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Bridge With Blind: 11.1.17
Years ago, one of my bridge mentors, the incomparable Roger Lord III, used to say, “Never give up on a hand.” This month’s scenario illustrates Roger’s sage advice.
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Bridge with Bland: 10.4.17
Rules, rules, rules! In bridge, there’s a rule for every number up to 20 and beyond. Rules are a good guideline, but common sense and logic trump bromides. This month’s hand …Read More
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Bridge with Bland: 9.6.17
Congratulations to the winners and participants who make the St. Louis Regional a perennial success. Special kudos to long-time tournament chairman Mike Carmen and his crew.
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Bridge with Bland: 6.7.17
Congratulations to all the winners at the recent Unit 143 Sectional Spring Tournament. Special acknowledgment to Tom Oppenheimer for receiving the Meritorious Service Award for his …Read More
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Bridge with Bland
While playing at the local dupe, a North/South pair aggressively bid a good 4 ♠ game. Declarer wasted no time in taking 10 tricks. The pair was disappointed when the scores came out, …Read More
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Bridge with Bland: 1.4.17
Playing at the local duplicate, the North players had a ‘book’ bid to four ♠s. Playing in three No Trump was a much simpler contract. Be that as it may, see if you can bring home …Read More
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Bridge with Bland: 11.2.16
Playing at matchpoints, some safety plays are ignored while others are mandatory. This month’s hand demonstrates the necessity of timely safety plays.
« The bidding
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1 ♠
2 ♦
4 ♠
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Bridge With Bland: Oct. 2016
When playing in a seemingly hopeless contract, sometimes a confident declarer with a positive outlook will find his way home. This month’s hand is a good example.
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Bridge With Bland: Sept. 2016
Bridge is exciting, whether at the club level or in a national championship. This month’s deal is from Nationals in Washington, D.C. Doubling your opponents or being doubled makes the …Read More
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Bridge With Bland: Aug. 2016
Playing South online, some players found themselves in an untenable five ♦ contract. This month’s hand demonstrates the value of running your long suit before taking a low-percentage …Read More
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Jun1Fri
Performance is part of Shakespeare Festival St. Louis. Lawn seating is free; individual seats can be purchased.
Jun6Wed
Exhibit explores how the sport is portrayed and includes photos of iconic players. Hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed.-Sat.
Jun11MonHigh schoolers can learn music and have fun with the St. Louis Children’s Choirs.
Jun18MonMake music and new friends with the St. Louis Children’s Choirs. For children 8-11.
Jun19TueGet the guys together to watch the Cardinals take on the Philadelphia Phillies as you bid on silent auction items to benefit the Back to School Store. Event cost includes drinks and appetizers and sponsorships also are available. Organized by the National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis.
In its 10th year, this event focuses on the foods pollinators help provide.
Jun21ThuEnjoy a day of playing Bridge to help raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association.
Gallery walk, literary event, live music, culinary demonstrations and more. Times TBA.
Max & Louie productions presents Angela Ingersoll as Judy Garland in this play about the actress’ tumultuous life. Showtimes vary.
Jun23SatOne-night event takes place on the hotel rooftop and in the Sky Lobby. Artists tell the stories of rescued animals through different media.
Jun26TueSample three different re-MAKE projects assembled from discarded goods.
Fun-filled night of musical theater songs from the height of Broadway’s Golden Age.
TLC’s Long Island Medium shares personal stories and interacts with guests.
TLC’s Long Island Medium shares personal stories and interacts with guests.
Jun28ThuThe largest fencing tournament in the world comes to St. Louis. Times vary.
Event includes live music, dancing, games, kiddie rides, buffet, drinks and fireworks display.
Jun29Fri
Exhibit features work by award-winning artists. Hours are 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Friday & 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday.
Nighttime multimedia experience that takes guests on a one-mile walk.
Jun30SatEvent benefits Friends of Kids with Cancer.
Jul4Wed
The following are event highlights. For a full schedule, visit fairstlouis.org.
Wednesday, July 4:
- 9:30 a.m. – America’s Birthday Parade in downtown St. Louis
- Noon – Fair opens
- 12:30 p.m. – Boeing Air Show
- 5:30 – Amelia Eisenhauer performs on Enterprise Rent-A-Car stage
- 8:30 p.m. – St. Louis Symphony Orchestra performance
- 9:35 p.m. – Fireworks show
Thursday, July 5:
- 4 p.m. – Fair opens
- 4:45 p.m. – Dirty mugs perform on Enterprise Rent-A-Car stage
- 6:30 p.m. – Andy Grammer performs on Enterprise Rent-A-Car stage
- 8:15 – Jason Derulo performs on Enterprise Rent-A-Car stage
- 9:35 p.m. – Fireworks display
Friday, July 6:
- Noon – Fair opens
- 1:15 – Fire for Effect, on Enterprise Rent-A-Car stage
- 2:45 p.m. – Danielle Bradbery, on Enterprise Rent-A-Car stage
- 4:15 p.m. – Raelynn, on Enterprise Rent-A-Car stage
- 5:30 p.m. – Salute to the Troops ceremony
- 8 p.m. – Martina McBride, on Enterprise Rent-A-Car stage
- 9:35 p.m. – Fireworks display
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