Idol Auditions in St. Louis this weekend

According to the website, American Idol will be auditioning in St. Louis, Missouri at America's Center/Edward Jones Dome, 701 Convention Plaza, St. Louis, Missouri 63101, August 7, 2004, with the actual auditions taking place on August 8, 2004.

The entrance at which the line will begin is Entry B (located at Broadway Ave. and Convention Plaza). The address of the Dome is 901 N. Broadway. No one will be allowed to line up prior to 6:00 a.m.

Parking Info: Parking structures surround the Dome. Location and prices vary. No in and out privileges.

Travel tip: the Greyhound Bus leaves Carbondale at 3:30 a.m., arriving in St. Louis at 5:30 a.m. near the Dome. Bus ticket price: $25. Cheaper than paying for gas and parking. If it doesn't work out, there's a bus home leaving at 1 p.m. and 7:50 p.m.