http://blog.thecommonspace.org/ Grassroots civics and culture in St. Louis http://www.thecommonspace.org/pict/logo-blog.gif http://blog.thecommonspace.org/ 31 31 en-us brian@thecommonspace.org 2008-04-25T20:57:01-06:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://blog.thecommonspace.org/archives/000758.php The newest addition to the Drebes-Penilla family appeared on the scene this morning, joining Mommy Mary Lisa, Daddy Dave and Big Sister Sarah Ann and accounting for a 33% increase in year-over-year household size. Like his older sibling when she... 758@http://blog.thecommonspace.org/ People 2008-04-25T20:57:01-06:00 http://blog.thecommonspace.org/archives/000757.php Great story (and, you know, front-page, above-the-fold placement doesn't hurt) and accompanying photos in today's paper about the promise and plight of North St. Louis YouthBuild, a GED prep and construction training program in North St. Louis (where the co-founder... 757@http://blog.thecommonspace.org/ The Media 2008-03-28T09:46:59-06:00 http://blog.thecommonspace.org/archives/000756.php Old rivalries heat up. Yep, it's from The Onion. Can't we all use a laugh on Friday afternoon?... 756@http://blog.thecommonspace.org/ STL in the News 2008-02-15T16:09:18-06:00 http://blog.thecommonspace.org/archives/000755.php As of 7 a.m., two (2!) stories about St. Louis find a place on the front of the New York Times site: one, of course, breaking news about the Kirkwood shootings, and another titled "Side Trips in St. Louis: A... 755@http://blog.thecommonspace.org/ STL in the News 2008-02-08T07:40:20-06:00 http://blog.thecommonspace.org/archives/000754.php The top two musical genres for the St. Louis network on Facebook are rap and country. I checked the stats for several other cities, and I think that one-two combination is pretty unique. I also think it says a lot... 754@http://blog.thecommonspace.org/ Other 2008-01-20T11:30:29-06:00 http://blog.thecommonspace.org/archives/000753.php Local photog Gena Allen has a show up at Provisions Gourmet Market (yes, in the dreaded Creve Coeur) that was previewed, once upon a time, at Ye Olde Commonspace Website. (Is today Old Home Day, or what?) Anyway, we loved... 753@http://blog.thecommonspace.org/ People 2008-01-02T17:07:26-06:00 http://blog.thecommonspace.org/archives/000752.php Bidding adieu to SLSO's firecracker violinist, Amy Oshiro, who hung up her bow and is headed to the Philadelphia Orchestra instead. You can read our first impressions of her, lo these many years ago, here.... 752@http://blog.thecommonspace.org/ People 2008-01-02T15:12:27-06:00 http://blog.thecommonspace.org/archives/000751.php On the World Wide Webs, that is; check out this nifty video shot by one of their rabid customers. (Rabid in fervor, of course, not from pesticide-laden foods....)... 751@http://blog.thecommonspace.org/ Business District 2007-12-20T14:10:22-06:00 http://blog.thecommonspace.org/archives/000750.php Here's a way to while away the hours (and confirm some hunches, be surprised by others): enter your ZIP code or part of a neighbor's name, and see how the political donations in your (or your dad's) area are being... 750@http://blog.thecommonspace.org/ Fun Links 2007-12-06T11:50:21-06:00 http://blog.thecommonspace.org/archives/000749.php Joining other savvy business districts around town, the Morgan Ford Business District merchants have banded together like so many friendly pirates to sponsor a Holiday Open House. On Tuesday, Dec. 11th, from 6-9 p.m., you can make your merry way... 749@http://blog.thecommonspace.org/ Business District 2007-12-05T11:32:08-06:00 http://blog.thecommonspace.org/archives/000748.php Well, we knew it was too good to last: KWMU's Tom Weber has accepted a reporter post at Minnesota Public Radio, to begin just after the start of 2008. He'll be back in familiar morning-drive territory, as a general assignment... 748@http://blog.thecommonspace.org/ People 2007-11-29T12:11:40-06:00 http://blog.thecommonspace.org/archives/000747.php Dawgs, everyone's favorite community media outlet, KDHX, is sportin' some kicky new t-shirts on their merch page, designed by the wunderkinds at STLStyle. Now, to choose between "Get It On" and "The Soundtrack of St. Louis"....... 747@http://blog.thecommonspace.org/ Business District 2007-11-27T09:54:46-06:00 http://blog.thecommonspace.org/archives/000746.php Man-about-blogosphere Thomas Crone has launched a new spot to keep track of the comings, goings and goalings of his young soccer charges. We have been greatly amused by tales of some of their past exploits, so you might want to... 746@http://blog.thecommonspace.org/ Fun Links 2007-11-26T11:12:27-06:00 http://blog.thecommonspace.org/archives/000745.php STL expat Patrick Landewe shows up, in photographic and culinary representations, in this article from the NY Times about his current day job, keeping the Saugerties Lighthouse on the Hudson River. (Another local boy made good, Steve Smith, visited him... 745@http://blog.thecommonspace.org/ People 2007-11-02T13:14:15-06:00 http://blog.thecommonspace.org/archives/000744.php To hometown artist (and past contributor to TheCommonspace.org) Stan Chisholm, who was voted "Best in Show" at the ArtDimensions Village at September's Taste of St. Louis event. (You'll find him on the right in this photo, grinning it up in... 744@http://blog.thecommonspace.org/ People 2007-10-09T16:35:32-06:00