It was HOT when Whiskey trotted into the CWE with SLMPD Mounted Patrol Officer Wallace Leopold in the saddle. During the summer season, the mounted patrol’s usual beat is The Muny, but last Tuesday morning Officer Leopold decided to bring Whiskey for an early tour of the neighborhood before the anticipated heat kicked in. Many…
Category: Books, Dance, Music, Theater
What’s HOT in neighborhood shops
What follows are the results of a survey I conducted while visiting neighborhood shops—and Schlafly Library—to find out what’s been the most popular item over the course of the summer of 2024. At Provisions STL, 228 N. Euclid, a 12 oz. glass featuring a map of St. Louis has been the most popular item of…
A conversation with multi-talented artist Tielere Cheatam
Before I knew about the breadth of Tiélere Cheatam’s artistic talents, it was Tiélere’s style that caught my eye. This photograph is an example, taken as Tiélere emerged from modeling at the CWE’s Gateway Academy of Classical Art. Over the past few years, I’ve shared photos of Tiélere painting at CWE events such as…