South Africa

Steedy As She Goes: War Horse will amaze — and test your endurance

Opportunity Awaits

The Ten Best Food Events in St. Louis This Weekend: February 15 to 17

Celebrate a belated Valentine's Day this weekend or get a taste of fried fish at a local fry or Schlafly's Cod and Cask fest. Read on for more suggested events. Friday (Feb. 15): Fish Fry @ St. Stephen Church Fish fry seasons kicks off this weekend with baked cod, fried jumbo shrimp, green beans ... More >>

Apartheid Exposed in Black and White

Is the U.S. Constitution Too Old for its Own Good?

Question: What do the following provisions have in common? Women's rights; Right to work; Right to education; Presumption of innocence; Right to unionize or strike. Answer: None of them is mentioned in the U.S. Constitution. Could it be the case that the original legal document of our country is g ... More >>

Martinus Zoeloe is one sweet role — too bad Athol Fugard's Playland is a two-character drama

St. Louis Art Capsules

Jessica Baran encapsulates the St. Louis art scene

St. Louis Art Capsules

Jessica Baran encapsulates the St. Louis art scene

St. Louis Art Capsules

Jessica Baran encapsulates the St. Louis art scene

St. Louis Art Capsules

Jessica Baran encapsulates the St. Louis art scene

St. Louis Art Capsules

Jessica Baran encapsulates the St. Louis art scene

It's a Small Gingerbread World at Plaza Frontenac

Robin Wheeler"It's a Small World," by St. Charles West High School​Who wants to go to the mall right now? It's noisy, crowded, and filled with garishness in the name of Baby Jesus that sucks the joy right out of the season. Except for Plaza Frontenac for the next few days. Since November 20 ... More >>

Is That a Vuvuzela in Your Pocket or Are You Just Happy to See Lindsay Davenport?

We had $50 on the St. Louis Blues home opener as the St. Louis professional-sports debut of World Cup noisemaker icon the vuvuzela. However, an operative passed along this photo from last night's St. Louis Aces team-tennis match of a shirtless man serenading Aces Lindsay Davenport and Andrei Pavel w ... More >>

The World Goblet Round 3: Portugal vs. South Africa

​While scanning the World Cup groups in order to plan our daytime drinking over the next month, Gut Check noticed that most of the great wine-producing nations are represented in the tournament field, including all of those with a reputation for crafting good, value-priced wines. Because Gut C ... More >>

The World Goblet Round 2: South Africa vs. Argentina

​While scanning the World Cup groups in order to plan our daytime drinking over the next month, Gut Check noticed that most of the great wine-producing nations are represented in the tournament field, including all of those with a reputation for crafting good, value-priced wines. Because Gut C ... More >>

10 Catastrophes Blamed on Koman Coulibaly, the Blundering World Cup Referee

Who was behind the awful "bros icing bros" trend? Ah-ha!​Still reeling on this Friday night from the horrible officiating during this morning's USA vs. Slovenia World Cup match? Even if you're not, you can appreciate a good public, global failure. It's the American way.With that in mind, we took a ... More >>

The Morning Brew: 6.15

Almost ten years after "Fast Food Nation", author Eric Schlosser's fighting for food safety reform. He recently answered some questions from Food Safety News about the FDA, the USDA, and how the American food system favors commerce over safety. Yesterday we looked at the crazy amount of junk food ... More >>

The Morning Brew: 6.14

In World Cup-frenzied South Africa, nutrition researchers are concerned about the amount of junk food advertising during FIFA games. The Tabelo Times quotes the World Cancer Research Fund: "It is disappointing that these companies have been chosen as sponsors and partners." Can't get enough Food N ... More >>

The World Goblet Round 1: South Africa vs. Spain

via​While scanning the World Cup groups in order to plan our daytime drinking over the next month, Gut Check noticed that most of the great wine-producing nations are represented in the tournament field, including all of those with a reputation for crafting good, value-priced wines. Because Gu ... More >>

