Thursday, May 29th, 2025
Good morning, Chesterfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Gateway Studios & Production Services has opened its 32-acre studio complex at 900 Spirit of Saint Louis Blvd in Chesterfield to support touring productions, television, film projects and corporate events. The campus features three rehearsal studios—Studio 80, Studio 75 and Studio Support—and phase two will add a new office building and Studio 65 in the fall. West Newsmagazine
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ After a May 16 tornado damaged the zoo’s butterfly wing, staff rescued hundreds of butterflies—entomologist Tad Yankoski transported them to the Butterfly House at Faust Park in Chesterfield. The Butterfly House cared for between 500 and 600 rescued butterflies and released them into a natural habitat after ensuring their safety. West Newsmagazine
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former facilities director Gary Clodfelter, fired in May 2024, filed a 10-page racial discrimination lawsuit Tuesday afternoon in St. Louis County Circuit Court—he claimed his termination came after he questioned a hiring decision made to meet DEI goals. The suit alleges that while his interference led to his dismissal, other employees were not isolated for similar actions. St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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Hannah Ji Plays Piazzola
2:30-4:30 p.m. — Ridgway Auditorium — Free entry — Experience the vibrant sounds of Piazzolla's Four Seasons reimagined with local orchestras.
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Playmaker College Basketball Camp
9 a.m.-4 p.m. — Chesterfield Sports Complex — $695 — Equip young athletes with essential basketball skills and leadership qualities at this immersive camp experience.
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Fortune Feimster Live
7-8:30 p.m. — The Factory — Ticket prices vary — Catch Fortune Feimster's hilarious performance in Chesterfield, MO.
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Journeyman - A Tribute to Eric Clapton
8-9:30 p.m. — The Factory — Ticket info available — Experience the skilled musicianship of the #1 Eric Clapton tribute act in the country.
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Sounds of Summer Concert Series
6-10 p.m. — Chesterfield Amphitheater — Free entry — Enjoy live music from the area’s best tribute bands at this vibrant summer concert series.
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Buddy Guy Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — The Factory — Cost info not provided — Celebrate the legendary blues artist Buddy Guy as he showcases his musical prowess at 87 years young.
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Justin Moore Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — The Factory — Ticket pricing varies — Experience a night of traditional country music with multi-platinum hitmaker Justin Moore and his chart-topping tunes.
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