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2009 Stories by Nick Lucchesi

• Contest: Count the Beer Steins, Win a Beer Stein and a T-Shirt

  published Oct 12, 2009

  The beer steins at Soulard Oktoberfest were everywhere. The liter-sized plastic mugs were so prevalent, you might find yourself trying to count them in our slide show from Saturday night.So here's a f... More >>

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  Over the Weekend: They Might Be Giants, Maxwell, Bottle Rockets, Riddle of Steel, Oktoberfest, "Invashion" at Lure Nightclub

  published Oct 12, 2009

  Good morning, St. Louis! What a weekend. Los Angeles absolutely owned both our Blues and Cardinals on Saturday night, and the Rams were easily defeated (again) on Sunday. But there were plenty of oppo... More >>

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  Ten Things to Do Under $10 This Weekend in St. Louis, October 9-11, 2009

  published Oct 09, 2009

  Some weekends there are more options than others when it comes to finding something fun to do on a budget. This is one of 'em.Soulard Oktoberfest (Friday-Sunday)rDespite controversy over the amount of... More >>

• Post-Season Throwdown: What They're Saying in New York, Denver, Minneapolis

  published Oct 08, 2009

  Coming off the three-hour, 54-minute letdown last night in Los Angeles, there's nothing we want more than to look ahead to this afternoon's Game 2 start time of 5:07 p.m. and put Matt Holliday's plate... More >>

• Post-Season Throwdown: What They're Saying in New York, Denver, Minneapolis

  published Oct 08, 2009

  Coming off the three-hour, 54-minute letdown last night in Los Angeles, there's nothing we want more than to look ahead to this afternoon's Game 2 start time of 5:07 p.m. and put Matt Holliday's plate... More >>

• The Cardinals Will Lose to the Dodgers in Five

  published Oct 07, 2009

  The St. Louis Cardinals are not going to make it past the first round of the playoffs, according to a sports blog hero and admitted Cardinal fan.Will Leitch, founder of Deadspin and now blogger emerit... More >>

• Over the Weekend: Farm Aid, Food Porn, Presidents of the United States of America at Taste of St. Louis, Big Muddy Records' Roof Top Party

  published Oct 05, 2009

  Good Monday to you, St. Louis. Here's a recap of our weekend coverage:Big Muddy Records Roof Top PartyrOn Friday night, local label Big Muddy Records hosted a party on the roof of the Jefferson Underg... More >>

• Ten Things to Do This Weekend for $10 or Less, October 2-4, 2009

  published Oct 02, 2009

  You could say it was the Best week of 2009, and there's plenty to do this weekend for less than $10. Here it is, your affordable weekend preview. Looking for concerts this weekendr There's plenty of t... More >>

• 13 Pants-Peeing Haunted Houses

  published Oct 02, 2009

  r It's the beginning of October, and that means it's the season to stand in line outside a building blasting pulsating, industrial music and then paying to have for some creep come up behind you an... More >>

• Alaskan University's Hockey Team Has Best Introduction Video Ever (Because of Polar Bear, Jet Packs)

  published Oct 01, 2009

  The Blues have one week 'til their home opener against the Thrashers of Atlanta, and while Scottrade Center employees are likely busy cleaning up after last night's Kings of Leon show, we wonder what ... More >>

• Alaskan University's Hockey Team Has Best Introduction Video Ever (Because of Polar Bear, Jet Packs)

  published Oct 01, 2009

  The Blues have one week 'til their home opener against the Thrashers of Atlanta, and while Scottrade Center employees are likely busy cleaning up after last night's Kings of Leon show, we wonder what ... More >>

• Best Of St. Louis 2009: Sports and Recreation Winners

  published Sep 30, 2009

  If you haven't read the news, our Best Of St. Louis 2009 issue is on newsstands and online now. Since this is a sports blog, let's cut to the chase and provide you with a link to our Best Of awards ... More >>

