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David's St. Louis Blog December 2007 Archive

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

Final Days for Holiday Light Displays

Saturday December 29, 2007
The holiday season is almost over, but there is still time left to check out some of area's biggest and best Christmas light displays. Winter Wonderland in Tilles Park is ... Read More

More Lane Closures on Highway 40

Wednesday December 26, 2007
Ready or not, I-64/Highway 40 is shutting down next week. The stretch from I-170 to Ballas Road closes for good on January 2, but drivers will be dealing with lane ... Read More

Hidden Valley Opens for the Season

Wednesday December 26, 2007
The cold weather is good news for local skiers who want to hit the slopes. Hidden Valley Ski Resort near Eureka is now open for business. Workers have been busy ... Read More

Skate Late at Steinberg Rink

Wednesday December 26, 2007
This is a great time to go ice skating at Steinberg Rink in Forest Park. The rink has extended hours from 10 a.m. to midnight every day through January 1. ... Read More

A Tribute to Pink Floyd

Thursday December 20, 2007
Pink Floyd fans can hear all of their favorite songs this weekend in one of St. Louis' best venues for live music. The local Pink Floyd cover band "El Monstero ... Read More

St. Louis' Newest Casino is Open for Business

Thursday December 20, 2007
Lumiere Place, the new hotel and casino in downtown St. Louis, is officially open for business. The $500 million development features a 75,000 square foot casino filled with slots, gaming ... Read More

Gift Wrap For Habitat

Wednesday December 19, 2007
Letting someone else wrap your Christmas gifts not only saves time, but it can also be a gift of its own. Gift Wrap for Habitat, at the St. Louis Galleria, ... Read More

Mizzou and Illinois Battle for Braggin' Rights

Tuesday December 18, 2007
This weekend is a big test for the Missouri and Illinois men's basketball teams. The Tigers and Illini will fight it out at the annual Busch Braggin' Rights game. If ... Read More

Kiss Me, Kate Playing at the Rep

Thursday December 13, 2007
Take a break from the hectic holiday season to enjoy an evening of live theater. The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis is now performing Cole Porter's romantic comedy "Kiss Me, ... Read More

More Holiday Fun in St. Louis

Tuesday December 11, 2007
The last few weeks of December are filled with holiday events in St. Louis. There are concerts and caroling, shopping and Santa. But it's not all about Christmas, some are ... Read More

Holidays Around the World

Tuesday December 11, 2007
"Holiday Hullabaloo," at the Missouri History Museum, is a fun way to teach kids about holiday traditions across the world. The presentation is part of the museum's "Storytelling in the ... Read More

Cardinals Ticket Packages Go on Sale Saturday Morning

Thursday December 6, 2007
This weekend, you have the chance to buy tickets for the upcoming Cardinals season. Multi-game ticket packages go on sale December 8, at 9 a.m. This year, the Cardinals are ... Read More

Lend a Helping Hand This Hannukah

Thursday December 6, 2007
A special menorah at the West County Mall in Des Peres will help feed the hungry this winter. Chabad of Greater St. Louis is collecting thousands of cans of food ... Read More

Downtown St. Louis Offers Great Holiday Shopping

Thursday December 6, 2007
If you're planning to do a little holiday shopping this weekend, consider a trip to downtown St. Louis. Washington Avenue is filled with unique and interesting shops that make it ... Read More

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