FOOD & DRINK
New grocery store anchors an economic revitalization plan in the Metro East town of Venice
Construction is set to begin this fall in Venice on a variety of development projects — including a grocery store and health care clinic — to help revitalize the community. The goal of the effort is simple: bring essential services and business to the town of about 1,500,...
Music festival returning after 44 years to Alton with F1 powerboat races
ALTON, Ill. – The “sounds of summer” are returning to the riverfront in Alton, IL, after a 44-year-long hiatus with music, boating, and a cornhole tournament in June. The Mississippi River Music Festival is making its comeback after originally appearing from 1969 to 1980 in Edwardsville. According to a release, the original festival held some of the music industry’s biggest names, including The Eagles, Joni Mitchell, B.B. King, and more.
Band films new music video in Belleville
BELLEVILLE, Ill. — A well-known folk band is shining a spotlight on Belleville. Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats chose Belleville as the location for their new music video. The band has previously performed on "Saturday Night Live" and opened for the Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan while on...
Performers announced for MRF reboot
The Mississippi River Festival concert series is making a comeback this summer at the Alton Amphitheater, and the musical acts have been announced. The festival will be held on Saturday, June 22 as part of the Formula 1 Powerboat Championship weekend. REX Productions’ Nick Bifano tells The Big Z the...
P’sghetti's relocates to larger space in south St. Louis County
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — P’sghetti's Pasta and Sandwiches closed its flagship location in south St. Louis County after a final dinner service on Sunday. It plans to reopen in a new space nearby at the end of the week. “Please bear with us as we transition into...
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