Over the past weekend, it was evident that the neighborhood is rapidly returning to its normal vibrant self following recent protests. Customers returned to sidewalk cafes and many, many book lovers participated in the 1st BookFest St. Louis event Thursday through Saturday. (More on this to follow.) After seeing news reports of damage by malicious agitators, generous…
Author: Nicki
Bookfest St. Louis opens in CWE Thursday
How you fill your dance card for this week’s inaugural BookFest St. Louis is your call, but a word to the wise, start plotting now for which authors you want to see, what panels you want to attend, and absolutely schedule time for kids’ events and the dedication of the new William Burroughs statue at Writer’s…
Two artists lend a hand
After seeing news reports of damage to shop windows in the CWE during Friday night’s protests, 2 friends grabbed paintbrushes and acrylic paints and came into the neighborhood today to lend a hand. Haley Dieckgraefe, left, who at one time lived at Maryland and Taylor, said she is not an artist but is able to…