St. Louis Illustrators Are Making a Scene — and Finding Camaraderie
The city is becoming a real hub for artists who make their living by drawing
By Jessica Rogen
Vol. 1, No. 14
Judge Won't Block Missouri Ban on Transgender Treatments for Minors
Transgender youth will be barred from starting puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones beginning Monday
By Annelise Hanshaw
Now a GOP-Led Group Has Filed Petitions to Allow Abortion Again in Missouri
The Missouri Women and Family Research Fund is proposing up to six initiative petitions
By Ryan Krull
St. Louis City Justice Center Conditions Worsen After Hostage Ordeal
Observers say some detainees are being denied food — and two have attempted suicide
Cool Down St. Louis Sees 'Tremendous’ Demand Amid Heat Wave
“It’s just off the chart,” says founder Gentry Trotter
By Monica Obradovic
Kirkwood Karen Screams "You're Not Equal" at Black Postal Worker
Karens gotta Karen
Chaos at St. Louis City Justice Center Draws Legal Concerns
After a hostage situation Tuesday, attorneys say other detainees’ constitutional rights are being violated
Ridgeview Apartments Are Condemned, and Residents Need a Place to Go
Riverview Village has issued a 30-day eviction notice, but officials say they won’t enforce it
By Mike Fitzgerald
Chess.com Reinstates Hans Niemann, Settles Suit
Allegations of cheating at St. Louis' Sinquefield Cup triggered the now-resolved lawsuit
By Sarah Fenske
Olive + Oak Cancels Vivek Ramaswamy Fundraiser After Outcry
Tickets for dinner at the Webster Groves restaurant were as high as $3,300
RFT Reviews the Week: August 21 to August 27
A proposal on assault rifles, LuxLiving downshifts and a festival-packed weekend as the heat finally breaks
By Anonymous
Andoe’s Society Page: The Magic of Seeing Fire Over the Cahokia Mounds
A visitor from Tulsa enjoys a magical summer evening
By Chris Andoe
Single Mom Was Stabbed to Death at St. Louis Gas Station
Her family is seeking to raise money for funeral expenses on GoFundMe
St. Louis Circuit Attorney Dismisses and Refiles 2-Year-Old Murder Case
The trial of Jonathon Jones, which became a flashpoint for Kim Gardner, has been delayed yet again under Gabe Gore
Eureka Man Arrested for Bringing a Gun to a Fist Fight
Zackary Goughenour has also been accused of striking a 17-year-old in the face with his pistol
Murder Suspect Hid Out in Condemned Ridgeview Apartments
Squatters have taken over most of the condemned complex in Riverview Village
The Best Concerts in St. Louis This Week: August 24 to 30
Our picks for the must-see shows of the next seven days
By Riverfront Times Staff
How St. Louis Rocker Moon Valjean Found His Way
The Greek Fire musician and Rizzuto Show radio personality got serious about music after listening to the Phantom of the Opera
By Steve Leftridge
R.I.P. Eric Stein, Beloved ‘Patriarch’ of the Focal Point
The sound engineer, a major force behind the folk/rock hub in Maplewood, died last week
By Thomas Crone
25 Takeaways from the Inaugural Evolution Festival in Forest Park
Our critic caught every single band — and found a whole lot to be excited about
KDHX Fires Longtime DJs Andy Coco and Drea Stein
"This was a really dumb move. This was not a positive move for KDHX.”
Cafe Ganadara Brings Sublime Korean-American Fare to St. Louis Hills
Chicken Seven owners Erica Park and Sean Lee showcase the beauty of cross-culinary cuisine
By Cheryl Baehr
Top 5 Turkey Sandwiches in St. Louis, Chosen by Our Critic
Our roundup of some of our favorite St. Louis dishes
One of St. Louis' Best Bars Is Now Seeking a Buyer
Gregg's Bar & Grill closed Sunday after 46 years in north St. Louis
Javapalooza Celebrates the Metro East Coffee Scene All September
Southwest Illinois coffee shops will offer signature drinks, compete in latte art and offer chances to win prizes
GOTham and Eggs Adds Superhero-Themed Diner Classics to South Grand
“We tried to use a little bit of nerd knowledge,” co-owner Shanisah Knight says
Baileys' Range Is Closing in Downtown St. Louis After 12 Years
"Baileys’ Restaurants is not saying good-bye to downtown," say Dave and Kara Bailey
1929 Pizza & Wine Owners Receive Death Threats Amid Festival Cancellation
Wood River Mayor Tom Stalcup says "work is being done on a compromise"
St. Louis Restaurants Dominate USA Today 'Top 100 Budget Eats' List
No. 3 is Teatopia. No. 6? Blues City Deli
At El Molino del Sureste, Alex Henry Readies a Restaurant with Retail
Get a sneak peek at the Sureste’s chef’s new Southampton spot
Soulard Gyro to Open 4th Location in Maryland Heights
The homegrown chain serves gyros, wraps, doner kebabs and salads
4 Hands Brewing Company Opens Chesterfield Location
Located in the District, the new space will boast a large tasting room and food from Hi-Pointe Drive-In
Gran Turismo Is the High-Octane Sports Movie We Were Waiting For
The film is the true story of a sim player turned real-life racer
By Craig D. Lindsey
In Between Two Worlds, a Journalist Goes Undercover with the Working Class
But the focus remains on Juliette Binoche's character, not the lives she's examining
By Andrew Wyatt
Tesseract's Kinky Boots Is a Feel-Good, Dance-Worthy Treat
Tiélere Cheatem, as Lola, is the show's clear star
By Tina Farmer
SATE's This Palpable Gross Play Is Laugh-Out-Loud Fun
Inspired by Shakespeare, the clever play is one kind of midsummer night's dream
Becky Queen of Carpet’s Gowns and Shoes to be Sold This Weekend
You can own a bit of glamorous clothing once owned by the Queen (of Carpet)
By Jaime Lees
The Best Things to Do in St. Louis This Weekend, August 24 to 27
Festival of Nations, Kinky Boots, the Moonlight Ramble and more
MO Art Supply Fills a Void on Delmar Boulevard
The community-focused art store opened just east of the Loop this week
Remembering Bob Barker, a Former Missourian Who Kept Us Riveted
He was the greatest of all game show hosts — and our constant companion on sick days
How Zach Post Makes an Art of Breeding Cannabis
Post’s Elitist Urban Agriculture brand is obsessed with cultivating the perfect strains
