Steve Metro, Author at Wednesday Journal

Part art show, part art sale, part art party!

by Steve Metro August 18, 2026August 18, 2026

The more time I spend in Forest Park, the more I love it. You can say that Forest Park is one of my favorite things. Besides all the great restaurants, bars, and shops, they have a booming arts scene. The Forest Park Arts Alliance is hosting their annual Garage Galleries Walk on Aug. 22. It’s […]

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