St. Louis Events Examiner: Fat Tuesday Parade - Recap
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Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Sunday, February 22, 2009
30th Annual Soulard Mardi Gras - A Blast!
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Saturday, February 22, 2009 was the 30th Annual Soulard Mardi Gras Celebration. It was a Blast! Were you a part of the fun?
Check out my recaps of the day- in words and pictures .
Good times, indeed.
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Friday, February 20, 2009
February 2009 Events
Sun Feb 1
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Kim William Gordon Photography Exhibit
The Gallery at First Capital News
Street: 519 South Main Street
Saint Charles, MO
RSVP on Facebook
Thur Feb 5
7:00 pm
Missouri History Museum Community Cinema Presents Arusi Persian Wedding
Sat Feb 14
6 – 10 p.m.
Hearts On Fire Valentine’s Party
Third Degree Glass Factory
Unlock your romantic genius and together create a Token of Affection glass tile.
Only $20 or FREE if you dine at a St. Louis Originals Restaurant on February 14 before you come by and bring both the receipt and postcard coupon.
Cash bar and a dessert bar.
5200 Delmar
For more info: http://www.stlglass.com/ or 314-367-4527.
Thu Feb 19
4:30 p.m.
Talk and Book Signing by the Honorable William L. Clay Sr.
UM-St. Louis Millennium Student Center
3rd Floor Century Rooms
This book signing will feature Clay's book The Jefferson Bank Confrontation: The Struggle for Civil Rights in St. Louis. In 1963, at the same time that Dr. King was leading the march on Washington to deliver his "I Have a Dream" speech, then Alderman Bill Clay ignited the modern civil rights struggle in St. Louis with the historic Jefferson Bank protests. That six-month struggle led to the integration of the bank and was the first major victory for African Americans struggling to gain equality in employment and public services in St. Louis. This book by Bill Clay is a provocative historical memoir that tells the untold true story of courage in the face of police intimidation, death threats and jail. It also chronicles the broad coalition of brave St. Louisans, both black and white, who came together in the struggle for justice and equality.
R.S.V.P. to 314-516-5789
Fri Feb 20
6 – 10 p.m.
Third Friday Open House
At 8 p.m. it’s lonesome harmonies and hard-driving bluegrass by the Local Gents. Third Degree East Gallery presents St. Louis University Department of Fine and Performing Arts: Selected Faculty Artwork.
FREE and family-friendly
See glassblowers blow glowing hot glass. Shop for glass gifts in the HotShop Gallery.
Exhibit features works in a variety of media.
Cash bar provided.
5200 Delmar
For more info: http://www.stlglass.com/ or 314-367-4527.
Sat Feb 21
all day and night
Soulard Mardi Gras
Sun Feb 22
11:00am - 2:00pm
Brunch and Art
Urban Eats Cafe and Arts Collective
3301 Meramec (Dutchtown)
Enjoy delicious brunch sweets, savories and cocktails while partaking in art from Jeane Vogel. RSVP on Facebook
Tue Feb24
4:30pm - 6:30pm
Happy Hour with Musicians from the St. Louis Symphony
Cafe Napoli
7754 Forsyth Blvd
Clayton, MO
Come enjoy drinks and appetizers with members of the St. Louis Symphony. Get to know the people behind the instruments and others who have an interest in the arts of St. Louis.
RSVP on Facebook
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Kim William Gordon Photography Exhibit
The Gallery at First Capital News
Street: 519 South Main Street
Saint Charles, MO
RSVP on Facebook
Thur Feb 5
7:00 pm
Missouri History Museum Community Cinema Presents Arusi Persian Wedding
Sat Feb 14
6 – 10 p.m.
Hearts On Fire Valentine’s Party
Third Degree Glass Factory
Unlock your romantic genius and together create a Token of Affection glass tile.
Only $20 or FREE if you dine at a St. Louis Originals Restaurant on February 14 before you come by and bring both the receipt and postcard coupon.
Cash bar and a dessert bar.
5200 Delmar
For more info: http://www.stlglass.com/ or 314-367-4527.
Thu Feb 19
4:30 p.m.
Talk and Book Signing by the Honorable William L. Clay Sr.
