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David's St. Louis Blog February 2009 Archive

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

Trivia Night at the Missouri Botanical Garden

Wednesday February 25, 2009
Do you know much about plants, St. Louis history or the Missouri Botanical Garden? If you do, a trivia night at the Garden this Saturday might be for you. The ... Read More

Check Out The Fish Fry at Your Neighborhood Church

Tuesday February 24, 2009
Eating at a fish fry on Fridays in Lent is a cherished St. Louis tradition. Dozens, if not hundreds, of churches all around the St. Louis area host fish fries ... Read More

Share Your Pictures From Mardi Gras in Soulard

Monday February 23, 2009
I didn't make it to the Grand Parade at Soulard Mardi Gras this year, but friends tell me it was a lot of fun despite the cold weather. I'm looking ... Read More

Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Play in St. Louis

Wednesday February 18, 2009
Just in time for Mardi Gras, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band is bringing the sounds of New Orleans to St. Louis. Many years ago, I had the chance to see ... Read More

Barkus Parade is a Hit with Dog Lovers

Monday February 16, 2009
I was one of the thousands who braved the cold yesterday to attend the Barkus Pet Parade. The parade is always one of the biggest events at the Soulard ... Read More

Single Mingle is a Chance to Find Love on Valentine's Day

Thursday February 12, 2009
Most Valentine's Day events in St. Louis are for couples, but if you're still looking for that special someone, there's one event just for you. The Single Mingle Cocktail Party ... Read More

Trivia Night Helps Local Students

Tuesday February 10, 2009
I like to think I have a fair amount of useless information rattling around in my brain. If you're the same, test your trivia skills at the 2009 Discovering Options ... Read More

Get Your Tickets for the St. Louis Blues Festival

Monday February 9, 2009
The St. Louis Blues Festival is an evening of live music featuring some of the most popular blues artists around. This year, the Festival welcomes Bobby Rush, Shirley Brown, Mel ... Read More

Have a Ball with the Banana Bike Brigade

Thursday February 5, 2009
One of the more unusual Mardi Gras events in St. Louis is this weekend. The Banana Bike Brigade is hosting its annual Costume Charity Mardi Gras Ball. What in the ... Read More

Celebrate Marleyfest at Blueberry Hill

Wednesday February 4, 2009
Here's a cool event I wanted to pass along. Blueberry Hill on the Delmar Loop is celebrating the music of Bob Marley this weekend. Marleyfest is two nights of live ... Read More

More Ideas for Valentine's Day in St. Louis

Tuesday February 3, 2009
Valentine's Day will be here soon, but there's still plenty of time to do something special for the one you love. I've already shared many ideas on what to do ... Read More

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