Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Wordless Wednesday: Irony in the City
Monday, October 27, 2008
Connect With... is going to the Dogs - Another Good Deed (& Organization Spotlight)
Connect With... the organization that brought you a host of socializing and networking opportunities now gives you an opportunity to connect and serve - benefiting Stray Rescue.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
10:00am - 2:00pm
Stray Rescue new building
2320 Pine Street - Downtown
Saint Louis, MO
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Labels: autumn 2008, organization spotlight, other news, philanthropy
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Party Crashing - Art and Culture Style
Last Weekend - Sat October 18
We made some great new friends last weekend. We received an unexpected text inviting us to a home get-together. We knocked on the door and were greeted by the hosts only to discover that we knew no one else there! Embarrased at first, the host assured us it was okay to stay - since the text invitation was legitimate and the originator of the text was indeed a mutual friend - so all was good. I'm glad we stayed. It was great time . thank goodness for good manners and no arriving empty handed, plus I earned our keep my making caparhinas all evening.! Woo Hoo! In the meantime I think we met the Who's Who of St. Louis.
A big thank you to our hosts (Monica and Daryll) who were very gracious and prepared the most tasteful food I’ve had outside of my mother’s kitchen. Can’t wait to hang out again.
Grafton Rendezvous – last weekend (Sun Oct 19)
If you did not know the Riverfront of Grafton, along the banks of the Illinois River, is a most beautiful place. We went to the 'Rendezvous' and delighted in one beautiful autumn afternoon. The leaves hadn’t completely turned yet, but as always, the scenery was breathtaking. If you didn’t know, the east-side of the Metro area has some great wine shops, too. You should check them out. The Bald Eagles will be arriving soon.
I didn’t see many familiar faces as Missouri Botanical Garden's Young Friends Fest-of-Ale on Wed Oct 22. So I’ll tell all of you that missed a great time. The Garden is naturally beautiful so the atmosphere was ideal. The newest autumn beers and ales by AB were available for free sampling. I really like the new American Ale.
Plus, it was pretty much your last chance to stroll through the Garden and enjoy the final days of Niki. It is truly a beautiful sculpture exhibit.
Photo Credit: Courtesy Missouri Botanical Garden
Plus, we made some new friends, of course. The band, Griffin and the Gargoyles were a fun cover band playing a variety of popular songs from the 70’s to today. Things got heated up when the band broke out with BBD’s “Poison”. For those that know me, they know I love this song – and the video dances that accompany the song. Break it down, now! This was quickly followed by House of Pain’s “Jump Around” and “Shake Ya Tail Feather” by Nelly and Murphy Lee. And the topped it off with the quintessential Journey song, “Don’t Stop Believin’”. I’m sold. I really can't wait for the next event.
2008 Grand Center Gala Honoring Reginald Dickson Featuring Brian Stokes Mitchell
Sheldon Concert Hall
We received free tickets to the concert from the Beau’s job. We also attended the fancy Gala Dinner. We presented our tickets to several people asking for directions and we sat a table with The Grand Art Center’s Who’s Who, including its Marketing Director and Dr. Givens and wife, President of Harris Stowe State University. Dinner and conversation were lovely. As we filed into the concert at 8 pm, we started to think that maybe those tickets weren’t for dinner, just the concert. Still not sure. That was a mistaken crash, honest. But I recommend everyone check out a show at the Sheldon. It’s one the nation’s oldest and acoustically perfect theatres. Pkus, they have matinee shows for as little as $10. And Brian Stokes Mitchell's performance was lovely. He’s a Tony Award Winning Baritone and he sang a host of his favorite Broadway and off-Broadway songs. Simply, lovely.
Michael Jackson's Thriller Dance World Record Attempt (October 25, 2008)
I told you all I was gonna do it. Okay, I really have fantasies of being a flash mobber and this is my first crack at something like it. Participating was fun and great cardio-vascular exercise. See you next year for the 2009 Thrill the World Event.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
More Good Deeds to Consider
The United Way is making it fun and easy for you to lend a hand to help the community this year.
