Great events scheduled for this weekend.
Friday
- Neche Collection by Shan Keith // Stilettos by Chris Draper at Windows on Washington
- Young Democrats Halloween Costume Party at Glaizers Union Hall
Saturday is National Make a Difference Day - A day of community service
- Join United Way’s 5th annual Servathon and participate in one of many service projects taking place throughout the metro area
- Climate Change Awareness and Action Rally at the Arch featuring live music, free T-shirts, and the company of hundreds of other 350 activists.
- Cuban Missile Crisis Party at the Royale
Sunday
- St. Louis Top Chef Burger Throwdown at Metropolis Condominiums
Full details of this weekend's events here; and don't forget about the Halloween activities this weekend.
Coming soon...the November 2009 Events Calendar. Lots of great things in store.
Friday, October 23, 2009
What's happening this weekend? October 23 - 25, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Halloween 2009 Events
Go directly to the October 2009 Events calendar.
The OFFICIAL Fête Society Halloween Event Guide is published. It is your Print & Go Guide for ALL Halloween festivities worth attending in the Lou!
Here is a sneak peak at all of the great events.
Family-friendly/Kid-friendly events
- Spooky Saturday at the Zoo on Saturday, October 24, 2009 and Boo at the Zoo Daily until October 30
- Ghouls at the Botanical Garden on Sunday, October 25, 2009
- Halloween on Main Street in St. Charles on Friday, October 30, 2009
- The Alton, Illinois Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 31, 2009
Teen & Young Adult Events
- Several Haunted Houses & Farm Corn Mazes throughout the area including in Soulard, Fenton, and Eureka, Old Monroe Sikeston Missouri and in Godfrey, Illinois
And I haven't forgotten the grown folks - enjoy spirits of a different kind at one these parties.
- Young Democrats Halloween Costume Party on Friday, October 23, 2009
- Central West End Adult Costume Party on Saturday, October 31, 2009
- The Saints & Sinners Halloween PartyA Costume Party on Saturday, October 31, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
What's Happening this week? October 20-24, 2009
Get ready for one great week ahead. Plenty of activities
- Socializing, Mixing and Mingling
- Activism and Community Service
- Culture aand Intellectual Engagement
Details of daily events are here: What’s Happening this week? October 20-24, 2009
See you out and about!
Monday, October 19, 2009
St. Louis Fashion Week rocked the house!
I attended my very first ever Fashion Show at St. Louis Fashion Week on Saturday, October 17, 2009. It was fabulous. The highlight of the day was when an STLFW attendee walked up to me and asked if I was Afrobella – the super-fabulous, highly technorati-ranked and multi-winner of numerous Black Weblog awards for fashion and beauty – of Chicago, Illinois. “No.” I responded; but I was much flattered for the comparison, and I can see some of the similarities – bright smile, big wild hair, though I personally thinks she is the Fete’s own, D. Craven’s long-lost sister -What do you all think?
But I digress. It was amazing and I am completely sold on STLFW. If you missed it, then check out my attempt to channel my inner AfroBella in my full recap of the event, which includes more pictures: St. Louis Fashion Week Rocked the House!
Got to hob-nob with Atillio D'Agostino, editor of ALIVE Magazine and Executive Producer of STLFW.
I met St. Louis' own, my cousin - Murphy Lee - at the STLFW After-party. Not really my cousin, but we do share the same last name.
Reign Men's Fashion.Special shout out to the Urbanistas who were in the house at STLFW and Pamela Raymond – St. Louis Business Commentary Examiner and Principal of The Raymond Experience.
Friday, October 16, 2009
What's happening this weekend? October 16-18, 2009
This weekend is replete with fun, fabulous festivities! St. Louis will be on fire. This is your official weekend activity guide.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Fest-of-Ale
Dead of the Class
Saturday, October 17, 2009
St. Louis Interactive Festival
Carver Day
Three Beer Festivals
- 3rd Annual Washington, Missouri Beerfest
- Schlafly FRESH HOP ALE FESTIVAL
- Art St. Louis Hops Art 2009
Anniversary Charity Harvest Party benefitting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Two Black Tie Events
- The Professional Organization of Women Frankie Muse Freeman Scholarship Gala
- 100 Black Men Black Tie Gala
Sound Clash featuring DJ Needles
Want times and details of this weekend's line up? Then visit this link:
What's happening this weekend? October 16-18, 2009
Want a sneak peak of next week's events, then go directly to the October 2009 Events calendar.
Friday, October 09, 2009
This just in...More weekend events October 9-11, 2009
Monday, October 05, 2009
Recap of Weekend Events of October 3.
The weather was cool, partly sunny, and there was a light breeze. It was autumn and it was beautiful – the perfect weekend to share experience all of the delicious tastes, sights, and sounds of Missouri.
The Taste of St. Louis and the St. Louis Wine Fest provided so many delicious treats for the palatte, but I was taken away by the Farm-themed events this weekend. It was a Farm-tastic weekend.
The 18th Annual “Best of Missouri Market” at the Missouri Botanical Garden featured several vendors – of food, wine, and handicrafts – all made by local vendors. There were over 100 Missouri food producers offering fresh produce, canned goods, delicious baked goods, and candy makers.
Read more about the weekend here.
Go directly to the October 2009 Events calendar to see a full list of upcoming events.
Thursday, October 01, 2009
October 2009 Events
Thursday, October 1, 2009
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Smoke-free Happy Hour
Presented by Smoke-Free St. Louis City – join the movement to make St. Louis City and Metro bars and restaurants smoke-free.
