GRIFFIN November 24

November 2024 • CWEA GRIFFIN • 17 to open soon at 4742 McPherson Ave. Ranoush restaurant, at 386 N. Euclid, was shuttered from the fire, and is reopening. Session Taco (formerly Mission Taco Joint), at the corner of Euclid and McPher- son avenues, also is reopening after the fire. The Silver Lady at 4726 McPherson was located to the lobby of the Chase Park Plaza Hotel and is being replaced by T Nails Spa. Savvy Bridal has moved from Lafayette Square to 229 N. Euclid Ave. And just added: the popular Rooster brunch café is adding an- other location at the old Wildflower restaurant space at 4590 Laclede Ave. at Euclid. For more, check out Nicki’s blog at nickiscentralwest- endguide.com . Are you a local history nerd who longs to pass on your arcane info to kids and grandkids? When planning to visit Forest Park with youngsters, don’t forget the award- winning History Clubhouse at the Missouri History Museum. Tucked away in a corner of the museum at 5700 Lindell Blvd., the clubhouse is an interactive space specially de- signed for children and their fami- lies. Start by exploring downtown St. Louis, complete with recreations of iconic buildings that stand up to 15 feet tall. Then take a trolley ride back in time to serve food at a café during the 1904 World’s Fair, pilot a steamboat on the Mississippi River, and play house in the ancient city All kids are welcome in the History Clubhouse at the Missouri History Museum. No secret handshake required. of Cahokia. It’s open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sun- day. Check out weekly storytelling events for kids — next up is 10 a.m. Nov. 19, with stories about Native Americans, bears and Autumn. Ad- mission is free. Visit mohistory.org/ exhibits/history-clubhouse. Looking ahead … Union Avenue Opera has just announced its 31st season for 2025. It begins July 5 with My Fair Lady . Other shows include Josephine , about St. Lou- isan Josephine Baker, and Pagliacci — for a double bill starting July 25. The summer season closes Aug. 15 with Salome , featuring the music of Richard Strauss. And in Octo- ber, the opera will present its first One-Act Festival with two modern pieces tackling issues of today. Visit unionavenueopera.org .