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Area News
	Clayton residents seek dog park; Oak Knoll Park under considerat 02/03/2010 If there is any truth to the saying that dog is man’s best friend, then there seem to be a number of solid friendships in Clayton, as a number of residents have expressed their desire for a dog park in the city.
	New Downtown Partnership CEO lays out plans for 2010 02/03/2010 After several months of getting acclimated to downtown’s needs and potential — as well as St. Louis’ chilly winter weather — Maggie Campbell is forging ahead with plans to rebrand and revitalize the district.

Books
	The white period 02/03/2010 A century after his death, new Mark Twain biography focuses on his final years of life
	Walls delves into her ancestry in ‘true-life novel’ 01/06/2010 The heart of "Half Broke Horses" is how one extraordinary woman responds to the cards she drew.

Performing Arts
	Small-scale shows highlight actors’ abilities 02/03/2010 Now Mustard Seed Theatre is presenting "Fires in the Mirror" in the Fontbonne University Black Box Theatre. Playing the dozen or more individuals in the piece are two actors. Only one actor takes the small stage in Upstream Theater's current production.
	Dance St. Louis to bring taste of Mexican ballet to Fox 01/20/2010 In the heart of winter, Dance St. Louis is inviting St. Louisans to warm themselves in the tropical heat, zesty spirits and kaleidoscopic colors of Ballet Folklorico de Mexico.