Nicki's Central West End Guide
an urban news journal
Last Saturday, Sarah Johnson, whom her pint-sized fan base and their handlers know as Miss Jonesey, above and below, shared the final chapter of the umpteenth picture book she has read during Left Bank Books’ Storytime over the past 5 years. Johnson is leaving the neighborhood bookstore in pursuit of some downtime and more importantly, to plunge into the…
Though last Saturday’s Boowood at Bowood party was the 9th year Bowood Farms hosted its annual pre-Halloween fete, the clever staff did a stellar job making the event seem as fresh and new as the first time. Creative decorations were sprinkled throughout the yard, and fun activities kept the kids, and their parents, happy and busy. Staff member Kathie Hoyer, above, built this year’s Boowood…
11 a.m. – Children’s Costume Parade (begins in parking lot at Walton & McPherson, ends at Maryland & Euclid) Noon – Trick or treating at neighborhood businesses. 1 p.m. – Pet parade (same route as above). Arrive about 15 minutes early to register if you want your pet’s costume to be judged, otherwise just show up and participate! 2…