If you’re feeling a little extra "STL Proud" this Monday, you aren't alone. We just wrapped up a massive weekend for the city, headlined by a sun-soaked 314 Day and some serious momentum heading into the spring season.
Here is what you might have missed while you were out enjoying the Lou:
1. A Milestone 314 Day Celebration Saturday was the 20th anniversary of 314 Day, and the city-wide pride was at an all-time high. Local spots like 4 Hands Brewing Co. and Alpha Brewing Co. hosted massive parties with DJ sets and local deals, while Lion’s Choice kept the tradition alive with their $3.14 roast beef specials. Even the newest St. Louisans got in on the action—area hospitals partnered with the 314 Day Foundation to give every baby born on Saturday a "Born on 314 Day" onesie.
2. The Billikens are Dancing It’s officially March Madness for the SLU Billikens. Despite a heart-wrenching 70-69 loss to Dayton in the A-10 semifinals on Saturday, the Bills (28-5) have officially punched their ticket to the Big Dance. They claimed a No. 9 seed and are headed to Buffalo this Thursday to face No. 8 Georgia.
3. Spring Training Heat Down in Florida, the Cardinals notched a solid 6-3 win over the Nationals on Sunday. Pitching prospects are starting to find their groove, and with the weather in Jupiter hitting a perfect 83 degrees, it’s a good reminder that Opening Day at Busch Stadium is just a few weeks away.
4. The "Hidden Gem" of the Week If you visited Laumeier Sculpture Park this weekend, you caught the start of their 50th Anniversary celebration. Their new indoor exhibition, Begin Again: 50 Years and Counting, is now open at the Aronson Fine Arts Center. It’s a perfect, low-key spot to wander through St. Louis art history while enjoying the first real hints of spring.