Fete Retreat Poll

Alright, we're taking it to the countryside & getting out of town. This will be an all-city congress of Boughee-ness.

Add a comment to weigh in on the Fete Retreat.

Which place do you prefer?

1. Shady lane Cabins
http://www.shadylanecabins.com/cabins.html
2. Eminence Canoes, Cottages, & camps
http://www.eminencecanoescottagescamp.com/cottages.html
3. Shawnee Creek Cottages
http://www.shawneecreekcottages.com/rates.html
or recommend an alternative site.

Would you like to camp outside?

What activities are you most interested in doing?
camp fires, fishing, eating, cooking out, taking it easy, etc.

Finally, recommend a date or two.

Announcing: Official Fete Website & Email address

We are pleased to announce that the Fête Society has it's very own internet addresses.

The Website: http://www.fetesociety.org

Email address: thefetesociety@gmail.com

A new 'chapter' of the Fete Society has been authorized in Memphis, TN. They are affectionately referred to as "Boughee Blue". They are beginning to get their calendar of event ready.

Spread the boughee-ness.

The Fête Society announces the adoption of its official name.

The Fête Society (also known as The Boughee Crew) announces the adoption of its official name.

Fête: (noun) an elaborate party, often outdoors; a celebration; (verb) to celebrate; to throw a party; to carouse; to extol; to make merry; to revel.

Society: (noun) a group broadly distinguished from other groups by mutual interests; an association of persons engaged in a common activity or interest.

Why this name?
The Fête Society is an association of friends and associates who share a common interest – having a good time – and engage in a variety of merry-making activities. We celebrate the change in seasons, the progression of life and the success of our friends; and we revel in the splendor of life, music, wine and spirits. Join us for Été Bourgeois, part deux.

Été Bourgeois - Part Deux

Été Bourgeois: Part Deux
(The Boughee Summer - Part 2)

Yes, we're doing it again. Like last year, we'll be enjoying a variety of events and venues. Only for the grown and 'boughee'.

Ongoing Events & Activities

Items are listed in alphabetical order.

Fairmount Park (Horse Track)

Located just on the other side of the river in Collinsville, IL, this race track hosts FUN activities all summer long. A small contingent of the 'Crew' visited last year and we had a ball. We placed a few bets, ate some wings, enjoyed the 80's band. I highly recommend we go at least once a month throughout the summer.

Ultra Thursdays 2005
Every Thursday Starting April 7th!
Post Time 7:30 p.m. Doors open 6:00 p.m. in the Black Stallion.

An All-U-Can-Eat buffet with gourmet pizzas, a variety of specialty chicken wings including buffalo wings, hot wings, mild wings, fried wings, oriental wings, BBQ wings and almost every kind of salad imaginable. Michelob Ultra and Michelob bottles for only $1.00 and live music from 6:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. Only $7.00! Includes track admission when purchased at clubhouse gates. Make every Thursday night Ultra! No reservations, seating first come first served. Must be 21 to enter!

Band Schedule for Micholoeb Ultra Thursdays
April 7 - Hollywood 5 June 9 - The Breakers
April 14 - Supercharger June 16 - Gritty Kitty
April 21 - The Breakers June 23 - Ben Wah Bob
April 28 - Ultra Violets June 30 - Paint the Earth
May 5 - Dave's Not Here July 7 - Sub 7
May 12 - Ben Wah Bob July 14 - Dave's Not Here
May 19 - Layd Bak July 21 - Ultra Violets
May 26 - Supercharger July 28 - The Breakers
June 2 - Hollywood 5

Party at the Park 2005
Every Friday Starting May 13th!
Post Time 7:30 p.m. Doors open 6:00 p.m. in the Black Stallion
$10 includes admission, buffet & drink specials. Now you can use MC, Visa, Discover & American express to purchase your Party at the Park tickets at specially marked Clubhouse Gates.

Band Schedule for Budweiser Party at the Park
May 13 - Ben Wah Bob
May 20 - Layd Bak
May 27 - The Deep 6
June 3 - Killing Vegas
June 10 - July 22 - Ticket to the Beatles
June 17 - TBA
June 24 - Ben Wah Bob
July 1 - Supercharger
July 8 - The Deep 6
July 15 - Killng Vegas
July 29 - The Breakers


Jungle Boogie Concert Series

What: During the upcoming summer season, Jungle Boogie (a new Friday Night Concert Series) will be just one more reason for you to enjoy your Summer Zoo Evenings experience. Each Friday evening (except June 17 and July 1) will feature a different musical group and free entertainment for the whole family.

Check website for more details and lineup.

When: May 27 through September 2.Where: St. Louis Zoo

Cost: FREE!Contact: Zoo(314) 781-0900

Missouri Botanical Gardens

Whitaker Jazz Festival at the Missouri Botanical Garden is a free evening outdoor concert series Wednesdays in June and July -- 7 p.m.
Free admission to the Garden after 5 p.m.
Particulars: On the garden grounds, north of Linnean House. (Please note that the concert site has moved this summer due to construction of the new Children’s Garden adjacent to the outdoor amphitheater.)
Lawn seating; bring lawn chairs or blankets.
Pack a picnic or purchase sandwiches and beverages on site.
No pets or barbecue grills, please.
Sponsored by the Whitaker Foundation with promotional support from 106.5 Smooth Jazz.

Summer Band Schedule
James Matthews Trio, June 1;
Mardra and Reggie Thomas, June 8;
Neil Caine Quartet, June 15;
Corey Christiansen Quartet, June 22;
Wil Maring and Shady Mix, June 29;
Augusta Bottoms Consort, July 6;
Sandy Weltman, July 13;
Fairchild, July 20;
Billy Peek, July 27.


Missouri History Museum

The Missouri History Museum has LOTS of great stuff going on. Most events are free. Antwan & I recently participated in a Bid Whist Tournament. Of particular interest is a lecture series on “Race & Racism”.

The Museum also hosts the ever popular Twilight Tuesdays concerts in the summer.Twilight Tuesdays at the History Museum is free and begins May 3rd.

http://www.mohistory.org/content/EventCalendar/eventcalendar.aspx


Missouri Wineries

Wineries of Missouri
http://www.missouriwine.org/frame_wineries.html

Recommended Wineries
http://www.augustawinery.com/
http://www.mountpleasant.com/ -- check out the event calendar
http://www.crownvalleywinery.com/
www.balduccivineyards.com

Parties in the Park
Free concerts at Shaw Park in Clayton
Second Wednesday of each month, June -September
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
www.partiesinthepark.org

June 8th The Javier Mendoza Band
July 13th Gumbohead
August 10th Rob Garland & the Blue Monks
September 14th Jake's Leg