Pi Restaurant
6144 Delmar Blvd (in the Loop)
More info: smokefreestl@gmail.com
Thursday, October 1, 2009
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Isms in the Workplace 
A Career Forum presented by The CiTY Forum
A town hall discussion about counteracting "-isms" in the workplace--those subtle and overt demographic differences in our work environments, including discrimination based on age, gender, race and sexuality. Come discuss the difficulties of and solutions to "-isms" on the job.
Moderated by Sonji Young and Reena Hajat. Light refreshments will be served.
Missouri History Museum
Lindell and DeBaliviere in Forest Park
Saint Louis, MO
More info: 314 746-4599 TheCiTYForum@gmail.com
Thursday, October 1, 2009
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
A Heart for the Homeless... Night at the Cucina
Racanelli's Cucina
St Louis, MO
Barnes-Jewish Hospital Residents and Fellows Diversity Program and the Washington University School of Medicine Department have joined forces with Racanelli's Cucina for an unforgettable event benefiting Gateway Homeless Services, the largest, most comprehensive shelter for women and children in the state of Missouri.
Price: $25 - $50
More info: (314) 546-9684
Thursday, October 1, 2009
10:00 pm - 2:30am
Da Mix Addicts L A Concert Jam starring DJs - FLAT OUT
The Foxhole @ Atomic Cowboy
4140 Manchester Ave (the Grove)
Saint Louis, MO
More info: 314 775-0775 djneedles76@gmail.com
Friday, October 2, 2009
6:30 pm
Bacchus at the Basin: Wine Festival Preview
Presented by the Young Friends of the Saint Louis Art Museum
Enjoy this special preview of the St. Louis Wine Festival, featuring unlimited wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres, and live music by Teddy Presberg.
The Grand Basin - At the bottom of Art Hill in Forest Park
Tickets are $50 (Young Friends Members get a $10 discount)
More info: www.slam.org/youngfriends 314 655-5416
Friday, October 2, 2009
7:00 pm
jessica Care moore LIVE! – Spoken Word Event
Hosted by Soulternative's Selena J
Come experience the internationally celebrated poet and CEO of Moore Black Press. She has appeared on HBO's Def Poetry Jam and is well known for her history making appearances on It's Showtime at the Apollo.
Missouri History Museum
5700 Lindell Blvd (Forest Park
Tickets: Advance $10, $8 for Museum Members; $15, $13 for Members
More info: 314-361-9017 for more information. Pdf flyer
Friday October 2 – Sunday, October 4, 2009
Friday: 4 pm -11 pm
Saturday: 11 am -11 pm
Sunday: 11 am -9 pm
Taste of St. Louis 2009
Soldier’s Memorial
Downtown St. Louis
Free Admission
Saturday, October 3, - Sunday, October 4 2009
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
18th Annual “Best of Missouri Market”
Over 145 Missouri food producers and craftsmen offer fresh produce, baked goods, fresh and dried flowers, herbs, handcrafted items, baskets, wooden toys, custom jewelry and more. Live music and a Kids Corner with cow milking, pumpkin decorating and barnyard animals.
Outdoors under tents, rain or shine.
$12 adults (13-64), $10 seniors (65+), $5 children (3-12), $5 Garden members
Buy tickets in advance online at http://www.mobot.org/
MoBot Members-only early bird shopping: Saturday 7 am –9 am
Saturday October 3 & Sunday, October 4, 2009
The St. Louis Wine Festival
Saturday 12:00 - 7:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 - 6:00 pm
Forest Park
St. Louis, MissouriTickets: $20, $10 for Designated Drivers (non-drinkers)
A portion of the proceeds will be contributed to the Flora Conservancy of Forest Park, a not-for-profit volunteer organization that maintains the gardens at the Jewel Box and Pagoda Circle.
For more information about the Wine Festival, visit http://www.stlouiswinefestival.com/
Saturday, October 3, 2009
12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Morgan Ford in Motion Music & Street Festival
The festival will feature interactive performances, street art & music--a festival designed for all ages. Featuring Art Saint Louis hits the Street, Javier Mendoza, Steve Ewing, the Funky Butt Brass band and more
Morgan Ford at Juniata (near Tower Grove Park)
Saint Louis, MO
More info: 314 241-4810 christine@artstlouis.org http://www.morganfordinmotion.com/
Saturday, October 3, 2009
2:00 - 6:00 pm
Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis-Playing in the Dark: A Collision of Art and Chess
This event invites visitors to watch and play live chess matches with Grand Masters from the U.S. Women’s Chess Championship. The defending U.S. Women’s champion and Olympic Gold Medalist, Anna Zatonskih, will kick off the day by playing five players blindfolded.
Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis
3750 Washington Blvd
St. Louis, MO
Sign up to participate at http://www.saintlouschessclub.org/
Saturday, October 3, 2009
11:45 pm - 2:30 am
HIP HOP YA DON'T STOP! PT2
The Delmar Lounge (The Loop)
6235 Delmar Blvd
Saint Louis, MO
More info: 314 725- 6565 djneedles76@gmail.com
Saturday, October 3, 20095:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Howard vs. FAMU HBCU Game Night – The 2009 HBCU Challenge!
The alumni of Howard University and Florida A&M University host a game night fundraiser.
Proceeds from this event will go towards the respective schools’ scholarship funds.
