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Shaw Nature Reserve Art Show Returns to Gray Summit With 30 Local Artists

Thirty local artists are setting up shop among the trees at Shaw Nature Reserve this year, turning the Gray Summit property into an open-air gallery for its annual Art Show. The two-day event runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, with painters, photographers and potters showing nature-inspired work against the backdrop of Missouri's wooded landscapes.

Gray Summit, MO · 3d

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Her grandparents escaped the Nazis for Africa. Now she’s telling the story in St. Louis.

When Flora Cassen’s grandparents fled Nazi-occupied Europe, their escape took them somewhere many people might not expect: the Belgian Congo. That remarkable chapter of family history is part of the story behind “Stained Glass: A Reflective History of Antisemitism,” Cassen’s new book exploring how generations of Jews have lived with prejudice, persecution and the search for belonging.

St. Louis, MO · 2d

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A T. rex at your birthday party? St. Louis Dinosaur makes it happen

When Steve Cherry picked up the phone in 2020, he didn’t expect a friend in Chicago to suggest he buy a dinosaur. Yet that’s exactly what happened. “He says, ‘Hey, everybody’s at home…go buy a dinosaur, and you’ll make four grand a weekend,’” Cherry recalls. “Well no, not even close.”

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Veterans Museum in O’Fallon Honors Local Vets

He was a U.S. Army combat engineer in France during World War II. She was a member of the French Resistance. They met at a dance one night and fell in love. After the war, they moved to the U.S., raised a family, and ended up retiring in St. Charles County.

St Charles, MO · 2d

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Photos: St. Louis Supper Club at Sidney Street Cafe

On November 2, 2026, St. Louis Magazine hosted our latest St. Louis Supper Club, presented by ReeceNichols, at Sidney Street Cafe in Benton Park. “Cheryl and I chose a classic over the latest hot spot,” says George. “For decades, Sidney Street Cafe has been a perennial favorite among St. Louis’ best restaurants..”

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Walmart drone delivery proposal comes to Manchester

Wing, a drone delivery company partnered with Walmart, wants to launch a delivery service out of the Manchester Walmart, and the city is holding two public sessions to discuss the proposal.

Manchester, MO · 1d

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Fox High Fall Craft Fair set for this weekend

Shoppers wanting to get ready for the holiday season may find what they are looking for this weekend at Fox High School, 751 Jeffco Blvd., in Arnold. The Fox High School Parents’ Club will hold its annual Fall Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday in the school’s two gyms and commons area.

Arnold, MO · 1d

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Inside Sur Lie, the new South City wine shop and bistro from the team behind Little Fox

Since 2019, James Beard-recognized eatery Little Fox has charmed St. Louisans with its seasonal modern cuisine and cozy neighborhood vibe. Now, its founders have given their guests even more ways to enjoy themselves in Fox Park. Husband-and-wife team Craig and Mowgli Rivard debuted Sur Lie in September, featuring wine-led, European-inspired fare.

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Blunting the Brutalist: Arcturis helps transform a 1960s-style community college campus in the St. Louis area

For decades, Brutalist architecture defined the look of St. Louis Community College’s Meramec campus in the St. Louis suburb of Kirkwood. Today, thanks, largely to the work of St. Louis-based architecture firm Arcturis, this has changed. That’s thanks largely to the nearly 80,000-square-foot Emerging Technology Center, designed by Arcturis....

St. Louis, MO · 2d

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Vendors Camp Out Overnight Just To Claim A Spot At This Sunday Missouri Flea Market In Wentzville

One shopper drove off with an e-bike that tops out around 16 miles per hour. Another hauled home a five-gallon bucket of laundry soap, and somebody even loaded it into the car for them. All of that happened at the same Sunday morning market. The whole thing runs for just...

Wentzville, MO · 4d

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St. Louis restaurant openings and closings: October 2026

As much as we love it, October seems to get busier each year. Cheers to what was hopefully a fun and safe Halloween, St. Louis!. On to the openings: Loba & Lore, co-created by artist Lisa Thalhammer and bartender extraordinaire Meredith Barry, debuted in Midtown this month. Damn Fine Anytime, from the crew behind Damn Fine Hand Pies, opened to sold-out crowds in The Grove. University City gained a new matcha and kimbap shop, Bukchon Kimbap. In Downtown West, Blood & Sand reopened following a temporary closure due to construction.

St. Louis, MO · 4d

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St. Louis Has Foods You Won’t Find Anywhere Else. 6 to Try on a Holiday Visit

Some St. Louis foods to try are easy to find elsewhere, like barbecue and fried chicken. But a handful of...

St. Louis, MO · 4d

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10 Missouri Barbecue Restaurants Serving Burnt Ends, Ribs And Smoked Brisket

Missouri has a barbecue joint that serves burnt end salad, which is a bold way to sneak brisket into the vegetable category. Those crispy, smoky bits already have a loyal following, so the lettuce is just along for the ride. Sauces get creative too, with flavors like spicy blueberry and...

St. Louis, MO · 4d

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Garden Glow nominated for 2026 USA TODAY holiday-lights award

Garden Glow is scheduled to open at the Missouri Botanical Garden on November 14, 2026. KSDK reports that the season is set to end January 4, 2027; an earlier First Alert 4 report listed January 2 as the closing date. First Alert 4 reported ticket prices of $6 to $25.

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St. Louis Actors’ Studio brings thrills and chills to the stage with ‘Misery’

Over the years it has become customary to start the holiday season the moment the trick-or-treaters have hung up their costumes. But the St. Louis Actors’ Studio is taking the opposite approach this fall. The theater company is extending spooky season well into November with their production of Misery, on stage November 6–22 at The Gaslight Theater.

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Holiday Shopping at Jewels on Hampton

Holiday shopping is officially here! Find one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your list this season at St. Louis staple Jewels on Hampton. Jewels on Hampton is located at 4506 Hampton Avenue in St. Louis.

St. Louis, MO · 2d

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J. Cho Korean Kitchen Opens In Overland

A new Korean kitchen has opened its doors in Overland, serving up shaved-ice bingsu, kimbop, and street food. J. Cho Korean Kitchen now occupies the former O! Wing Plus space, with a dining room where customers can sit down for quick bites rather than relying solely on carryout. The restaurant...

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Petty Grievances’ ‘Petty Party’ takes no prisoners

The musical personification of angry youth, St. Louis’ Petty Grievances make punk noise on their own terms. Their debut album, Petty Party, released in June, finds them returning to the sonic skullduggery they unveiled in their self-titled 2023 EP and last year’s single “Guy Picciotto’s Ice Cream Social.”

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The sweet story behind The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza's rooftop beehives

Nine stories above the Central West End’s bustling streets, something sweet is happening. Situated atop the historic Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza hotel are four colonies of bees hard at work – much like the people crisscrossing the streets below. These hives are the result of meticulous caretaking by Eric Phillips, the hotel's executive chef and resident beekeeper, who started the hives in 2018 with then-executive chef Gunter Weber. “I became hooked on it and have a real passion for beekeeping,” Phillips says. “They became part of my work responsibilities. I have been the resident beekeeper ever since.”

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