🌱 1 Shot During St. Pat's Party + Symphony Hall Renovations

Morning, neighbors! Helen Eckhard here with the Saturday edition of the St. Louis Daily.

First, today's weather:

Clouds giving way to some sun. High: 57 Low: 36.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in St. Louis:

1. Police say one man was shot in Dogtown on Thursday after getting into an argument with a lifelong friend. The incident occurred during a St. Patrick's Day party on Dale Avenue at around 6:45 p.m. The 20-year-old victim was shot in the arm and abdomen, but authorities are unsure how severe his injuries are at this time. (KSDK.com)
2. The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra has announced plans for a $100 million renovation and expansion of Powell Symphony Hall. The project will include a 65,000-square-foot addition featuring a new learning center, lobby, and expanded backstage area. Construction is expected to be completed by 2025, in time for the building's 100th anniversary. (Southeast Missourian)
3. A new wine bar is slated to open downtown this summer in the building that formerly housed Charleville Brewing Co. In addition to a full bar, Winnie's Wine Bar will offer several wine flights and international draft beer favorites. The 3,000-square-foot space will seat about 80 patrons and also includes a private dining room to accommodate about 20 guests. (Sauce Magazine)

Today in St. Louis:

• Story Circle At Lewis And Clark Branch Library (2:00 PM)
• The 5th Annual Lucky's St. Patrick's Day Crawl At Great Grizzly Bear (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Emerson Dinosaurus is officially open at the St. Louis Zoo! This engaging attraction for all ages currently features 13 different groupings of animatronic and stationary dinosaurs — colorful, prehistoric creatures that move realistically, some roaring or placidly munching on vegetation. (Facebook)
• Next Saturday, Mar. 26, join the St. Louis Art Museum for the free Women's History Month lecture, "She Persisted: Women Artists in Art History." The event will be live-streamed and in-person. (Facebook)

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— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.