UM-St. Louis Millennium Student Center
3rd Floor Century Rooms
This book signing will feature Clay's book The Jefferson Bank Confrontation: The Struggle for Civil Rights in St. Louis. In 1963, at the same time that Dr. King was leading the march on Washington to deliver his "I Have a Dream" speech, then Alderman Bill Clay ignited the modern civil rights struggle in St. Louis with the historic Jefferson Bank protests. That six-month struggle led to the integration of the bank and was the first major victory for African Americans struggling to gain equality in employment and public services in St. Louis. This book by Bill Clay is a provocative historical memoir that tells the untold true story of courage in the face of police intimidation, death threats and jail. It also chronicles the broad coalition of brave St. Louisans, both black and white, who came together in the struggle for justice and equality.
R.S.V.P. to 314-516-5789
Fri Feb 20
6 – 10 p.m.
Third Friday Open House
At 8 p.m. it’s lonesome harmonies and hard-driving bluegrass by the Local Gents. Third Degree East Gallery presents St. Louis University Department of Fine and Performing Arts: Selected Faculty Artwork.
FREE and family-friendly
See glassblowers blow glowing hot glass. Shop for glass gifts in the HotShop Gallery.
Exhibit features works in a variety of media.
Cash bar provided.
5200 Delmar
For more info: http://www.stlglass.com/ or 314-367-4527.
Sat Feb 21
all day and night
Soulard Mardi Gras
Sun Feb 22
11:00am - 2:00pm
Brunch and Art
Urban Eats Cafe and Arts Collective
3301 Meramec (Dutchtown)
Enjoy delicious brunch sweets, savories and cocktails while partaking in art from Jeane Vogel. RSVP on Facebook
Tue Feb24
4:30pm - 6:30pm
Happy Hour with Musicians from the St. Louis Symphony
Cafe Napoli
7754 Forsyth Blvd
Clayton, MO
Come enjoy drinks and appetizers with members of the St. Louis Symphony. Get to know the people behind the instruments and others who have an interest in the arts of St. Louis.
RSVP on Facebook
Tue Feb 24
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Metropolis Wine Club - French Wines on Fat Tuesday in Grand Center
Big Brothers Big Sisters Headquarters Grand Lobby
501 N. Grand Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO
Admission – a bottle of French wine or some snack to share
RSVP on Facebook
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Metropolis Wine Club - French Wines on Fat Tuesday in Grand Center
Big Brothers Big Sisters Headquarters Grand Lobby
501 N. Grand Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO
Admission – a bottle of French wine or some snack to share
RSVP on Facebook
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Tue Feb 24
7:30pm - 8:15pm
Lumiere Place Light Up the Night Parade
Mardi Gras in St. Louis-30th Annual Celebration
Downtown St. Louis
Broadway and Washington Ave, then south to Market Street
Saint Louis, MO
7:30pm - 8:15pm
Lumiere Place Light Up the Night Parade
Mardi Gras in St. Louis-30th Annual Celebration
Downtown St. Louis
Broadway and Washington Ave, then south to Market Street
Saint Louis, MO
Free
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Thursday, February 26, 2009
6:00pm
6:00pm
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, St. Louis Alumni Grown & Sexy Happy Hour
The Kappa Kastle
500 Vandeventer Ave.
RSVP on Facebook
The Kappa Kastle
500 Vandeventer Ave.
RSVP on Facebook
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7:00pm - 11:00pm
Omega Happy Hour!
Presented by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. -Upsilon Omega Chapter (St. Louis, Mo.)
Omega Center
Goodfellow Blvd and Natural Bridge
North Saint Louis, MO
RSVP on Facebook
Sat Feb 28
1:00pm - 4:00pm
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Battle@Blu
Presented by The Raymond Experience
Join Erik Johnson and Josh Brown for a Wii Gaming Tournament and experience Blu condominiums
Blu CitySpaces Condominiums
210 N. 17th Street
Downtown Saint Louis, MO
Free
Registration required, RSVP at http://www.kfns.com/
Sat Feb28
6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Missouri Botanical Garden Trivia Night
The Ridgway CenterDoors open at 6, trivia starts at 7:00
$200 for a table of 10. Join my group!
Fundraiser for all of Garden’s Education, Conservation & Research Efforts and celebration of 150 years!
