Entertainment - Local
Review: 'Tooth Fairy' full of smiles, cliches
Just weeks after something dubbed a “squeakquel,” we have a movie advertised with the tagline: “You can’t handle the tooth.” One quakes for the marketing that awaits us for “Marmaduke.”
St. Louis 2010 entertainment
So, what's new? Well if you're in St. Louis, the answer is always the same — plenty. Here are a few highlights of events and activities taking place in 2010.
'Carnival Time' in St. Louis!
Each year, the historic Soulard neighborhood throws a huge, mid-winter party to celebrate its French roots and shake off the winter blues.
North County graduate wins movie poster contest
When Corey Warner saw a Web site about a movie poster contest to promote a straight-to-DVD movie called “Dead Air,” he thought “Why not?”
Auditions
The Mineral Area College Little Theatre Guild will be holding auditions for Shakespeare’s “Merry Wives of Windsor” at noon Dec. 5 in the Mineral Area College Theatre.
Have holiday fun in St. Louis
Like it or not - here they come. The holiday season is coming and the events and activities are piling up like snow drifts in Alaska. Here's a list of just a few of the unique and exciting things to see and do around St. Louis before, during and after the holidays.
Requiem for a Dream is making a video
Ever wanted to be in a music video? Local band, Requiem for a Dream, is making a music video in downtown Farmington and they are inviting people to be part of it.
Local artist on display at Saint Louis Art Museum
A Farmington native currently has his art on display at the Saint Louis Art Museum.
Flat River Band to perform at Vance Vineyards for Habitat
The Flat River Band will perform on Oct. 30 to raise money for the Habitat for Humanity of St. Francois County and other charities.
'Spook'tacular time at Magic House
Grab your broomstick, dress in your most “boo”tiful Halloween costume and fly down to The Magic House for a “spook”tacular time at the Ninth Annual Not-So-Haunted House, Oct. 23-25, and Oct. 30-Nov. 1, during normal museum hours.
Event brings to life our rural heritage
Got a yen for the olden, golden days of yesteryear? Ste. Genevieve takes a step into the past Saturday in Ste. Genevieve, with the community’s first-ever Rural Heritage Day event.
Celebrating fall Senior Center-style
The Bonne Terre Senior Center will have its fall festival for seniors and families on Oct. 3.
What's showing (Sept. 11)
Time Traveler’s Wife Rated PG-13, 108 minutes Clare has been in love with Henry her entire life. She believes they are destined to be together, even though she never knows when they will be separated: Henry is a time traveler--cursed with a rare genetic anomaly that causes him to live his life on a shifting timeline, skipping back and forth through his lifespan with no control. Despite the fact that Henry's travels force them apart with no warning, Clare desperately tries to build a life with her one true love. Starring: Rachel McAdams, Eric Bana, Ron Livingston, Jane McLean. Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, brief disturbing images, nudity and sexuality.
Fundraiser for family of firefighter who died
An all-day benefit will be held Sept. 26 for the family of Dave Grass Jr., who died suddenly while training as a firefighter.
All About Steve gets B-
During the first few scenes, I was thinking I can’t believe I am watching this movie with my sister. Especially the scene where Mary (Sandra Bullock) pounces on Steve (Bradley Cooper) in his truck.
What's Showing (August 28)
Time Traveler’s Wife Rated PG-13, 108 minutes Clare has been in love with Henry her entire life. She believes they are destined to be together, even though she never knows when they will be separated: Henry is a time traveler--cursed with a rare genetic anomaly that causes him to live his life on a shifting timeline, skipping back and forth through his lifespan with no control. Despite the fact that Henry's travels force them apart with no warning, Clare desperately tries to build a life with her one true love. Starring: Rachel McAdams, Eric Bana, Ron Livingston, Jane McLean. Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, brief disturbing images, nudity and sexuality.
Celebrate The Magic House's 30th Birthday
Happy Birthday! The Magic House is 30 and loving it. And to celebrate, The Magic House is throwing a birthday party Oct. 16-18 all weekend long.
From Ashes to Requiem
Three guys from Ashes of Adrienne have joined together with two members of another band to form Requiem For A Dream
Nothing 'Half' about "Half Blood Prince"
There’s nothing done in halves in the new Harry Potter movie, which opened in theaters in the early morning hours of July 15.
Tryd-N-True
Tryd-N-True (TNT) is a local rock band that consists of Ronnie Joe McFadden — guitars and vocals; Mike "Rooster" Bailey — bass and vocals; Brandon Magee — vocals; and Joey Stallins — drums. They formed about a year ago and have played a several area bars.

