As has become an annual tradition, once again my holiday gift posts are coming to you at the last minute. But if you too are amazed by how quickly time flies, you can peruse this selection of local offerings and perhaps find something that will make it easy to check off that list. At Bowood…
Category: Books, Dance, Music, Theater
A gazillion and one reasons to love St. Louis Public Library
There is a lot to love about the St. Louis Public Library System,”St. Louis’ original search engine.” Established in 1865, SLPL’s mission is to “provide learning resources and information services that support and improve individual, family and community life through a variety of services, programs and initiatives.” The CWE facility, Schlafly Branch, is a place…
New City School’s production of “Matilda, Jr.” reveals surprising neighborhood connections
It seems universal—especially in a small community like the CWE—that one conversation leads to another topic, and before you know it you find connections you never expected. That’s what happened in early May when Kate Haher and I were visiting New City School in advance of the 2nd Neighborhood Community Meeting. We were there to…