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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…
There’s an uncomfortable topic that pops up frequently in headlines across the country, including here in St. Louis. It’s also something we witness first hand, both in our neighborhood and elsewhere throughout the city, when we encounter homeless citizens or others obviously suffering the consequences of food insecurity. Knowing how to help on a micro…
Cocina Latina, a Peruvian restaurant that opened at 508 N. Euclid in 2019, recently added Mexican cuisine to its menu. At the same time, proprietor Maritza Rios unveiled an expansion of the restaurant, which transformed an adjacent space, the former Improv Shop— through clever renovation—into a charming “indoor patio.” In 2002, Maritza Rios, above, left…