Sports + Recreation

Creating Family Memories

Kyle Henke and his Parks & Recreation team work while we play. And he wouldn't have it any other way. Article by Olivia Silvey | Photography by City of Kirkwood Fully embracing outdoor adventure is not a requirement for the Parks and Recreation Director role, but having a spirit of discovery and vision for seeing opportunities instead of challenges is precisely why the city and the residents of Kirkwood are thankful Kyle Henke is leading the Parks and Recreation Department. Describe the big...

Arts + Culture

Performances warm the soul

Winter Opera St. Louis opens at Kirkwood Performing Arts Center Article by Lilly Anderson | Photography by Winter Opera Winter Opera Saint Louis is poised for a transformative 18th season thanks to the generous contribution from the Preston M. Green Charitable Foundation. The opera company acquired a 13,000-square-foot building in Creve Coeur that will house Winter Opera St. Louis' operations, rehearsal space, costume, prop and set storage, alterations and costume design, and a dedicated...

Arts + Culture

Art with a purpose

Benefiting Circle of Concern and the Honor Flight Network Article by Lucy Rogers | Photography by Mary Hanson, Kirkwood Artist The 3rd Annual Art with a Purpose Show & Raffle will be held on Sunday, November 3, from 1 - 4 pm at American Legion Post 156 on 314 S. Clay Ave. in Kirkwood. Art on display for the raffle includes paintings, drawings, sculptures, fiber, and wood from local artists. Raffle tickets are $40; all proceeds benefit the Circle of Concern and the Honor Flight Network. 

Local Services

Home Team Advantage.

Scott and Wendy Combs talk about what it takes to build a winning team. Article by Lilly Anderson | Photography by Chris Hayes The story of this iconic third-generation auto and tire shop reads like a playbook straight off a coach's desk. Sitting in the lobby of Combs Auto and Tire, decorated from floor to ceiling with local sports memorabilia, owners Scott and Wendy Combs talk about what it takes to develop a winning team. As avid sports fans, Scott and Wendy's core values underscore...