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Neighborhood Gems: St. Louis County Library
If you’re lucky, going to the library to pick out a book is a cherished childhood memory and rite of passage. But more than just lending books to eager readers, the St. Louis County …Read More
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Neighborhood Gems: Scott Joplin House
The jovial notes of ‘The Entertainer,’ Scott Joplin’s ragtime masterpiece, are a cultural American treasure, one created right here in St. Louis. “Joplin represents the beginning of …Read More
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Neighborhood Gems: Global Foods Market
when » 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily
where » 421 N. Kirkwood Road
why » To peruse a wide array of international ingredients or try something new
From the outside, Kirkwood’s Global Foods …Read More -
Eckert’s Country Store & Farm
What could be more fun or wholesome than gathering the family together for an afternoon outdoors to pick fruits and vegetables? For St. Louisans, a perennially popular spot to experience …Read More
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Neighborhood Gems: BB’s Jazz, Blues & Soups
“Music is the common bond of all people, and if there’s one thing that’s been our crowning glory, it’s that the community is diverse and the music brings everyone together,” says …Read More
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Neighborhood Gems: Endangered Wolf Center
Sly, tricky and dangerous. That’s the wolf of fairy tales—and a depiction that strays far from the truth about these amazing animals, says the Endangered Wolf Center, which works to …Read More
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Neighborhood Gems: Compton Heights Water Tower
Where can you find the best views of the city? The Arch? Not even close, say the volunteers of the Compton Heights Water Tower Park and Preservation Society, who claim the 360-degree …Read More
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Neighborhood Gems: Lemp Mansion
If things that go bump in the night send chills down your spine, you might want to avoid dropping in at the Lemp Mansion in Soulard after dark. The 33-room house, built in the 1860s, was …Read More
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Neighborhood Gems: Shaw Nature Reserve
If you ever forget how gorgeous this state of ours is, a short westward drive down Highway 100 is all that’s needed to remind you. Shaw Nature Reserve, 2,400 acres situated on the …Read More
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Neighborhood Gems: Old Webster Jazz & Blues Festival
Thousands descend upon the quaint streets of Webster each September to enjoy the Old Webster Jazz & Blues Festival, a day of free live jazz by talented local musicians. Now in its …Read More