Morgan Street Brewery
721 N 2nd Street (Laclede’s Landing)
Saint Louis, MO
More info: 843 364-7321 oluchi.uwah@wfadvisors.com
Donation: $10
Sunday, October 4, 2009
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Carnival: Opening exhibit of Artist, Gena Brady Allen
The Urban Arts Collective at Urban Eats Cafe
3301 Meramec Street (Dutchtown)
Saint Louis, MO
More info: arts@urbaneatscafe.com
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Connect With...St. Louis Happy Hour
This is THE event for St. Louis young professionals to find out how to get connected. This is a signature Connect With... event. Learning about the more than 45 Connect With... member organizations and make new friends. From arts and culture, to volunteering, to social networking to leadership development, there is something for everyone to “Connect With…”Hotel Indigo
4630 Lindell (Central West End near Forest Park)
Saint Louis, MO
More info: 314 622-1250 X102 nikkiw@focus-stl.org
RSVP at this link.
5 pm - Midnight: Friday
America’s fastest growing Octoberfest Celebration
Live Music each day – the schedule here.
Lots of delicious food and drink (brats, rotisserie chicken, & beer) for purchase
Crowning of Miss Oktoberfest
Kid’s Karneval - $5
Festival entry fee: $5 which include entry into the tents.
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
GenNext Service Day
Volunteer for one of these projects:
1. Wesley House: Wesley House provides youth, family support, and economic development programs in north St. Louis.
4507 Lee Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63115
2. St. Vincent Home for Children: St. Vincent Home for Children provides residential treatment center for disturbed children, 5-12 years old.
Volunteers will participate in a variety of recreational activities with the children that currently reside at St. Vincent’s.
7401 Florissant Road
St. Louis, MO 63121
3. Our Lady of Guadalupe: Our Lady of Guadalupe is a Catholic school for students in kindergarten through 8th grade.
Volunteers are needed to help paint classrooms at this North County school.
17 Hawkesbury Drive
St. Louis, MO 63121
A thank you reception will take place immediately following the projects.
Sign up for one of these projects online: email gennext@stl.unitedway.org
Saturday, October 10, 2009
7:00 pm
St. Louis Blues Hockey Game to benefit the United Way of Greater St. Louis
Blues vs. Los Angeles Kings
The night will include a special auction and mystery bag sale to benefit United Way, as well as an information booth. Discounts on St. Louis Blues tickets are available to fans and for each ticket purchased through this offer, $5 will be donated to United Way.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
3:30pm - 6:00pm
Racial Profiling Community Forum
Viewing of the 2004 Dateline Episode titled "A Pattern of Suspicion" a program about racial profiling across the country, followed by a panel discussion.
Vaughn Cultural Center
3701 Grandel Square (Grand Arts District)
More info: 314 615-3631 imfilms2007@gmail.com
Light Refreshments provided
Friday, October 16, 20096:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Fest-of-Ale
Presented by the Young Friends of the Garden
Enjoy tasting specialty fall beers generously donated by Anheuser-Busch. Move and groove to the American folk, classic rock, and vintage country sounds of regional artists "The Dusty Bottoms".
Stroll through the Garden and enjoy the fall season.
$15 Members/$30 Non-members
*Free admission and automatic entry for a grand prize drawing with purchase of a new or renewed Garden membership.
Seasonal appetizers included with cost of admission.
Click here to register for this event
6:00 – 10:00 pm
Third Friday Seven Scorching Hot Years Birthday Blowout Open House
Put on your party shoes and let’s boogie down. Enjoy live art performance, glass making, and make some great Halloween Crafts, too. Third Fridays are free and family-friendly
Cash bar
FREE
Third Degree Glass Factory,
5200 Delmar, smack dab between University City’s Loop and the Central West End.
For more info: www.stlglass.com or 314-367-4527
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Carver Day
Carver Day highlights the life and legacy of Dr. George Washington Carver, a native Missourian and one of the world’s foremost scientists and educators. Join Dr. Carver (as portrayed by Paxton Williams) for a stroll around the Carver Garden, learn about the native plants and flowers that inspired him, and enjoy a special menu at the Garden's cafe.
Missouri Botanical Garden
12 noon - close
OYSTER FESTIVAL
Featuring over 10 special oyster dishes, including BBQ & char grilled oysters CHAR GRILLED OYSTERS
Live Music
$5 cover after 9 pm
Saturday, October 17, 2009 FRESH HOP ALE FESTIVAL
Schlafly Bottleworks
Celebrate the harvest with an autumn beer festival . Schlafly will feature plenty of Schlafly brews, plus great food and live music. Also, enjoy beers from other fine St. Louis breweries: Amalgamated Brewing Company, Mattingly Brewing Company, Square One Brewery, Morgan Street Brewery and O'Fallon Brewery.
TICKETS are $25 in advance and $30 day of event. Advance tickets are available now. Purchase in person at The Schlafly Tap Room or Schlafly Bottleworks through October 16th, or online until October 15th. Day of event tickets can be purchased at festival beginning at 11:30 a.m.
This event will likely sell out – get your tickets early!
Purchase advance tickets online HERE.
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Hops Art 2009
An evening of fabulous art, tasty beer, scrumptious food & fascinating artists.
This is the 3rd annual Hops Art event presented by the Art Saint Louis Gallery. It is a totally unique event that combines an art exhibition, a digital image presentation, delicious beer & food, and great people.
Art Saint Louis
555 Washington Avenue, Suite 150
Downtown Saint Louis, MO
More info: 314 241-48103 christine@artstlouis.org
Saturday, October 24, 2009
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
United Way’s 5th annual Servathon
Volunteer with hundreds of others on National Make a Difference Day.
