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“Beetlejuice” at the Fabulous Fox ’til April 26

Full Casting for The Fox’s “Beetlejuice” now playing    ...

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FLORISSANT Music in the park summer season announced

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SANDRA OLMSTED’S CINEMATIC SKINNY: Escape From the Holiday Madness

  • Post author:Bob Lindsey
  • Post published:December 18, 2019
  • Post category:Columnists/Entertainment / Travel/Florissant/Movie Reviews
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With the Holidays Upon Us, Movies Offer an Ideal Escape By Sandra Olmsted The holidays are a wonderful time and a lot of work, and when one needs a break…

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STL Aquarium Opening Christmas Day at Union Station

  • Post author:Bob Lindsey
  • Post published:December 18, 2019
  • Post category:Entertainment / Travel/Events/Florissant
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The St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station  (right photo) will open its doors for the first time on Dec. 25 this year. The immersive and engaging experience offering unique perspectives…

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Lip Smacking Foodie Tour:

  • Post author:Bob Lindsey
  • Post published:December 4, 2019
  • Post category:Columnists/Entertainment / Travel/Features

A Special International Gastronomical Experience by Pat Lindsey An enormous pan of paella was part of the main course served at Julian Serrano Tapas at Aria on the Lip Smacking…

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Las Vegas Still Blends The New With the Old Classics

  • Post author:Bob Lindsey
  • Post published:December 4, 2019
  • Post category:Columnists/Entertainment / Travel/Features

The High Roller towers over other Las Vegas structures at 590 feet. ~ Bob Lindsey Photos HIGH ROLLER HAS NEW MEANING By Bob Lindsey      Recalling several visits over the…

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DINING DIVAS: Find a Gem!

  • Post author:Bob Lindsey
  • Post published:December 4, 2019
  • Post category:Columnists/Dining Out/Entertainment / Travel

The Dining Divas Take in the Big Sky; Worth a Repeat Visit Lisa Kampeter By Lisa Kampeter   When we pick a restaurant for the Dining Divas outing, typically we…

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In 25 Years, Hendel’s Restaurant . . .

  • Post author:Bob Lindsey
  • Post published:December 4, 2019
  • Post category:Alton, IL/BlackJack / Spanish Lake/Business News/Dining Out/Entertainment / Travel/Florissant

Has Become a Landmark Hendel’s Café celebrated its 25th anniversary in November with over 300 people attending the sold-out anniversary event.  Mayor Tim Lowery presented a proclamation to the Bennett…

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SANDRA OLMSTED’S CINEMATIC SKINNY:

  • Post author:Bob Lindsey
  • Post published:December 4, 2019
  • Post category:Columnists/Entertainment / Travel/Movie Reviews

Marriage Story: Divorce Legal Style By Sandra Olmsted Azhy Robertson as Henry forms the unbreakable connection between his father, Adam Driver as Charlie, and mother, Scarlett Johansson as Nicole.  …

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Tree Lighting at City Hall

  • Post author:Bob Lindsey
  • Post published:December 4, 2019
  • Post category:BlackJack / Spanish Lake/Business News/City Government/Entertainment / Travel/Events/Ferguson/Florissant/Hazelwood

Saturday, Dec. 7 at 5 p.m. Christmas scene at City Hall from a Christmas past. For more information on the day’s activities call 314-837-0033. and Christmas in Old Town Florissant…

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Sandra Olmsted’s Cinematic Skinny: Holiday Films 2

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  • Post published:November 26, 2019
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A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood and Frozen 2 are Top Films This Holiday Season By Sandra Olmsted Tom Hanks as Mister Rogers. Director Marielle Heller's A Beautiful Day In…

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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS 2019

  • Post author:independentnws
  • Post published:November 26, 2019
  • Post category:Alton, IL/BlackJack / Spanish Lake/Entertainment / Travel/Events/Ferguson/Florissant/Hazelwood/ILLINOIS

GARDEN GLOW opened over the weekend at the Missouri Botanical Garden.  One of the area’s most popular holiday lighting displays will run nightly through Jan, 4 (except on Dec. 9,…

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