Between October 26 and November 2, you can help build a healthy community simply by taking part in one or more of the following United Way Week activities. For more details on United Way Week, visit http://www.stl.unitedway.org/unitedwayweek.aspx.
Friday, October 17, 2008
October 2008 Events
Wed, Oct 1
Connect With...Kick-off Happy Hour
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Skybox on the Landing
800 North 3rd Street
The entire month is Young Professionals Month. There are a host of great events showcasing the Metro area's great local organizations - arts, networking, professionals, philanthropic, activism, and socializig. The Connect With…Schedule of Events – there's something each day. Check out the calendar and check out local organizations.
Thur Oct 2
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Downtown STL Neighborhood Nights
Downtown St. Louis
New this fall, the Downtown Partnership will present Downtown STL Neighborhood Nights. This FREE neighborhood open house will allow attendees to explore the downtown STL living experience. Come tour condos, apartments, shops, restaurants, bars, roof tops, and much more---all at no cost! The first neighborhood night, on Thursday, October 2nd, will feature the Central Business District and Post Office Square and the second on Thursday, October 16, will feature the Washington Avenue/Garment District. For more information, please go to www.downtownstl.org/nights.
Fri Oct 3 – Sun Oct 5
Soulard Oktoberfest 2008
"The Fastest Growing Oktoberfest in America"
Soulard Market at 8th and Lafayette Street
Friday 5:00 pm - Midnight
Saturday 11: am - Midnight
Sunday 11: am - 6:00 pm
Sat Oct 4
all day
Godfrey Corn Festival
Glazebrook Park (1401 Stamper Lane)
Be sure to visit the Great Godfrey Corn Maze!
Sat Oct 4
11:00 am - 9:30 pm.
Celebrate the Mother Road at the St. Louis Route 66 Festival at the Old Chain of Rocks bridge.
The event offers more than 10 hours of FREE fun and activities on both the Missouri and Illinois sides of the Bridge. The Festival is your opportunity to show off your classic car in the Classic Car Cruise.
Festival Activities Include:
11:00 am - 12:30 pm Route 66 Ramble Bike Ride
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Classic Cars on the Bridge & Motorcycles on Chouteau Island
Noon - 6:00 pm Music, Route 66 authors and more between the bands listed below
Noon - 1:00 pm Gene Dobbs Bradford and The Blues Inquisition
1:30 - 2:30 pm The Second Half
3:00 - 4:00 pm Kim Massie
4:45 - 5:45 pm Butch Wax & The Hollywoods
1:00 pm Mayor's Address and Presentation of the Cyrus Avery Award
4:00 pm Classic Cars Award Winners Announced
6:00 - 7:00 pm Sock Hop with DJ
7:00 - 9:00 pm MOVIE: American Graffiti
Other activities include motorcycles, music, speakers, great food and a "walk-in" movie.Learn more about the Festival at the Confluence website.
Sat Oct 4, 2008
9:00am - 12:00 pm
Giving Back on Gandhi National Service Day
Come out and volunteer with the Network of Indian Professionals to do a Room Makeover at one of St. Louis' Homeless Shelters.
1000 North 19th Street, St. Louis, MO 63106 (street parking is available)
Sat Oct 4
8:00 pm – 12:00 am
Mystic Voyage Performs
Villa Farotto’s in the Chesterfield Valley
Mon Oct 6 2008
7-9 pm
Candidate Forum on the Environment
Central Reform Congregation 5020 Waterman Avenue (at Kingshighway)
Hosted by Jean Ponzi - Community environmental educator & host of FM-88 KDHX "Earthworms" environmental talk show
Thu Oct 9 – Mon Oct 13
SciFest 2008Hosted by St. Louis Science Center
An International Festival Celebrating Science, Innovation and Discovery.Check out the Program and Schedule. Make plans to attend and bring the whole family or youth group.
More info: Check out this SciFest 2008 Video.
Tues Oct 14 ***UPDATED & MODIFIED***
6pm
Fuel Monthly Happy Hour
5425 S. Grand, Holly Hills
For more information please visit: http://www.riverfronttimes.com/
I've been meaning to check this place out for a while...and this is such a great cause.
