Meet Alderman candidates, 2/24/23 at 6 p.m.

Another opportunity to meet the candidates to represent the new 9th Ward Representatives of the Central West End Association with support from the CWE North Community Improvement District and New City School have just announced a forum to meet the candidates running for Alderman of the newly created 9th Ward. This event will take place on Friday, February 24 at 6 p.m. at New City School, more information follows. Other opportunities to meet the candidates, Read More…

PBS documentary on Bob Kramer’s Marionnettes

Channel 9 PBS will be airing a documentary about Bob Kramer’s Marionnettes entitled “Springs of Imagination” for three separate showings: Saturday, February 11, 7:00 pm Sunday,  February 12,  3:00 pm Monday, February 13, 9:00 pm Additionally, on Monday, February 13, 7:00 pm the Channel 9 program “Living in St Louis” will feature an interview with Dug Feltch, vice president of West Pine Laclede Neighborhood Association, Bob Kramer’s partner, and survivor of the fire that recently Read More…

WPLNA MEETING CANCELLED, ALDERMAN CANDIDATES FORUMS SCHEDULED

The West Pine Laclede Neighborhood Association February meeting has been cancelled in light of the fact that two forums have been scheduled this month to give residents an opportunity to meet and hear from the three candidates for alderperson for the new 9th Ward: TINA “SWEET T” PIHL, 17th Ward Alderwoman MICHAEL GRAS, 28th Ward Alderman MICHAEL BROWNING, former Vice President of the Forest Park Southeast Neighborhood Association.   2/16 – CANDIDATE FORUM – 9th Read More…

Kramer’s Marionettes Disaster – fundraiser – updated link

UPDATED LINK TO THE SITE:         https://gofund.me/375082e0 Neighborhood icon – Bob Kramer’s Marionnettes burned down last night.  It is a huge loss to them, to the neighborhood, and to the world of puppetry. Bob’s body was found in the rubble early this afternoon. Our hearts go out to Dug. A GoFundMe platform has been set up.  Please consider donating and/or sharing this information with others. https://www.gofundme.com/f/kramers-marionettes-disaster?member=24569601&utm_medium=email&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_email%2Binvitesupporters (If the link above is not live, Read More…

Central Corridor improvement meeting Jan. 18

MoDOT to introduce three I-64 Central Corridor improvement options at public meeting January 18 https://www.modot.org/node/27614?fbclid=IwAR1vPSw4spqup91h3GDsJURSDNrRgdPtY9-rHRhZBTo7BlhtvB33cr14OTQ&mibextid=Zxz2cZ Future 64 Planning and Environmental Linkages Study St. Louis, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), in conjunction with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and its community partners, will be hosting an open-house style public meeting on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. The open house will be held between 4 and 7 p.m. at COLLAB Workspace in Cortex, 4220 Duncan Read More…

Kramer Marionettes Christmas show

Please help support our valuable neighborhood Theatre, Bob Kramer’s Marionnettes this Friday December 30th or Saturday December 31st. See acclaimed puppeteers, Dug Feltch and Bob Kramer and come as an adult or a child (or both). See how puppets are made and view behind the scenes back stage and then watch the puppet show after. Last minute seats for Friday or Saturday 10 am. Puppet “Show and Tell”, starts at 10 am and Puppet show Read More…