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25 Reasons to Love Summer in St. Louis

People may gripe about the heat and humidity of St. Louis in the summer. But ask someone to share his or her favorite memory about this town, and chances are you're going to hear a story about something that happened between May and September. Why? Because summer is when we get together with frien ... More >>

Out Every Night: The Best Shows in St. Louis from May 13 to 19

You'd think that having jobs like our's would grant us innate superpowers to recall the goings-ons of any particular day at the blink of an eye, but the reality of it is that staring at the dozens and dozens of new shows that roll in weekly can become somewhat disorienting (luckily, this here concer ... More >>

Jack Dorsey: Twitter Co-Founder, St. Louis Native, Now Officially a Superhero (PHOTOS)

Jack Dorsey is definitely a source of pride for St. Louis -- and now, we have one more reason to be extra proud. He's a superhero. The Twitter cofounder and richest, coolest St. Louis celeb ever (sorry, Jon Hamm), is now the superhero star of a comic book, because...why not? A company called Blu ... More >>

Gateway Arch 2015: New Details in Massive Redesign, Museum, Riverfront Plans (PHOTOS)

Last night, officials with the CityArchRiver 2015 Foundation, the folks behind the massive redevelopment project around the Gateway Arch, unveiled new details of their project -- which they say they is on track for completion by October 2015. The $380 million public-private partnership involves ma ... More >>

SyFy's New Series Defiance Premieres, Based in Futuristic St. Louis (RECAP)

It has been almost a year since the first rumblings of SyFy channel's original science-fiction drama Defiance made waves on the Internets. Daily RFT's interest was piqued by its setting: It unfolds 33 years in the future in St. Louis, though Earth has been terraformed by an alien species crashing in ... More >>

St. Louis Tea Party Original Gina Loudon on ABC's "Wife Swap"

Gina Loudon was there at the foot of the Gateway Arch when the St. Louis Tea Party held its first demonstration back in February 2009. She went on to gain national fame for organizing a Buycott of Arizona products in support of the state's controversial immigration laws. She even got her own radio s ... More >>

St. Louis is One of Nation's "Gayest" Cities

Oh, my god, St. Louis is so gay. So sayeth the country's foremost experts on the matter, the folks at The Advocate. They came to this conclusion using irrefutable gay science, like tabulating the number of times the cast of terrible show Glee came to town, and whether or not we have a Pottery Barn ... More >>

Chili Reception: Is Joe's Chili Bowl upstaged by Citygarden's excellence?

Slideshow: Inside Joe's Chili Bowl

The Nine Best Hotels in St. Louis

The 2012 Best of St. Louis issue is fast approaching. Have you voted yet? Go do it now before it's too late! Have you finished debating the finer points of the 2011 issue? We haven't, hence this list. While researching contenders for a certain Best Of category last year, we realized our town has a h ... More >>

Bobby Conn, Neon Tree, MarchFourth Marching Band and More in This Week's New Show Announcements

Here again: every newly announced show for the week! On page one you'll find a quick list of shows that particularly caught our attention, followed by embedded Youtube videos with which you can check out some of the artists you may not be familiar with. Page two contains our complete listing of new ... More >>

The Ten Best Outdoor Dining Spots 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 >>

Nelly Taught America "Country Grammar" on This Day in 2000

Mainstream superstardom often begins with a spark, rather than an explosion. It's hard to say whether Lady Gaga would have been more than a behind-the-scenes cog in Akon's machine without "Just Dance." And if 50 Cent had not delivered "In Da Club," it's possible that the world may never have tasted ... More >>

Why You Should Go See Chuck Berry As Soon As Humanly Possible

One year ago this week Chuck Berry collapsed on stage in Chicago. It was a call to action for many people who had been slacking on seeing his live show at Blueberry Hill. As residents of this city, it's hard to get perspective on just how amazing it is that Chuck Berry, the dude who probably invent ... More >>

Dana Loesch Departs St. Louis Tea Party

Dana Loesch riles up the crowd during one of the Tea Party's first rallies in February 2009 under the Gateway Arch.​The co-founder of the St. Louis Tea Party has officially left the organization.  In a tweet this morning Dana Loesch writes: "Yes, I am finished with the St. Louis Tea Party. N ... More >>

During Historic World Series, Henry Bollinger Shines Many Lights

​Henry Bollinger woke up at 5:30 a.m. last Friday and tried not to disturb his wife and two young boys. He stepped out into the early-morning chill of Oakville, Missouri, and drove north, stopping only for a cup of coffee on his way to Busch Stadium. Once there, he took the elevator two flight ... More >>

Wiener Whistles For All This Weekend

Image viaHotdogger Brian Keefe.​If you're in need of a Wiener Whistle (aren't we all?), this weekend is your chance to get one. The iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will be making a pit stop in St. Louis for two appearances: Friday, September 9, at the Wal-Mart in Fenton, and Saturday, Septembe ... More >>

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 >>

Review: S. Carey at Off Broadway, Monday, April 4

Cameron Wittig​It's hard to imagine vocals so beautiful and delicate could come out of a man resembling the Brawny Paper Towel guy. But the vocals of Sean Carey (a.k.a. S. Carey) slowly hummed to life and melted over the audience who came out to Off Broadway Monday night. Carey made one final ... More >>

UPDATE: Initiative to Reopen Pratzel's Bakery Is a Success!

