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…
An Art Explosion Has Occurred: Artists Take Refuge in the City of Alton
Downtown Alton has become a magnetic refuge for visual artists seeking community, inspiration, and creative rebirth. Since the pandemic, artists have been moving to Alton in droves—finding not only affordability, but an invigorating environment where art and culture are thriving. Long known for its legendary music scene, the city is now exploding with visual arts…
“Oh honey! The new Bubby & Sissy’s is fire!”
A revamped Bubby & Sissy’s opened to rave reviews last night. “Oh honey. The new Bubby and Sissy’s is fire,” said Ken Snyders, who has been patronizing the club’s various incarnations since it was the Metro in the 1980s. “The club vibe is so strong. The place is beautifully lit and painted.. gilded mirrors, amazing…
Where We Live: Presenting the St. Louis Area’s Top 5 LGBT Neighborhoods
There was some grumbling in conservative Jefferson County when the 2016 DeSoto Christmas Parade was slated to include the county’s drag bar, Rumors on Ice. Among the garden-variety homophobic comments posted to the event’s Facebook page, one stuck with me: “Go back to the Central West End.” The remark amused me on a couple of…