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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

The Statue of Liberty has arrived in Sauget. Sort of. by Daniel Neman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Soon, the Statue of Liberty will be lifting her lamp beside the golden door of Sauget. Well, maybe not the Statue of Liberty. But certainly a Statue of Liberty.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 11:15AM
Thursday, January 26, 2023

Bob Kramer, beloved St. Louis puppeteer, believed dead in fire by Daniel Neman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The medical examiner has not positively identified the body found in the remains, but Bob Kramer's family and friends assume he has died.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 12:15PM
Thursday, May 26, 2022

If you’re good enough, smart enough ... say it to the mirrors at St. Louis Galleria exhibit by Daniel Neman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

An interactive art installation at the St. Louis Galleria lets shoppers express their favorite qualities about themselves.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 08:06AM
Friday, March 11, 2022

Gyo Obata, influential St. Louis architect, dies at 99 by Daniel Neman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Gyo Obato co-founded a small St. Louis architecture office that grew into a global megafirm. He died Tuesday at 99.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 07:54PM
Thursday, January 13, 2022

9 St. Louis-area arts organizations receive NEA grants by Daniel Neman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Recipients include COCA, Intersect Arts Center and the St. Louis Shakespeare Festival.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 11:33PM
Friday, May 21, 2021

New art installation greets visitors at Lambert by Daniel Neman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

To celebrate the airport’s 100th anniversary last year, the Airport Art Advisory Committee announced it would commission the work. Sarah Morris' tile piece was chosen from among 300 entrie…

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 05:54AM
Tuesday, May 4, 2021

American Ballet Theatre will bring performances to Forest Park — for free by Daniel Neman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

One of America's premier dance companies will perform July 14 at Shakespeare Glen in Forest Park.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 08:42AM
Wednesday, January 6, 2021

St. Patrick's Day parade, Irish Festival canceled again in Dogtown by Daniel Neman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

For the second year in a row, St. Patrick's Day will be less festive.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 09:54AM

No Mardi Gras party in the streets this year: Most Soulard events move online by Daniel Neman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

This year's festivities kick off at 7 p.m. Jan. 6 at facebook.com/stlmardigras and stlmardigras.org.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 09:54AM
Tuesday, December 29, 2020

St. Louis Black Rep musical director Charles Creath dies at 68 by Daniel Neman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

He was the musical director for the St. Louis Black Rep for more than 35 years, contributed to musical productions across the country and served as an international ambassador for gospel mus…

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 05:18AM
Saturday, March 14, 2020

Science Center in St. Louis closes for COVID-19 by Daniel Neman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The center said because it's a hands-on institution in an enclosed space, it was closing for safety reasons until the end of the month.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 03:48AM
Friday, October 18, 2019

Hotel St. Louis: Louis Sullivan-designed building highlights lots of local charm by Daniel Neman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

If you know of just one architect, it’s probably Frank Lloyd Wright. But if you know of two, the other one is probably Louis Sullivan.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 11:03PM
Thursday, July 25, 2019

"Bachelor" on stage coming to the Fox next year by Daniel Neman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Nothing says romance like trying to fall in love in front of a full, paying audience.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 07:03PM
Saturday, May 4, 2019
Thursday, March 7, 2019

Q&A: Eureka actress makes Broadway debut in 'Be More Chill' by Daniel Neman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Katlyn Carlson is about to live an actor’s ultimate dream. The Eureka-raised actress — she went to Eureka High School and the University of Chicago — is co-starring in her first Broadw…

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 01:30PM
Saturday, May 12, 2018

A 'Phantom' for the Fan-toms by Daniel Neman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

You can’t argue with the success of “The Phantom of the Opera.” It opened in London in 1986 and on Broadway in 1988, and is still playing in both places — it is, by a huge margin, th…

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 01:04PM
Wednesday, March 21, 2018

'The Color Purple' is a dated but effective musical by Daniel Neman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

If you think about it, “The Color Purple” is like the Book of Job.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 12:40PM
Wednesday, February 14, 2018

St. Louis is packed to the gills with fish fries by Daniel Neman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

It's just about the most St. Louis thing you can do.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 10:00AM
Saturday, October 7, 2017

Trigger warnings: Theaters use caution in age of gun violence by Daniel Neman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

At "The Bodyguard" at the Fox Theatre, audience members are warned repeatedly of guns used in the performance.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 01:54PM
Thursday, April 6, 2017

Comic Con: Barry Bostwick will miss a chance to swear at 'Rocky Horror' fans by Daniel Neman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Dammit, Janet. Barry Bostwick will not be at Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con on Saturday to introduce a screening of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 05:42PM
Thursday, March 30, 2017

Busch Stadium — new changes for a new season by Daniel Neman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Fans may carry tote bags, but backpacks will no longer be allowed in the stadium.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 02:31PM
Thursday, February 23, 2017

'Graeme of Thrones' is heavy on slapstick, light on laughs by Daniel Neman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

What is it about the television version of “Game of Thrones” that lends itself so easily to parody?

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 12:06AM
Friday, March 11, 2016

It's time to vote in our Pizza Playoffs bracket by Daniel Neman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Play along in our bracket to decide the best in town — and maybe win $50 to spend on pizza

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 12:43AM

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