Gaza Strip

The Agonists: Shin Bet vets ponder the Israeli state they've protected

Out Every Night: The Best Shows From June 18 to 24

According to my new calendar, the word of the day is "volant," and it is defined as "moving lightly" or "nimble." I'm not really sure how to incorporate that into a post recommending shows for this week, but I'll do my damnedest. Legendary metal monsters Corrosion of Conformity play the Firebird to ... More >>

Childish Gambino, Eve 6 and an R.E.M. Tribute and More in This Week's New Show Announcements

Submitted for your consideration: Every newly-announced show this week! KDHX's Tribute to R.E.M. on April 27 is sure to be packed -- which is especially good, considering it is a benefit show for the independent radio station. Don Glover, star of NBC's Community brings his rapping alter-ego Childish ... More >>

Finding Hip-Hop in Kazakhstan and Country in India: American Voices Sets Up in St. Louis

Diplomacy between nations doesn't always involve dignitaries or high-level negotiations. A group with a presence in St. Louis engages in "cultural diplomacy," which involves exchanging musical expertise between Americans and countries often hit hard by conflict. Since it became incorporated as a non ... More >>

Lupe Fiasco Calls Obama the "Biggest Terrorist," then Explains Why He Doesn't Vote

Doesn't look like Lupe Fiasco is going to get invited to perform at the White House anytime soon.​Damn it, Lupe. Perhaps no other active rapper injects his music with such intelligence, such thoughtful ideas, such reasonable positions. The Chicago native put the Midwest on the map as a hotbe ... More >>

Poll: Does Death of Osama bin Laden Make the World Safer?

Will his death create more violence?​The State Department has issued a worldwide travel advisory for Americans following the death of Osama bin Laden at the hands of U.S. forces yesterday. For now, at least, it's unclear what bin Laden's death might mean for al-Qaida, the terrorist group he helped ... More >>

My Name Is Rachel Corrie is a polemic. Got a problem with that?

My Name is Rachel Corrie has made waves wherever it goes. Now it's St. Louis' turn.

Dog people bear their teeth while others call for Jay Nixon's ouster

Anti-BP Protest Planned for 10 a.m. Today at Delmar BP

Where it goes down today.​Activists who favor stricter clean-energy legislation, and oppose the controversial Murkowski resolution, are holding a rally at 10 a.m. today at BP gas station on Delmar.The rally is being organized by Repower America and its Missouri chapter, plus like-minded groups suc ... More >>

Blagojevich Trial, Radio Silence Start Tomorrow

Image source​It's been a grim week so far -- oil continues to spill out into the Gulf, the Israeli Army fought a Gaza aid flotilla and Al and Tipper Gore are separating -- and it's about to get grimmer. Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, who has been going to hilarious lengths to protes ... More >>

10 Things to Do for $10 This Weekend in St. Louis, March 26-28, 2010

This weekend's cheap cost-effective distractions include free wine tasting, improv comedy, rap music from the Holy Land and an LGBTQ film festival, all for $10 or less.Cloud Nine at Webster University (Friday)Fans of provocative and innovative theater will find much to their liking in Caryl Churchil ... More >>

Bad for the Jews: Self-hating or just everyone-hating? The Coen Brothers aim their contempt at MOTs.

Jimmy Carter to Make Second Visit to Left Bank Books

Former president and peanut farmer-turned-diplomat Jimmy Carter will be at the downtown location of Left Bank Books on February 10.Carter will talk about his latest book, We Can Have Peace in the Holy Land: A Plan That Will Work. Appropriate timing for such a book, with its instruction manual-like t ... More >>

The Morning Brew: Friday, 1.2

In today's news: guilty pleas in China's melamine scandal, a food crisis in the Gaza Strip and wine sales in the recession.

The Show Goes On

Dennis gazes back admiringly at St. Louis theater's year that was.

2007: The Year in Movies and Music

A year-end wrap-up of what we adored, what was ignored and what the new year will bring.

Hard Road

In Via Dolorosa, New Jewish Theatre presents an eye-opening production.

2006: The Year in Movies

Week of December 28, 2006

Best Neighborhood Bar (City)

Gary's Fine Dining

The 2004 RFT Music Awards

Comics From the Front

How Joe Sacco learned to stop worrying and love war

Sounds Around Town

Week of May 28, 2003

Can't Beat It

The Beat Festival returns to the newly revitalized Washington Avenue

Sounds Around Town

Week of August 28, 2002

Gaza Strippers with the Misses and the Dead Celebrities

Monday, September 2; Hi-Pointe

Sounds Around Town

Week of March 13, 2002

Series/Festivals

Week of March 6, 2002

Sounds Around Town

Week of January 23, 2002