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The Muny to hold first-ever garage sale Saturday

In Out & About

5:55 am on Fri, 09.21.12

The Muny is holding its first-ever garage sale Saturday, Sept. 22. Starting at 10 a.m. people can come  and pick out props, costumes, lighting equipment and even a fully functional hotdog launcher. Larry Pry, the Muny's assistant director of marketing, said that the garage sale is more about making space than making money.

Muny free seats: Family tradition

In Out & About

8:05 am on Fri, 08.10.12

As the Muny draws to a close, we look at a tradition that was built into the development of this outdoor theater: its free seats. The last nine rows are avaiable on a first-come first-served basis. We talk to those who were at the front of the line for "Dreamgirls."

The Muny has a long history of inclusion

In Out & About

12:09 am on Wed, 08.08.12

From its inception, The Muny -- America's oldest and largest outdoor theatre -- has been dedicated to bringing together St. Louisans of all backgrounds. We look at the inclusive philosophy held by some of the Muny's founding members.

Hiding differences, denying individuality

In Beacon Blog

7:43 am on Fri, 07.20.12

Do you edit part of yourself to fit in or not offend? Do you judge others based on your ideas of what they should do or like or say? Where's the line between being polite and growing and change that is damaging?

Anticipation at the Muny

In Performing Arts

12:41 pm on Wed, 07.18.12

The audience held its breath as Jennifer Holliday started the last song of the first half of "Dreamgirls" Monday night at the Muny. This is what many came for, “And I’m Telling You I’m Not Going,” and she delivered. As part of the "7 Nights in July" project, we talk with audience members.

Diversity and Dream Girls: Get in the same room

In Beacon Blog

12:09 pm on Wed, 07.18.12

When I have conversations about diversity, I often find myself asserting the concept of diversity meaning more than "taking turns." It's not enough that everyone has access or something that appeals to them - what's going to get everyone together.

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Conference of American nuns will mull response to Vatican charges

In Nation

7:55 am on Fri, 08.03.12

Meeting in St. Louis next week, the Leadership Conference of Women Religious will have its first opportunity as an assembled group to consider what to do after the Vatican issued a mandate for change this spring. It calls on the conference to reorganize and more strictly observe church teachings.

The 'free' Zoo

In Commentary

7:51 am on Tue, 05.22.12

When a family of four goes to the St. Louis Zoo, they can be forgiven for not knowing it will cost them $60, $72 if they park. If they can't pay, the alternative is to tell the kids they can't do what kids do at the zoo.

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At Brandenburg Gate, Obama follows in predecessors' footsteps

In World

3:55 pm on Tue, 06.18.13

Fifty years ago this week, President John F. Kennedy confronted Cold War tensions in Wall-divided Berlin and bolstered the confidence of its beleaguered residents by telling them, "Ich bin ein Berliner." On Wednesday, President Barack Obama will face eastward from the Brandenburg Gate for the latest address of an American president in the city that has been a flashpoint of East-West relations.

McCaskill is a 'Ready for Hillary' backer

In Backroom

11:53 am on Tue, 06.18.13

U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill on Tuesday became the first member of Congress to endorse a “Ready for Hillary” super PAC that wants former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to run for the Democratic nomination for president in 2016. Clinton has not said whether she will run.

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Farewell to Duff's from one who knew it well

In Out & About

12:42 am on Tue, 06.18.13

Duff's, a mainstay of the Central West End since Karen Duffy opened it in 1972, is closing its doors this month. Over the years, Duff's developed a reputation for reasonably priced, imaginative menus and a good selection of wines. But what made Duff's invaluable were the poetry readings on Monday evenings.

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Innovation and entrepreneurial activity are on the rise in St. Louis, especially in bioscience, technology and alternative energy. The Beacon's InnovationSTL section focuses on the people who are part of this wave, what they're doing and how this is shaping our future. To many St. Louisans, this wave is not yet visible. InnovationSTL aims to change that. We welcome you to share your knowledge, learn more about this vibrant trend and discuss its impact.

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Can Facebook and romance mix? Study suggests hazards

In Education

6:10 am on Mon, 06.17.13

Recent research out of Mizzou suggests that excessive use of Facebook can have negative effects on romantic relationships, including cheating, breaking up and divorce. The negative impact tends to be on newer relations, under three years duration. Doctoral student Russell Clayton advocates more moderate Facebook use to prevent its threats.

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Bosley right to put child first - but not to ask others to pay

In Commentary

12:39 am on Tue, 06.18.13

Asking for contributions for a child’s college education is legal in Missouri. But not right. Because a parent should help his or her children in almost any way they can,  such obligations must be kept far away from a politician’s public responsibilities — it is not hard to figure out which one would lose if they conflicted.

One solution for potential caregivers

In Commentary

6:07 am on Mon, 06.17.13

The twins are 89 years old. Health issues signal the end to each living in her own two-bedroom, two-bath condominium. Here's the story of one family's solution: The sisters now live in one unit and home-health services come in. How did they get to this resolution?

Blind fear: Combating terror with eyes wide shut

In Commentary

7:00 am on Thu, 06.13.13

It turns out that the Obama administration has been conducting its own variation of electronic surveillance that the Bush administrated. The problem is not the need to combat terrorism, but the blanket invasion of privacy and the revelation of who the people are who have access to our secrets.

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