fresh pressed | Eckert’s Hard-Pressed Cider Fest is returning Sept. 7! The festival features more than 40 unique hard ciders, artisan vendors, live music and local food trucks. General admission and VIP tickets are available at eckerts.com.


Classical musical lovers take note! Cathedral Concerts is offering three free programs of chamber music in September.

Sept. 16
Immaculate Heart of Mary | 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 17
Little Flower Catholic Church | 7:30 p.m.

Sept 22
St. Peter’s Catholic Church | 7:30 p.m.


partner for good
CarShield and Fitz’s Root Beer have teamed up to support Pedal the Cause. Sales of Fitz’s limited edition CarShield Drive On Root Beer will benefit the nonprofit’s mission of creating a world without cancer. It can be purchased at both Fitz’s locations or online at fitzsrootbeer.com.


The Missouri Botanical Garden and Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis are partnering to bring the peace of nature to hospitalized children and their families. Thanks to the generous support of Dr. Oscar and Barbara Soule, the garden is providing therapeutic horticulture programs for residents during their stay at the West County Ronald McDonald House.


stl reads
St. Louisan Edward Carr is launching his debut novel. Time of Departure explores what would happen if a modern jumbo jet and its passengers and crew mysteriously landed at Lambert Airport in 1947. It’s an exploration and celebration of regional history, jazz music, Cardinals baseball and more. The novel is available in paperback and ebook editions on Amazon.