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Blogs
February 21, 2012
New Madrid Fault Stretches, Rolls Back Over for Another Ten Minutes Sleep
A 4.0 earthquake within the New Madrid Seismic Zone gently shook southeast Missouri Tuesday morning at 3:58 a.m. The quake was centered about nine miles east of Sikeston, Missouri, and no damage or injuries were reported.Just ten days ago, engineers, scientists, emergency first responders and ear ... More >>
Blogs
January 9, 2012
The Nine Best Tapas/Small Plates Restaurants in St. Louis
Selecting Riverfront Times' Best of St. Louis 2011 was no picnic. Choosing the winner meant several worthy candidates would go unmentioned -- until now. In this Gut Check series, we are chewing our way through notable runners up in a number of categories. To see hundreds more winners and finalists a ... More >>
Blogs
December 14, 2011
200 Years Ago Friday the Mississippi River Ran Backwards
A drawing shows a keel boat tossed by waves from the tremor. Despite the magnitude of the earthquakes, few people died because the population in the area was so sparse at the time. Seismologists don't know for sure the magnitude of the earthquake that rocked Missouri at around 2:15 a.m. December ... More >>
Blogs
June 20, 2011
Sunday Times: Go to St. Louis to Drink Budweiser
Question: What do Madrid, L.A., St. Louis, Taboga Island, Panama and Chicago have in common? Answer: They all were featured destinations on the front page of the travel section of yesterday's New York Times. And what's the No. 1 draw St. Louis offers for those affluent, urbane, Sunday Times ... More >>
Blogs
May 25, 2011
Miguel Carretero of Guido's, Part Two
This is part two of Deborah Hyland's Chef's Choice profile of Miguel Carretero of Guido's. To read part one, click here. Stay tuned for part three, a recipe from Carretero, which we'll publish tomorrow. Deborah HylandCarretero in Guido's homestyle dining roomDid your family cook when you we ... More >>
Blogs
May 24, 2011
Miguel Carretero of Guido's Pizzeria and Tapas
This is part one of Deborah Hyland's Chef's Choice profile of chef Miguel Carretero of Guido's Pizzeria and Tapas. Part two, a Q&A, will be published tomorrow. Look for part three, a recipe from Carretero, on Thursday. Deborah HylandWhen most eighteen-year-olds were still popping zits and gr ... More >>
Blogs
May 13, 2011
Google Photos Show Midwest Flooding at Caruthersville, Missouri
Sarah FenskeFlooded farmland near New Madrid, Missouri, taken last weekend after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers detonated the Birds Point Levee. We've got more astonishing photos of Mississippi River flooding to share this morning, thanks to the nice people over at Google. This latest set s ... More >>
Blogs
May 3, 2011
Corps Blasts Levee South of Cairo; Ohio River Begins Receding Immediately
Army Corp of Engineers via KFVSExplosives detonate the Birds Point levee last night.The final decision to breach the Birds Point levee along the Mississippi River came at 5 p.m. yesterday. Five hours later, explosives lit up the night sky and shook the earth as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers de ... More >>
Blogs
April 18, 2011
Bloody Hell: Local Film The Bloodfest Club Rolls Out Trailer
After their first film, Hooch & Daddy-O, racked up an armful of awards on the film-festival circuit, co-writers and coproducers Jim Ousley and Oscar Madrid went on to take home an RFT MasterMinds Award back in 2009. They've since moved forward with The Bloodfest Club, directed by Madrid, which they ... More >>
Blogs
March 31, 2011
St. Louis City Dead Last in Healthy Living Factors, Study Sez
via http://1055jyy.blogspot.com/2009_05_31_archive.htmlSt. Louis sucks at healthy living. But we still beat a few rivals at staying alive.Finally, something to celebrate!A new county-by-county system to take the nation's temperature on a variety of health-related factors has determined that St. L ... More >>
Blogs
March 4, 2011
Hurricane Recipes? Try a Gulf Spill! Top 10 Natural Disaster Cocktails
Given that Saturday's Mardi Gras celebration is the proverbial bad-taste storm before the calm, it's only fitting that the big party's signature drink is sweet, lethal and named after an actual storm. That's right: the Hurricane. If you're in the mood for something different this weekend, Gut Check ... More >>
Blogs
February 9, 2011
Show Announcements: Week of February 10
image viaThe novelty of chillwave subsided long ago, but Neon Indian's hypnagogic ennui is still compelling two years after the nascent rise and fall of the much-maligned genre. Catch their St. Louis debut on June 8 at The Firebird. Apop Records *Taboo, February 23 2720 Cherokee *Bawn in th ... More >>
Blogs
December 16, 2010
1860 Map Shows Missouri's Slave Population
Below is a map from the 1860 U.S. Census showing slave population in Missouri. Surprisingly, perhaps, the biggest concentration of slaves wasn't in the southern part of the state but, instead, along the Missouri River corridor. Two notable exceptions being New Madrid and Mississippi counties borderi ... More >>
Blogs
December 5, 2010
Show Review: Still Be Around: A Tribute to Uncle Tupelo, Off Broadway, Saturday, December 4
When big events hit St. Louis, like Loufest, the first question is always, "Will Uncle Tupelo reunite for this?" Probably not. Instead, fans got something just as special at Still Be Around: A Tribute to Uncle Tupelo. Instead of a nostalgic trip back to the early '90s, the audience got a glimpse ... More >>
Blogs
August 30, 2010
LouFest, Day Two: Jeff Tweedy, A Review and a Setlist
Unsurprisingly, Jeff Tweedy's solo appearance was what many LouFesters came to see. Wilco's frontman obliged fans with an 85-minute acoustic set featuring both obscurities and familiar songs. The night's first tune, "Sunken Treasure," conjured chills - from its wavering harmonica and understated aco ... More >>
Dining
August 18, 2010
Roll On (And On): When it comes to sushi, how much is "All You Can Eat"?
