Democratic National Convention

The Convention That Could Have Been: What if STL Had Hosted the DNC?

If life in St. Louis is better than it was four years ago, it still ain't got nothin' on the summer of 1916--the last time we hosted the Democratic National Convention. You might remember that in 2010, St. Louis was a finalist to host the convention that brought 35,000 people to Charlotte, NC this ... More >>

Gut Check's Ten Snacks to Pair With Democratic Convention Coverage

Last week, Gut Check offered up a list of ten snacks to pair with Republican National Convention coverage. Of course, the fun doesn't stop there. On Tuesday, September 4, the Democratic National Convention kicked off in Charlotte, North Carolina, prompting Gut Check to brainstorm another set of them ... More >>

St. Louis County Board of Elections is 1,000 Poll Workers Short for November

With the Democratic National Convention kicking off last night and some old crazy guy yelling at a chair last week, it's beginning to look a lot like election season everywhere you go. Only, there's a teensy problem going on at the St. Louis County Board of Elections: They're about a thousand poll ... More >>

Nelly

8 p.m. Saturday, July 21. Soldiers Memorial, 1315 Chestnut Street.

Out Every Night: The Best Shows From July 16 to 22

My word of the day calendar says that today's word is "skirl", which conveniently is defined as a musical term. Unfortunately, it is one that typically involves the act of bagpipin', and none of the bands listed this week feature that particular instrument. MISSED OPPORTUNITIES. Alberta Cross plays ... More >>

Hail, Hail: Chuck Berry turns 85

Chuck Berry turns 85 today.​To the outsider, St. Louis' music scene could be represented by the sing-songy rhymes of Nelly or the Urge's frantic musical elixir. But the town's musical identity -- and the world of rock n' roll -- would be indisputably different without a man celebrating his 85t ... More >>

Mayday McCaskill Caught in a Tailspin Over Private Plane

Look, I can explain. I was suffering altitude sickness.​A once high-flying Missouri politician plummeted to Earth yesterday. The only question now: Can she survive the wreckage?  Claire McCaskill's reputation took perhaps its biggest hit in her nearly five years in the U.S. Senate on Mo ... More >>

McCaskill Disputes NYT Report on Democratic Convention as Ed Martin Weighs In

Image viaMcCaskill: NYT got it all twisted!​Now that a New York Times piece has suggested that Senator Claire McCaskill torpedoed St. Louis' bid for the 2011 Democratic Convention, she's fighting back.  The gist of the article was that she publicly supported bringing the convention here, but ... More >>

Charlotte Wins Democratic National Convention

Mayor Francis Slay says St. Louis must get off the mat, try again for 2016. ​It's official. St. Louis has lost its bid for the 2012 Democratic National Convention. This morning Michelle Obama emailed members of the Democratic National Committee informing them of the decision to host the convention ... More >>

Mayor Slay Cautiously Optimistic on Democratic Convention; Announcement Expected Any Day

Photo: Egan O'KeefeThe mayor and an attendee at last night's RFT Web Awards.​DailyRFT had a chance catch up with Mayor Francis Slay last night at Riverfront Times' Web Awards. (The mayor, btw, had a great time, according to his tweets.)After discussing social media with Slay -- a nominee for our c ... More >>

Charlotte Mayor Says He (Too) Is In Dark Over Democratic National Convention

Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx​Earlier this week Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill fretted that St. Louis may not win the bid for the 2012 Democratic National Convention because she's heard nothing in recent weeks about the event from the White House. Apparently, though, McCaskill isn't the only one ... More >>

McCaskill Concerned About St. Louis Nabbing 2012 Democratic Convention

Senator Claire McCaskill hasn't heard that St. Louis will or will not host the 2012 DNC convention. In fact, she hasn't heard a thing and the silence from the White House may not bode well. "I wish I knew. I'm worried that I don't, to tell you the truth," McCaskill told the Post-Dispatch yesterday. ... More >>

Slay Joins Chorus of DNC-Hopeful Mayors Praising Obama's Tax Deal

​Readers of Mayor Francis Slay's blog may have wondered last week why St. Louis' top elected official was so quick to praise President Barack Obama over the contentious tax bill he's working out with Republicans. On Sunday, the New York Times provided an explanation. Slay had to keep up with the m ... More >>

Kevin Jackson wrote the book on how to win (white) friends and influence (black) people

What Were They Thinking Drinking?

These seven politicians surely have good excuses for their slurred speech and bizarre commentary. They'd probably say they're just fatigued from the road -- or too busy serving the people. Call us cynics, but we happen to think that they're drunk beyond belief after enjoying some of their own secret ... More >>

St. Louis SHOULD Host the 2012 Democratic Convention

flickr.com/photos/local_louisville/​When Democratic officials dropped by St. Louis last week to unofficially check out whether we can handle their next convention, we really showed 'em something. And I'm not talking about Chuck Berry and Nelly (though our native sons did a fine job). What I'm talk ... More >>

St. Louis Should NOT Host the 2012 Democratic Convention

Face it: St. Louis just can't cover up all its zits.​Sure, the 2012 Democratic Convention could bring millions of dollars to the St. Louis economy. And, yes, it would be a great way for St. Louis to showcase to the world its recent downtown renovations -- City Garden, Washington Ave., Post Office ... More >>

