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FOOD & DRINK
Hooters Has Suddenly Closed 3 Missouri Locations & 1 in Illinois
This has been one of the most difficult years in recent memory (2020 not withstanding) for food establishments. Hooters is no exception as they have suddenly shut the doors on numerous locations across America including 3 in Missouri and 1 in Illinois. I heard a few weeks ago that Hooters...
Red Lobster to close 23 restaurants within days — including 1 in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS — Red Lobster is exercising its right to reject leases at locations it says are unprofitable — including its Maplewood restaurant — according to an Aug. 22 court filing. The seafood restaurant chain's May 19 Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing followed the closure of about 100...
Photo of the Week – August 23
Raising his arms, sophomore Ryan Mues cheers loudly for West’s opening pep rally. During the grade level song competition, Mues stayed energetic despite not knowing the sophomores’ song. “I don’t listen to a lot of pop music, but I was really excited when we won. I was next to some of my friends, and we were just getting as loud as possible and trying to get hype. The school events are always a lot of fun, and I’m trying to get more involved [this year],” Mues said.
Want to adopt a dog or cat? Ask the St. Louis County health department come 2025
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — The St. Louis County Department of Public Health will be managing the Olivette animal shelter come 2025. With more 6,600 pets adopted last year from the Animal Protective Association (APA) Adoption Center in the St. Louis area, 2025 is going to look a little different as St. Louis County takes over the Olivette animal shelter.
Fresh From Market: A look at what’s coming in home decorating
Move over beige, color is coming. “I was happy to see that even in artwork, color is coming back for spring,” said Carrie Keipp, owner of The Foyer in Chesterfield. “For the last few years, everything has been very neutral, which is fine and we will always have neutrals, but it’s fun to see color making a return.”
OTSTL’S New Works Collective Available For Free Streaming
Earlier this year, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis presented The New Works Collective, a trifecta of contemporary, genre-bending short pieces that challenge the modern view of opera. Premiered at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center in March, The New Works Collective is now available to stream for free through Sept. 30...
Eureka, Rockwood Summit Wind Ensembles Chosen to Perform at Statewide Music Conference
The wind ensembles from Eureka and Rockwood Summit high schools have been chosen to perform at the 2025 Missouri Music Educators Association (MMEA) In-Service Workshop and Conference, which will be held Jan. 28-Feb. 1 in Osage Beach. The two Rockwood School District groups are among only 33 from around the...
Bacaro's Travis Shook launches novel monthly cocktail pop-up
Bartender Travis Shook spearheads "Travis' Takeover," a cocktail pop-up at Bacaro in St. Peters. When you ask Travis Shook, the lead bartender at Bacaro (pronounced BACK-uh-roe), the cicchetti bar located below Noto (5105 Westwood) in St. Peters, what he loves about his craft, he doesn’t hesitate: It’s the creativity and the relationships that he builds with guests, especially when he’s able to really get to know them and concoct something tailored to their preferences.
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