Jobs, and the folks who do them, that make St. Louis go 'round

2006
Spring	Keeping the Peace with St. Louis' Geese	The local branch of GeesePeace tries to find ways for us all to just get along
Summer	Eleven Questions with...Frank Viverito	Talkin' sports — and Sporty Spice — with the head of the St. Louis Sports Commission
Fall	Go North, Young Bass	Fish farming for Canadians — plus sidelines in kohlrabi and cattle — keeps this all-American family farm swimming along
2005
Jan	Ten Questions with...Kathi Weilbacher	Trailnet's event and public relations guru would never point at a deer and tell you it's an eagle
Mar	East St. Louis Rhapsody	A career as a public health nurse shows Mary Lisa the real side of "the East Side"
May	Eleven Questions with ... Eric Woods	We talk letterpress and life goals with the Chief Explosion Officer at Firecracker Press
Sep	A Rabbi Walks into a Bar...	In which a young, female rabbi ponders the meaning of life and Victoria's Secret
Dec	The Human Photoshop	Andy Magee brings paintings back to life one Q-Tip full of paint at a time
2004
Feb	Eleven Questions with...Gen Obata	Bluegrass guitarist, quilt-maker or artist with a feline muse? Yes.
May	Eleven Questions with...Mallarie Zimmer	The executive director of Venus Envy gives the inside line on St. Louis' all-women-artist show, which ancient goddess she would be...and her incongruous love of muscle cars
Jun	You Grow, Girl	Crops and community combine under the patient care of Carrie Fathman at the Schlafly Bottleworks garden
Nov	Eleven Questions with...Marijean Jaggers	Her part-time gig as STLtoday.com's shopping columnist is a real-life "Shopaholic Takes St. Louis"
Dec	Girl on Film	Eleven questions with Andrea Sporcic
2003
Jan	Making It Up as We Go Along	What it takes to keep 'em laughing at downtown's CITY Improv
Feb	From Sylvie, With Luv	She sacrifices all for her fashion business — her social life, her time and her life savings — and says it's worth every minute
Mar	Rock'n'Roll High School	For the prep-punk band The Reactions, a day's work is a night's play
Apr	Nosey Broads for Hire	Gettin' down and dirty with the Charlie's Angels of house history
May	Screening at the Top of My Lungs	It's tough work watching all the newest movies, jetting off to film festivals and rubbing shoulders with the stars — honestly!
Jun	Eleven Questions With...Tom Schlafly	Even if you've never met the man, you probably know his beer; is this a great job or what?
Jul	Unemployment: The Rules	Between gigs? Keep your sanity intact (and your shoes on) by following The Rules.
Aug	Eleven Questions with ... Jake Hafner	No, he's not 33, and it's not his address — but it is a clue to the happenin'-est wine shop in the city
Sep	A Day in the Life of a Faker	Would I lie, smoke and describe intimate health problems to a complete stranger? That's what being a standardized patient is all about.
Oct	A Life in Junk	Time simultaneously stands still and marches by — under the watchful eyes of septuagenarian sisters — at Nick Nacks and More
Nov	The Hill's Magic Beans	Not the kind that grew Jack's beanstalk, but casting their own spell, just the same
Dec	Eleven Questions with ... David Halen	As the concertmaster for the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra, he gets the musicians whipped into shape for every concert — but also gets a sweet parking spot
2002
Jan	Madness Precedes Genius	From the street beat as a county police officer to running St. Louis' hottest new art space, Ron Buechele squeezes 25 hours from every day
Feb	Coffee, Conversation and Commerce	Utopia's socially sound "fair trade" coffee stand is a source of talk — and warmth — in the halls of Soulard Market on Saturday mornings
Mar	Radio Glory Years	St. Louis' broadcasting tradition is well-represented on a local website, which has recently debuted a Hall of Fame for the best in the over-the-air business
Apr	Welcome to America, or at Least, Union Station	Riding shotgun with the multinational force that makes up downtown's cab-driving population
May	They Roll Their Own	At Mama Toscano's on The Hill, it's always time to make the t-ravs
Jun	Music as the Muse	For the Ambassadors' David Simon, music culture in St. Louis is more organic, supportive and communal than ever, and beats New York any day
Jul	In Search of Rosie, Train #108	What's the mysterious Metrolink driver who wishes you a "luscious day" really thinking?
Aug	Baseball and Bucks	As a strike date looms for the Major Leagues, a new book examines St. Louis' long and colorful history with the game — and business — of baseball, detailing a time when players moonlighted to make ends meet.
Sep	Between the Music	Think life's a breeze in a top hat and rabbit ears? Legendary local radio DJ Johnny Rabbitt breaks down his busy workweek, from pitching advertisers to picking up outfits for his live appearances. And, sure, spinning some songs, too.
Oct	Taxing Work	Attorney Charles Lowenhaupt has watched the changes in Downtown from an enduring perch — his family's tax firm
Nov	Beane There	Saint Louis U's assistant basketball coach discusses a job that's only partly about basketball
Dec	Higher Purpose	Marcus Watson wants to sell you a book, sure, but he really wants to engage your mind
2001
Jan	Bring the Noise	The pleasures and pitfalls of publishing the NoisyPaper
Feb	Words And Flowers	Young poet Karim Hameed's a fixture at Soulard Market
Mar	Love, Las Vegas-style, at the 24-Hour Wedding Parlor	When Wylline's running the wedding, it will be simply beautiful, even at 4 a.m.
Apr	Weekend Warrior	Last call at Miss Ethel's Clover Leaf Bar is just the beginning for the hardest working street jock in town
May	I Wanna Rock and Roll All Night	A lot — of cleaning, junking and preparation — goes on before the doors swing open at the Way Out Club
Jun	Just the (Natural) Facts	After hours and behind the scenes at the coolest deli in town
Jul	Downtown's "Savior" is a Jack of Two Trades	Charlie Santangelo looks at downtown, the hot dog business and old age in Florida
Aug	Dressed for the Line of Duty	Union Station doorman Joe Carter knows how to handle every situation, proving it's not just clothes that make the man
Sep	Life is Just a Bowl of Bouillabaisse	Our favorite restaurant reviewer eats globally, writes locally — and could be at the table next to you
Oct	Symphonic Serendipity	Amy Oshiro became a violinist with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra to take a year off from Julliard; three years later, she's still here, with some strong opinions about the SLSO and its future
Nov	For Future Reference	Wondering if you can establish that final link to prove you're related to Thomas Jefferson? It wouldn't be the first time around for this reference librarian.
Dec	A Little "April" In December	"April is My Religion" filmmaker Bill Boll discusses his world premiere, the ease of video editing and the best way to thaw a frozen bird

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