Unsurprisingly, Jeff Tweedy's solo appearance was what many LouFesters came to see. Wilco's frontman obliged fans with an 85-minute acoustic set featuring both obscurities and familiar songs. The night's first tune, "Sunken Treasure," conjured chills - from its wavering harmonica and understated aco ... More >>
Blogs
August 16, 2010
Review Preview: Sushi Ai
Image viaYou can eat a lot more sushi than this at Sushi Ai.This week I visit Sushi Ai, an all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant in Maryland Heights.In theory, all-you-can-eat sushi is a terrifying concept, the death blow to a noble cuisine struck by the imperialist reach of gluttonous America. I ima ... More >>
Blogs
July 7, 2010
World Cuppage: Spain 1 - Germany 0; Alegría Roja at Guido's Pizzeria and Tapas
photos by Keegan HamiltonJavier Mendoza goes loco after Spain's winning goal.There wasn't a Spain fan on the planet who was sure their team was going to win today. Everyone knew that they stood a decent chance of defeating the German juggernaut (they beat them two years ago in the EuroCup and wer ... More >>
Blogs
June 29, 2010
Study: Region Unprepared for Massive Quake from New Madrid Fault
A University of Illinois study released last week reports that St. Louis, Memphis and other towns near the New Madrid fault line are ill-prepared for a possible 7.7 magnitude earthquake. The study commissioned by the Federal Emergency Management Agency found that such a temblor could leave 3,500 ... More >>
Blogs
June 29, 2010
World Cuppage: Spain 1 - Portugal 0; The Iberian Incident at Guido's Pizzeria & Tapas
photos by Keegan HamiltonNo bull: the Spain fans at Guido's take their soccer seriously. If skirmishes haven't yet erupted on the Spanish-Portuguese border, the bullets (hopefully proverbial) will start flying shortly. There's a strong mutual dislike between the two nations and today's knockout r ... More >>
Blogs
June 21, 2010
World Cuppage: Spain 2 - Honduras 1; Sangria and Sangre Español at Guido's Pizzeria & Tapas
photos by Keegan HamiltonThis Spain fanatico says, "¡La sangre de España es bueno!"Spain is a country of simple pleasures. There are three, in particular, that define the nation: eating, drinking and fútbol -- and not necessarily in that order, either. For the closest thing to the authentic Sp ... More >>
Blogs
June 16, 2010
World Cuppage: Switzerland 1 - Spain 0; Coffee and Cigarettes at the Amsterdam Tavern
photos by Keegan HamiltonIt's soccer 24/7 at the Amsterdam Tavern in Tower GroveIt wasn't a good sign for the Spanish contingent when Rob, the co-owner of the Amsterdam Tavern, started rattling off the final results of the previous winners of the EuroCup in the World Cup. Like some soccer Rain Ma ... More >>
Blogs
March 18, 2010
RFT T-Shirt Winners!
