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National Celebs Attend ALIVE’s 10th Anniversary Party
If you’re not already planning to attend ALIVE’s 10th Anniversary Party this Friday, now’s the time. National celebrities Erin Daniels and Derek Blasberg will be joining us at Peabody Opera House this Friday, April 13, returning to their hometown to help us celebrate 10 great years of covering St. Louis people, culture and fashion. We don’t know about you, but we’re very excited to see them.
Erin Daniels
Erin Daniels is a television and film actress best known for her roles as Maya Burson in “One Hour Photo” and Dana Fairbanks on “The L Word.” Daniels began her acting career… more …
Erin Daniels
Erin Daniels is a television and film actress best known for her roles as Maya Burson in “One Hour Photo” and Dana Fairbanks on “The L Word.” Daniels began her acting career… more …
Thirsty Thursday: An Easy Fix by James Menousek
Check back each week as we challenge a new St. Louis bartender extraordinaire to come up with a drink that fits our monthly Thirsty Thursday theme. They’re pulling out all the stops, armed with their most inventive tricks, fresh-squeezed juices, superior liquors and house-made infusions. Their creations are sure to keep your taste buds guessing. This week's challenge: In the spirit of our April issue's story on garden-fresh cocktails, make us a beverage using ingredients plucked from the garden. Featuring James Menousek of Pi Central West End.
Thirsty Thursday: Gingerberry Smash by Layla Linehan
Check back each week as we challenge a new St. Louis bartender extraordinaire to come up with a drink that fits our monthly Thirsty Thursday theme. They’re pulling out all the stops, armed with their most inventive tricks, fresh-squeezed juices, superior liquors and house-made infusions. Their creations are sure to keep your taste buds guessing. This week's challenge: Dazzle our taste buds with a healthier tonic. Featuring Layla Linehan of DeMun Oyster Bar
Thirsty Thursday: Plantation Swizzle by Matt Obermark
On the prowl for the most delectable libations, we’re checking in with local bartenders to bring you a sampling of some off-the-cuff cocktails guaranteed to pull you out of your rut. Check back each week as we challenge a new St. Louis bartender extraordinaire to come up with a drink that fits our monthly theme. Our bartenders are pulling out all the stops, armed with their most inventive tricks, fresh-squeezed juices, superior liquors and house-made infusions. Their creations are sure to keep your taste buds guessing. This week's challenge: Dazzle our taste buds with a healthier tonic. Featuring Matt Obermark of Salt.
Thirsty Thursday: Leave it For Tomorrow by Ryan Wilmsmeier
On the prowl for the most delectable libations, we’re checking in with local bartenders to bring you a sampling of some off-the-cuff cocktails guaranteed to pull you out of your rut. Check back each week as we challenge a new St. Louis bartender extraordinaire to come up with a drink that fits our monthly theme. Our bartenders are pulling out all the stops, armed with their most inventive tricks, fresh-squeezed juices, superior liquors and house-made infusions. Their creations are sure to keep your taste buds guessing. This week's challenge: Dazzle our taste buds with a healthier tonic. Featuring Ryan Wilmsmeier of Sanctuaria.
COCA’s got the perfect show for the kids this weekend
If you’ve got children between the ages of three and eight who love Eric Carle’s books, you’ll want to check out some interesting performances at the Center Of Creative Arts (COCA) this weekend.
Awaken the Rabbit Within
Some eight years ago, the White Rabbits were just starting out in Columbia, MO, staggering from venue to venue. Shadowed by their love of the band The Walkmen, the members of White Rabbits were grasping for a sound to call their own. Then, like many stagnant souls lost in the sea of college-induced hibernation, the band dragged themselves to New York, where they underwent a creative re-awakening—finding the image and sound they had been looking for. Since then, the band has recorded three albums, appeared on “The Late Show with David Letterman,” NPR’s “World Cafe” and on the pages of… more …
GOOD Ideas for Cities Recap
Over the past few weeks, we have met six teams of young creatives who, as part of GOOD Magazine’s Ideas for Cities project, have come together to open conversations about how to make St. Louis a better place. At the event on March 8, there was talk about schools, parks, public transit, gardens and more—all rallying around the need for greater cooperation and interaction between our neighborhoods and the possibility of putting the city’s excess of vacant land to good use. Below, we share a brief explanation of what each team came up with, and on Storify we’ve gathered some of… more …
Fight for Air Climb: Why I Climb
The American Lung Association invites you to join the 2012 Fight for Air Climb: Master the Met at the Metropolitan Square Building in Downtown St. Louis on Saturday, March 10. Participants will climb the 40 floors to the top in support of people with lung disease. We spoke with one of the climbers, Carrie Lemons, about why she participates year after year.
Win Tickets to the ALIVE Anniversary Party
To kick off celebrations of ALIVE Magazine’s tenth anniversary, we are giving our loyal fans a chance to win tickets to our Anniversary Party on April 13 at Peabody Opera House.
Starting March 14, ALIVE Magazine St. Louis will post trivia questions on our Facebook page, taking a look back at our first ten years. Fans who answer each question correctly will be entered to win a pair of general admission tickets!
The Details:
Questions will be posted on the ALIVE Magazine St. Louis Facebook page.
Fans will have 24 hours to submit answers.
Please submit answers as a comment… more …
Starting March 14, ALIVE Magazine St. Louis will post trivia questions on our Facebook page, taking a look back at our first ten years. Fans who answer each question correctly will be entered to win a pair of general admission tickets!
The Details:
Questions will be posted on the ALIVE Magazine St. Louis Facebook page.
Fans will have 24 hours to submit answers.
Please submit answers as a comment… more …
