombie Squad and Earth Day

  published Apr 18, 2008

  Not totally satisfied with your weekend itineraryr Never fear, Go! is here! This regular feature highlights everything from rock shows to art openings, from delicious dishes to hidden-gem hangouts. Al... More >>

• In St. Louis and Illinois, a 5.2 Earthquake Wakes Us Up.

  published Apr 18, 2008

  Update: Metro East news outlets are reporting another quake just after 10 a.m. today. Earlier: At 4:37 a.m. this morning, we woke up to a rattlin' like no other. According to reports, the shake wa... More >>

• "Birds of a Feather" Feature: Map of St. Louis Bail Bond Agencies

  published Apr 16, 2008

  This week's cover story by Keegan Hamilton, Birds of a Feather: The strange and violent world of St. Louis bail bondsmen, explores the cutthroat world of bail bonding in St. Louis, where convicted fel... More >>

• AdOne Media Inc. Files for Bankruptcy

  published Apr 16, 2008

  EDITOR'S NOTE: Daily RFT incorrectly identified the party filing for bankruptcy in our original blog post, published in April 2008. The matter was brought to our attention by an attorney representing ... More >>

• Rare Plant Discovered by Missouri Botanical Garden Director Could be Saved -- at Expense of Thousands of Trees

  published Apr 16, 2008

  "In San Francisco, you can landmark a 'historic tree' -- but no one has ever thought to designate a historic bush." mobot.org Peter Raven Those are the words of SF Weekly writer Joe Eskenazi, about... More >>