16 http://media.bonnint.net/dado/oss-trav/0/2/255.jpg 1065 The Arch.com: Rick Wallace Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:15:03 -0600 ToastedRav Staff mike@toastedrav.com <![CDATA[Fun Suggestions for the Weekend--3/12/-3/14/10]]> 40969 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:24:47 -0700 This weekend--everyone's Irish. Yes-Saturday--the 41st Annual St Patrick's Day Parade. It will step off at noon from 18th and Market Streets and proceed east on Market to Broadway and will disband at Kiener Plaza. The parade this year will feature over 120 units-lots of bands and those huge helium-filled balloons. More than 5-thousand marchers. If you're going--look for The Arch-we will be marching-and Van will be the Master of Ceremonies. ((For more info-call 314-241-PATS))

For the kiddies--Disney on Ice Let's Celebrate continues with performances thru the weekend at Scottrade Center. ((For more-call 314-622-5435 or visit www.scottradecenter.com))

Its the final days of the special exhibition Dinosaurs Unearthed at the Science Center. More than 20 full-size animatronic dinosaurs. ((For more information-visit www.slsc.org))

The 7th Annual South City Family YMCA Trivia Night is Saturday night at the St Louis Senior Center on Arsenal. Doors open at 6. Trivia starts at 7. ((For more info-call 314-644-3100))

Spring ahead this weekend. Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday morning at 2am. Before you go to bed Saturday night--don't forget to set all your clocks ahead 1 hours.

]]> <![CDATA[Talk of the Town ! !]]> 40820 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:15:43 -0700 Talk of the Town is heard every Sunday morning at 6:30 on 106-5 The Arch. Always topical. Always informative.

This week-join host Rick Wallace and his guests-Mike Juergensmeyer-V-P of Schnucks Markets--Bart Foster-CEO and Founder of SoloHealth--Dr Carmen Castellano-Doctor of Opthamology--and Dr Jeff Weaver-Director of the American Optometric Association.

Find out about the free self-service vision testing and self-directed healthcare kiosks that are located in 30 area Schnucks stores. SoloHealth and Schnucks have teamed up to provide this service. If eyecare is a concern for you--and it should be for everyone--tune in and learn !

 Talk of the Town-Sunday morning at 6:30-on 106-5 The Arch.

http://www.solo-health.com

 

]]> <![CDATA['Rick on Whatever'-Thursday 3/11/10]]> 40817 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:20:36 -0700 What will become of the Admiral ? We had the story this morning that the President's Casino on the Admiral will close this summer. Business has plummetted--the place has fallen into a bit of a state of disrepair.

The Admiral first came to the St Louis Riverfront back in 1940 and has remained there for most of the time. That's 70 years the Admiral has been a part of St Louis.

Some of us have memories of cruising the Mississippi on the Admiral when we were kids. For some of us--our parents have memories of playing on the Admiral--or listening to music--dancing on the Admiral.

I'm afraid its the end of the line for the Admiral. Sorry to see it go.

]]> <![CDATA['Rick on Whatever'-Wednesday 3/10/10]]> 40685 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:59:27 -0700 We've got a few more details about actor Corey Haim who died from an apparent prescription drug overdose at his mother's home in North Hollywood.

The LAPD North Hollywood station says Haim's mother called 911 early this morning after finding him unconscious. He was transported to a local hospital where he died. Police are investigating the actor's death.

The 38-year-old Canadian-born actor was a noted child TV and film actor in the 80s. Some of the films he was in--License to Drive--Dream a Little Dream--Lucas--Murphy's Romance--and The Lost Boys.

More recently-Haim co-starred in the successful A&E reality show-The Two Coreys with Corey Feldman.

Again-actor Cory Haim found dead this morning of an apparent drug overdose. He was 38.

]]> <![CDATA['Rick on Whatever'-Tuesday 3/9/10]]> 40563 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:25:24 -0700 We're playing a commercial right now that makes a reference to curb feelers. I wonder how many people actually know what curb feelers are--or what curb feelers were.

Whatever became of curb feelers ?

]]> <![CDATA['Rick on Whatever'-Monday 3/8/10]]> 40458 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:56:01 -0700 Temperatures in the 60s--I heard a lawnmower yesterday--Daylight Savings Time coming next weekend--First day of spring less than 2 weeks away.