Falk Harrison​Note: Click here to read the initial installment of the saga of Pratzel's rebirth. It worked! Public relations and marketing firm Falk Harrison announced on its blog this morning that Pratzel's Bakery has a new owner. Jon Mills, a St. Louis documentary filmmaker -- you can see ... More >>

Yes Depression

Last Collector Standing: Thrift-Shop Expert Adam Newsham on Surf, Bossanova and the Thrill of the Hunt

The number of chain record stores nationwide has dwindled. However, St. Louis has become an unlikely safe haven for indie record shops as well as for DJs who prefer to spin the black circle instead of scrolling their iPods. In this weekly column, we'll focus on personal portraits of St. Louis' recor ... More >>

Celebrate St. Louis Summer Concerts Moving Location, But Fair St. Louis Shows Not Affected

Due to the Mississippi River's high levels, the Celebrate St. Louis Summer Concert series, which starts on July 9 with a show by Common, will be moving locations. This weekend's Fair St. Louis shows with John Legend and the B-52s are not affected. The press release we just received: Following exten ... More >>

Show Review Photos: Jay Farrar Heats Up the Old Rock House, Thursday, June 17

Photo: Jason StoffJay Farrar last night at the Old Rock House. See a full slideshow from last night's Jay Farrar solo gig at the Old Rock House.​Clad in a kitschy, long-sleeved black cowboy shirt, Jay Farrar barely flinched from the heat as he plowed through a 100-minute set loaded with Son Vo ... More >>

Horseradish: The Root Behind Collinsville's Festival

This weekend the Illinois Horseradish Growers Association will celebrate the people and the land that produce 60 percent of the world's horseradish in Collinsville, Illinois. The annual International Horseradish Festival features all the usual festival fun, with a spicy kick from the town's favorite ... More >>

St. Louis Art Capsules

Jessica Baran encapsulates the St. Louis art scene

Big Fat Fancy

Look For Gigantic "V" Hovering Over Gateway Arch This Weekend -- Maybe

​A post yesterday on aliens, touched off a flurry of angry comments here at Daily RFT. Today we're back with more extraterrestrial news. Yes, it seems the creatures from outer space just won't leave us alone. This weekend and into next week look for a gigantic letter "V" hovering over so ... More >>

Elvis Costello Announced as Special Guest for July 11 Sheryl Crow Concert Under the Arch

This in from Major League Baseball, Elvis Costello will be that previously announced "special guest" at the Sheryl Crow concert on July 11 beneath the Gateway Arch."I cannot think of anything better than sitting in with Sheryl and her band for a few surprise numbers and a rocking good time in St. Lo ... More >>

Over the Weekend: International Pillow Fight Day, Ting-Tings at the Pageant, Beach House at Billiken Club, Filthy at Dante's

Many people consider today a holiday -- it is the home opener for the Cardinals -- but before you head to the ballpark or to work then the ballpark, here's what you missed over the weekend. It was a busy one in St. Louis.Ting-Tings at the PageantTodd OwyoungKatie White of the Ting-Tings on Friday, A ... More >>

St. Louis Art Capsules

Jessica Baran encapsulates the St. Louis arts scene

St. Louis Art Capsules

Jessica Baran encapsulates the St. Louis arts scene

St. Louis Art Capsules

Jessica Baran encapsulates the St. Louis arts scene

Gut Check: Obama had one Pi time in St. Louis

Barack Obama in St. Louis: A Photo Essay

Mo' Muny!: What happens when the Muny looks back on its 90 years? (Hint: It ain't "magic.")

Grind It Up | Makin' a List

Ruka Puff dabbles in movie-making, while the members of Ludo share their Christmas wish lists.

Smooth Operators

Schoolhouse Rock's songwriter celebrates a few special birthdays in St. Louis while we pit Kenny G vs. Trans-Siberian Orchestra in a fight to the holiday death.

The Poster Service

Concert posters the old-fashioned way.

Driver, 8, Takes a Break

Notes from the Underground

Urban spelunkers plunge deep to find mysteries waiting to be explored

Out with the Old, In with the New

2005 brings a brand-new canvas

Shaking the Vine

The Bard at Les Bourgeois

Dog Days of Summer

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Sounds Around Town

Week of June 30, 2004

Arch Nemesis

One blade-packing Kansan can't believe he was fined for toting a "little-bitty" knife into the Gateway monument

Beaux Coups

Dame Edna and Ken Page -- at the same time

Seven Card Stud

The stadium hand Slay should have played, and gets to play again

Getting Stiffed

Public art comes at a price, whether it's wooden mannequins or metal gates

Letters

Week of March 28, 2001

Best Goofy TV Commercial

Becky's Carpet & Tile Superstore