Vol. 28, No. 37
Chutes and Ladders
Bill Stallings, the mastermind behind the Chase Hotel renovation and one of St. Louis' biggest movers and shakers, has tumbled hard
By Chad Garrison
Back to Basics
Unreal offers tips to the youngsters, learns about the much-desired Dodge Neon and breaks down the real cost of a Thickburger; plus, did Roosevelt High School take the name of Baton Bob in vain?
Shipping Blues
Fairmount Park's owner can't squander his prize filly's talent on home turf
By Mike Seely
Four More Smears
Has Daryl Duwe's transgression been forgiven?
By Malcolm Gay
Which American Has Most Changed the World?
Week of September 15, 2004
By Wm. Stage
Letters
Usher Wants His MTV
Why a pop megastar still feels neglected by the mainstream
By Mosi Reeves
Bowling for Press
Bands roll a few for props, plus we talk to the couple/duo Bagheera
By Erik Alan Carlson and Christian Schaeffer
Brown Eyed Handsome Fans
A new CD aims to reclaim Chuck Berry for St. Louis
By Jordan Harper
The Toasters
Friday, September 17; Creepy Crawl
By Jason Budjinski
Old Webster Jazz and Blues Festival
Saturday, September 18; downtown Webster
By Dean C. Minderman
Stockholm Syndrome
Tuesday, September 21; Mississippi Nights
By Michael Roberts
Sushirobo
Wednesday, September 22; the Rocket Bar
Quick Picks
Sounds Around Town
Ragin' Cajun
Looking for cold beer and down-home Cajun classics? Head to Graham's.
By Michael Renner
Czechvar Premium Lager
Vincent's Market, 2400 South 12th Street, 314-772-4710
By Randall Roberts
Days of Future Passed
Sky Captain zooms back to a tomorrow that never was
By Gregory Weinkauf
Shell Shock
The sequel to Ghost in the Shell is a feast for the eyes -- but a disappointment for the brain
By Luke Y. Thompson
Vote No
Silver City plants a shrub where it wants to dig up a Bush
By Robert Wilonsky
Vile with a Smile
Stephen Fry masterfully transcribes the wit of Waugh to the big screen
Entertain Your Brain
This new docudrama is a real mind-bender
By Bill Gallo
Shallow Pop
Bernie Mac needs three more hits. He won't likely find one here.
Film Openings
Series/Festivals
You Say It's Your Birthday
Well, it's the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra's birthday, too!
By Alex Weir
Current Shows
Ivy Cooper encapsulates the St. Louis art scene
Play It Again
The Crucible and Marat/Sade resonate anew in the Lou
By Dennis Brown
This Week's Day-by-Day Picks
By Paul Friswold and Alison Sieloff
Artopia
Artica celebrates the creative spirit in grand style
By Paul Friswold
Any Questions?
Brace yourself for a catechismic event
By Deanna Jent
Dogtown, Begorra!
The Irish County Fair returns
By Jedidiah Ayres, Paul Friswold, Amy Helms and Christine Whitney
Capsule Reviews
Dennis Brown and Deanna Jent suss out local theater
High Times
Lucy in the sky with balloons
By Ian Froeb, Andrew Schubert and Alison Sieloff
Smith Elliot
The gallery looks in the mirror for its 20th
By Paul Friswold, Rose Martelli and Alison Sieloff
All Hail Kong
Slain by beauty
By Paul Friswold, John Goddard and Alison Sieloff
