Scenes from the Pageant on Thursday, October 2, 2008, which was primarily populated with Barack Obama-Joe Biden supporters.

Funny guys from the Daily Show, Chris Matthews' Hardball disciples, creative campaign signs, amped up college students, protesters and of course, blood shot-eyed candidates speaking breathlessly. For 90 minutes. Also: Crusty old politicians like Joe Lieberman and Rudy Giuliani! By Nick Lucchesi.

Fans traveled from as far as Atlanta and Denver to see St. Louis' Riddle of Steel play it's final show at Bluebird Saturday night. Photos by Sarah Paradoski.

Performances from the Austin City Limits Festival at the capital city's Zilker Park, September 26-28, 2008.

The Marceau Swimsuit Collection made its St. Louis debut Friday night at VooDoo Lounge. The collection was an inclusion in Miami Fashion Week Photos By Steve Truesdell. Caroline D’Amore, the rare fashion model/DJ was in attendance for the party, held at Harrah's Casino. Photos by Steve Truesdell

The star of "Charmed" and "Who's The Boss?" appeared at Busch Stadium on Friday, September 27, 2008 to push her line of major league baseball apparel for women.

Did you miss it? Take a look back at the RFT's September photos.

Canadian masters of melodramatic synth-pop Stars performed Thursday night at the Pageant. Bell X1 opened the show.

Robert Plant, Alison Krauss and T Bone Burnett performed to a sold-out crowd on September 24, 2008 at the Fabulous Fox Theater in St. Louis.

Neko Case performs on September 24, 2008 at The Pageant in St. Louis. Photos by Todd Owyoung.

Selected artists, DJ's and bands who were picked by RFT writers and editors as the best in the Lou. A full list of winners is at riverfronttimes.com/bestof

Just like the rest of us, nunchuck-swinging girl ninjas have to go to the market, city hall, and the courthouse. They also like to go out drinking, see a live show and shop once in a while. An RFT Best Of photo gallery by Jennifer Silverberg.