Arts + Culture

Love Reading Between Lines

The Novel Neighbor Top Recommended Romance Novels.  Article by Holland Saltsman | Photography by The Novel Neighbor Whether you’ve loved romance novels for years or are journeying into the genre, these books celebrate the connections that make us laugh, cry, and believe in love’s power to change us. Book Lovers - Emily Henry might have written the ultimate love story for people who really love books!  Romantic Comedy -  A  hilarious, observant, and deeply tender novel from  New York...

Arts + Culture

The Gamble

Local singer-songwriter Matt Jordan builds a heartland rock career rooted in family, authenticity, and community connection. Article by Lucy Rogers | Photography by Nathaniel Rolland In the heartland of America, where the rock and country lines blur under the influence of Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty, singer-songwriter Matt Jordan is building a career on his own terms. His high-energy, heartland-rock-meets-country sound has landed his music on national playlists, and his catalog is rooted...

Life + Culture

Loving Leading Local

Carrie Paske’s blend of planning expertise and hometown connection is guiding Downtown Kirkwood’s next chapter. Article by Lucy Rogers | Photography by Carey Campbell When Carrie Paske walks through the streets of Downtown Kirkwood, she doesn’t just see storefronts and sidewalks: she sees community. As the executive director of the Downtown Kirkwood Special Business District (SBD), she has become the driving force behind the city’s most beloved traditions, while also pushing for fresh ideas...

Arts + Culture

Just What The Doctor Ordered

Girlfriend Medicine: Celebrate midlife where improv comedy meets women’s health. Article by Elizabeth Macanufo | Photography by Julie George Forget Zoloft and Xanax—local entertainer Michelle Dougherty has a different prescription for navigating perimenopause and beyond: Girlfriend Medicine. A multidisciplinary storyteller, Michelle uses humor to forge connections, share knowledge, and entertain. Inspired by countless midlife conversations with her women friends, she began to wonder—what if...