Photos: Nelly and Chuck Berry Rock Kiener Plaza for the DNC

Last Thursday, local icons Nelly and Chuck Berry played a free show at Kiener Plaza in support of the city's bid for the 2012 Democratic National Convention. Photographer Erin Kinsella was there and brought back the following pictures. Enjoy! Erin Kinsella​Behold! An entire slideshow of Nelly ... More >>

Chuck Berry to Play a Free Show at Kiener Plaza in Support of St. Louis' 2012 Democratic National Convention Bid

johnnyjet.com​Rock legend Chuck Berry (and a special mystery guest) will be performing at Kiener Plaza next Thursday, July 29, in support of the city's bid for the 2012 Democratic National Convention. St. Louis is one of four finalists. Tickets are free, but according to www.stl2012.org, "the ... More >>

Chuck Berry Playing Free Concert for 2012 Democratic National Convention

​If not his music, hopefully his skipper's cap will lead political operatives to awarding St. Louis the 2012 Democratic National Convention. Yeah, that's right. Next Thursday the legendary Chuck Berry is scheduled to a play a free concert at Kiener Plaza in the hopes of drawing attention to St. Lo ... More >>

St. Louis Finalist for 2012 Democratic Convention

​The St. Louis bid to host the 2012 Democratic Convention moved one step closer to reality yesterday when the city was named as one of four finalists for the event. Other cities in contention are Charlotte, Cleveland and Minneapolis. The event -- scheduled for the week of September 3, 2012 -- woul ... More >>

We Had Sneakers, They Had Guns: Remembering Freedom Summer, Mississippi, 1964

In the summer of 1964, hundreds of young northerners descended upon Mississippi to register black voters and teach in "Freedom Schools." Among them were Charles McLaurin, Chris Hexter and Tracy Sugarman, who were all based in the town of Ruleville in Sunflower County. McLaurin was the project direct ... More >>

St. Louis Bidding for 2012 Democratic Convention

The 1916 Democratic convention held in the old St. Louis Coliseum.​The St. Louis Tea Party could soon get a big motivational boost -- provided it's still around in two years.Today the St. Louis Convention and Visitor's Commission announced it is bidding to host the Democratic National Convention i ... More >>

Stephin Merritt of the Magnetic Fields gets realism with B-Sides

Question to Cardinal Nation: Is Mark McGwire the Next Thomas Eagleton?

​With each passing day, the St. Louis Cardinals' decision to hire Mark McGwire as hitting coach is becoming a PR disaster of epic dimensions. Current ballplayers and Hall of Famers alike have turned against him, in many cases, quite bitterly. Ex-Cardinal great and Fox Sports Midwest an ... More >>

St. Louis' 2009 Newsmakers: Mayor Slay Buries the Lede

mayorslay.comThe mayor doesn't suggest you cast a vote for him. ​Now that 2010 is afoot, St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay wants your take on the biggest news-makers of 2009, a la Time magazine's "Person of the Year". In his weekly poll released today, Slay asks you to pick from his pre-fab list of las ... More >>

Parting Shots: The St. Louis International Film Festival wraps Sunday, but there's still plenty worth checking out

What the Post-Dispatch Missed About Milton "Skip" Ohlsen

Ohlsen's mug shot as it appears in an arrest report from March 2008 when police in Ladue found him in possession of a stolen .40 caliber Glock handgun. ​If you didn't see it yesterday, the Post-Dispatch ran a front-page article on Milton "Skip" Ohlsen, the man behind a federal probe into state Sen ... More >>

Crystal Method

9 p.m. Saturday, November 22. Dante's, 3221 Olive Street.

Who's Going to be Obama's White House Chef?

On tour for Narrow Stairs, Chris Walla and Death Cab for Cutie bring musical gems and political smarts to the Fabulous Fox

The Morning Brew: Friday, 5.23

Show Time in St. Louis

SLIFF celebrates its sweet sixteenth with a two-week party.

Assassination Tango

Controversial docu-drama imagines a post-Bush scenario.

Wonk Jams

A St. Louis rocker is laying down the Democratic soundtrack. Is that a good idea?

The Old Men & The Tee

Unreal hits the links at the U.S. Senior Open

Summer Camp

Demme's Candidate overhaul goes for the knowing giggle

The Kings of Kingshighway

The Roberts brothers fight to bring back life to north St. Louis

See Dick, and Tom, Run

In comedy -- and comebacks -- it's all about the timing

A Grand Guy

How Steven Soderbergh kept the Terry Southern tale from turning tragic

Paying the Price

If ever there was a time to acquaint yourself with MC5, it's here and now inAshcroft's America.

Ozomatli

Thursday, Sept. 6; Pageant

Shearer Delight

The voice of Flanders is the voice of reason, absatively posilutely

The New Wisdom of Boz

A chastened ex-mayor says he's sorry and asks for another chance

Running Scared

Rally in St. Louis exposes Democrats' weak strategy

GLOBAL VIEW

Duncan Bauman is alive and well, and still trying to have the last word. Period.

Inspiration & Obligation

Sound Checks