We are coming to the end of that long-dark tunnel called winter.

Hallelujah.

]]> <![CDATA[Fun Suggestions for the Weekend]]> 40069 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:25:25 -0700 Saturday morning--Celebrate Fitness. Its a fitness workshop at the Wash U Athletic Complex. Registration starts at 7 and it runs from 8 til 10. The Arch will be there providing music and I'll be helping with the MCing. ((To find out more-visit http://www.celebrate-fitness.org)

Menopause The Musical starts a limited run Friday night at the Playhouse at Westport Plaza. The number 1 girls' night out--but--men will love it too. ((For more information-call 314-534-1111 or visit http://www.menopausethemusical.com)

Angels Arms-an organization that provides loving homes for foster children-is having their 5th annual St Pat's Bash Saturday night at Orlando Gardens South on Hoffmeister. Dinner-dancing-fun--starting at 6. ((For more info-call 314-726-6899 or visit http://www.angelsarms.org)

The Cure Autism Now Mixed Doubles Bowling Tournament is Saturday and Sunday at Riverboat Lanes in Godfrey. Co-ed bowling to help find a cure for autism. Van will be there tomorrow. ((For more-call 618-466-2835))

The 2nd Annual Trivia Night to benefit the Missouri Force Fastpitch Softball Organization is Saturday night at the Matteson Square Garden Sports Facility in St Peters. Doors open at 5:30. ((Find out more-call 636-240-7177))

Our night chick Christy will be at Ashley Homestore on Lemay Ferry Saturday between 11 and 1--and Van will be at McBride and Son Homes' The Hills at Highland Green on Hiway P and Koch Road in O'Fallon Missouri Sunday noon til 2.

]]> <![CDATA[Talk of the Town-Take 2 ! !]]> 39937 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:25:03 -0700 Talk of the Town is heard every Sunday morning at 6:30 on 106-5 The Arch. Always topical. Always informative.

This week-join host Rick Wallace and his guest-Jack Galmiche-the President and CEO of KETC Channel 9.  Listen to the conversation about the St Louis soccer documentary that is currently under production at Channel 9. Other Channel 9 topics will be discussed, too.

Talk of the Town-Sunday morning at a SPECIAL TIME--7:30-on 106-5 The Arch.

www.ketc.org

((picutred-l to r: Rick Wallace and Jack Galmiche))

]]> <![CDATA[Talk of the Town ! !]]> 39935 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:14:45 -0700 Talk of the Town is heard every Sunday morning at 6:30 on 106-5 The Arch. Always topical. Always informative.

This week-join host Rick Wallace and his guests-Tyiesha-a resident of Almost Home and Sheroo Mukhtiar-the Executive Director of Almost Home, Inc.  Hear Tyiesha's interesting personal story and find out more about this transitional home for homeless teenage mothers.

Talk of the Town-Sunday morning at 6:30-on 106-5 The Arch.

www.almosthomestl.org

((pictured-l to r: Tyiesha and Sheroo Mukhtiar))

 

]]> <![CDATA['Rick on Whatever'-Wednesday 3/3/10]]> 39794 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:24:29 -0700 You may have heard us talking about Celebrate Fitness this Saturday. This is really a fun event--and its for a great cause.

You know there are a lot of breast cancer events but this one is the only one dedicated to specifically helping young women with breast cancer. You may not know this-but breast cancer is more aggressive in young women and they have the highest recurrence rate and the lowest overall survival rate.

This event Saturday-Celebrate Fitness-is a 90 minute fitness workshop for men and women. Its at the Wash U Athletic Complex. 8 til 10. And all the money raised will stay here to help women who live in the St Louis region and the Young Women's Breast Cancer Program at Siteman Cancer Center.

Its really fun. Its great for men and women of all ages. Again this year I'll be helping to MC and I hope to see you there.

For more info-www.celebrate-fitness.org

((pictured-L to R: Missy Fish and Kris Hansford--co-chairs and Jen Ivanovich-Director of Young Women's Breast Cancer Program at Siteman Cancer Center))

 

 

]]> <![CDATA['Rick in Whatever'-Tuesday 3/2/10]]> 39693 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:46:48 -0700 I see now where a bill has been introduced in the Missouri legislature to re-name that stretch of I-70 now known as The Mark McGwire Hiway. There's been a lot of clamoring to do that since Big Mac admitted to steroid use. And I think its a good idea.

