Archive for February, 2008
New Oceano Bistro Proves to be Smooth Sailing For »
It was a good month for the Dining Divas. We took a couple risks, and the gamble paid off. First, we went to a new restaurant, opened less than a year, and kept our fingers crossed that we wouldn’t be disappointed. And secondly, with a name like Oceano Bistro, we could have been headed for rough waters. Fortunately, it was [...]
Fish Fries Still Plentiful in North County »
VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 4105 holds fish fries every Friday during Lent. While Joe Varvera (left) and Wally Kunkel fry the cod, Auxiliary President Lois Hubbard (front), Peggy Bonney and Laverne Tompkins serve spaghetti, cole slaw, potato salad and hush puppies. Fish fry hours are 3-7 p.m. The Post is located at 410 rue St. Francois in [...]
Florissant Receives Another Storm Sewer Project for »
The Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) recently awarded Florissant a storm sewer project on Flight Drive to alleviate yard and street flooding. The Flight Drive design contract consists of preparations of plans and specifications for the construction of approximately 1,000 feet of 12-in to 24-inch diameter storm sewers. "There are two [...]
‘Definitely, Maybe’ is a Refreshing »
BY MAGGIE SCOTT Cynics are sure to see the setting of part of the action of Definitely, Maybe in the campaign headquarters of Bill Clinton as a blatant pitch for the Hillary Clinton presidency. However, don’t let what could be a minor discomfort, depending on how you feel about the senator (or, the former president, for that matter) [...]
2 Hit-Men Buddies Learn They’re Not Cut Out For »
BY MAGGIE SCOTT A medieval town works its magic on a pair of hit men ordered to lay low after a problematic job in London, in the drama In Bruges. A latter day Laurel and Hardy when first met, the couple consists of a seasoned assassin and a newbie, whose sense of geographical and social dislocation has set him to whining. Ken [...]
What’s More Fun On A Saturday Night Than Monster »
BY RANDY GARDNER Every once in a while I get a chance to just go to an event and sit as a fan and not worry about taking notes for a show or a column. That was my circumstances last Saturday night, as myself and 60,000 other St. Louisans’ gathered at the Edward Jones Dome for Monster Jam. What a bonding experience for my dad, [...]
Dublin’s Traditional Irish Cabaret Brings »
Dublin’s Traditional Irish Cabaret is coming to the James J. Eagan Center on Saturday, March 1 at 7 p.m. The dinner theatre type event includes table seating, with catered dinner of corned beef and cabbage, beer, wine and set-ups. Noel V. Ginnity, the voice of Irish tenor Paul Hennessy, the music of Tommy Keane, Pat Marnane and [...]
Florissant Receives Another Storm Sewer Project for »
The Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) recently awarded Florissant a storm sewer project on Flight Drive to alleviate yard and street flooding. The Flight Drive design contract consists of preparations of plans and specifications for the construction of approximately 1,000 feet of 12-in to 24-inch diameter storm sewers. "There [...]
Memorial Trivia Night set for Sgt. Dan Seymour on »
A memorial trivia night will be held to honor Sgt. Dan Seymour on Friday, April 4, from 7-11 p.m., at CBC High School. The trivia and silent auction is being held to honor and celebrate the life of Sgt. Dan Seymour. All proceeds will go to benefit the Dan Seymour Medical Expense Fund and the St. Louis County Police Welfare [...]
‘Best Lawyers’ Name Hazelwood City »
KEVIN O'KEEFE AND MAYOR T.R. CARR BY JEANETTE EBERLIN RIZZELLO Hazelwood City Attorney Kevin O'Keefe has received a nation-wide honor, and the mayor and city council members publicly expressed their pride in him by adopting a proclamation at the recent council meeting. The proclamation congratulated Kevin O’Keefe [...]
