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Should I Start Over?
Dear Homework,
I would like to upgrade the landscaping of my 1.5-story, Colonial-style home. I don’t know if I should modify what is already there or start from scratch. What do you …Read More -
Just Not Our Style
Dear Homework,
We bought our home about a year ago because it has a great floor plan on the main floor, but the outside has zero curb appeal! We’ve tried to improve it by removing …Read More -
Ready to Renovate
Dear Homework,
I recently replaced the roof of my Kirkwood ranch with a more architectural grade of asphalt, and I am pleased with the improvement in the home’s overall appearance. Now I …Read More -
Bring Us Out of the ’80s, Please
Dear Homework,
The spider door must go! We would like to differentiate this home from its neighbors and address its curb appeal. We are retired and on a fixed budget; however, we do see the …Read More -
Tudor Redo
Dear Homework,
We recently moved into this Tudor-style home in a lovely neighborhood. Thankfully, it has many interior updates, which allows us to focus on some exterior tweaks. While we …Read More -
Awkward to Awesome
Dear Homework,
My funky house has great personality, but it needs help moving past its awkward stage. I bought it after living in the neighborhood for many years because I saw potential. I …Read More -
A Fresh Start
Simply put, the loss of a home is a tragedy. Along with beloved material items, people lose a safe space where they created treasured memories. But for one couple, a devastating event …Read More
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Colonial Classic
Dear Homework,
We are looking to rebuild the front patio of our 1931 home. Over 24 years, we have lovingly restored every other component of our house, but the entrance needs extensive …Read More -
Contemporize Our Colonial
Dear Homework,
We have a traditional center-hall Colonial that is about 25 years old. We’d like to update it to a more contemporary design. We know we want to remove the pediment and …Read More -
Make Me Love My House
Dear Homework,
We are excited about the potential of our recently purchased Colonial in a West County subdivision of similar style homes. We have lots of plans for the home’s interior, …Read More
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Aug1WedLet’s Play Ball! Historic Games of America’s Favorite PastimeAug 1 2018 @ 10:00 am – Jan 20 2019 @ 4:00 pm
From board games to bagatelle, the exhibit showcases baseball-themed games from the 1880s to the 1960s. Museum hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and noon-4 p.m. Sunday.
Sep7FriBiggers’ art explores narratives in American history through paint, sculpture, video, installations and more.
Oct19FriWiley, who creates large oil paintings of contemporary African-American subjects, displays 11 portraits of people the artist met during a visit to St. Louis.
Oct28SunJoin the Shakespeare Festival St. Louis in a celebration of modern playwrights whose works are inspired by some of the Bard’s most famous plays. On stage at The Grandel Theatre, Into the Breeches! tells the story of a group of ladies who band together during WWII to put on a production of Henry V.
Nov16FriAll aboard for the Polar Express! Take a magical journey to the North Pole and receive a special gift at the end. Rides are at 4:30, 6, 7:15 and 8:30 p.m.
Dances of India celebrates its 41st season with The Forgotten Ramayana: The Tale of Urmila, the Sleeping Princess, performed by traditional Indian dancers. Shows are Nov. 16, 17 and 18 at the Skip Viragh Center for the Arts, and are narrated in English. The Nov. 18 show is a special afternoon children’s performance.
Nov17SatCelebrate the season with more than a million glowing lights, 5-10 p.m.
Join Saint Louis University Nov. 17 for its black-tie Third Century Gala at Chaifetz Arena. The event kicks off the school’s capital campaign and includes a cocktail reception, dinner, an evening program and after-party. Proceeds help fund scholarships and student initiatives.
Nov22ThuEvent benefits Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry.
Nov23FriRetailers around Clayton will offer specials and holiday treats for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday.
Stroll through the annual lights display and participate in plenty of other holiday-themed activities! Zoo closes at 4 p.m. each day for Wild Lights, then opens from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Nov25SunShop for unique gifts such as tea towels, jewelry, ornaments and more. Proceeds benefit preservation efforts for the Frank Lloyd Wright house.
Grab your skates and take a spin around the outdoor rink. (Skate rentals are $12 for adults and $7 for children.) Open until 8 p.m.
Nov29ThuGet a glimpse of yesteryear for one nightly only. Tour includes bus or self-guided options. More information on locations follows:
>> Campbell House Museum, 1508 Locust St.
>> Chantillon DeMenil Mansion, 3352 Demenil Place
>> Field House Museum, 634 S. Broadway
>> Old Courthouse, 11 N. 4th St.Dec1SatA new series of holiday cruises features PJs and Pancakes, a breakfast cruise with Santa Claus and more. Boarding begins at 7 p.m. and cruises are from 7:30-10.
The Saint Louis Symphony treats the audience to the last symphony by the famed Austrian composer.
Dec2SunA fun retelling of Ralphie Parker’s quest to get a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas.
Enjoy this collaboration between the award-winning quartet Vocal Spectrum, Vaughan Williams and Steve Amundson.
The Moscow Ballet performs the holiday classic during its Dove of Peace Tour.
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