Caroline Dohack

Jan 17, 2025 | comomag.com | Caroline Dohack

For the sober curious, there are myriad ways to cut back, define the journey, and even raise a glass. Could this be the year of the soda water? While the majority of Americans do enjoy a tipple, a growing number are deciding to give temperance a try. Researchers have dubbed this mass curtailing “the sober-curious movement.” As with so many social phenomena, the youth are leading the charge.

Nov 6, 2024 | comomag.com | Caroline Dohack

Should you ever have occasion to ask Jon Poses about jazz, be aware you’re about to open some floodgates. Poses, the founder, executive director, and artistic director of the ”We Always Swing” Jazz Series, possesses an encyclopedic knowledge of and unbridled enthusiasm for the genre.  He’ll get into the nuances of everything from big band to bebop, and you’ll find yourself deeply invested — even if you were initially intimidated by that inherent jazz-guy geekiness.

Oct 4, 2024 | missourilife.com | Caroline Dohack

In the market for a new pair of hiking boots? Want to see what the stand-up paddleboarding fuss is all about? Seeking inspiration for your next adventure tour? Then you won’t want to miss the 2024 Gateway Outdoor Expo + Summit, to be held November 22 – 24 at the St. Charles Convention Center in St. Charles.

Oct 3, 2024 | comomag.com | Caroline Dohack

Gratuities are a custom, but they can also cause a conundrum. Tipping is deeply baked into American culture. In movies and on TV shows, tipping is often used to illustrate morality. One of my favorite examples is an episode of 3rd Rock From the Sun, in which John Lithgow’s character — a buffoonish alien commander living in human form, for those unfamiliar with the premise — struggles with the concept of tipping. “And that’s why your drink always has that funny taste,” another character tells him.

Oct 2, 2024 | missourilife.com | Caroline Dohack

History buffs with an appreciation for the supernatural won’t want to miss the Déjà vu Spirit Reunion. The event, to be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on October 26 in Ste. Genevieve’s Memorial Cemetery, sees the spirits of the town’s historical figures return to the mortal realm to share their stories with visitors. Susie Johnson, office manager for the Foundation for Restoration of Ste. Genevieve, says the event is a beloved tradition for both attendees and actors.