Downtown STL Inc. recently held its inaugural Show-Me Downtown event at Stifel Theatre, highlighting new developments and initiatives in the heart of the city. Guests were treated to performances by Little Dylan and Kennedy Holmes (pictured at top with St. Louis Blues mascot Louie), and speakers presented about upcoming planning efforts. Blues icemen and the team’s recently retired anthem singer, Charles Glenn, made appearances as well.
In other Blues news, the team nabbed a Best Comeback trophy at the 2019 ESPY Awards in Los Angeles in recognition of its legendary Stanley Cup victory. The franchise was dead last in the NHL at the beginning of the year, then embarked on a historic run before claiming its first championship in June. Players on hand to receive the award included Ryan O’Reilly, Colton Parayko and St. Louis native Pat Maroon. They rubbed elbows with fellow sports stars like Simone Biles and the World Cup champion U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team. Photo: Scott Rovak, St. Louis Blues
Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom host Stephanie Arne stopped by the StL to present a talk, “Women in Exploration,” sponsored by the Saint Louis Zoo, Academy of Science and Explorers Club St. Louis Chapter. Arne is a frequent speaker on global conservation and sustainability issues. (Local note: Late St. Louisan Marlin Perkins hosted Wild Kingdom from 1963 until his retirement in 1985.)
Leaf through Dr. Martin Gordon’s new book, Plants R Cures, for ideas on staying healthy with the help of ‘green’ remedies like herbs, teas and more. Gordon, a 98-year-old gastroenterologist, discusses which plants promote good health and which should be avoided. Available at amazon.com and liferichpublishing.com.
