🌱 Art A'Fair Lineup + St. Louis Zoo Stops Requiring Reservations

Happy Tuesday, St. Louis! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here's everything worth knowing in town today.

First, today's weather:

More clouds than sun. High: 84 Low: 63.

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

1. Budweiser’s Freedom cans are hitting store shelves in the St. Louis area. The new can design is meant to serve as a symbol recognizing the brand's and country's shared values, according to Anheuser Busch. The cans will remain in stores until Jul. 4. Click the link to review all of the new design changes for this year. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)
2. Riverfront Times' Art A'Fair will be held on Cherokee Street on Jun. 23 from 7:00 p.m. through 11:00 p.m. The event will be presenting unique creative experiences for guests through live music, dance, body art, and more. Click the link for the full line-up that includes Alexis Tucci, Blake Butler, and Mammoth Piano. (Riverfront Times)
3. Reservations will no longer be required at the St. Louis Zoo starting next week. The zoo began requiring reservations during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure a safe social distancing environment. The St. Louis Zoo began its extended summer hours last Friday. Click for the zoo schedule and events. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)

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Today in St. Louis:

• Daytime Programs At Missouri History Museum (11:00 AM)
• Grab And Go After School Meals At The Weber Road Branch Library (2:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City Museum is now offering stunning enamel magnets. Click to take a look. (Facebook)
• The St. Louis Zoo will be hosting its first lecture in its Conservation Conversations series on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Click to learn more. (Facebook)
• The Great Rivers Greenway's Magnetic Word Wall is the perfect place to share your story. Be sure to plan your visit to the Ruth Porter Mall Park! (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with another update!

— 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.