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Cardinals’ World Series Trophy at U.S. Cellular at St. Louis Mills Feb. 28

Jane — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:15:37 +0000

Are residents who still have St. Louis Baseball Cardinals fever after seeing their hometown team win the 2011 World Series will now be able to view and have their photo taken with the team’s championship trophy at St. Louis Mills on Tuesday, Feb. 28. It will be on display at the U.S. Cellular store inside of St. Louis Mills, 5555 St. Louis Mills Boulevard, in Hazelwood from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah square-off in the film Joyful Noise Music is Exaulting Making ‘Joyful Noise’ A Family Friendly, Old Fashioned Film

Jane — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:09:21 +0000

By Maggie Scott

With the popularity of TV shows like “America’s Got Talent,” “The X-Factor” and “Sing-Off,” it’s inevitable that someone like Todd Graff, with two other music competition-themed films to his credit (Camp and Bandslam) would decide to make a movie based on L.A.’s annual How Sweet the Sound Gospel Competition.

2012 Hawthorne Players Season Promises Something for Everyone

Jane — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:39:31 +0000

Something for everyone? That is surely hard to find, but Hawthorne Players have just announced their 2012 season at the Florissant Civic Center, and it looks like there just might be something everyone will enjoy.

Eating In Was a Much Better Option For the Dining Divas in December

Jane — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:45:51 +0000

by Lisa Kampeter

Another year has passed us by, and what a year it has been for the Dining Divas! Through the many Diva years, I’ve downplayed any mishaps that we experienced at our restaurant choices. I would hate for someone not to try out a place because of my silly issues or dislikes. I tend to believe in second chances. The one time my entire Dining Divas column was negative, I didn’t even mention the restaurant by its name. I continue to believe that for us, it’s not about the food. It’s about the camaraderie with our friends.

Still Time to Vote For Local Charitable Organization’s Best Decorated ‘Home’

Jane — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:24:57 +0000

When you walk into Cannoli’s Restaurant at Lindbergh, you are instantly transported into a quaint Italian neighborhood. And throughout holiday season, the “homes” have been decorated for the season as part of the annual Christmas design contest.

Best Local Book Reads and Buys for the Holidays

Jane — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:33:32 +0000

Best Local Book Reads and Buys for the Holidays

Staff written by The Independent News

If you’ve ever taught in a school, worked in a school or gone to a school, there’s a local book gift idea for you this holiday season. And if you remember “The Cheater”, Starlight Ballroom, St. Jerome’s CYC dances, Jackson Park nights in Berkeley, Circle Steak-n-Shake, North Shore pool, Suburban Bowling Lanes, and Bonnie Boys in Glasgow Village, have we got two more great books for your gift giving pleasure. And your own! Four North County kids seem to have grown up to write these books.

Holiday Films Offer Something for Everyone

Jane — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:24:30 +0000

Hugo’ Tops List of Must See Films, But Don’t Overlook “My Week with

Marilyn’ ‘The Muppets’ or ‘The Artist’

by Sandra Olmsted

Hawthorne Players to present ‘A Christmas Carol’ Dec. 16,17 & 18

Jane — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:16:56 +0000

Hawthorne Players will present Charles Dickens’ classic story A Christmas Carol on Dec. 16 at 8 p.m., Dec. 17 at 2 and 7 p.m., and Dec. 18 at 2 p.m.. Admission is $14 for adults; $12 for seniors and students; and $5 for children twelve and under. Tickets may be reserved by calling the theatre box office at (314) 921-5678. For more information visit www.hawthorneplayers.com.