Email Author Nick Lucchesi

2009 Stories by Nick Lucchesi

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  Twitter Creator Jack Dorsey Launching New Start-Up with St. Louisan Jim McKelvey

  published Sep 18, 2009

  Having assumed the title of "chairman" of Twitter, Jack Dorsey is no longer involved in the day-to-day operations of the social-networking software he co-founded in 2006 -- leaving the 32-year-old fre... More >>

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  Ten Things to Do Under $10 This Weekend, September 18-20, 2009

  published Sep 18, 2009

  What felt like the longest week in a while is now almost over, so it's time to enjoy the weekend. Here's ten options for entertainment this weekend that won't cost you more than a Hamilton.Maserati at... More >>

• Jackie Joyner-Kersee in Soon-to-be-Legendary Obama Lightsaber Photo

  published Sep 18, 2009

  Who's that woman in a white shirt and black pants in this soon-to-be legendary photo of the president Barack Obamar Why it's none other than former Olympic star (and East St. Louis native) Jackie Joyn... More >>

• F*cking Matt Damon's The Informant! Opens Friday, Features Scene at Local Brewery

  published Sep 16, 2009

  The latest movie by Matt Damon (anyone else automatically think of this video when they hear that namer), The Informant! has a scene in St. Louis, specifically where Damon, who plays an Archer Daniels... More >>

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  Kanye West, Serena Williams and Rep. Joe Wilson: Who is the Bigger Ass Clownr

  published Sep 14, 2009

  We here at Daily RFT apologize for this delayed version of Ass Clown of the Week this week, what with Kanye West's late arrival into the mix and regular news blogger Chad Garrison away from the comput... More >>

• Over the Weekend: Jumbling Towers Return and Play Firebird, London Calling Takes Over the Pageant, Crocodiles Play for Free at Halo Bar and Pepper Lounge Turns Seven

  published Sep 14, 2009

  Labor Day seems like so far away on this Monday, September 14, doesn't itr Here's a recap of our weekend coverage.Jumbling Towers at the FirebirdrMusic writer Bob McMahon was at the first Jumbling Tow... More >>

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  Video: Hive, the Latest Piece of Metro Link Art, is Dedicated at Delmar Stop

  published Sep 11, 2009

  Last night at the Delmar Loop Metro stop, "Hive," a honeycomb-on-acid sculpture by Minneapolis-based artists Janet Lofquist, was dedicated to the public, although anyone who's been by the corner of D... More >>

• Photos: The Grand Opening of Red Kitchen & Bar, 9.10.09

  published Sep 11, 2009

  The grand opening of Red Kitchen and Bar (315 Chestnut Street) in the Hyatt Regency St. Louis Riverfront hotel was held last night. While there wasn't much food available -- mostly drinks, very large... More >>

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  Ten Things to Do Under $10 This Weekend in St. Louis, September 11-13

  published Sep 11, 2009

  Well, this week went by quickly. (Thank you, Labor Day!) If while checking your online banking statement, you realize you might have gone overboard with the spending last weekend, here's your opportun... More >>

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  Top Ten Raw Foods That Surprisingly Can Sustain You

  published Sep 09, 2009

  This week's feature story, "Weed Eaters," looks at the the raw-food movement sprouting in St. Louis, and those who chose to go completely raw, living on nothing but what most people might consider wee... More >>

• Whoops! Four of the President's Men Burned by the Internet

  published Sep 09, 2009

  Following a speech yesterday billed as an effort to brainwash the youth of this nation, but turned out to be nothing more than a harmless pep talk (how shocking!), President Barack Obama took time to ... More >>

• Local Linkage: Baseball's Ugliest Men

  published Sep 08, 2009

  The bloggers over at InsideSTL have little to talk about, now that the Cardinals are seemingly a lock for the playoffs, so who can blame them for taking to a little outside-the-lines commentaryr Certa... More >>

• Local Linkage: Baseball's Ugliest Men

  published Sep 08, 2009

  The bloggers over at InsideSTL have little to talk about, now that the Cardinals are seemingly a lock for the playoffs, so who can blame them for taking to a little outside-the-lines commentaryr Certa... More >>

