As we approach a new year, we look back on wisdom gleaned from recent stories and share 22 tips on healthy restaurants, top trails, arts institutions, family fun, regional travel, financial advice, life hacks, and more.
Stephen Leet, professor of architecture in the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University, asked graduate students to construct model chairs using pasta.
Even after stopping for shrimp and a burger at Fast Eddie’s, where we looked more than somewhat overdressed alongside the jean jackets and leather, we were still a little early for the opening of the Art Towata exhibition at the Jacoby Arts Center in Alton. So, to kill some time, we drove up—and up—into the heights of the old town.
The Ferguson-based LIFE Creative Group got into the holiday spirit last year with A New Holiday, a Christmas-themed drama starring Wynton Marsalis, Kennedy Holmes, Sophia Stephens, Riley Adams, and Anita Jackson. Now, A New Holiday writers Stephens and Brian Owens are back with a new film, and this time it’s a modern take on the holiday comedy.
Time for holiday shopping is rapidly ticking down, and with shipping delays and those dreaded supply chain issues, the window for getting thoughtful presents delivered is closing fast. Luckily, there’s still time to find local artists and artisans selling their wares at several holiday markets around the region. Stop in to visit the vendors at one of these events to gather your last few gifts while also supporting your community’s makers.
From the owners of Polite Society, The Bellwether, Good Day, and Subdivision Sandwich Co., the concept uses a proprietary blend of beef in its smashburgers.
Specializing in artisan wines and spirits, the shop offers a wine bar with a small-plates menu, educational programming, and a curated monthly Wine Club.
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