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BookFest St. Louis Returns to the CWE
On September 22, 2018, St. Louisans can celebrate literature and literary arts at the second annual BookFest St. Louis.
The event is proudly presented by the Central West End Business Community Improvement . . .
Father’s Day Gift Guide
It’s time to thank the man who has always been the hero in your life! We’ve compiled a list of the BEST Father’s Day gift ideas for every type . . .
Celebrate Mother’s Day in the CWEscene
Plan the perfect outing for Mom in the Central West End!
The Candle Fusion Studio
Treat mom to hands-on creativity at The Candle Fusion Studio! On Saturday, May 12 from 11 . . .
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Monday, August 20th, 2018 at 8:05am
Congratulations to @nkjemisin, @marthawells1, @marjoriemliu, and all the winners of the 2018 @TheHugoAwards ! https://t.co/10JpBOp7D3 https://t.co/rDQNE2BwIv
Congratulations to @nkjemisin, @marthawells1, @marjoriemliu, and all the winners of the 2018 @TheHugoAwards ! https://t.co/10JpBOp7D3 https://t.co/rDQNE2BwIv
Monday, August 20th, 2018 at 7:00am
#MWConX Pick: A deliciously bizarre debut. Absurdist, nihilistic, and lovable, TACKY GOLBIN is a very funny look at the dark side of (not) becoming a grown-up. https://t.co/GSV59StPbW https://t.co/uV256CXGNl
#MWConX Pick: A deliciously bizarre debut. Absurdist, nihilistic, and lovable, TACKY GOLBIN is a very funny look at the dark side of (not) becoming a grown-up. https://t.co/GSV59StPbW https://t.co/uV256CXGNl
Monday, August 20th, 2018 at 6:00am
VIP tickets may be sold out, but General Admission tickets are still available for our #BookFestSTL Keynote Event, An Evening with @sally_field, on September 21! Each ticket comes with an AUTOGRAPHED hardcover copy of Sally's new memoir, IN PIECES. 🎟️: https://t.co/su7uFuaZxg https://t.co/aeQHJgiejt
VIP tickets may be sold out, but General Admission tickets are still available for our #BookFestSTL Keynote Event, An Evening with @sally_field, on September 21! Each ticket comes with an AUTOGRAPHED hardcover copy of Sally's new memoir, IN PIECES. 🎟️: https://t.co/su7uFuaZxg https://t.co/aeQHJgiejt
Monday, August 20th, 2018 at 5:00am
Next Monday, 8/27: LBB & @ArchonStl present an SF STL event with @MaryRobinette in conversation with Sheyna Gifford ( @humansareawesme) about her new Lady Astronaut novel, THE FATED SKY! 7pm in store. https://t.co/69in0iQ2jo https://t.co/bulZlXy4bw
Next Monday, 8/27: LBB & @ArchonStl present an SF STL event with @MaryRobinette in conversation with Sheyna Gifford ( @humansareawesme) about her new Lady Astronaut novel, THE FATED SKY! 7pm in store. https://t.co/69in0iQ2jo https://t.co/bulZlXy4bw
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Writing for the Future: PW Talks with DeRay Mckesson
Activist and podcaster Mckesson lays out lessons from his experiences in 'On the Other Side of Freedom: The Case for Hope' (Viking, Sept.).
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