Area Excursions

What in the world is a Beaver Moon?

Of course, we all know what full, crescent and half moons are. But each year, November brings us a different kind of moon – the Beaver Moon! This year the Beaver, or “Frost,” Moon will be at its peak on November 4. What do beavers have to do with the moon? The Beaver Moon is Read More…

Creepy Tiki Halloween Party on the Rooftop

Something wicked this way comes…it’s our approaching Creepy Tiki Halloween Party! If any of you boys and ghouls are looking for the best Halloween party in town, come creep it real on the rooftop with us this Saturday. It’s Going to be Un-Boo-Lievable The bar opens at 5 p.m. and party starts at 9, meaning you’ll have Read More…

The Moonrise Welcomes Wash U Families

This weekend (Oct. 20 – 22) is Washington University’s annual Parent and Family Weekend. All of us here at the Moonrise would like to extend a warm welcome to all of the parents and family members coming into town for a visit with their hard-working students! Whether your child is in their first or final year Read More…

Asteroid Gives Earth a Near-Miss

Asteroid 2012 TC4, a space rock about the size of a house, whizzed by Earth in the early morning hours last Thursday (Oct. 12). NASA scientists had been monitoring 2012 TC4 for the past five years with expectations that it would eventually fly close by Earth. While there was never any concern that it would Read More…