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St. Louis Magazine

WHAT EXPERIENCE ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS SUMMER?

FROM THE EDITOR

Wonder of Wonders • Students at KIPP Wonder charter school made a big literacy leap last year. Explaining why gets complicated.

SHOWING GROWTH • OTHER AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS WITH GROWTH SCORES THAT RANKED HIGH STATE WIDE

Tourist Town • Brad Dean, Explore St. Louis’ new leader, has ideas for selling the city— and addressing downtown’s issues.

Past is Present • This House premieres at Opera Theatre of St. Louis on May 31.

COMING SOON • IN ADDITION TO THIS HOUSE, TH E OPERA THEATRE OF ST. LOUIS’ 50TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON INCLUDES THREE OTHER MAIN-STAGE PRO DUC TIO NS.

MAY • MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Keep on Climbing • Scrappy, genre-blending rock band Fight Back Mountain stuns with its strongest record to date.

It’s a Grind • Skate School shows metro area kids the art and lessons of skateboarding.

Work & Play • A Ladue mother’s ambitious DIY project to create a life-size playhouse and jungle gym for her two daughters

All Aboard Tips and trips for traveling by train from St. Louis • For those who want to travel without the gas prices or traffic, Amtrak offers ample opportunity to see sights beyond the Midwest. The travel times to these destinations are significantly longer by train than by air, but the stunning views along the way make them well worth the journey.

Shelter From the Storm • Missouri Baptist Medical Center gift shop volunteers find purpose through service.

Loving Lucy • Ben Welch’s dual concept homage to his grandmother is a stunner.

Rockin’ Robin • Alec Schingel brings a new fine-dining option to Maplewood.

Park Place • Forest Park East is in the process of a massive facelift.

NEW HEIGHTS • AMUSEMENT PARK AT ST. LOUIS UNION STATION TO OPEN SOON

Summer Fun • 68 AFFORDABLE WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OF THE SEASON

Free Family Fun • WHATEVER YOUR FAMILY’S INTEREST, THESE ST. LOUIS INSTITUTIONS OFFER BUDGET-FRIENDLY OPTIONS.

Top Trails • FIVE SCENIC SPOTS TO STROLL OR WORK UP A SWEAT

A BREATH OF FRESH AIR • FREE LOCAL RUNNING, CYCLING, AND YOGA GROUPS

Feeling Festive • HEAD TO THESE FAIRS AND FESTS FOR AFFORDABLE SUMMER FUN.

SHOW TIME • WHERE TO FIND FREE MOVIE SCREENINGS THIS SUMMER

Happy Hours • WHERE TO ENJOY UPSCALE FARE AT AFFORDABLE PRICES

BUDGET-FRIENDLY BITES • WHERE KIDS EAT FREE

TOP DENTISTS • LOCAL PROS TO KNOW

What’s Old Is New • The Old Court-house reopens after a five-year, $380 million renovation.

A GRAND REOPENING • THE JOURNEY TO JUSTICE FESTIVAL WILL MARK A MILESTONE FOR THE SITE.

BEST LAW FIRMS • FEATURING SOME OF THE REGION’S TOP LEGAL FIRMS

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR

Courting Favor • Remembering some of St. Louis’ original courthouses