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EarthDance Fresh Ideas returns on July 11

EarthDance Fresh Ideas returns on July 11

In case you missed it, the initial EarthDance Fresh Ideas was a huge success in May, with more than 100 people packing St. Stephen’s Church in Ferguson to watch the documentary Dirt and hear a lecture from author Temra Costa. This month, the film series and “green” discussion forum returns with Homegrown: The Movie, an [...]

The 1 And Only Restaurant: a slow food delight

The 1 And Only Restaurant: a slow food delight

They say the Lord works in mysterious ways, and I have to agree. How else can you explain finding an all-natural, gourmet restaurant, where nearly everything is organic and made from scratch and most of the ingredients are locally grown, in a faded strip mall on the outskirts of Northwest Plaza? It doesn’t seem possible, [...]

Dwayne James: Making Ferguson Proud

Dwayne James: Making Ferguson Proud

Dwayne James is one of those people who everyone likes and every city needs. Since I first knocked on his door six years ago, asking him to please join our new Old Ferguson West neighborhood association, he has not only served as president of that association and been a key figure in its success, but [...]

Shop fresh: just 2 more weeks!

Shop fresh: just 2 more weeks!

One of the very best things about North County is the Ferguson Farmers Market, which I would happily promote even if I wasn’t a former market employee. I’ve been to every farmers market in St. Louis, and I can honestly say that Ferguson’s is among the very best. This time of the year, it’s bursting [...]