Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria turned 15! The first Katie’s Pizzeria opened its doors at 6611 Clayton Road on Feb. 8, 2008. “Restaurant years are like dog years—multiply by seven,” says co-owner and executive chef Katie Lee Collier. “We’ve been through many wins and even more struggles, and while it feels like a few lifetimes, it also feels like we are just getting started.”
Calling all artists! You have until March 31 to apply to be part of the Mosaics Fine Art Festival. Only 100 artists will be invited to showcase and sell their wares at the juried event Sept. 15 to 17. For more information, call 314.406.2067 or visit stcharlesmosaics.org.
Two male western lowland gorillas recently traded spaces! Jontu of Saint Louis Zoo and Zachary of Brookfield Zoo in Chicago swapped hometowns in the name of conservation and survival of this critically endangered species.
A local army veteran just celebrated a big birthday. John Trenhom (pictured with his dog Buddy) turned 100. His secret to longevity: “Laugh every chance you get! Eat everything, drink everything, have fun, love one another, and do everything in moderation.”
Local artist KB Klassix is using her talents to help fight food insecurity. Through the end of February, she’s donating 50% of the proceeds from her show at the Vacancy Gallery in City Foundry to Operation Food Search’s Metro Market.
The National Museum of Transportation is opening its doors to children in need. The new ALL Aboard program provides complimentary admission by working with partner agencies that support children from underserved communities, in foster care and living with medical conditions.