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Review of “Extremities” at Stray Dog Theatre

What would any of us do when extreme situations push us far past the boundaries of normal behavior? That is the question explored by William Mastrosimone in his 1982 play “Extremities,” which is the current offering at Stray Dog Theatre.

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Review of “Meet Me in St. Louis” at The Muny

The spectacular video is worth the price of admission for “Meet Me in St. Louis” at The Muny. This production is a revival of the version first presented as the final offering in The Muny’s 100th anniversary season.

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Review of “Guys and Dolls” at Stages St. Louis

In an earlier review of “Guys and Dolls,” I commented on how the incongruous title of the first number, “Fugue for Tinhorns,” exemplifies the musical’s Runyonesque style. The fugue is an intricate classical form. Tinhorns are cheap and pretentious. The show’s gamblers speak in a language with the same mixture of high and low elements—polite, […]

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This Is What Community Looks Like

From coding opportunities to horse rescue and police mentoring kids, meet the people making our communities stronger on this episode of Celebrating Us.

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Anti-Inflammatory Foods to Help Reduce Chronic Inflammation

Learn how anti-inflammatory foods like salmon, berries, leafy greens, and turmeric may help reduce chronic inflammation and support better health.

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Review of “Tenn” at First Run Theatre

First Run Theatre’s current offering is “Tenn.” This is the first full production of Aaron Scully’s play, but it received a reading in March 2025 during the St. Louis Shakespeare Festival’s Confluence New Play Festival.

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Thrifting: Save Money and Find Unique Treasures

Discover the benefits of thrifting to save money, reduce waste, find unique treasures, and create your own style with smart secondhand shopping.

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