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David's St. Louis Blog October 2007 Archive

By David O'Brien, About.com Guide to St. Louis

Lighting Up Grafton's Riverfront

Monday October 29, 2007
It’s not quite time to see the eagles just yet, but there’s still plenty to do in Grafton, Illinois. Grafton city officials just dedicated a new lighthouse along the riverfront. ... Read More

New Community Center Opening This Weekend

Wednesday October 24, 2007
St. Louisans have a new place to play basketball, lift weights or just spend a little free time socializing. Saturday is the grand opening for the new Bishop L.M. Wooten ... Read More

See a Classic Movie at the Missouri History Museum

Wednesday October 24, 2007
The Missouri History Museum has just the event to get you into the Halloween spirit. This Friday, October 26th, you can attend a screening of the classic 1959 thriller House ... Read More

See the Best Hollywood Movies in About Two Hours

Tuesday October 23, 2007
This weekend the Reduced Shakespeare Company is in town to perform its latest comedy, Completely Hollywood (abridged). The Reduced Shakespeare Company is famous for taking great (and lengthy) works and ... Read More

Overpass, Interchange Reopening Along Highway 40

Thursday October 18, 2007
Starting this weekend, it will get a little easier for you to drive to the St. Louis Zoo and Forest Park. Crews working on the Highway 40 project will reopen ... Read More

Another Baseball Record for St. Louis

Thursday October 18, 2007
Members of the Men's Senior Baseball League are tired, but happy. Last weekend, they succeeded in their mission to break the Guinness World Record for the longest baseball game. The ... Read More

Historic Ship Sails Into Alton

Monday October 15, 2007
For two short weeks, you have the chance to go back in history to the time of Christopher Columbus. A replica of Columbus’ favorite ship, The Nina, will sail into ... Read More

The Missouri History Museum Celebrates the Fox Theatre

Wednesday October 10, 2007
The Fabulous Fox Theatre in midtown St. Louis certainly lives up to its name. When you walk through the doors, you can’t help but be awed by the ornate architecture ... Read More

See a World Record Baseball Game this Weekend

Wednesday October 10, 2007
The Cardinals’ season may have ended too soon, but you can still enjoy baseball in October in St. Louis. This weekend, players with the Men’s Senior Baseball League will try ... Read More

Delmar Loop Named One of America’s Best Streets

Monday October 8, 2007
Congratulations to the Delmar Loop! It was just named one of the “10 Great Streets in America” by The American Planning Association. The APA says the Loop is a great ... Read More

Fun for the Whole Family at the Amazing Pumpkinfest

Friday October 5, 2007
If you’re looking to enjoy a taste of fall this Saturday, head over to St. Charles County Community College on Saturday. The college is hosting the Amazing Pumpkinfest near the ... Read More

Scottish Games & Cultural Festival

Wednesday October 3, 2007
Grab your kilt and head to Forest Park this weekend for the St. Louis Scottish Games and Cultural Festival. This celebration of all things Scottish is an event for the ... Read More

St. Louis Science Center Among Nation’s Most Visited Museums

Tuesday October 2, 2007
For years St. Louisans have known the Science Center is a great museum and now the rest of the country knows it too. The Science Center was recently named ... Read More

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