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St. Louis Magazine @stlmag.bsky.social · 19h

In a Facebook post, the brewery said that after “riding the roller coasters of ups and downs” and facing “challenges and adversities at every corner,” it had made the difficult decision to close.

Ferguson Brewing Company to close December 20

Ferguson Brewing Company (418 S. Florissant, Ferguson) will serve its last pint on December 20, closing out a 15-year run as one of North County’s most beloved brewpubs. In a Facebook post, the brewer...

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St. Louis Magazine @stlmag.bsky.social · 20h

‘Becoming the Sea’ runs from October 18 through January 25, 2026.

Monumental exhibition of works by Anselm Kiefer heads to the Saint Louis Art Museum

Come October 18, visitors who enter the Saint Louis Art Museum’s Sculpture Hall will be immersed in the work of Anselm Kiefer, the German artist whose 60-year career is captured, in part, by the new e...

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St. Louis Magazine @stlmag.bsky.social · 22h

St. Louis teens share their insights.

Gen Z students speak out: Priorities, passions, and life after high school

As students prepare to leave high school and launch their next chapters, they’re navigating a shifting landscape with high expectations, complex challenges, and a great deal of uncertainty. But instea...

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St. Louis Magazine @stlmag.bsky.social · 22h

Each diner has a different set of trigger points.

Ask George: Has anything ever caused you to walk out of a restaurant without paying?

Has anything ever caused you to walk out of a restaurant without paying? —Mike E., St. Louis Have I walked out of a restaurant? Yes. Have I walked out without paying for what I’d already consumed? I c...

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St. Louis Magazine @stlmag.bsky.social · 22h

Which of the animals are best friends? Can peacocks fly? The attraction’s supervisor of animal programs tells all.

Kids’ most frequently asked questions at Grant’s Farm

If a goat sleeps in Grant’s Farm and no kids are there to see it, does it even have a bedtime? As Grant’s Farm’s supervisor of animal programs, Angie Comerford has heard it all, from both the creature...

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St. Louis Magazine @stlmag.bsky.social · 22h

The Clayton native was once ranked third in the U.S. for her age group.

E.Y. Zhao’s debut novel draws on St. Louis’ competitive table tennis scene

The debut novel from E.Y. Zhao—Emily to people who knew her growing up in Clayton—centers on the world of competitive table tennis, which is one Zhao knew well. She was coached by the legendary Sheri ...

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St. Louis Magazine @stlmag.bsky.social · 22h

Owner Tres Johnson, a native of Missouri, moved his small business from Omaha to St. Louis.

Drips Botanical Elements sets up shop in the Central West End

A new plant shop has sprouted up next door to Jeni’s Ice Cream on Euclid Avenue. On October 1, the CWE North Business Community Improvement District welcomed Drips Botanical Elements to the neighborh...

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St. Louis Magazine @stlmag.bsky.social · 22h

The city’s generous six-week offering of paid time off led to serious staffing shortages under then-Mayor Tishaura Jones.

Spencer's crackdown on family and medical leave yields results at City Hall

In late August, when Mayor Cara Spencer tightened up the city’s relatively lax policies pertaining to family and medical leave, it wasn’t the sort of move at City Hall that garners big headlines—but i...

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St. Louis Magazine @stlmag.bsky.social · 22h

Enjoy a range of spooky season offerings at venues across the metro area throughout October.

Halloween pop-up parties and bars across St. Louis

ART Bar: Pumpkins on the Skyline Attic Music Bar: The Nightmare Bar Find the best food in St. Louis Subscribe to the St. Louis Dining In and Dining Out newsletters to stay up-to-date on the local rest...

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St. Louis Magazine @stlmag.bsky.social · 22h

Festival organizer Chuck Justus says the event could move to spring after sweltering temperatures contributed to a disappointing Clayton debut.

Taste of St. Louis sees uncertain future in Clayton after low 2025 turnout

The City of Clayton wants a stronger recipe for success if Taste of St. Louis is to return next year. But the long-running event’s promoter isn’t sure he even wants to be back in Clayton. At last week...

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St. Louis Magazine @stlmag.bsky.social · 1d

Alfred Montgomery is looking at serious prison time, with five new felonies in federal court.

St. Louis sheriff now faces witness tampering, retaliation charges

St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery is on house arrest after being hit with five new felonies—and may be headed to jail as early as Tuesday. Montgomery was in court today after being hit with a supers...

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St. Louis Magazine @stlmag.bsky.social · 1d

The Defiance, Missouri-produced spirit received the highest rating in the small-batch bourbon category.

Stone Ledge Distillery’s Stowloch Whiskey earns gold medal in 2025 Asia International Spirits Competition

An Ozark Highlands-certified craft distillery recently earned international honors for its flagship small-batch spirit. Stone Ledge Distillery (3006 S. Highway 94, Defiance) put itself on the map over...

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St. Louis Magazine @stlmag.bsky.social · 1d

Take a look at some of the region’s latest medical advances.