To volunteer, sign-up by October 20 by calling 314-539-4063 or online here. T-shirts will be available for purchase for $5 to help support United Way.
Free.
For more info visit the United Way of Greater St. Louis
October 31, 20099:00 pm - 2:00 am
Saints & Sinners Halloween Party
A Costume Party
The Old Ziegenhein Livery & Funeral Home
2723 Cherokee Street
Saint Louis, MO
Price: $15, includes open bar
More info: 314 750-1736 info@bfreepaparazzi.com
~~~~~ Ongoing Events ~~~~~
EarthWays Living the Green Life Exhibit9 am -5 pm
Learn more about sustainable living from displays showcasing goods, services and information with an environmental edge.
Family fun exhibit
Brookings Interpretive Center
Missouri Botanical Garden
Friday, September 04, 2009
Labor day weekend activities!
Good day Revelers,
Your hostess is back from Europe. I had a great time. I travelled to France and the Netherlands for a science conference and also took in the sights! Click to see my photos from Rennes, France, Holland, and Paris. It was a blast!
My oh my, do those Parisens know how to fête, I mean party. So as I ask for a little more patience to get back into full swing Hostess mode, here is what's happening in St. Louis for Labor Day Weekend.
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Greek Fest at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church on Forest Park.
Balloon Race at Forest Park
Foxy Fest at Forest Park
Gateway Classic/AKA Jazz Brunch
Concerts: Al B. Sure, BBD, Common/Maxwell/Chrisette Michele, India Arie, Chub Rock/Das Effects
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
What's happening this week? July 21-26, 2009
Go directly to the July 2009 Events Calendar
The Examiner.com publishing page has been on the fritz lately. This is 2 weeks in a row I haven’t been able to publish my weekly updates in a timely manner. But never fear, your hostess still has you covered.
The Deets:
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
5:30 - 9:00 pm
River City Professionals Event and 4th Annual City-Wide Open Studios Preview Party
Party with the artists and the River City Professionals. Contemporary Art Museum 3750 Washington Blvd (Grand Art Center) St Louis, MO 63108-3612 This is kickoff event for the week-long event - Open Studios - dedicated to the discovery of the hidden spaces where artists work.
Tue Jul 21 – Sun Jul 26
Open Studios Preview Week The work will remain on view throughout the week during normal museum business hours
(10:00 am – 5:00 pm Wednesday – Saturday and 11:00 am – 4:00 pm on Sunday).
Contemporary Art Museum 3750 Washington Blvd (Grand Art Center) St Louis, MO 63108-3612
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
5:30 - 10:00 pm
Jammin' at the Zoo
Tasting Package Admission Includes admission to event, unlimited wine and beer tasting from 6 to 8 p.m. (while supplies last), opportunity to purchase wine, beer and food, and live entertainment.
Zoo Friends Members: $10. Park for free at the north parking lot on Government Drive, and enter through the North Entrance.
Non-Members: $20. Park for free at the south parking lot on Wells Drive, and enter through the South Entrance.
Live Entertainment
Rain or Shine
Wednesday, July 22 2009 5:30 pm
Conversations in Black and White
In January 2010, the Missouri History Museum welcomes the special Exhibition RACE: Are We So Different? Organized by the Science Museum of Minnesota, the exhibition explores the science of human variation, the history of the idea of race and the contemporary experience of race and racism in the United States. In preparation for the exhibition, the Missouri History Museum, in conjunction with the St. Louis Beacon and KETC/Channel 9, will present a monthly series of programs addressing issues related to race in the region and nation-wide. While the programs will vary in format, each one promises to be thought provoking. For our first program, join us for an evening of thought-provoking theatre exploring assumptions and identity. Performed by the museum's Teens Make History actors, these vignettes address an array of topics, including a recent St. Louis Post-Dispatch article illustrated with an interracial couple kissing. Enjoy a DJ spinning in th background while your conversations are sparked by the scenes.
MacDermott Grand Hall
Missouri History Museum
Free
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Special screening of CNN's broadcast of "Black in America 2"
CNN’s Soledad O'Brien reports on people who are using ground-breaking solutions to transform the black experience.
YWCA Metro St. Louis
3820 W. Pine Blvd. (located on the SLU campus)
Saint Louis, MO 63108
Light refreshments will be served. Program starts promptly at 7 pm
Seating is limited. Please confirm attendance.
More info: 314 351-1115 egray@ywcastlouis.org
Thursday, July 23, 2009
7 pm
Showing of the “The Rink” by Ronald Butts
A documentary on the urban roller skating tradition in the African-American communities of St. Louis and East St. Louis.
Tivoli
More info: http://www.cinemastlouis.org/showcase2.html
Thursday, July 23, 2009
9:00 pm – 2:00 am
State Beauty Supply Presents Volume II
A Cutting-Edge Charity Event to Benefit Siteman Cancer Center
More details about this event go to http://www.alivemag.com/.
More information on Siteman Cancer Center, visit http://www.siteman.wustl.edu/ and for State Beauty Supply visit http://www.statebeautystores.com/.
Tickets $15 at the door.
