In The Lou – Friday, July 11, 2025
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🌤 Today’s Weather
A mix of clouds and sun.
High: 94° | Low: 75°
Rain: 7%
Humidity: 69%
Winds: 7 mph
Max UV Index: 10.3 (very high)
Sunrise: 5:46 a.m. | Sunset: 8:27 p.m.
🗞️ Lou News
🧾 Missouri Repeals Voter-Approved Sick Leave Law: Gov. Mike Kehoe signed a repeal of Missouri’s new paid sick leave law just eight months after voters passed it, calling it a burdensome mandate on businesses. The move takes effect Aug. 28 and also rolls back inflation-based minimum wage hikes.
🔫 Police Warn Parents About Gel Blaster Dangers: St. Louis-area police are sounding the alarm on toy gel blaster guns, which have caused injuries and can be mistaken for real firearms, leading to dangerous encounters and even felony charges.
⚾ Mikolas Shines as Cardinals Roll Past Nationals: Miles Mikolas tossed 5 2/3 innings of two-hit ball in his first win since May, helping the Cardinals beat the Nationals 8-1 and win the season series for the first time since 2021.
🎙️ John Kelly Out as Blues TV Voice After 20 Seasons: Blues broadcasts will sound different next season as longtime TV announcer John Kelly steps down, with radio duo Chris Kerber and Joey Vitale taking over in a new simulcast setup with FanDuel and 101 ESPN.
🥤 It’s Slurpee Day at 7-Eleven! Customers can grab a free small Slurpee at 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes locations today in honor of the chain’s 23rd annual celebration.
🎉 Events
Slam Social – Roaring – Saint Louis Art Museum | 4:00 PM
LASER SHOWS: Classic Rock Night – St. Louis Science Center | 4:30 PM
LASER SHOWS: 90s Alt Rock – St. Louis Science Center | 6:00 PM
LASER SHOWS: Laser 2010s – St. Louis Science Center | 7:30 PM
Let Them Eat Art – Historic Downtown Maplewood | 6:00 PM | Free
Sauce Magazine Food Truck Friday ft. Alligator Wine – Tower Grove Park | 4:00 PM
Sunset Sips – Tower Grove Park Music Stand Pavilion | 4:00 PM | Free
Skyline Dinner Cruise – Riverboats at the Gateway Arch | 7:30 PM
Cagematch – The Improv Shop | 10:00 PM
🎶 Live Music & Performances
Terrapin Flyer – Atomic by Jamo | 8:00 PM
Chris Stapleton's All-American Road Show – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre | 7:30 PM
Davina & The Vagabonds – City Winery St. Louis | 7:30 PM
Ninguid Ska Fest 2 – Night 1 ft. Secret Cajun Band, Skappository, The Hot Rails, Los Swamp Monsters – The Golden Record | 6:00 PM
The Symposium, John Myrtle – Off Broadway | Doors 7:00 PM
Chris Fleming – The Pageant | 8:00 PM
George Wallace – Helium Comedy Club | 7:00 PM & 9:15 PM
Hot To Go: The Chappell Roan Party – Delmar Hall | 8:30 PM
Disney’s Frozen – The Muny | 7:00 PM | Through Jul 14
Brother Francis and the Soultones – Das Bevo Biergarten | 7:00 PM | Free
Dawson Hollow – The Old Rock House | 8:00 PM
Danger Party – Broadway Oyster Bar | 9:00 PM | Free
Wretched Blessing w/ Selenoplexia, Unfleshing, Socket – The Sinkhole | 7:00 PM
Hysteria Fest – The Heavy Anchor | 7:00 PM
Demarius Hicks – Jazz St. Louis | 7:30 PM
⛽ Lowest Gas Price in the City
$2.59 at ZX | 15302 Manchester Rd, Ballwin, MO
📜 This Day in History
1804 – Burr-Hamilton Duel Turns Deadly: Vice President Aaron Burr fatally shot Alexander Hamilton in a duel in Weehawken, New Jersey, ending one of the most famous political rivalries in U.S. history.
1960 – To Kill a Mockingbird Published: Harper Lee’s landmark novel debuted to critical acclaim, becoming a classic for its portrayal of racial injustice and moral growth through a child’s eyes in the American South.
2015 – “El Chapo” Escapes Mexican Prison: Sinaloa cartel leader Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán escaped through a mile-long tunnel beneath his cell, sparking an international manhunt before his recapture six months later.
🎂 Famous STL Birthdays – July 11
Leon Spinks (1953): Born in St. Louis, Spinks shocked the boxing world by defeating Muhammad Ali in 1978 to win the heavyweight title. He was the first of the Spinks brothers to become a world champion, cementing his place in boxing history.
Justin Willman (1980): A St. Louis native and magician, Willman is best known for his Netflix series Magic for Humans and for blending comedy with sleight of hand in a way that’s redefined modern magic.
Michael Curry (1967): Born in St. Louis, Curry is an acclaimed puppet and visual designer whose large-scale creations have appeared in The Lion King on Broadway and Olympic ceremonies around the world.
National Day's - July 11
🍟 National French Fry Day: One of America’s favorite side dishes, crisp, golden, and perfect for dipping. Curly, waffle, or shoestring, today’s all about fries.
🥤 National 7-Eleven Day: Also known as Slurpee Day, this convenience store holiday offers free frozen drinks and celebrates the iconic chain’s July 11 namesake.
🍃 National Mojito Day: Cool off with a refreshing mix of mint, lime, rum, and soda, this classic Cuban cocktail gets its day in the summer sun.