Lantern Festival
A few shots from the Lantern Festival at the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis, MO; photos taken August, 2012.
Crossroads Food?
Does St. Louis have a food identity?
Picture of the Day: Soulard in Bloom
Soulard is the oldest residential neighborhood in St. Louis. Many of the handsome red-brick buildings pre-date the Civil War. In early spring, the neighborhood's many Bradford pear trees are flush with white blooms, making for a nice contrast with the buildings. See more Photos of the Day here. Soulard neighborhood; St. Louis, Missouri
These Riverfronts Need Help
A couple of weeks ago I praised the cities along the Upper Mississippi River with the the best riverfronts. Now it’s time to prod the cities that could do a lot better. I resisted calling these the “Five Worst” because I think any place that provides a decent view of the Mississippi River shouldn’t be
Pokey LaFarge
Pokey LaFarge and the South City Three Are there musical styles that are timeless, whose appeal cuts across generations? The success of Pokey LaFarge seems to argue “yes.” LaFarge, influenced by the ragtime of early 20th century, breathes new life into a traditional form, creating music that is contemporary but with deep roots.
Mississippi River Flooding
Places along the Mississippi from Quad Cities south to northern Missouri experienced near-record flood levels in the summer of 2008.