Thursday, July 23, 2009 8:00 pm – 1:00 am
Groundation Selahbration: Mario Pascal Performance A movin’ and groovin’ celebration of the birth of His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I and Love, Light, and Livity!!! The Gramophone 4243 Manchester Rd (The Grove) More info: 314 276-1401, pascalproductions@gmail.com
Friday, July 24, 2009 10:00 am - all day
Henry Shaw’s 209th Birthday Celebration Missouri Botanical Garden founder Henry Shaw’s 209th birthday celebration featuring old-fashioned entertainment including music, a silhouette artist, stilt-walker, magician, actors in Victorian fashions, children’s games, and fun in the Children’s Garden. Missouri Botanical Garden Activities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Spoehrer Plaza, outside the Ridgway Visitor Center. Admission is free for all visitors, all day long!
Friday, July 24 – Saturday, July 25, 2009
All day
Belgian Beer & Mussel Mania Schlafly Tap Room (downtown location) Plus live music -- Friday: Red-Headed Strangers; Saturday: Sins of the Pioneers
Saturday, July 25, 2009 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Kingston Dental's New Patient Day Looking for a dentist? We've got a deal for you! Join us for Kingston Dental Group's New Patient Day! Receive a FREE complete dental exam, full mouth x-ray and consultation ( a $296 value). Limited appointments available. ONE DAY ONLY! Kingston Dental 4442 Telegraph Rd
Saturday, July 25, 2009
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Out West Art Exhibit of Sarah Faraone, Artist
A series of sketches based on a trip to South Dakota.
The Urban Arts Collective at Urban Eats Cafe
3301 Meramec (Dutchtown)
Saint Louis, MO
More info: arts@urbaneatscafe.com
Saturday, July 25, 2009
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Arf Nouveau Art Show
Annual art show in which more than 35 local artists create a piece of art inspired by a Stray Rescue dog or cat. Plus, 20 Stray Rescue dogs and cats will make a piece of art with their noses, tails and paws.
All artwork is available for purchase via a silent auction to benefit the mission of Stray Rescue
Appetizers, cash bar and music available.
No dogs are allowed at this event
Champagne preview party from 6-7pm and tickets are $50 each.
General admission and cash bar starts at 7pm.
Third Degree Glass Factory
5200 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO
Saturday, July 25, 2009
9:00 pm – 1:00 am
Global Warmth
the listening party that embraces us all
Featuring groovy tunes from the diaspora with the best of 1970's cinema funk, Bollywood, and singer and guitarist Mario Pascal Charles will perform original Global fusion along with earthy percussionist Duane 'Jingo' Williams, and Raven Wolf on sax and flute.
Urban Lounge
3216 South Grand
Saint Louis, MO
More info: 314 610-8849 knocradio@yahoo.com
Free
Saturday July 25 – Sunday, July 26, 2009 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Open Studios Weekend This event offers a unique opportunity to explore these creative spaces and enjoy one of the most exciting parts of contemporary art—being able to talk to the artists. Spanning the areas of St. Louis City, University City, and Maplewood, in some of St. Louis’ most diverse and energetic neighborhoods, more than 100 artists are inviting the public to view the spaces where they work. Guests are invited to tour the various spaces all weekend and find out what kind of creative invention happens behind closed doors. There is no fee and no reservations are required to visit these private studios. This is the perfect opportunity to meet the artists firsthand and explore work that is familiar or new. Free and open to the public
Sunday, July 26, 2009 2:00 – 6:00 pm
The Big Splash A poolside fashion and trunk show featuring trends from local style mavens. While enjoying complimentary food and drink, attendees will see the latest summer fashions from Lori Coulter Made-to-Wear Swimwear and Valerie Mills Apparel modeled poolside. McKnight Crossing (just south of Tilles Park) For more information, visit http://www.mcknightcrossing.com/ or call 314-961-7000. Rain date August 2.
Free and open to the public.
Sunday, July 26, 2009 2:00 -6:00 pm
Piasa Winery Live Music Events: Featuring Tim Buck Two
Guitar and harmonica duo singing all your favorites Plus 10% off EVERYTHING IN THE STORE!!!! Piasa Winery 211 W Main Street Grafton, Illinois
Free
Friday, July 17, 2009
What's happening this weekend? July 17-19, 2009
This weekend promises to be as nice as the weather we've been having lately. All-Star Weekend was a blast and the the fun continues. See you out and about!
The Deets:
Friday, July 17 – Saturday, July 18, 20096:00 pm - 10:00 pm
LIVE on the Levee featuringSonic Youth on Friday and Little FeatFree Family Fun and Concerts under the Gateway Arch!
Friday, July 17, 2009 6:00 – 10:00 pm Third Friday Open House See glassblowers play with fire, creating glass art right before your eyes. Note: For the hearing impaired, student interpreters from SLCC-Florissant Valley sign glassblowing demos beginning at 6:30 p.m. Get your hands on glass. Make a paperweight, tile keepsake, or beads ($20 - $30). At 7 p.m. Union Avenue Opera performers give sneak peek preview of Verdi’s Il Trovatore. Then at 8 p.m. the Michael Jonas Band strums up bluegrass, new grass, and jazz. Third Degree East Gallery shows Dreamzine Dudes by Karen Woodard and Duck! New Glass by Jessica Kopitske. On view through August 18. Free and family-friendly Cash bar Third Degree Glass Factory 5200 Delmar
Friday, July 17, 2009 7:00 – 10:00 pm Raise the Woof: Fundraiser for St. Charles Humane Center Complimentary Cocktails from Hound Dog Sweet Tea until 9p This no-kill animal shelter desperately needs the community's support to stay open and help animals during these tough economic times. This center is in urgent need. Join me and help. $20 donation
Friday, July 17, 2009 8:00pm - 10:00pm Howl at the Movies Presents: "Hotel for Dogs" A movie night for the whole family, including the four-legged children. Bring your Lawn Chairs, dogs welcome (but must remained leashed) Pet and people refreshments available for purchase. Petropolis Parking Lot 16830 Chesterfield Airport Road Chesterfield MO Free
Friday, July 17, 2009
10:00 pm
"SHOCK THERAPY" Fiesta Edition
Good food, Good times
El Borracho (formerly Nectar Lounge)
2001 Locust St (Downtown Saint Louis, MO)
Sounds by: DJ SIR THURL
More info: info@koncepts-stl.com closetofamous@yahoo.com
Free Admission, Free drinks, Free Buffet until 11:00
Saturday, July 18, 2009
8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Healthy You, Healthy Planet Festival
Enjoy a day dedicated to good health, green living, and great fun!