RSVP on Facebook
Join Erik Johnson and Josh Brown for a Wii Gaming Tournament and experience Blu condominiums
Blu CitySpaces Condominiums
210 N. 17th Street
Downtown Saint Louis, MO
Free
Registration required, RSVP at http://www.kfns.com/
Sat Feb286:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Missouri Botanical Garden Trivia Night
The Ridgway CenterDoors open at 6, trivia starts at 7:00
$200 for a table of 10. Join my group!
Fundraiser for all of Garden’s Education, Conservation & Research Efforts and celebration of 150 years!
RSVP on Facebook
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Sat Feb 28
10:00pm – 1:10 am
Live Vibes featuring Mario Pascal and the Roots Fuzion Band
Meskerem Ethiopian Restaurant
3210 South Grand
Saint Louis, MO
RSVP on Facebook
10:00pm – 1:10 am
Live Vibes featuring Mario Pascal and the Roots Fuzion Band
Meskerem Ethiopian Restaurant
3210 South Grand
Saint Louis, MO
RSVP on Facebook
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On-Going Events
Now - March 1, 2009
George Washington Carver Exhibit
Missouri History Museum
Adults: $10; Seniors/Students: $ 8; Children (6-12): $6; Free on Tuesdays
Hurry! Before time runs out.
Now - November 8, 2009
Katherine Dunham: Beyond the Dance Exhibit
Missouri History Museum
Adults: $7; Seniors/Students: $5; Children (6-12): $3; Free on Tuesdays
Schlafly ALEympics
Schlafly, Mardi Gras St. Louis, and local bars and restaurants will host several feats of strength and agility - Coaster Tossing, Doubloons (a Mardi Gras-themed version of quarters) and Cup Stacking. The fun begins on January 8th and will continue for seven Thursdays leading up to the Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday, February 21st. After the parade, the Aleympic Finals will be held in Soulard to crown the Schlafly Aleympians! Gold medal winners in each “sport” will receive a year’s supply of Schlafly Beer.
George Washington Carver Exhibit
Missouri History Museum
Adults: $10; Seniors/Students: $ 8; Children (6-12): $6; Free on Tuesdays
Hurry! Before time runs out.
Now - November 8, 2009
Katherine Dunham: Beyond the Dance Exhibit
Missouri History Museum
Adults: $7; Seniors/Students: $5; Children (6-12): $3; Free on Tuesdays
Schlafly ALEympics
Schlafly, Mardi Gras St. Louis, and local bars and restaurants will host several feats of strength and agility - Coaster Tossing, Doubloons (a Mardi Gras-themed version of quarters) and Cup Stacking. The fun begins on January 8th and will continue for seven Thursdays leading up to the Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday, February 21st. After the parade, the Aleympic Finals will be held in Soulard to crown the Schlafly Aleympians! Gold medal winners in each “sport” will receive a year’s supply of Schlafly Beer.
St. Louis Events Examiner: Wine & Art are like a blissfully happy couple, in love
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Wednesday, February 18, 2009
St. Louis Events Examiner: Only 12 days left to see the George Washington Carver Exhibit at the Missouri History Museum
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
The George Washington Carver Exhibit at the Missouri History Museum
I finally had the chance to check out the Washington Carver Exhibit at the Missouri History Museum.
This very same exhibit was in Chicago at the Field Museum last summer. I really wanted to see this exhibit, but I missed it. I was either in Chicago before the exhibit or after it had left. Imagine my pleasant surprise when I noticed a banner announcing the exhibits arrival while I was enjoying one of the last Twilight Tuesdays concerts of the 2008 season. The George Washington Carver exhibit was soon coming to my town! How lucky I felt.
And lucky I was to see and experience this exhibit. The graphics, artifacts, and pictures all come together to narrate the biography of a great American Innovator and Missouri Native. I did not opt for the audio tour, but you can. The displays and few audio are perfectly support one another. And the exhibit is not too long, so you shouldn't get too tired. Carver's story is amazing and worth sharing with others. Check out my thoughts about the exhibit here.
From slave, to orphan, to school boy working a number of jobs to college professor and Green Innovator.
You only have a few more weeks to see this exhibit for yourself. After This Monday, March 1, 2009, the exhibit is traveling. It will be in Dallas, Texas, next.
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