Earlier this week we had a little competition here on Daily RFT. The three people who could best complete the following sentence would win a T-shirt for our upcoming Music Showcase in June. That sentence: "If I win a RFT Music Showcase T-shirt, I will rock so hard that ..."A mere nine folks enter ... More >>
Blogs
February 23, 2010
New Madrid Fault Overdue for Earthquake
Betcha didn't know that February is Earthquake Awareness Month in Missouri. Betcha also didn't know that Missouri is overdue for a significant earthquake. Those two issues were what Governor Jay Nixon and other officials discussed last week at a meeting in the town of New Madrid, home to the faul ... More >>
Film
January 6, 2010
Blind Faith: Pedro Almodóvar still believes in Pedro Almodóvar
Betcha didn't know that February is Earthquake Awareness Month in Missouri. Betcha also didn't know that Missouri is overdue for a significant earthquake. Those two issues were what Governor Jay Nixon and other officials discussed last week at a meeting in the town of New Madrid, home to the faul ... More >>
Dining
September 9, 2009
Cold Spell: Ice Kitchen deserves a chilly reception for its concept and its food
Betcha didn't know that February is Earthquake Awareness Month in Missouri. Betcha also didn't know that Missouri is overdue for a significant earthquake. Those two issues were what Governor Jay Nixon and other officials discussed last week at a meeting in the town of New Madrid, home to the faul ... More >>
Culture
August 26, 2009
2009 Film/Video MasterMinds: Jim Ousley & Oscar Madrid
Betcha didn't know that February is Earthquake Awareness Month in Missouri. Betcha also didn't know that Missouri is overdue for a significant earthquake. Those two issues were what Governor Jay Nixon and other officials discussed last week at a meeting in the town of New Madrid, home to the faul ... More >>
Blogs
July 8, 2009
Tour Diary: The Pragmatic in Portugal, Day One
(Local synthrockers the Pragmatic are currently in Portugal playing the Optimus Alive 09 fest, which is one of the country's biggest events. The band is keeping a diary for us about its travels. Here's the first installment!) Its been a long trip but we made it. None of us could sleep very well o ... More >>
Culture
March 11, 2009
St. Louis Art Capsules
Jessica Baran encapsulates the St. Louis arts scene
Culture
March 4, 2009
Jessica Baran encapsulates the St. Louis arts scene
Jessica Baran encapsulates the St. Louis arts scene
Blogs
March 3, 2009
Area Men In the Vicinity of Success
Hooch & Daddy-O in their glory days.Oscar Madrid and Jim Ousley, the writers of fake-documentary-real-funny-film Hooch & Daddy-O, are not content to rest on their laurels. Because those laurels aren't for sitting on -- they're for building on. Madrid and Ousley now have plans for a com ... More >>
Culture
February 25, 2009
St. Louis Art Capsules: Jessica Baran encapsulates the St. Louis art scene
Hooch & Daddy-O in their glory days.Oscar Madrid and Jim Ousley, the writers of fake-documentary-real-funny-film Hooch & Daddy-O, are not content to rest on their laurels. Because those laurels aren't for sitting on -- they're for building on. Madrid and Ousley now have plans for a com ... More >>
Blogs
February 20, 2009
St. Louis Weekend Concert Calendar: February 20 to 22, Mardi Gras Edition
It's Mardi Gras this weekend, so be careful, kids. Don't drink and drive.Friday, February 20*Traindodge/Jovian Chorus/Gold Tooth, Firebird*The Parlor Mob, Duck Room*Nato Caliph, Gargoyle*A Bit Shifty, The Wedge*Alvin Jett and Phat Noiz, Beale on Broadway*Big Smith, The Gramophone*Cowboy Mouth, VooDo ... More >>
Culture
February 18, 2009
St. Louis Art Capsules
Jessica Baran encapsulates the St. Louis arts scene
Culture
February 11, 2009
Featured Review: Claudio Bravo: A Bestiary
Jessica Baran encapsulates the St. Louis arts scene
Blogs
June 27, 2008
Tremor Time Again: Did You Feel the Earth Move?
Jessica Baran encapsulates the St. Louis arts scene
Blogs
May 16, 2008
Setlist: Wilco at the Pageant, Thursday, May 15
Jessica Baran encapsulates the St. Louis arts scene
Blogs
May 16, 2008
Show Review: Wilco at the Pageant in St. Louis, May 15, 2008
Jessica Baran encapsulates the St. Louis arts scene
Blogs
March 14, 2008
Go! 3/14-3/16
Jessica Baran encapsulates the St. Louis arts scene
Blogs
February 1, 2008
Go! 2/1-2/3
Jessica Baran encapsulates the St. Louis arts scene
News
December 6, 2006
The Mexican explains the origin of Bumblebee Man
Week of December 7, 2006
Film
May 10, 2006
Unamerican Dream
Goal! follows an immigrant's pursuit of a European fantasy
Calendar
November 16, 2005
Pointes Beyond
The Great Russian Nutcracker comes to town
Culture
April 20, 2005
This Old Man
A musical in ASL? Sign us up!
Calendar
December 8, 2004
Hooch Your Daddy
Magic Smoking Monkey fulfills celluloid dreams, '80s-cop-show-style
Calendar
May 28, 2003
Tragic Magic
Shakespeare on grass
Dining
November 29, 2000
Eat and Run
Guido's Pizza and Tapas evokes the spirit of Spain's cafe-to-cafe noshing tradition
Culture
December 29, 1999
CURTAIN CALLS
A little show-and-tell of 1999 productions
News
December 15, 1999
ON SHAKY GROUND
The earthquake hazard here may be greater than you think. And planning for it is less than you'd expect.
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