The cutting-edge medical technologies and treatments happening in St. Louis

Transcending transplants A condition that could formerly only be treated with a liver transplant can now be treated with medication. After 30 years of research, Dr. Jeffrey Teckman, a professor of ped...

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St. Louis Magazine @stlmag.bsky.social · 1d

What started as intimate gatherings around West African dishes has evolved into a thriving restaurant, food truck, and PBS ‘Great American Recipe’ victory—powered by one woman’s mission to build community through flavor.

FUFU n’ Sauce brings West African traditions to St. Louis

When FUFU n’ Sauce chef/founder Adjo Honsou started cooking for people in 2018, she thought it would be nothing more than a series of small dinner parties aimed at introducing her West African culinar...

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St. Louis Magazine @stlmag.bsky.social · 1d

A former Mizzou plant geneticist fought trench foot to clock the fastest known time on the OT’s backbone.

This hiker did 230 miles of Ozark Trail in 4.4 days

This story first appeared in the Outdoors newsletter. Click here to learn more and sign up. About a decade ago, when Tim Beissinger was working as a USDA research scientist and professor at Mizzou, he...

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St. Louis Magazine @stlmag.bsky.social · 1d

The post-hardcore outfit blends genres across 10 sonically diverse songs.

Inner City Witches channels punk ethos on sophomore album

While “DIY or die” is just a corny slogan for some, Inner City Witches applies a punk ethos to every aspect of being in a band. From booking their own shows in basements around St. Louis to organizing...

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St. Louis Magazine @stlmag.bsky.social · 1d

The city has cited litigation in not enforcing its year-old regulations for platforms like Airbnb, but the excuse doesn’t match the court record.

Short-term rental regulations languish in St. Louis, despite judge’s go-ahead

Nearly a year ago, the city of St. Louis became the last big city in the country to enact regulations on short-term rentals. The bill passed by the Board of Aldermen was a hard-fought compromise that ...

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St. Louis Magazine @stlmag.bsky.social · 2d

The award-winning play featuring a cast of impressive animal puppets runs through October 19 at the Fox Theatre.

'Life of Pi' puts passion and puppetry center stage at The Fox

Big cats are familiar territory for The Fox Theatre, where glowing eyes and roars greet visitors at the bottom of the grand staircase and Simba and Nala and a whole cast of Jellicles have made several...

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St. Louis Magazine @stlmag.bsky.social · 2d

Repairs are still pending, working parents are still without help, and WEPOWER says government funds are desperately needed.

Early childcare providers continue to grapple with the tornado’s aftermath

Repairs are still pending, working parents are still without help, and WEPOWER says government funds are desperately needed.

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St. Louis Magazine @stlmag.bsky.social · 2d

Brittany Dwyer’s St. Louis-based startup helps companies host in-person, internally focused events.

Disco! helps businesses connect with their own workforce

It was during the Covid-19 pandemic, when homes became workplaces and in-person activities were eliminated, that Brittany Dwyer got an idea: an event planning company focused on bringing people in the...

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St. Louis Magazine @stlmag.bsky.social · 2d

Officers have made nine arrests, and a spokesman says they’re not stopping.

St. Louis police say new strategy is breaking up downtown’s open-air drug market

St. Louis police say they are finally cracking down on drug dealing at the open-air market in Downtown West, citing nine arrests since Friday. Police spokesman Mitch McCoy wouldn’t say specifically wh...

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St. Louis Magazine @stlmag.bsky.social · 2d

The first-time Missouri Senate candidate has had quite a year.

He lost his home to a tornado, but Chris Clark is still running

Chris Clark has a full-time job at a big law firm and two-year-old twins. So presumably he had enough on his plate even before the EF3 tornado that ripped through St. Louis on May 16 destroyed his con...

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St. Louis Magazine @stlmag.bsky.social · 2d

Because #TacoTuesday isn’t enough! During St. Louis Taco Week, participating restaurants around St. Louis are serving up exclusive, off-menu taco creations. Each restaurateur and chef will prepare their unique take on the taco.

St. Louis Taco Week returns with $8 taco deals from October 14 to 19

An $8 taco special is a rare find these days—but not during St. Louis Taco Week, returning October 14–19. This year’s lineup features flavorful creations from a mix of local favorites, all serving up ...

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St. Louis Magazine @stlmag.bsky.social · 2d

New uniforms aren’t the only change the Blues have made. Fans will find fresh updates throughout Enterprise Center when the puck drops Thursday night.

A look at what’s new with the St. Louis Blues in 2025-26

New uniforms, new food, and a new way to watch the action are coming to Enterprise Center this hockey season. When the St. Louis Blues drop the puck on the 2025-26 season on Thursday night against the...

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St. Louis Magazine @stlmag.bsky.social · 2d

The productions orbit the theme “exploring identity and injustice through opera.”

Union Avenue Opera hosts inaugural One-Act Festival this weekend

After producing intimate productions in St. Louis for more than three decades, Union Avenue Opera is trying something new this weekend. It’s hosting the inaugural One-Act Festival, orbiting the theme ...

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