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David's St. Louis Blog July 2009 Archive

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

Sale of Frank Lloyd Wright Ennis House

Thursday July 30, 2009
I just read that a home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in Los Angeles has been put on the market - with a price tag of $15 million. Talking with ... Read More

Frontyard Features August Schedule

Wednesday July 29, 2009
Frontyard Features is continuing its free movie series in August at parks and outdoor locations throughout the St. Louis area. All you need is a blanket or lawn chair, then ... Read More

Tickets on Sale Saturday for Mizzou-Illinois Football Game

Wednesday July 29, 2009
The college football season begins in just a few weeks. The first big game for Missouri and Illinois fans is the annual Arch Rivalry Game on September 5 at the ... Read More

Final Weekend for Live on the Levee 2009

Tuesday July 28, 2009
You still have another chance to take in one of the free concerts along the St. Louis Riverfront. The last weekend of Live on the Levee 2009 kicks off Friday ... Read More

Hanley Road Bridge Over I-64 Reopens July 31

Monday July 27, 2009
Here's some welcome news for drivers like me who work in the Clayton area. The Hanley Road Bridge over Interstate 64/Highway 40 is scheduled to reopen this Friday before the ... Read More

Amazing Animal Encounters at the World Bird Sanctuary

Wednesday July 22, 2009
If you're looking for a new way to keep your children entertained in the final weeks of summer, check out Amazing Animal Adventures at the World Bird Sanctuary in Valley ... Read More

Angie Stone, Gretchen Wilson Perform at Live on the Levee This Weekend

Tuesday July 21, 2009
Here's hoping for more great weather for the second weekend of Live on the Levee 2009. The free music festival continues Friday, July 24, with R&B star Angie Stone. Saturday, ... Read More

Free Admission to the Missouri Botanical Garden This Friday

Monday July 20, 2009
The Missouri Botanical Garden is one of the St. Louis area's top attractions and it may be a bit more popular this Friday, July 24. That's because admission to the ... Read More

Share Your Memories of the St. Louis Zoo

Thursday July 16, 2009
The St. Louis Zoo is already making plans for its big centennial celebration next year. Here's how you can help. The Zoo is hosting Memory Days over the next several ... Read More

Time Change for Sonic Youth Concert at Live on the Levee 2009

Wednesday July 15, 2009
July's already been quite a month with Fair St. Louis and the All-Star Game. Big crowds will be back in downtown St. Louis this weekend for Live on the Levee ... Read More

"Howl at the Movies" Begins This Weekend

Wednesday July 15, 2009
I've already written about many of the free movies and summer events in St. Louis. Here's one that's a bit different. Dog owners are invited to bring their favorite pooch ... Read More

Where to Watch the All-Star Game in St. Louis

Friday July 10, 2009
The best place to watch the 2009 MLB All-Star Game is inside Busch Stadium. But those of us who don't have tickets will have to settle for watching on television. ... Read More

Laclede's Landing Hosts "Baseball Heaven" During All-Star Week

Thursday July 9, 2009
Baseball fans can head down to Laclede's Landing during All-Star Week. The Landing is hosting a free, four day street festival called Baseball Heaven. The event features live music, food ... Read More

Security For the 2009 MLB All-Star Game

Wednesday July 8, 2009
The St. Louis Cardinals have announced security plans for All-Star Sunday, the Home Run Derby and the 2009 MLB All-Star Game. Here's what you need to know if you are ... Read More

Family Events During All-Star Week in St. Louis

Wednesday July 8, 2009
Downtown St. Louis is going to be a busy place on Saturday with all of the All-Star happenings. There's FanFest at the America's Center and a day-long celebration of baseball ... Read More

All About the MLB All-Star Game

Tuesday July 7, 2009
If you're like me, you're much more interested the All-Star Game this year because it's being played in St. Louis. I just wanted to share one baseball website that I've ... Read More

Celebrate Baseball History at the Gateway Arch

Tuesday July 7, 2009
It seems nearly everyone in St. Louis is getting into the baseball spirit just in time for the 2009 MLB All-Star Game. On Saturday, July 11, fans are invited to ... Read More

See the 2009 MLB All-Stars for Free

Monday July 6, 2009
Now that July 4th celebrations are over, we can turn our attention to the next big event in St. Louis, the 2009 MLB All-Star Game. Like many of you, I ... Read More

Live Music After Fair St. Louis

Thursday July 2, 2009
A lot of people hesitate to come down to Fair St. Louis because they don't want to fight the traffic after the fireworks are done. What my friends and I ... Read More

Frontyard Features July Schedule

Wednesday July 1, 2009
There are some great opportunities to take in a free movie this July. Frontyard Features is continuing its free movie series at parks and outdoor locations throughout the St. Louis ... Read More

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