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As The Apollo gears up for a historic 2023 with the opening of The Apollo's Victoria Theater and the renovation of the Historic Theater, the iconic Harlem nonprofit announced additional upcoming concerts, comedy shows, and educational programs for the winter and spring of 2023.

To present a unified voice for the city, five Jacksonville organizations unveiled a brand identity that aligns the groups to provide a consolidated approach to promote the city as a top choice to visit, work and live.

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W.E. Sullivan, owner of a bridge construction company in Roodhouse, visited the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago, where he marveled at the original Ferris wheel...

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Let’s be honest—fireworks hit a little different in 2021, and we have the perfect view for you to take it all in! Join us on Sunday, July 4 from 7-11pm on the Rooftop at City Museum for a 360 view of fireworks all across the St. Louis skyline. Its our first City Nights of the season! Tickets include hot dog and chips, 2 drink tickets for the Rooftop bar, House and Techno beats by SAYLOR, flow artists, and rides on Big Eli, St. Louis tallest Ferris Wheel. All the usual sliding and ...

On May 23, 1900, the world’s first portable Ferris wheel, known as “Big Eli,” made its debut. Its inventor, William Sullivan, launched an amusement ride