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The Muny’s ‘Jersey Boys’ Ends Season 107 on a High Note                                            by Pat Lindsey For every Muny season, there is always an outstanding closing show. This year it’s the jukebox musical ‘Jersey Boys.’ The Tony and Grammy Award-winning “Jersey Boys” enjoyed a 12-year run on Broadway and won 57 awards worldwide. I’ve seen it […]

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WATCH PAT LINDSEY’S review of “Jersey Boys” later today Aug.20

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As children head back to the classroom, the Saint Louis County Department of Public Health urges families to think beyond immunizations and make full checkups part of their back-to-school routine. “A strong start to the school year depends on a healthy student both inside and out,” said Dr. Kanika Cunningham, Director of the Department of […]

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Casting for Muny’s “Jersey Boys”  Aug. 18-24 Ryan Vasquez, Cory Jeacoma, Pablo David Laucerica, Andrew Poston, John Leone and Shea Coffman will star in Jersey Boys when the global sensation jukebox musical returns to The Muny this summer in Forest Park. Jersey Boys runs Aug. 18-24 and is presented by Commerce Bank and Commerce Trust […]

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Home is Where the Heart is in The Muny’s “La Cage Aux Folles”            by Pat Lindsey      ‘La Cage Aux Folles’ is a timeless classic that gives Muny theater-goers permission to leave their prejudices in Forest Park and come inside and be whoever they are. When the curtain opens, a kaleidoscope of […]

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Veteran’s Resource and Job Fair Aug. 14 at Florissant’s JFK Center   The City of Florissant has partnered with The Kaufman Fund, Veterans Upward Bound, and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville for the 2nd Annual Veterans Resource and Job Fair on August 14th, 2025, at the JFK Community at 315 Howdershell Road in Florissant, Missouri, from […]

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AUGUST & SEPTEMBER EVEN TS   Two Jews Walk into a War – through August 10 Current Productions   Two Jews Walk into a War…by Seth Rozin will open July 24, 2025. This unconventional comedy is inspired by the true story of the last two Jewish men living in Kabul, Afghanistan during the Taliban regime’s […]

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STAGES St. Louis ‘Austen’s Pride’ Rewrites History With Charm, Wit and Imagination                                by Pat Lindsey Lindsay Warren Baker and Amanda Jacobs have created a charming hit musical with ‘Austen’s Pride’ that is, hopefully, Broadway-bound. The two women wrote the book, music and lyrics based on Jane Austen’s book, ‘Pride and Prejudice,’ and laced it […]

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‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Sends Heartfelt Messages to Muny Audiences by Pat Lindsey    Loneliness hurts. It is painful for people of all ages, but teenagers seem to be the most vulnerable. Evan Hansen is one of those teenagers. In ‘Dear Evan Hansen,’ The Muny is presenting a musical drama that touches on many contemporary topics […]

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July Wednesday Night Out will be happening on July 30,  from 6-9pm on St. Francois St located outside of American Family Insurance: Paul Manganelli’s Office (717 St. Francois St, Florissant) This month’s theme is An Italian Street Festival hosted by Paul Manganeilli of American Family Insurance. July Wednesday Night Out includes: Meatball Sandwiches (Italian Ice Cream […]

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The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep) has  announced Single Tickets to the theatre’s 2025/26 season, with expanded offerings of five Mainstage productions and three Studio plays, go on sale Monday, July 7. Don’t miss the sharp-witted fresh comedy The Cottage by Sandy Rustin, the playwright of Clue, September 3 – 28; the soon-to-be […]

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Principal Casting for Muny Premiere of ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ July 28-Aug. 3 Michael Fabisch, Jackie Burns, Maggie Lakis, Rob McClure, Afra Sophia Tully, Joshua Bess, Bryan Munar and Savy Jackson will star in Dear Evan Hansen when the acclaimed musical makes its Muny and Midwest regional premiere this summer in Forest Park. Dear Evan Hansen […]

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“Evita” Play through July 24 by Pat Lindsey Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Evita’ is a timeless biographical masterpiece. I’ve seen it several times, but I’ve never seen it like I just saw it at The Muny. What happens on that marvelous Muny stage is nothing short of miraculous. The sets are often larger […]

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St. Louis County to Host The Wall That Heals At Jefferson Barracks Park July 24-27 Saint Louis County is just two weeks away from hosting The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., and its accompanying Mobile Education Center, at Jefferson Barracks Park from July 24-27. The […]

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Saint Louis County Launches  Naloxone Vending Machines     County marks third straight year of drop in opioid overdose deaths The Saint Louis County Department of Public Health today announced the launch of naloxone vending machines through its new “I Carry for My Community” campaign, an innovative effort to expand access to the life- saving opioid […]

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at Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park in Spanish Lake WildCare Park, our safari park and conservation center under development in north St. Louis County, launched the park’s first multispecies pasture in June. Many species will live side-by-side in expansive pastures at WildCare Park, much like they would in the wild. But creating such a large […]

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12th Annual Charity Golf Outing to Benefit Valley Industries Sept. 15 The Golf outing will be Monday, Sep. 15, 2025 at he Florissant Golf Club, 50 Country Club Lane, Florissant Golfers and sponsors are needed for the 12th Annual Valley Industries Golf Tournament! Your support helps us to provide gainful employment for 170 adults with […]

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                                                                                                                    Late bloomers worth the wait: Sunflowers Return to Columbia Bottom Conservation Site for the Summer SPANISH LAKE, Mo.—Frequent rains earlier this spring caused a slight delay in planting sunflowers at Columbia Bottom Conservation Area (CA) this season. However, sunflower lovers will still have the opportunity again this summer to view and photograph […]

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