🌱 Man Who Floated Downriver Missing + See The Harlem Globetrotters

Welcome back, St. Louis! I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Hope you all have a great day.

But first, today's weather:

Breezy with clouds and sun. High: 38 Low: 29.

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

1. A man who was last seen floating down the Missouri River is still missing. Aaron Duenke was last seen on Dec. 27 floating down the river on a large slab of ice. Locals were able to photograph him as he passed by on the current. His family is still looking for him. (Subscription: Alton Telegraph)
2. The Harlem Globetrotters are on their way to St. Louis. On Jan. 7, your favorite Globetrotters will be showing off new skills, new games, and new surprises for the whole audience. They'll be facing off against the Washington Generals. You can see the game the Enterprise Center. (Enterprise Center)
3. On Jan. 8, the Messiah Lutheran Church will be holding the 14th Winter Holiday Concert. The event will feature holiday favorites from Handel and Bach. The concert will be hosted Orchestrating Diversity: El Sistema St. Louis. The organization supports music education for social change. (AllEvents)

Today in St. Louis:

• St. Louis Sound at Missouri History Museum (11:00 AM)
• IPHF Photo Contest Exhibition Fall 2022 at International Photography Hall of Fame (11:00 AM)
• Karaoke Night at The Attic Music Bar (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Last week was Raja's 30th birthday – but his keepers wanted to wait until the weather improved for a celebration! Check out the link to see Raja having fun at his birthday party. (Saint Louis Zoo via Facebook)
• In one month the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra will perform "Star Wars: The Force Awakens!" Grab your tickets while you still can. (St. Louis Symphony Orchestra via Facebook)
• The Affton Community Center and The Pavilion at Lemay are hiring! Part-time roles include Recreation Facility Coordinators – visit the link to learn more. (St. Louis County Parks via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.