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  Over the Weekend: The Dandy Warhols at Pop's, An Under Cover Weekend at Firebird, the Tour of Missouri Rolls Through Downtown

  published Sep 08, 2009

  The long weekend behind us, at least we have a four-day work week ahead. If you missed some of these events over the three-day break, catch up here.The Dandy Warhols at Pop'srOn Friday, the Dandy Warh... More >>

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  Ten Things to Do Under $10 This Weekend in St. Louis

  published Sep 04, 2009

  Labor Day weekend is upon us. Here are ten things to do this weekend that won't break the bank. (And if you're looking for local concerts, there's even more  to do in our weekend concert cal... More >>

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  N.W.A. Still Causing Controversy, 21 Years Later

  published Sep 03, 2009

  The City of St. Charles School District has suspended a high school teacher for at least one week, reports KMOV, for playing N.W.A.'s "Fuck tha Police" during a senior English class. Some students at ... More >>

• Oh, Meth! New Campaign Against Meth Use Hopefully as Catchy as Old One

  published Sep 01, 2009

  As we reported last week, U.S. "Drug Czar" Gil Kerlikowske is in St. Louis today to unveil the White House Office of National Drug Policy's new anti-meth campaign. Here's hoping the campaign is as go... More >>

• Photos: The Lot at Schlafly Tap Room, 8/29/09

  published Aug 31, 2009

  The all-day music festival known as The Lot happened this past Saturday in the parking lot of the Schlafly Tap Room. Nick Schnelle was there for the bands, the beer and the dunk-tankery. If you missed... More >>

• Over the Weekend: IScream Cake Tasting at Iron Age Tattoo, The Lot Music Festival at Schlafly Tap Room

  published Aug 31, 2009

  Good morning St. Louis. Who else wore a jacket to work todayrHere's what you might have missed over the weekend.IScream Cake Tasting at Iron AgerOn Friday night, creator of bizarre cake designs and fo... More >>

• Last Week's Most-Read Posts, August 24-30, 2009

  published Aug 31, 2009

  The scandal involving former Missouri State Senator Jeff Smith kept readers' attention all last week. Here's a rundown of the most-clicked-on headlines, August 24-30, here at the Daily RFT.America F**... More >>

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  Photos: The Head of Elvis, a Black Widow Spider and an Octopus (in Cake Form) at Iron Age Tattoo, 8/28/09

  published Aug 29, 2009

  The bizarre cakes of Kerry Soraci, whose I Scream Cakes project is established in St. Louis, were on display Friday night at Iron Age Tattoo in the Delmar Loop. Photographer Stew Smith was there and b... More >>

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  The Works of Our RFT MasterMinds

  published Aug 27, 2009

  This year the Riverfront Times celebrated and awarded grants to four local MasterMinds, who are profiled in this week's issue. In addition to the stories written about each of our winners, we've inclu... More >>

• Photos: Hip Hopper's Holiday at Atomic Cowboy with Illphonics, Black Spade, Nato Caliph and More, 8/22/09

  published Aug 23, 2009

  Last night at the Atomic Cowboy, a showcase of break-dancing, skateboarding, graffiti-styled artwork and all things hip hop were celebrated at this bar in the Grove. Photographer Nick Schnelle was at ... More >>

• Photos: Cardiac Arrest, God Fodder, Sweet Tooth at Binge and Purge, Apop Records, 8/22/09

  published Aug 23, 2009

  Yesterday on Cherokee, neighboring shops -- Binge & Purge and Apop Records -- hosted bands and barbecue, for an end-of-summer party. Pat Sajak Assassins, The Fins, Suburban Smash, Medical Tourists... More >>

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  Ten Things to Do Under $10 This Weekend, August 21-23, 2009

  published Aug 21, 2009

  For those of you still in college, this is the last weekend of summer. Time to get out there and make as many mistakes as possible in the next 48 hours before lying to yourself that you're "really goi... More >>