Sample activities include
Try Yoga and Tai Chi, Healing Arts Demonstration, Traditional Remedies, Health Screenings, Horticulture Therapy, Massage, EarthWays: Living the Green Life Exhibit, Kids Corner fit and healthy fun
Download program book for complete list of activities.
Admission: $4, St. Louis City and County residents, $3 St. Louis City /County Senior residents (65+);
FREE for Missouri Botanical Garden Members and their children.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
9:30 am - 11:30 am
RVSTL's Rehabbers Club Neighborhood Tour
Renaissance Development Associates
3010 Locust Blvd. Ste 102
Saint Louis, MO
More info: 31 4719-6507 scottwmcintosh@yahoo.com
Tour the Locust Business District. Meeting location is the Renaissance Development Associates offices.
Discuss the new branding for the neighborhood and Street Fest and learn about the history of neighborhood and Renaissance’s role in its development.
After the tour, consider lunch at these neighborhood locations:
Fountain on Locust
Pappy’s Smokehouse
The Good Pie
Free
Saturday, July 18, 2009 6:00 - 8:00 pm Minding the Gap Opening Reception Juried multi-media exhibit examining neglected negative, space, empty spaces or the missing subject. Art Saint Louis Gallery 555 Washington Avenue Saint Louis, MO More info: 3142414810 Exhibit open until August 27, 2009 Free
Saturday, July 18, 2009
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Diversity Arts Open Mic and Reception
A culminating performance and gallery featuring the imaginative self-authored works that are the result of 10 days of artistic and personal exploration and sharing. The performance incorporates dance, spoken word, theater, media and visual art! MC'ed by local writer and teacher, Rodney Smith!
Plus check out The Fête Society Calendar of Events page for more thigns happening for the rest of teh month.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
All-Star Baseball Action and more this weekend in St. Louis
Go directly to the July 2009 Events Calendar
- All-Star Baseball Fever Kicks off this Weekend in St. Louis
- What's happening this weekend? July 10-12, 2009
- 5th Base offers All-Star Party Action for MLB All-Star Week
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Check them out and leave a comment let me know what you got into and how things are going.
Your Hostess,
Danielle
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
July 2009 Events
Thu Jul 2
6:30 pm - until
The Walk - Central West End
Weekly for a social bar hop presented by Metropolis
6:30 to 7:45 pm
Culpepper's Bar and Grill – you must have the chicken wings and salad.
300 N Euclid Ave
St. Louis, MO 63108
7:45 to 9:30 pm
New American Burgers Restaurant (connected to Sub Zero Vodka Bar)
308 N. Euclid Ave
St. Louis, MO
9:30 to ??? pm
Brennan's Wine, Food & Tobacco
4659 Maryland Ave
St. Louis, MO 63108
Mon Jul 6
7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Meet Me In St. Louis-Opening Night!
The St. Louis Exposition returns to Forest Park, and the sound of the trolley will ring once more! The lights will be shining again as the Smith sisters scheme and connive to get their men – or at least their "boys next door" – to meet them at the fair. So meet us at The Muny for one of the most exciting evenings St. Louis has seen in more than a hundred years!
The Muny Theatre
Forest Park
Playing nightly until Sun July 12
Wed Jul 8
5:00 – 8:00 pm
Clayton Chamber of Commerce Parties in the Park
The evening includes music by Charles Glenn: A Tribute to Prince & Stevie Wonder and food by Domino's Pizza.
KWMU 90.7 FM is a sponsor and needs volunteers!
Join radioACTIVE Young Friends, a young professionals group of those age 21 and up, who are volunteering at the Beer Booth.
Interested in volunteering your time and meeting some new friends? Contact Rachel Augustine at (314) 516-6306 or raugustine@kwmu.org.
Shaw Park
Thu Jul 9
6:30 - 11:30 pm
The "All Star" Walk - In Honor of the All Star Game!
This week’s installment of Metropolis St. Louis’ weekly social bar hop is all about America’s favorite pastime
6:30 - 8:00: Broadway Oyster Bar - 736 S Broadway
8:00 - 9:30: Kilroy’s Sports Bar- 720 S 7th
9:30 - ???: Paddy O’s - 619 S 7th
Thu Jul 9
7:30 - 11:00 pm
A-List 2009: The Star-Studded Party of the Summer
Presented by St. Louis Magazine
Maryland Plaza
Kick off St. Louis' All-Star weekend as we celebrate the best in food, nightlife, fashion, culture and more. Enjoy an open bar and sample savory cuisine from the city's best restaurants.
