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St. Louis American Idol Auditions

For the first time since 2004, American Idol returned to St. Louis (where season 4 winner Carrie Underwood auditioned) to kick off auditions for season 11. Over 10,000 showed up from all over the country and waited patiently, some even showing up at midnight to grab a spot in line. Photos by Jon Gitchoff. Scroll […]

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All the Mardi Gras Fun We Saw in Soulard on Saturday

Every year St. Louis turns out for Mardi Gras — and Saturday, February 10, was no exception. Surprisingly warm temperatures meant thousands turned out to dance, stroll the streets of Soulard and, of course, drink. Everywhere you looked was a sea of green, gold and purple. As bartenders poured hurricanes and beads rained down freely […]