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“The Heidi Chronicles” coming to town

NJT Presents the Pulitzer Prize-Winning ‘The Heidi Chronicles’ May 29-June...

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Tony Award for the Muny; New seasons Opens June 16 with “Bring It On”

The Muny Will Receive the 2025 Regional Theatre Tony Award...

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Happy Mothers Day to all the Moms out there

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Weekend shows for RIVERDANCE 30 Continue May 3 & 4

2025 RIVERDANCE 30 Graces The Fabulous Fox this weekend       ...

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Far From the Madding Crowd: A Verdant, Ripe Adaptation

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by Sandra Olmsted Reversals of fortunes and marriage proposals abound in director Thomas Vinterberg's adaptation of Thomas Hardy’s Far From the Madding Crowds. Yet, the film is not a Victorian…

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Hazelwood Begins McDonnell Blvd Bridge Project to Enhance Community’s Image

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To present an aesthetically pleasing and positive image to motorists passing through daily, Hazelwood has hired Raineri Construction to begin work on the McDonnell Boulevard bridge project over I-270. The…

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Friday, May 8 Annual Spring Sale at St. Stephen Church, 33 N. Clay, Ferguson, will be 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 8, and 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday,…

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The Bridge at Florissant Honors Veterans May 18

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The Bridge at Florissant will have a special Memorial Day ceremony Monday, May 18. Retired U.S. Marine William Rupp, a resident of the Bridge at Florissant, will serve as the…

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Information from NCCU Leader

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North County Churches Uniting (NCCU) Taking Action to Address Social Problems   North County Churches Uniting for Racial Harmony and Justice’s “Discussion and Solutions Committee” reports progress in bringing the…

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Prep Tennis & Golf

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Class Two, District Four Boys Tennis at Forestwood Park, May 11 By Jim Wieners   Boys Class Two, District Four Boys Team Tennis will be a one-day event and that…

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Prep Sports

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Baseball Districts Begin May 15; Track And Field, Girls Soccer Begin May 16 By Jim Wieners May 15 begins the final stretch of High School Athletics in Missouri with Baseball…

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Valley of Flowers winners (photos by Bob Lindsey)

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The Operation Christmas Child float won the best organization float , Large unit.

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Scenes from Valley of Flowers Parade May 3

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Continue ReadingScenes from Valley of Flowers Parade May 3

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   The 2014 Valley of Flowers Queen Alex Phifer celebrating her last moments as queen by crowning Courtney Neisler as the 2015 Queen. Another Perfect May Day For Valley of…

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