Enjoy food from A-List winners: Baileys Chocolate Bar, B.C.'s Kitchen, Franco's, Local Harvest Cafe, Serendipity, Sugaree Baking Company, Café Provencal, Triumpth, Niche, Sub Zero Vodka Bar and others!
Tickets are only $35. Call 314.918.3026 or visit to purchase tickets at www.stlmag.com/events.
More info 314 918-3026, swania@stlmag.com
Fri Jul 10
5:00 pm-1:30 am
STRESS FREE FRIDAYS: ALL-STAR EDITION
A roving Happy Hour and Social Networking Group
Black Label Gallery Lounge
758 S. 4th Street (near Busch Stadium)
St. Louis, MO 63102
314-621-1929
Fri Jul 10
6:00 – 11:00 pm
Let them Eat Art
Downtown Maplewood celebrates Bastille Day with a self-guided, anything-goes event with live art, music, belly dancing and more.
Maplewood, MO
Sat Jul 11
9:00 - 11:00 am
Let's Yoga with NetIP St. Louis
Mahatma Gandhi Center (across from the Hindu Temple)
727 Weidman Rd
Saint Louis, MO
Bring your exercise mat
Free for NetIP Members. $5 for non Members.
Mon Jul 13
3:30 – 7:30 pm
Griffin & the Gargoyles Perform
Paddy O's (next to Busch Stadium)
619 7th Street
Tue Jul 14
4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Baseball Boulevard: A Baseball Block Party
Join Clayton restaurants and businesses for a big All-Star party including a DJ from 4 pm – 7pm, and the 2009 MLB All-Star Game on the outdoor screen.
Give aways during the game.
North Central Avenue, between Maryland and Forsyth, will be closed to vehicle traffic and renamed Baseball Boulevard.
Central Avenue
City of Clayton
Wed Jul 15
6:00pm - 10:00pm
B. Free Paparazzi Movie Group Presents "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince"
I’ve read the books and I am very much looking forward to this movie. I can’t wait!
MOOLAH THEATER & LOUNGE
3821 Lindell Blvd
Saint Louis, MO
More info: info@bfreepaparazzi.com
Get your discount tickets, $7 before they are all gone. Click here.
Thu Jul 16
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Parties in the Plaza!
The party has finally moved inside of the plaza! Event goers will be able to freely walk around the village with food and drinks while listening to great live bands!
Westport Plaza "Village".
Thu Jul 16
5:30 – 8:00 pm
Washington University’s Party With a Purpose
Come out and learn more about the University’s continuing education program and discover professional development opportunities they have to offer.
Café Eau
Chase Park Hotel
212 N Kingshighway (Central West End)
St. Louis, MO
Thu Jul 16
6:00 pm until
Simple Pleasures II
Doors @ 6pm
Mandarin Lounge
Presented by www.bfreepaparazzi.com
FREE ADMISSION TILL 7pm ($10 after)
Thu Jul 16
6:00 – 8:00 pm
United Way’s Young Leadership Society Kickoff
St. Louis City Hall Rotunda
1200 Market Street
Come celebrate a stellar inaugural year of the Society and kickoff the 2009 campaign right!
Parking is available in the Clark Street lot, and additional parking is available on Tucker. Please enter City Hall at the Tucker or Clark entrances.
For more information or questions, contact Anne May at anne.may@stl.unitedway.org or (314) 539-4191.
Register online by July 13, 2009.
Fri Jul 17
7:00 – 10:00 pm
Raise the Woof: Fundraiser for St. Charles Humane Center
Complimentary Cocktails from Hound Dog Sweet Tea until 9p
This no-kill animal shelter desperately needs the community's support to stay open and help animals during these tough economic times. This center is in urgent need. Join me and help.
$20 donation
Fri Jul 17
6:00 – 10:00 pm
Third Friday Open House
See glassblowers play with fire, creating glass art right before your eyes. Note: For the hearing impaired, student interpreters from SLCC-Florissant Valley sign glassblowing demos beginning at 6:30 p.m. Get your hands on glass. Make a paperweight, tile keepsake, or beads ($20 - $30). At 7 p.m. Union Avenue Opera performers give sneak peek preview of Verdi’s Il Trovatore. Then at 8 p.m. the Michael Jonas Band strums up bluegrass, new grass, and jazz. Third Degree East Gallery shows Dreamzine Dudes by Karen Woodard and Duck! New Glass by Jessica Kopitske. On view through August 18.
Free and family-friendly
Cash bar
Third Degree Glass Factory
5200 Delmar
Fri Jul 17
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Howl at the Movies Presents: "Hotel for Dogs"
A movie night for the whole family, including the four-legged children.
Bring your Lawn Chairs, dogs welcome (but must remained leashed)
Pet and people refreshments available for purchase.
Petropolis Parking Lot
16830 Chesterfield Airport Road
Chesterfield MO
Free
Sat Jul 18
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Minding the Gap Opening Reception
Juried multi-media exhibit examining neglected negative, space, empty spaces or the missing subject.
