St. Louis Magazine’s March issue is out now, and the cover story features a special report on Mayor Francis Slay’s legacy, just as he prepares to leave office. Learn how our longest-serving mayor has shaped the region in myriad ways. Also inside: our annual education guide, including key stats on more than 200 schools, kindergarten through college; a vintage-inspired spring fashion portfolio; and much more. And don’t miss the newest edition of St. Louis At Home, featuring the 2017 Architect & Designer Awards.
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March 2017
Top 10 things to do in St. Louis this March
Live music, St. Patrick's Day events, orchids at the Missouri Botanical Garden, and more more
Photo by Kevin A. Roberts
Zen and the art of mouse-racing
“Mouse racing is as old as kings and queens,” explains the organization's owner, who started racing mice at age 16 and now has 200 of his own. more
Photography by Kevin A. Roberts
This Irish whiskey is now available in St. Louis, just in time for St. Paddy's Day
The spirit was created in honor of Ireland’s president. more
Photograph by Kevin A. Roberts
In politically charged times, educators are encouraging dialogue
Students know what’s going on more than ever before, and they’re talking about it at school. more
Photo by Kevin A. Roberts
Cibare Italian Kitchen ups the ante for casino dining
River City Casino’s newest restaurant is a clear winner. more
Photography courtesy of Vicia
5 dining hot spots in St. Louis this March
What’s new and notable this month more
Photo by Paul Nordmann
In this year's mayoral primaries, race is no longer the central factor
Race is at the base of many of America’s problems, and St. Louis is no exception. Yet when it comes to city politics, 2017 is a far cry from two decades ago. more
Photo by Kevin A. Roberts
St. Louis Kolache rolls out all kinds of options
It's the perfect grab-and-go treat. more
Photograph by Kevin A. Roberts
Let's talk about sex (education)
Sex ed at local schools continues to evolve with the times. more
Photo by Paul Nordmann
The complex legacy of Francis Slay, St. Louis' longest-serving mayor
How's he done? That depends on whom you ask. more
Photography by Kevin A. Roberts
Crave Street Food is where 2017 meets the '70s
Chef Chris Ayala's food truck-inspired restaurant comes to midtown St. Louis. more
Photograph by Kevin A. Roberts
Today’s students are playing a greater role in shaping their education
In schools across the metro area, educators are steering away from the old teacher-headed authoritarian model of education and embracing more democratic classrooms. more
St. Patrick’s Day means craic parties
Where to find local ingredients for the perfect Irish celebration more
Photo by Kevin A. Roberts
The Vashon Museum preserves St. Louis' African-American history
Housed in a St. Louis Place mansion that at one time was the home of a funeral parlor, it holds more than 4,000 artifacts representing 250 years of regional African-American history. more
Photo by Kevin A. Roberts
Uilleann pipe master Tommy Martin crafts the Irish instrument in South City
"It takes 200 hours to make a set of pipes, and I make everything from scratch," says the Dublin native and renowned piper. more
Photo by Wesley Law
Why racism still exists, according to one psychology professor
The associate professor of psychological and brain sciences at Washington University, is an expert in the mental processes that shape—and perpetuate—racial bias. more
Courtesy of the Missouri History Museum Press
Read This Now: The Aerial Crossroads of America: St. Louis’s Lambert Airport
Daniel Rust, like all good historians, shakes us awake to show us the magic hidden in something that’s become mundane. more
Photography by Kevin A. Roberts
Q&A: Cork & Barrel Chop House and Spirits' chef Lee Gustin
The veteran chef is spearheading a new chophouse in St. Peters. more
Photograph by Kevin A. Roberts
One college student’s experience coming from the Middle East to the Midwest
Asmaa Hassan Ahmed Ali, a track star in her native Egypt, received a scholarship to study in St. Louis. more
Photography courtesy of the State Historical Society of Missouri
The story of Gloria Pritchard
A teacher, radio show host, community organizer, and poet more
