14 http://media.bonnint.net/dado/oss-trav/0/2/255.jpg 1065 The Arch.com: Van Lorenz Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:09:17 -0600 ToastedRav Staff mike@toastedrav.com <![CDATA[Blues' Freebies]]> 41701 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:22:31 -0600 This Sunday (3/21) when our Blues tangle with the Nashville Preds, you can score a free meal!  It's a Free Food Game courtesy of Tums.  Faceoff is 5p.  Thursday March 25th is the 22nd Annual Maxwell House Mug Night.  The first 15,000 fans will get a free collectible coffee mug.  The Note will take on the LA Kings that night.  Rick and I will be giving away tickets to that contest next week. 

One more thing... LET'S GO BLUES!

]]> <![CDATA[Arch Rival Roller Girls In Action]]> 41589 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:38:06 -0600 The Smashinistas and Stunt Devils tangle Saturday (3/20) at the All American Sports Mall.  Also, you can witness the first game of the St Louis Gatekeepers - St Louis' first men's derby team.  They'll take on the Race City Rebels from Indianapolis.  So, it's a roller derby double header with doors at 6:30 and the first bout at 7p.  Tickets are available at the door for $10 with kids 10 and under free.  The All American Sports Mall is at 11133 Lindbergh Business Court which is at I-55 & Lindbergh behind Casa Gallardo.

Pictured above is one of the Arch Rival Roller Girls working security at Macklind Avenue Days. 

]]> <![CDATA[Parade Day]]> 41493 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:51:04 -0600 The Ancient Order of Hibernians St Patrick's Day Parade starts at noon today (3/17) at Oakland and Tamm and winds up at Manchester and Tamm.  The neighborhood the parade travels through is known as Dogtown.  It is inhabited by many Irish/Americans, but, it's not the first Irish conclave in the city.  That hood was known as Kerry Patch and was located near the riverfront on the northside. 

I've heard several theories about how Dogtown got its name.  The one that's probably most credible involves coal miners working in what is now Forest Park.  When the city attained the land to turn it into the park, the miners had to find a new place to live and work.  They built ramshackle houses and cabins just south of the park on what was unincorporated land.  They protected their property with guard dogs and there were apparantly lots of 'em. 

Another one I've heard is from the 1904 World's Fair and has something to do with visitors from overseas who savored dog meat.  So, now you see why I prefer the first theory!

]]> <![CDATA[New Slogan for Morning Show]]> 41374 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:31:59 -0600 I had the pleasure to MC the St Patrick's Day Parade last Saturday and it was there that I enjoyed the antics of the Lawn Rangers from Amazing Arcola.  It's a bunch of masked men from Arcola, Illinois parading their lawn mowers while tossing their brooms into the air - and sometimes even catching them!  Silly?  Yes, but their slogan says it all, "You are only young once, but you can always be immature."  And I realized that slogan fit the Arch Morning Show perfectly.  So, the Lawn Rangers may have come up with it, but Rick and I are stealing it.  Pretty immature of us, eh? 

Pictured above is one of the Lawn Rangers' mobile hydration devices.  Insert burp noise here. 

 

]]> <![CDATA[Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Induction]]> 41268 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:45:37 -0600 Genesis, ABBA, The Hollies, The Stooges and Jimmy Cliff will be inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame tonight (3/15) at the 25th annual Hall of Fame ceremony.  Presenters include surviving Bee Gees Barry and Robin Gibb, who will induct ABBA into the Hall; Trey Anastasio of Phish will do the honors for Genesis; Wyclef Jean who will introduce Jimmy Cliff; and E Street Band rocker Steve Van Zandt, who will present The Hollies.  Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong will be on hand presenting the Iggy Pop-fronted group, The Stooges.  Also look for performances by Adam Levine of Maroon 5, Faith Hill and Chris Isaak.  All of the music and hoopla can be seen on the Fuse Network starting at 7:30 central.  It'll be streamed on fusetv.com.

]]> <![CDATA[Trivia Night Tomorrow ]]> 40964 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:22:59 -0700 It's the 7th Annual South City Family YMCA Trivia Night tomorrow night (3/13).  The trivialities take place at the St Louis Senior Center, 5602 Arsenal, St Louis 63139.  Doors open at 6 with the first question at 7.  It's $120 per table with a maximum of 8 players per table.  Beer, soda and snacks are included with the price of admission.  Questions?  Call Rachel at 314-644-3100. 