• Best Of St. Louis 2009: Sports and Recreation Winners

  published Sep 30, 2009

  If you haven't read the news, our Best Of St. Louis 2009 issue is on newsstands and online now. Since this is a sports blog, let's cut to the chase and provide you with a link to our Best Of awards ... More >>

• St. Louis' Best Pothead of 2009: Mark Pedersen

  published Sep 30, 2009

  Daily RFT is rolling out a few videos to accompany our Best of St. Louis issue out today. Here's the first, featuring "Best Pothead" Mark Pedersen founder of the Cannabis Patient Network.Note: Pederse... More >>

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  Photos: The St. Louis Rams are Waiters for One Night Only

  published Sep 29, 2009

  No, that's not a punchline: The St. Louis Rams, despite have the longest losing streak in the NFL, were all smiles last night at Fleming's Steakhouse for an unarguably generous act of charity, shillin... More >>

• Photos: Social Distortion and Their Tattooed Fans at Pop's, 9/27/09

  published Sep 28, 2009

  Last night Social Distortion returned to Pop's in Sauget, Illinois for another show. As anyone who knows about the 30-year-old punk rock band from L.A. can tell you, many fans adorn their skin the Soc... More >>

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  Photos: Pappy's Smokehouse, The U., Buffalo Brewing Co., Others Take Grills Outside for Midtown Street Fest 9.26.09

  published Sep 28, 2009

  If the rain kept you inside Saturday afternoon, you missed the first Midtown Street Fest, which gave the restaurants and bars on Olive and Locust Streets a chance to show off their food for the masses... More >>

• Over the Weekend: Dancing in the Streets, Midtown Street Fest, Social Distortion and Slick Rick

  published Sep 28, 2009

  Good morning St. Louis. And if you're observing Yom Kippur, Gmar Chatimah Tova. Here's a recap of our weekend coverage: Dancing in the Streets The jolly green stilted giant at the Dancing in the St... More >>

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  Ten Things to Do Under $10 This Weekend in St. Louis, September 25-27, 2009

  published Sep 25, 2009

  Have fun, save money. Here are ten things to do this weekend for $10 or less. For those of you looking for live music, consult our weekend concert calendar.Fred Stonehouse: Den of Secrets (Opens Frida... More >>

• Video: Philly Fan Loses it While Watching Brad Lidge's Latest Meltdown

  published Sep 25, 2009

  The decline of Brad Lidge's pitching prowess has been well documented. We all remember the defining moment of Lidge's 2005 campaign: his gopher ball to Albert Pujols with two on in the ninth and the A... More >>

• Video: Philly Fan Loses it While Watching Brad Lidge's Latest Meltdown

  published Sep 25, 2009

  The decline of Brad Lidge's pitching prowess has been well documented. We all remember the defining moment of Lidge's 2005 campaign: his gopher ball to Albert Pujols with two on in the ninth and the A... More >>

• Local Linkage: The Cardinals' Clinch is Beyond Comparisonr

  published Sep 22, 2009

  Despite efforts to screw up post-season play by the commissioner and his staff, Major League Baseball has something going for it than other professional and college-level leagues don't: When a team cl... More >>

• Local Linkage: The Cardinals' Clinch is Beyond Comparisonr

  published Sep 22, 2009

  Despite efforts to screw up post-season play by the commissioner and his staff, Major League Baseball has something going for it than other professional and college-level leagues don't: When a team cl... More >>

• Photos: Best Beers for Fall (and Spring, Summer and Winter)

  published Sep 21, 2009

  While it's only September, the Oktoberfestivities have begun, with many microbreweries rolling out their fall brews over the past few weeks. St. Louis' largest American-owned brewery, the St. Louis Br... More >>

• Over the Weekend: 41 Beers at Schlafly Tap Room, The Atlas Sound at Play STL Fest, Ra Ra Riot at the Firebird

  published Sep 21, 2009

  Who didn't watch the Emmysr Here's a recap of our weekend coverage:The Books at the Luminary Center for the ArtsOn Sunday, the Books played a sold-out show at the Luminary Center for the Arts -- "On r... More >>