Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium combines entertainment and education at its finest, having been named America’s Best Aquarium by USA Today readers five times. Located in America’s Conservation Capital, Springfield, Missouri, Wonders of Wildlife celebrates the country’s more significant conservationists throughout history with fun and engaging exhibits. The space spans 350,000 […]
Beyond the chess board lies two players and one victor––a chess match is only as good as its champion. This is certainly understood in the World Chess Hall of Fame’s newest exhibition, Clash for the Crown: Celebrating Chess Champions, a chronological account of the most iconic players in chess history. In honor of the 100th […]
Rawlings has been a baseball—and St. Louis—institution since its founding in 1887. Now, the renowned equipment manufacturer is hoping to reach more fans with its multi-level experiential storefront in Westport Plaza (462 Westport Plaza Drive). The Rawlings Experience opened Friday alongside the company’s new corporate headquarters in Maryland Heights, offering attractions like the Rawlings Gold […]
When Doug Stagner became the first president of the iconic Grant’s Farm, in 2021, he would run into people around town and strike up a conversation about the South County landmark. People would tell Stagner that they loved Grant’s Farm. “I always followed it up with, ‘When’s the last time you went?’” he says. “I […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]