]]> <![CDATA[Baseball at Busch April 7!]]> 40816 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:18:37 -0700 The Cardinals don't have their home opener until April 12th, so who's playing ball on the 7th?  Mizzou and Illinois, that's who!  The Missouri Tigers will host the Illinois Fighting Illini in a college baseball showdown at Busch on April 7th starting at 7p.  Tickets are $15 and include $5 Cardinals' Cash.  http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/stl/ticketing/college_game.jsp?partnerId=ed-3244437-127501398

]]> <![CDATA[KISS Kartoon?]]> 40687 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:36:22 -0700 Get ready for a possible cartoon version of KISS.  The band has inked a deal with production company E1 to create a half-four comedy targeted at a children's audience.  E1 executive Frank Saperstein says, "It's wonderful to collaborate with the creative forces behind one of the greatest rock bands of all time."  He goes on to list KISS' appearance in a Dr Pepper ad during Super Bowl 44 and a high-profile guest spot on "American Idol" as examples of the band's longevity.  KISS will launch its Sonic Boom Over Europe Tour on May 1st in Sheffield, England. 

By the way, today (3/10) is Gene Simmons' longtime partner Shannon Tweed's birthday.  It's also Basic Instinct star Sharon Stone's birthday.  Who's older?

 

 

 

 

 

Shannon  53

 

 

 

 

 

Sharon  52

]]> <![CDATA[Lillywhite Isn't Lilly-livered]]> 40562 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:20:39 -0700 U2 producer Steve Lillywhite is making a play for Simon Cowell's job.  Lillywhite has made a YouTube video is which he campaigns for the soon-to-be-vacant judge's seat on "American Idol."  Steve says, "I am current.  I am credible.  I have a British accent.  I am yours!"  But can he be firm like Cowell?  Lillywhite says, "I have spent the last thirty years telling Bono what to do, so I can be firm."

]]> <![CDATA[New Elton Album With Old Friends]]> 40462 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:19:21 -0700 Spinner.com reports that Elton John is working on an LP with his longtime collaborator Bernie Taupin.  It'll be Elton's 30th studio album and the first in 4 years.  Also on board are old friends Leon Russel and T-Bone Burnett.  T-Bone is coming off an Oscar win last night for Best Song - "The Weary Kind" from the Jeff Bridges film "Crazy Heart."  And how about The Dude winning an Oscar?!  If you haven't seen "Crazy Heart," I highly recommend you do.  It's kind of like "The Big Lebowski" meets "The Wrestler." 

Believe it or not, Jeff Bridges has been acting for 52 years!  Here he is at 8 y-o on his dad's show Sea Hunt.   He's in the episode called The Birthday Present.

http://www.hulu.com/search?query=Sea+Hunt&st=0

]]> <![CDATA[Riverboat Lanes is Cosmic All Weekend]]> 40063 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:39:41 -0700 Riverboat Lanes in Godfrey, Illinois is cosmic for a good cause this weekend (3/6, 3/7).  It's the Cure Autism Now Mixed Doubles Bowling Tournament.  My partner Kelly and I will be rolling in the 4:30p Saturday shift, but there's also one at 8p and another on Sunday.  This tourney is great fun because it's coed with you and your partner alternating shots.  Sign up to have a ball and help cure autism by calling Riverboat Lanes at 618-466-2835.

]]> <![CDATA[Do Something Day]]> 39930 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:28:48 -0700 Today (March 4th) is the day when we're supposed to "march forth" (date reference that I don't have to point out, but, I'm funny that way) and achieve our goals.  So, stop procrastinating today... unless you want to wait until tomorrow. 

]]> <![CDATA[Rock n Roll Banned in Chicago]]> 39793 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:18:18 -0700 It was March 3rd, 1957 that the head of the Chicago Archdiocese banned rock n roll from Catholic schools because of its quote, "tribal rhythms and encouragement to behave in a hedonistic manner."  At this point, there was no stopping rock n roll.  Long live rock!

]]> <![CDATA[Bowl to Cure Autism]]> 39690 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 07:09:47 -0700 Join me at Riverboat Lanes in Godfrey, Illinois this weekend to help find a cure for autism.  It's a mixed doubles tournament for all skill levels, so, talk to your main squeeze and then call 618-466-2835 to sign up.  There's two shifts Saturday and one on Sunday.  You can bowl in one, or all three.  You'll find plenty of prizes and lots of very cool people.  C'mon, let's roll!

]]> <![CDATA[Who's So Vain?]]> 39604 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:18:50 -0700 A British tabloid claims to have unlocked the mystery of Carly Simon's "You're So Vain."  But others are calling it another vain attempt at identification.  Carly's publicist tells CNN that London's "Sun" newspaper jumped the gun when it reported that the singer's 1972 song was about record producer David Geffen.  The paper apparently made the leap after Simon told "Uncut" magazine that her updated version of the song included a whispered clue.  On Friday, the "Sun" reported that the name "David" was revealed and that it referred to Geffen.  The tabloid added that Simon resented Geffen at the time because he had chosen to promote singer Joni Mitchell over her.  Not so fast says Carly's publicist.  The rep says although the man's name IS David, "it could be one of many Davids."

By the way, David Geffen will be inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame later this month. 

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