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When I first came to St. Louis, I searched for some type of calendar that highlighted the types of events that I would be interested in attending.

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Fashion Week - Thursday Night

12:49 PM Fri, Oct 10, 2008 |

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At the VIP reception

While the VIP reception gets underway each night of Fashion Week at 6PM, Wednesday night I didn't make it until 7. Turns out, if you get there that late you miss the food! So Thursday nig...



Fashion Week - Wednesday Night

12:55 PM Thu, Oct 09, 2008 |


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With Meghan Fabulous, one of the night's designers.


I attended my first Fashion Week show last night. All I can say is wow!

I sta...



Best Of The Lou! October 6 - 12

3:58 PM Mon, Oct 06, 2008 |

October 6 - 12

Here is my weekly list of fun things to do in and around the St. Louis area.

There aren't a ton of options during the workweek. Maybe no one wanted to plan an event opposite Fashion Week? That's the biggie this week. I've never been and plan to check it out. What to wear?!?!?

For more on Fashion Week plus lots of other options, read on!

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Oktoberfest In Soulard

5:21 PM Sun, Oct 05, 2008 |

I went to check out my first Oktoberfest in Soulard Friday night. It was quite interesting. The costumes were great. The music was fun. But let's be real, it's mainly a big beer drinking fest.

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My Afternoon At Z107.7

4:08 PM Wed, Oct 01, 2008 |

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Yesterday I had a chance to spend the afternoon in the Z studios with Curt Copeland. Curt is a friend of mine. He'd mentioned me coming in before...so we finally got around to it. He was kind enough to incl...



Best Of The Lou! September 29-October 5

4:24 PM Mon, Sep 29, 2008 |

September 29-October 5

Here is my weekly list of fun things to do in and around the St. Louis area.

I'm excited to check out my first Oktoberfest in Soulard this weekend. We've also got an art fair or a Route 66 festival to choose from too.

For details on all these and more, read on!

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>> Continue reading: Best Of The Lou! September 29-October 5



Taste Of St. Louis

5:47 PM Sun, Sep 28, 2008 |

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I was a little worried that due to my schedule this weekend, I'd miss Taste Of St. Louis. Then I found out that we didn't have an early newscast today because of the Rams game. Score!

I love to eat. I mean...



My Trip Through The Darkness

2:28 PM Wed, Sep 24, 2008 |

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The Darkness Haunted House in Soulard is rated the top #2 haunt in the U.S. They recently sent me an invitation to a media preview and I didn't have to think twice. I love haunted houses. I find something strangel...



Best Of The Lou! September 22-28

9:46 AM Mon, Sep 22, 2008 |

September 22-28

Here is my weekly list of fun things to do in and around the St. Louis area.

While fall has arrived, the weather continues to be very summer-like. Get out there and enjoy it because the cold can't be too far away!

There are lots of fun food and wine events this week. We've got the St. Louis Wine Festival, the Taste of St. Louis and Young Variety's Taste of the Viney...



A Question For You

3:00 PM Sun, Sep 21, 2008 |

So I've had a couple people mention to me that they hate the term "The Lou." It was created by a newspaper journalist a few years ago and locals despise it. Supposedly anyway. What's your take? Do you think I should change the title of my weekly entry "Best Of The Lou"? And if so, what should I change it to?

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