After a long, hot summer, most parents are eyeing the return of school with the enthusiasm of…well…a parent excited about school starting soon. Sure, you’ll be back to helping with last-minute science projects and decoding whatever new math sorcery teachers are using these days. But compared to juggling work, family, youth activities, and record-breaking heat?…
Toto’s Dogz of Oz Tour Brings Timeless Magic to Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
If you missed Toto’s Dogz of Oz Tour at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre this past week, you missed more than just a concert—you missed a full-blown celebration of classic hits, world-class musicianship, and communal nostalgia. From the first notes, the crowd’s energy was electric, surging with anticipation for the songs that have soundtracked decades.…
Why Redistricting-Obsessed Republicans Can’t Crack St. Louis
While the Texas redistricting fight is getting all the attention at the moment, the Kansas City area is also in Trump’s crosshairs. That begs the question: Why aren’t they trying to mess with Missouri’s largest Democratic stronghold? Let’s look at that. 🔴 1. Kansas City Is More Vulnerable Politically Rep. Emmanuel Cleaver’s 5th District,…
Get Cheeky at the World Naked Bike Ride
Thousands of wildly costumed and nude cyclists will gather in Grove this afternoon for the World Naked Bike Ride. The costume contest will begin at 4:20pm with the following categories: Grooviest Moves Cutest Crew Hairiest Human Dopest DIY Most Outlandish The ride will begin at 6pm. It’s magical to ride through the city en masse…
Narcissistic Injury: The Hidden Trigger Behind Vindictive Behavior
A narcissistic injury is a term rooted in psychoanalytic theory, referring to a perceived threat or insult to a narcissist’s self-image. It’s not necessarily a dramatic public humiliation—often, it can be a subtle slight, a disagreement, or a challenge to their authority, competence, or specialness. To most people, such experiences may sting momentarily but are…
The Great Unplug: Art in the Age of Disillusionment
There’s a movement happening quietly, emotionally, almost desperately. I call it The Great Unplug. For Gen Z, the Zoomers, raised on swipe screens and cloud-based everything, ownership is virtual and fleeting. Their books? In the cloud. Their music? Streamed. Their social lives? Curated, filtered, and timestamped. They don’t collect things, because they were never taught…
Letter to the Editor From a Nostalgic Former St. Louisan
I recently made a quick trip from Minnesota to my gaeytin to visit friends and see a musical. Where is my gaeytin you ask? St. Louis and thus it is fitting that I drop the word gaeytin here. While sipping coffee at my favorite queer coffeehouse, I picked up a copy of Out In STL.…
Pulitzer Illuminates the Art of Jennie C. Jones in Two Concurrent Exhibitions Opening in September
This fall the Pulitzer Arts Foundation explores the art of the multi-disciplinary artist Jennie C. Jones (b. 1968) in an illuminating juxtaposition of exhibitions: one, of Jones’s new and recent work; the other, organized by the artist herself, comprising art by artists who have been touchstones throughout her career. A Line When Broken Begins…
Celebrity Artist coming to Alton: Leo’s on Fire at Mooneyham Art Featuring Derek “Deek” Diedricksen
Mooneyham Art LLC proudly announces Leo’s On Fire, a celebratory exhibition and free public event to be held on Friday, August 23, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM at its downtown Alton gallery, located at 305 State Street. The event commemorates the birthdays and art of Charles Mooneyham, Jon Ross-Mooneyham, and Stephen Scordias—three pivotal figures behind the gallery’s creative evolution. This spirited evening…
Jeff Harnar Sings at Blue Strawberry August 8
Multiple BroadwayWorld Award-winning concert artist JEFF HARNAR will celebrate his latest album Jeff Harnar Sings Sammy Cahn: The Second Time Around – the acclaimed tribute to legendary Academy Award-winning lyricist – with a string of major concerts this summer. The dates include Vibrato Grill Jazz in Los Angeles, CA (Tuesday, July 22), Coachella Valley Repertory in Cathedral City, CA (Thursday, July 24), Hey Nonny in Arlington Heights, IL (Wednesday, August 6), and Blue Strawberry in St.…