After 10 years as the lead singer and songwriter for indie-rock group Choir Vandals, Austin McCutchen began to feel pressured. As the band acquired a sizable following, McCutchen became increasingly aware of how his audience might receive his music, and he soon found himself writing for the listener more than for himself. “It got to […]
After two years of moving locations as the seasons changed, Taqueria Morita, the popular restaurant concept from Take Root Hospitality, has sunk permanent roots in the Cortex Innovation Community in the Central West End. The 4,000-square-foot, free-standing building at at 4239 Duncan previously housed a Wasabi Sushi Bar location, which shuttered in December. Here’s what […]
Did you know that St. Louis is home to one of the nation’s oldest botanical gardens in continuous operation? Founded in 1859, Missouri Botanical Garden is more than just a National Historic Landmark. It’s an oasis in the city, with 79 acres of horticultural beauty and family fun. While it’s dedicated to education, science, and […]
Strikers rely on confidence. João Klauss is aware of this fact, particularly in his position. The St. Louis CITY SC attacker had not made a goal contribution in 10 consecutive matches before last weekend’s game against D.C. United, where he scored a brace against Sporting Kansas City last September. He received a boost on Saturday […]
The new Tren Maya in the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico connects sites across five states, including Cancún International Airport. (Yes, St. Louis Lambert International Airport offers nonstop flights to Cancún.) El Tren Maya partially opened in December, and the complete 966-mile loop with 34 stops is expected to open this June. While the train will ease […]
Prior to the Eagles’ appearance at the Enterprise Center on Tuesday evening, which is anticipated to be their farewell show in St. Louis, the band, known for their ongoing tour titled “The Long Goodbye,” released a statement urging the crowd to be seated, refrain from recording videos, and abstain from texting or using flash photography. […]
After 37 years, the flagship location of P’sghetti’s Pasta and Sandwiches will be relocating—but customers won’t need to travel far to visit the new location. The new space, in a former Burger King space at 5447 S. Lindbergh, will be situated within view of the former location. It’s slated to open at the end of April. […]
In the vibrant cityscape of St. Louis, Missouri, a new player has emerged in the media field, captivating the local audience with its unique approach to news reporting. “Top Ten St. Louis” is quickly becoming a household name, thanks to its innovative strategy of delivering news by focusing on list-based content. This fresh perspective not […]
Tickets are now on sale for the 29th annual St. Louis Jewish Film Festival, which runs April 7–18 at the recently remodeled B&B Theaters Creve Coeur West Olive 10. While last year saw the festival return to in-person screenings, John Wilson, director of cultural arts for The J, sees this year as a real return […]
After a year of nonstop planning, planting and construction, Josh Smith welcomed his first guests into his Grove neighborhood restaurant, Neon Greens (4176 Manchester), on March 19th, an ambitious concept which connects people to their food through a farm that grows the greens for the restaurant’s salad offerings. But it wasn’t enough to grow the food on-site; Smith […]
A favorite out of Sundance 2024 and the 2024 True/False Film Fest in Columbia, Missouri, the documentary Girls State releases on Apple TV+ on Friday, April 5. A follow-up to filmmakers Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss’ 2020 film Boys State, Girls State focuses on the 2022 Missouri Girls State session, which took place on the […]
Whether you’re a longtime fan of Lo-Fi Cherokee or you’ve been meaning to check it out, plan to be on Cherokee Street this Saturday for the final iteration of the beloved event. Lo-Fi Cherokee is a one-song, one-take music video shoot of a bunch of bands (usually around a dozen or so) at a variety of locations […]