World Cuppage: Mexico 1 - South Africa 1; Gringos, Mexicans and a South African Bond At Carniceria Latino Americana

photo by Keegan HamiltonMinerva Lopez is a Mexican superfan.​And so it begins.I arrived at Carniceria Latino Americana at about 8:45 a.m., a full 45 minutes before the kick-off of the opening match of the World Cup between Mexico and South Africa. Still, it took some wrangling to find an open seat ... More >>

Best Places to Watch the 2010 World Cup in St. Louis

Image sourceThe gold is actually foil and there's milk chocolate underneath.​The 2010 World Cup is finally here. Well, it's actually in South Africa, but thanks to the modern miracle known as ESPN, the games will be broadcast live at dozens of bars and restaurants in St. Louis.There's nothing quit ... More >>

This Week in Gut Check, Regurgitated

​This week, James Beard Foundation Awards were doled out, with St. Louis' own Gerard Craft of Niche up for Best Midwest Chef. The honor went elsewhere, but kudos to Craft for being a two-time finalist. For other local restaurant news, see the Restaurant Roll Call for ... More >>

Thrill or Swill: Caught Steen-ing?

While South Africa is no longer entirely unknown as a wine-producing nation, many know it only by the Goats du Roam line of value-priced varietal wines. Those can be decent, despite the punny name, but the country actually has a long wine tradition. The Dutch brought a passion for the grape when th ... More >>

Interview Outtakes: NOFX's Fat Mike Talks Cokie the Clown, Playing at Pop's and His Lyrical Evolution

courtesy of Fat Wreck ChordsNOFX returns to the St. Louis area for the first time since 1998.​In this week's paper, Michael Dauphin scored a rare interview with NOFX figurehead Fat Mike. The band will be performing at Pop's on Saturday, May 1, its first local club appearance since the late '90 ... More >>

Show Review: Ladysmith Black Mambazo at the Sheldon, Sunday, February 14

thesheldon.org​Several inches of snow hushed the city last night night, but the rhythms and harmonies of many voices bounced off the walls inside the Sheldon Concert Hall. Without radio play, typical chart-topping hits, stage production or even instruments, Ladysmith Black Mambazo drew a sold- ... More >>

Worldly Wonder

Dine and Splash

St. Louis Stage Capsules

Dennis Brown and Paul Friswold suss out the local theater scene

Rise Up

Rise Up

Second Spin: Manfred Mann’s Earth Band, Somewhere in Afrika

Black Is the New Black

Gettin' goth

Wild Heart: The Black Rep's Sarafina rocks the Grandel

World, Meet Africa

Mecca Wish

Get Clean Herb Tea for Detoxing

Straub's, 8282 Forsyth Boulevard, Clayton; 314-725-2121.

History Lessons

The story of an ’80s anti-apartheid activist carries overtones of the present.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Saturday, March 18, at 8 p.m. Sheldon Concert Hall (3648 Washington Boulevard)

Get Down with Dave

Chappelle returns with a raucous Block Party

Spellbound

Love, African Style

A drama about post-Apartheid hearings devolves into a clumsy romance

Universal Appeal

The UniverSoul Circus redefines big-top entertainment

What Sort of Cult or Gang Do You Belong To?

Week of April 7, 2004

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Sunday, February 15; Sheldon Concert Hall

No Atlas Allowed

And no help from the crowd

Series/Festivals

Week of December 10, 2003

Of Human Potential

Under The Syringa Tree, change, though painful, is possible

Now Hear This!

Apartheid didn't stand a chance against so many songs

William Kentridge: "Weighing and Wanting"

Forum for Contemporary Art

From the Norm

South African architect Jo Noero designs buildings that put people first, helping revitalize a country devastated by apartheid. Now he's working in St. Louis to rebuild the inner city. His greatest obstacle: "You can't do that here."