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Focal Point: Fifty Years Lucky
Focal Point, a volunteer-run music venue since 1975, showcases diverse artists in a dedicated listening room. Judy Stein reflects on the joy of providing enriching experiences for performers and audiences alike, while highlighting upcoming performances by three singer songwriters.
Keepers Of The Trees: Firewood From Father Dickson Cemetery
Mathieu Paul discusses cost-saving strategies for acquiring firewood in St. Louis, such as collecting wood from city-felled trees and public parks. He highlights Father Dickson Cemetery, significant for its historical figures, including Father Moses Dickson. Community volunteers maintain the cemetery, assisting in preservation efforts and offering firewood in return for donations.
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What Is The Mound City Messenger & Why Are We Starting It? In recent years, the local media landscape has continued to degrade. Recently, the Riverfront Times, our region’s long-running alternative weekly, was sold...