5:30pm - 8pm
Connect With… invites you to explore your artistic side at Arts Unzipped at the Regional Arts Commission in the Delmar Loop.
Spontaneous dance and theatre performances and interactive art displays on hand.
To RSVP, go to http://connectwithstlouis.com/about/.
Connect With… is a collaboration of over 40 young professional groups seeking to get St. Louis connected!
Fri Oct 17
6 pm
At 8 p.m. Art In Flames Really Live Auction with KETC's Patrick Murphy. Bid on a collaborative glass artwork as it’s created from fire.
Live Music: City Folk. Foodie Sponsor: Bryan Young, Catering Plus. East Gallery: glass by Mark Salsbury and Sarah Vaughn. At 9 p.m. Pandora’s Matchbox tops off the evening with fire performance. For details: 14-367-4527.
Gotta Be there Event!
Fri Oct 17 - Thu Oct 30
5:30 - 8:30 pm
Boo at the Zoo Sponosored by St. John's Mercy Children's Hospital
Costs: $5, $4 for Zoo Members; children under 2 are free; $1 discount for children 2 to 12 in costume
Enter through South Entrance at Z-O-O pylon.
Parking is free! Our treat. South Lot only.
No reservations necessary
Sat October 18
10:30am - 7:00pm
Crown Valley Winery Excursion
Join FUEL for a day trip on a chartered bus to Crown Valley Winery.
Sat Oct 18
DeBaliviere Decanted
Belt Ave. between Pershing Blvd. and Waterman Blvd. in the Central West End.
Sat Oct 18
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Art St. Louis-Hops Art 2008
Guests will experience beer samplings from local brewers & hors d’oeuvres from local restaurants. Sounds Delicious and fun.
10 am - 4:30 pm
or pay at the door: $20 Members / $25 Non-members
Enjoy free admission and automatic entry for a grand prize drawing with purchase of a new or renewed Garden membership.
Thu Oct 23
6 - 10 pm
Urban Stories Series of the Missouri History Museum
Featuring: Bejamin Skinner, Author of A Crime So Monstrous: Face-toFace with Modern Day Slavery
Tickets are $10, $7 for MHS Members
Reception sponsored by Jack Daniels
Neo-soul music by DJ Enoch IS Real
7:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday Night Fright
Central Library, Downtown St. Louis
Young Literati to host Friday Night Fright
Just in time for Halloween, St. Louis’ newest young professionals group is hosting a haunted evening in downtown’s Central Library. Friday Night Fright will feature best-selling mystery author Angie Fox, drinks, appetizers, music, tours and a literary scavenger hunt throughout the 100-year-old building.
Angie Fox will be on hand to discuss her debut novel, “The Accidental Demon Slayer,” and will sell and sign copies of the book. DJ Raven Fox will provide music while guests enjoy appetizers and cocktails. Other activities scheduled for the evening include tales of St. Louis’ scary past and a scavenger hunt where participants will be entered into a drawing to win prizes provided by local businesses.
Cost: $20 / $15 for Young Literati – Become a member of the Young Literati that night and get in free!
Guests will be able to tour the Library and hear haunting stories about St. Louis’s past. They might even hear about Central Library’s very own ghost. Proceeds from the event will go to the St. Louis Public Library Foundation, which supports the Library’s programs and services. For more information or to RSVP, contact Liz Reeves at 314.340.2403 or ereeves@slplfoundation.org.
Fri Oct 24 - Sun Oct 26
Not-So-Haunted House at the Magic House
Storybook characters will be on hand to sign autographs and take pictures while child trick-or-treat through the 4-story house.
Fall Color Hike
Pierre Marquette State Park
Route 100 Grafton, IL 62037
Walk through the colors of fall. Take a nature hike to see the brilliant colors and experience the other wonders of nature first hand. Meet at the Visitors Center at 1:30 p.m. for this 2 mile, 2 hour hike. Don't forget your walking shoes and camera.
Free.
