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Got churrasco?

Posted on July 29, 2010 By Chris (Edit) Leave a Comment
Churrasco

Do you know what "churrasco" is?  Churrasco is the centuries-old Brazilian way of roasting meats over pits of open fire.  The "gauchos" (Brazilian cowboys) always prepared their food this way for festive occasions and family gatherings. Brazilian steakhouses that prepare all-you-can-eat churrasco meals have been growing in popularity in the United States... [Read more...]

Beat the heat!

Posted on July 28, 2010 By Chris (Edit) Leave a Comment

This has undoubtedly been one of the hottest summers in Chesterfield in a long time.  According to weather reports, it doesn't look like the heat is going anywhere anytime soon.  It might rain this weekend, but it will definitely be a scorcher.  If you can beat the rain, this will a great opportunity to take dip in the Westmont at Chesterfield swimming pool. If... [Read more...]

“The Runaways” on DVD

Posted on July 23, 2010 By Chris (Edit) Leave a Comment
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The Runaways Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning star as Joan Jett and Cherie Currie in the music-fueled coming of age story of the groundbreaking, all-girl rock band, THE RUNAWAYS. They fall under the Svengali-like influence of rock impresario Kim Fowley (Michael Shannon, Pearl Harbor), who turns the rebellious Southern California kids into a rock group with... [Read more...]

We’re coming for the #1 spot

Posted on July 22, 2010 By Chris (Edit) Leave a Comment
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At 54-43, the defending National League Champion St. Louis Cardinals still have a one-game lead over the Cincinatti Reds in the National League Central Division.  That's something to be proud of.  We're actually not to far off from leading the entire league.  We lost the first in the three-game series against the Chicago Cubs today, so hopefully we can... [Read more...]

Dream control

Posted on July 16, 2010 By Chris (Edit) Leave a Comment

I thought this movie looked cool.  It's all about dream control.  Did you know that being able to control your dreams is a specialized skill that can actually be acquired through special training?  Don't go signing up yet though.  It is EXTREMELY difficult.  Less than 100,000 peoplie in the U.S. are believed to be able to have lucid dreams that can be controlled. ... [Read more...]

Westport Plaza’s Party in the Plaza

Posted on July 13, 2010 By Chris (Edit) Leave a Comment
Party in the Plaza

Unless you just returned from a monastary (or a nunery) somewhere on the remote countryside, you're probably already familiar with St. Louis's hottest afterwork wind down event, Westport Plaza's Party in the Plaza. If you did in fact just arrive and you need the low-down, Party in the Plaza is like an after work street party that goes down on the third Thursday... [Read more...]

Free Movie Night at Westport Plaza, July 13

Posted on July 8, 2010 By Chris (Edit) Leave a Comment

Looking for something fun to do with the kids, or even just a good time for you and your friends.  How about Westport Plaza's Free Movie Night?  What's more fun than that?  This Tuesday, July 13, from 8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., they will be showing the movie "Monsters vs. Aliens".  All you have to do is bring your own lawn chairs and blankets and you and your... [Read more...]

Are you ready for the hunt?

Posted on July 8, 2010 By Chris (Edit) Leave a Comment
City Hunts

How would you like to be a part of the biggest scavenger hunt to ever hit St. Louis?  Not only can you be a part of it, but you can help out a great cause in doing so.  On Saturday, July 24, a special events company called City Hunts will be holding one of their increaingly popular city-wide hunts to benefit The Sherwood Forrest Camp for economically disadvantaged... [Read more...]

LIVE on the Levee

Posted on July 2, 2010 By Chris (Edit) Leave a Comment

One of the obvious advantages of living in a major city, such as St. Louis, is that there is always something to do.  There are always different types of events, from sports events, to professional events, to cultural events.  There are always tons of great restaurants to eat at, no matter what your flavor may be (or what you'd like to try.  And there are... [Read more...]