What I don't think is a good idea is what they want to change the name to. The bill states the name of the hiway would change from the Mark McGwire Hiway to the Mark Twain Hiway. Why ? Mark Twain never lived here in St Louis. Great writer--but he died a hundred years ago.

To me--this is a no-brainer. Name the hiway after Stan The Man Musial. He's a St Louis icon and deserving on any honor bestowed upon him. After the lame tribute to Stan The Man during last season's All-Star Game--I think we owe it to Stan.

]]> <![CDATA['Rick on Whatever'-Monday 3/1/10]]> 39610 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:44:12 -0700 Usually not a big fan of Mondays--but I was looking forward to this one--because this one is different. This Monday is March the 1st.

I always look forward to March 1st. I'm pretty sick of winter weather by March 1st and am longing for spring's arrival. And I feel a sense of relief on March 1st. I feel that by the end of the month-we should be done with the winter cold and snow and ice.

Oh sure we may get an occassional cold snap or spring snow storm. But for the most part-by the end of March-we are done with the winter crud.

March 1st always makes me happy--spring is coming--very soon.

]]> <![CDATA[Talk of the Town ! !]]> 39184 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:56:28 -0700 Talk of the Town is heard every Sunday morning at 6:30 on 106-5 The Arch. Always topical. Always informative.

This week-join host Rick Wallace and his guests-Missy Fish and Jen Ivanovich. Get details on Celebrate Fitness-a fun fitness event that benefits The Young Women's Breast Cancer Program at Siteman Cancer Center. It's coming up Saturday March 6th at the Washington University Athletic Complex.

Talk of the Town-Sunday morning at 6:30-on 106-5 The Arch.

www.celebrate-fitness.org

(pictured l-r: Missy Fish--co-chair of Celebrate Fitness, Kris Hansford--co-chair of Celebrate Fitness, Jen Ivanovich--Director of Young Women's Breast Cancer Program at Siteman Cancer Center))

]]> <![CDATA[Fun Suggestions for the Weekend-2/26-2/28/10]]> 39181 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:59:17 -0700 The Home and Garden Show is this weekend at America's Center. Our own Christy Swyers will be at the show Saturday between 11 and 1. She'll be in the Art in the Garden area. ((For more on the Home and Garden Show-visit www.stlhomeshow.com/homegarden))

Professional Bull Riders in town this weekend at Scottrade Center. ((For more-call 314-622-5435 or visit http://www.scottradecenter.com))

A fundraising auction will be held Sunday at Schlafly Bottleworks. You'll find photography-jewelry-oil paintings-metal works. It benefits Gateway Pet Guardians. They're dedicated to rescuing homeless pets living on the street of East St Louis. A preview party starts at 3:30. The auction at 4:40. ((For more info-visit http://www.gatewaypets.com))

The Gateway Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society present their 4th annual Uncorking a Cure Wine Dinner and Auction Saturday night. It starts at 5:30 at Norwood Hills Country Club. ((For more information-call 314-878-0780))

The Basketball Billikens play Duquesne Saturday night at the Chaifetz Arena. 7 o'clock tip-off. ((Find out more-call 314-534-111 or visit http://www.thechaifetzarena.com))

A Trivia Night and Bake Sale will benefit Tenth Life Cat Rescue Saturday night. Its at the Mad Art Gallery on 12th Street. Lots of fun and sweet goodies from area bakeries. Starts at 7. ((To learn more-call 314-973-0802 or visit http://www.tenthlifecats.org/trivianight))

Michelle Steele's at Suntrup Kia on Lemay Ferry Friday night from 6 til 8.

And Michelle will be at the Verizon Wireless on North Illinois Street in Fairview Heights Saturday from 2 til 4.

]]> <![CDATA['Rick on Whatever'-Thursday 2/25/10]]> 39019 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:31:52 -0700 I have to note the birthday of George Harrison. He was born 67 years today.

It was a funny thing with George. He went from being my least favorite when I was a kid to becoming my favorite Beatle as an adult. And if you are in my generation--you know how important it was to let everybody know who your favorite Beatle was.

I think George Harrison was always cool--we just didn't know it back in the early days. John and Paul kinda kept him in their shadows.

But George was cool--and super talented---and died too young.

Happy Birthday George.

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