A Kirkwood hopeful with a love of Broadway was one of many who waited for hours on a recent cold, rainy morning for the chance to win a trip to Chicago to sing for the producers of Simon Cowell's new reality program, 'X Factor.'
Before Chesterfield Mall even opened this past Saturday, a long line of people snaked around from the Cheesecake Factory, past the closed Borders book store and all the way down to the entrance of Sears. Despite cold temperatures and wet weather, the crowds were attracted by a FOX 2 KTVI promotion that offered four talented vocalists the chance to audition in Chicago in front of the producers for Simon Cowell's new television talent show, The X Factor. Once they finally reached the front of the line, contestants were given the opportunity to perform an acappella selection for just 30 seconds before surrendering the microphone to the next performer. Winners were chosen by FOX 2 anchor April Simpson, Y98 radio personality Guy Phillips and …
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Frugal Family introduces a weekly list of five discounted specials in the area.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Jeff Brandt
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Wednesday, March 2, 2011
With the cost of gasoline, and the cost of living in general, on the rise, it's nice to know that special deals still abound if you look for them. Kirkwood-Webster Groves Patch is here to help on your quest for savings. We present the fourth edition of Frugal Family, our weekly column that highlights steep discounts and freebies with a little something for everyone. 1. Schnucks in Webster Groves If the lack of snow has you and your loved ones craving frozen sweets, you're in for a treat. Deal: Visit the Schnucks coupon website to clip and print a $1 off coupon for a carton of Weight Watchers frozen novelties. Good Through: Not specified 2. Office Depot in Kirkwood If your computer chair is listing to port or starboard from missing wheels, …
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