Travel

Publishers' Tropical Paradise

Sponsored Luxury Travel Insights // 'Secrets Tides' Resort In Punta Cana: A 5-Star Experience Article by Kelley Lamm | Photography by Gordon Montgomery Imagine stepping into a slice of paradise, where the vibrant allure of the Dominican Republic meets unparalleled luxury. We recently had the extraordinary opportunity to host the IN YOUR CITY Show live from the brand new ‘Secrets Tides’ resort in Punta Cana, and it was nothing short of a publishers' dream. From the moment our private transport...

June 2024

Home + Design

Wood Is Earth's Versatile Gift

Real Wood Products From Missouri Make Life Better Article by Julie Brown Patton Mulch. Fencing. Wood flooring. Kitchen cabinets. Furniture. Shelves. Molding. Doors. Millwork. Pallets. Bourbon Barrels. Charcoal. These useful American products power the reason the Show Me state has major bragging rights due to the vast majority of these items originating from Missouri wood. Missouri’s No. 1 natural resource is trees, and the state is known for producing some of the best logs, lumber and...

June 2024

Entertainment

Discover Marvelous Museums

One Brand-New Exhibition Offers Interactive Optical Illusions And Visual Perceptions Article by Julie Brown Patton Museum of Illusions recently opened within the City Foundry in St. Louis. With more than 9,000 square feet of mind-bending exhibits, it blends entertainment and education for visitors of all ages. Founded in 2015 in Zagreb, Croatia, the Museum of Illusions reportedly since became the largest, fastest-growing chain of private museums globally, with almost 50 locations open in 25...

June 2024

Arts + Culture

Drink The Ozark Highlands Trail

Advice Editorial: Ozark Highlands Offers Unique, Historic And Quality Experience For American Whiskey Lovers That Could Rival Kentucky Article by Mark Sutherland, Missouri’s Stowloch Whiskey | Photography by Mark Sutherland Whiskey and good spirits are all about community. The perfect place for a good whiskey is in the company of friends, and many groups head to Kentucky to embrace the distillery experience. However, one doesn't need to travel that far to connect with fantastic spirits...

June 2024

Arts + Culture

In Between Heart-Fluttering Lines

Book Review: The Ultimate Summer Page Turner: Bonding Over Books Article by Chelsea Haynes A book lover's book about book lovers. Can it get any better?  Kristina Forest's first novel of a soon-to-be, three-part series will have readers' eyes glued from cover to cover as she unveils the love life of Lily Greene, as a shy Lil navigates the literary world as an editor and strives to achieve Black excellence.  The Neighbor Favor  is a feel-good romance and the quintessential summer read as...

June 2024

Arts + Culture

On Cloud Norwine

USC Film School Grad Hopes To Bring Moviemakers To Missouri Article by Robin Seaton Jefferson | Photography by Provided Eric Norwine wants to put his hometown in the limelight. After several years in Tinsel Town, learning the art of film-making as a production assistant and producer among the likes of Will Ferrell and his own personal hero, Billy Crystal, the University of Southern California (USC) graduate has come home, hoping to bring moviemakers to St. Charles County and Missouri. Eric...

June 2024

Arts + Culture

An Underdogg That's Top Dogg

Fort Zumwalt North Middle Schooler Stars In Snoop Dogg Film Article by Julie Brown Patton An Amazon Prime film, The Underdoggs , is a comedy about a coach teaching a little league football team how to play the game, and one of those underdoggs in real life is a St. Charles County middle schooler. Jonigan Booth, 13, from O'Fallon, Missouri, was cast as the character Tre and star player wearing the No. 8 jersey on the movie's football team. The film stars well-known actors, such as Snoop Dogg...

May 2024

Food + Beverage

Whiskey & Cigar Experiences

Advice Editorial: The Right Way To Enjoy Whiskey And Cigars Article by Mark Sutherland, Missouri’s Stowloch Whiskey Whiskey and cigars are a traditional pairing that have seen increasing popularity in recent years. It’s an experience that combines taste, texture, smell and community, in a way that enhances relationships and creates a pause in people’s lives to enjoy the moment. But there's a secret to experiencing this soul-refreshing moment to its utmost. "Drink the whiskey and smoke the...

May 2024

Arts + Culture

Rene Knott

After Decades Of Reporting, This KSDK News Anchor Says His Current Gig Is His Favorite Article by Robin Seaton Jefferson | Photography by Christina Schmidt Photography He has met three presidents. He’s told the stories of many of the sports legends of his and even his father’s generations, including Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard, Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Florence Griffith Joyner, to name a few. He interviewed Jayson Tatum at Chaminade College Preparatory School when the Boston...

May 2024

Arts + Culture

Philanthropist, Artist, Community Activist

2024 Is Momentous Year For Zack Smithey's Fine Art Smithey Gallery, LLC, Of St. Charles Article by Julie Brown Patton Interdisciplinary artist Zack Smithey has 3,000-plus original pieces in public, private and corporate collections. "I believe the only universal constant is change, so to stay relevant as time passes, one must be willing to perpetually change, adapt, push boundaries and live outside of your comfort zone," says the St. Louis-region creative.  Zack confirms 2024 certainly is a...

May 2024