For more information, call (618) 786-3323.
Mon Oct 27
Black Rep at the St. Louis Zoo
Ticket Price: $100.00 ($50.00 of each ticket is tax deductible)
For more information visit: http://www.theblackrep.org/site/
2 pm
GREEN JOBS PRESS CONFERENCE
4811 Delmar Blvd (at the Missouri Career Center)
Find out more at http://www.insteadofwar.org/site/calendar/events.php?id=E4649
Thurs Oct 30
7 pm
MADELEINE ALBRIGHT SPEAKS
Christ Church Cathedral (1210 Locust)
Find out more at http://leftbank.booksense.com/NASApp/store/IndexJsp?s=storeevents&eventId=386443 .
6 pm
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION at Washington University
Get the full scoop at http://www.insteadofwar.org/site/calendar/events.php?id=E4526 .
Fri Oct 31
7 pm
Annual Halloween Parade
Downtown Alton
See haunted floats, bands, and everyone in costume
~~ On-going ~~
Belas Artes Celebrates Latino Heritage Month with host of great events
Fri Oct 3
7 pm
Bossa Nova BrasilMusic and Presentation plus typical Brazilian food and drinks
Sat Oct 4
8pm
The Brasil Guitar Duo at Ethical SocietyTickets: 314-567-5566 (mention Belas Artes for discount)
Sunday Oct 12
3 - 8pm
Dia de La Raza Panamerican Trivia-Show what you know about Latin America - Groups of 8/ $5 per person
Sat Oct 18
7 pm
Noche Colombiana Dance & Food
* St. Louis Route 66 Festival Bike Ride on October 4 brought to you by The Confluence
* St. Vincent Whistle Blower Bicycle Ride on October 5 sponsored by The Great Rivers Greenway District and promoted by Live Well Ferguson!
* Ride the Rivers Century Ride on October 12. Registration forms are now available on the Trailnet website (www.trailnet.org/century.php)
* Wilderness Adventure Hike It or Bike It on October 19 sponsored by The Great Rivers Greenway District
Lowe’s Women Build Workshops with Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity International's Women Build program, which actively engages women in construction to address the problem of substandard housing, Lowe's is hosting how-to clinics every Thursday this October at its Maplewood store to help prepare women volunteers to build a St. Louis area house this spring.
Lowe's
St. Louis MO, 63143
womenbuildstl@gmail.com
October 2nd: How to Finish Interior with Paint and Trim
(Can practice the above skill on the Habitat work site on October 11th)
October 9th: How to Install Laminate Flooring
(Can practice the above skill on the Habitat work site on October 18th)
October 16th: How to Safely Use Hand and Power Tools
October 23rd: How to Frame for Walls and Roofs
October 30th: How to Install Exterior Siding
All Clinics are free and will be held at 6:30 pm.
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Labels: autumn 2008, family events, fitness-related, free, ongoing events, st louis living
Monday, October 13, 2008
Getting Connected with St. Louis’s Finest
I hope no one forgot that Ocotober is Get Connected Month in St. Louis. And if it slipped your mind it is not too late to get involved and learn more about the young professional organizations that help make St. Louis such a fabulous city -- or meet the great people who make St. Louis go!
Young Friends of the Missouri Botanical Garden. They have an upcoming event – Fest-of-Ale on October 22. I will be there. I love beer. Beer is great. And you might be thinking – Beer and the Botanical Garden. And I say to you – heck yeah! Beer is the product of the greatest botanicals, ahem plants, in the word – barley and hops, and sometimes rice and corn. So you MUST be there. I will. In fact, I’m going to go on and join. Science and Socializing – you know I love that.
Young Literati….Sponsoring another event I must attend – Fright Night. Admission gets you all of the tricks and treats and sippable spirits, if you know what I mean. First of all, how can you not love the Public Library? It is the one best public resource that benefits everyone. Even if you’re not a bibliophile, you can’t knock having a good time around the Halloween Holiday. The Fête will be there. Come if you dare!
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Labels: autumn 2008, concerts, October 2008, organization spotlight, recaps