Posts Tagged ‘ St. Louis ’

We’ll always have the City Museum

September 20, 2011
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The view from my living room

Dear St. Louis, I’m sorry, baby, but I’m leaving you for another city. We got into this relationship too fast and for all the wrong reasons. I was on the rebound from Chicago. In comparison, you seemed so stable, so down to earth, so much less likely to stab me fourteen times in my sleep and blame it on the voices inside your camera. That seemed sexy – or at least safe. I didn’t really know you, though. I’ve tried to adapt, sugar, but I’m not your kind of girl. I didn’t go to your high school. I’m a flaming…

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Geek Girl’s Guide to St. Louis: August 12 – 14

August 11, 2011
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Pussyfest 2

  There’s plenty of geeky goodness on hand in St. Louis this weekend. Our local Animae con takes over the Collinsville Convention Center, The Fantasy Shop in St. Charles hosts another one of their amazing game days, and the Crack Fox is gearing up for another night of raunchy burlesque. There are also plenty of gaming and crafting opportunities for those of you who like your socialization in smaller groups. NatsuCon St. Louis fandom’s love affair with the Collinsville Convention Center continues this weekend. You’ve seen it at Archon and DieCon, now visit for all your Animae needs at NatsuCon.…

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Inked in St. Louis: Trends in Tattoos

August 9, 2011
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All American Tattoo Parlor in Florissant, MO

Sure, you think you’re unique. No one else has a tattoo of Song of Soloman in the original Hebrew scrolling across their ribs, right? Think again. If you’ve been saving up to tattoo an inspirational message on your ribs or a rosary around your ankle you’re not alone. We talked to eight tattoo artists from across the metro. They gave us the inside scoop on what tattoos are popular here in St. Louis, what tattoo trends have run their course, and what kind of ink makes a tattoo artist raise their eyebrows. Read the whole shebang on Metromix.

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Geek Girl’s Guide to St. Louis: Aug 5-7

August 4, 2011
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GenCon and Pensicseriously depleted the geek population of St. Louis. If you’re one of the sad few left behind there are still a few ways left to entertain yourself.St. Louis Boardgames Meetup This Friday the St. Louis boardgamers are meeting at Mokabes in South City. Bring a game or come prepared to jump into something shiny and new. Who needs the crowds in Indianapolis when you can meet friendly locals in your own backyard? D&D Neverwinter Games Day This Saturday, join one of six Dungeons and Dragons games during this geektastic gaming marathon at The Fantasy Shop in St. Charles.…

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Geek Girl’s Guide to St. Louis: July 23-25

July 21, 2011
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This weekend St. Louis is host to plenty of costumed shenanigans. You can see anything from live action hobbits to lusty ladies to animae cosplay. If you’re not in the mood to dress up, unwind by shooting strangers in the back in the Laser Tag arena. Animae Extravaganza The Florissant Valley Branch library is hosting a day of animae. Since this is aimed at 6-12th graders, don’t expect to see any tentacle porn. Instead, they’re showing Summer Wars and Raijin-Oh as well as hosting voice actor Jimmy Taylor to discuss Animae in America. It’ll wrap up with a costume contest…

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Geek Girl’s Guide to St. Louis – Potterpocalypse Edition

July 13, 2011
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If you’re reading this, odds are good you plan on seeing Harry Potter this weekend. If you’re wondering what to do with the rest of your weekend, you could always attend what will be one of the most interesting (and titillating) parades of the year, participate in a civil war reenactment, or indulge in one last day of Potter Mania at a mini-con in Clayton.24 Hours of Potter This small convention in Clayton is brought to you by the same people who throw Kawa Kon and Bishie Con. $30 at the door gets you Hogwarts classes such as Potions with…

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Geek Girl’s Guide to St. Louis – Calm before the Potterpocalypse Edition

July 7, 2011
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Subversion Luau

Next weekend, all geekdom will temporarily lose what little sanity we pretended to possess, for lo, the Potterpocalypse draws neigh, after which new obsessions must be found lest one fall into the dark pit of fanfiction.Meawhile, this is a pretty quiet weekend for St. Louis geeks. If I’ve missed anything (and I certainly hope I have) tell us all about it in the comments. Subversion Post Apocalyptic Luau The Crack Fox invites you out for another night of burlesque, fire dancing, comedy, and a retro fifty’s surfer vibe. We all know this is an excuse for you ladies to wear…

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Secret Dating Spots for St. Louis Singles

July 5, 2011
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Together alone

Everyone knows dating is hard. People exchange emails and chats for weeks on sites like Match.com or OK Cupid without ever meeting because the women are terrified the men are secretly married serial killers. That’s okay, the men are also afraid the “women” they’re talking to are actually male serial killers. If they can get past the worry their bodies will be found in a dumpster, then there’s the fear that the photos were taken in the 1990’s or they’re not really a surfing astrophysicist who loves cats. The alternative to online dating is a bold and daring concept called…

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JJ’s Burgers Live Up to Their Reputation

July 2, 2011
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This burger was even better than it looked. Om nom.

Let’s talk about the good stuff – and yes, it was very, very good. With a better bun, this burger could have been a perfect specimen by which all other burgers are judged. If I seem a little excessive in my praise, I was recently very disappointed by the offering at Pujols 5 at Westport. In fact, until JJ’s, the last dazzlingly good burger I had was in Louisville. The two beef patties inside were grilled to crispy perfection on the edges while the interior was incredibly, wonderfully juicy. This is the kind of burger your grandfather enjoyed before meat…

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Drinking with Don Draper

June 26, 2011
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It’s 1 a.m. on a Saturday and I’m watching reruns of Mad Men in the nude. Because I’m obviously in a party mood, every time Don Draper takes a drink, I do too. This way neither of us has to drink alone. So imagine my reaction when sirens blare and red and blue lights start flashing outside my window. Within seconds, I hear a loud pounding on my front door followed by a short bark of, “Wake up! It’s the police!” Like everyone else in my apartment complex, I stagger to the door and silently peek through the hole. I…

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