Art Saint Louis Gallery
555 Washington Avenue
Saint Louis, MO
More info: 3142414810
Exhibit open until August 27, 2009
Free
Mon Jul 20
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Connect With...Meeting and Workshop: “How to Start and Grow Your Young Professional Group”
Come and find out the best practices for:
-starting a young professionals group if your organization has none
- strengthening your organization's young professionals group
-attracting and retaining members
-professional development activities
Presenters include Scott Lapp, River City Professionals; Tina Nelson, Family Resource Center; Mandy Tipton, Ronald McDonald House; Mark Denk, United Way’s GenNext; and moderated by John Wendling, FUEL
Schlafly Bottleworks
One Schlafly Place
Maplewood, MO
RSVP or More info: 314 622-1250; nikkiw@focus-stl.org
Tue Jul 21
5:30 – 9:30 pm
4th Annual City-Wide Open Studios Preview Party
This is kickoff event for the week-long event - Open Studios - dedicated to the discovery of the hidden spaces where artists work.
Party with the artists and the River City Professionals.
Contemporary Art Museum
3750 Washington Blvd (Grand Art Center)
St Louis, MO 63108-3612
(314) 535-4660
Tue Jul 21 – Sun Jul 26
Open Studios Preview Week
The work will remain on view throughout the week during normal museum business hours (10:00 am – 5:00 pm Wednesday – Saturday and 11:00 am – 4:00 pm on Sunday). Contemporary Art Museum
3750 Washington Blvd (Grand Art Center)
St Louis, MO 63108-3612
8:00 pm – 1:00 am
Groundation Selahbration: Mario Pascal Performance
A movin’ and groovin’ celebration of the birth of His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I and Love, Light, and Livity!!!
The Gramophone
4243 Manchester Rd (The Grove)
More info: 314 276-1401, pascalproductions@gmail.com
Fri Jul 24
10:00 am - all day
Henry Shaw’s 209th Birthday Celebration
Missouri Botanical Garden founder Henry Shaw’s 209th birthday celebration featuring old-fashioned entertainment including music, a silhouette artist, stilt-walker, magician, actors in Victorian fashions, children’s games, and fun in the Children’s Garden.
Missouri Botanical Garden
Activities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Spoehrer Plaza, outside the Ridgway Visitor Center.
Admission is free for all visitors, all day long!
Fri Jul 24 - Sat Jul 25
Belgian Beer & Mussel Mania
Schlafly Tap Room (downtown location)
Plus live music -- Friday: Red-Headed Strangers; Saturday: Sins of the Pioneers
Sat Jul 25
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Kingston Dental's New Patient Day
Looking for a dentist? We've got a deal for you! Join us for Kingston Dental Group's New Patient Day! Receive a FREE complete dental exam, full mouth x-ray and consultation ( a $296 value). Limited appointments available. ONE DAY ONLY!
Kingston Dental
4442 Telegraph Rd
Sat Jul 25 - Sun Jul 26
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Open Studios Weekend
This event offers a unique opportunity to explore these creative spaces and enjoy one of the most exciting parts of contemporary art—being able to talk to the artists.
Spanning the areas of St. Louis City, University City, and Maplewood, in some of St. Louis’ most diverse and energetic neighborhoods, more than 100 artists are inviting the public to view the spaces where they work. Guests are invited to tour the various spaces all weekend and find out what kind of creative invention happens behind closed doors. There is no fee and no reservations are required to visit these private studios. This is the perfect opportunity to meet the artists firsthand and explore work that is familiar or new.
Free and open to the public
Sun Jul 26
2:00 – 6:00 pm
The Big Splash
A poolside fashion and trunk show featuringtrends from local style mavens. While enjoying complimentary food and drink, attendees will see the latest summer fashions from Lori Coulter Made-to-Wear Swimwear and Valerie Mills Apparel modeled poolside.
McKnight Crossing (just south of Tilles Park)
Free and open to the public.
For more information, visit http://www.mcknightcrossing.com/ or call 314-961-7000.
Rain date August 2.
Fri Jul 31
9:00-1:00
Griffin & the Gargoyles Perform
Cafe Eau
Chase Park Plaza
Central West End
ON-GOING EVENTS
Sundays
Sunday Spin at Schlafly Bottleworks (Maplewood location)
6:00 pm - close
Enjoy your favorite Schlafly brews while listening to music provided by DJ Argyx of Musical Geeks. No cover, great beer, friendly service, and lively music!
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Free Family Film Festival
10:00 am
When school’s out, the theater will be in session!
Every Tuesday and Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. this summer, Regal Stadium 18 Cinemas at St. Louis Mills will present free family-friendly flicks.
A different G-rated and PG-rated movie will be featured each week. Kidgits members will also get to spin the prize wheel each time they come. Non-members can join at the Festival from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. and receive a special gift!
St. Louis Mills Regal Stadium 18 Cinemas
5555 St. Louis Mills Blvd.
Hazelwood, MO
Check http://www.stlouismills.com/ for a list of movies.
Wednesdays in June and July
Whitaker Musical Festival
5 pm - 9:30 pm
Free admission after 5 pm, music at begins 7:30 pm
Missouri Botanical Garden
Doris I. Schnuck Children’s Garden also remains open late until 7 pm
Free parking
Can bring your own picnic
This event has become so popular that very early arrival is recommended.
Thursdays now thru September 3
Garden Party Nights
5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Missouri Botanical Gardens Celebrate the Garden’s 150th anniversary at Garden Party Nights! Enjoy strolling the grounds in the summer evening, sample beverages from area wineries and microbreweries, and watch madonnari (street painters) create new artwork on the pavement each week. Children can have their faces painted, play with jugglers and magicians, and explore the Doris I. Schnuck Children’s Garden.
Jungle Boogie Friday Night Concert Series
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
St. Louis Zoo
Bring the whole family for a free concert in the center of the Zoo.
Artists and music genre change each week.
Free.
For more information: 314 781-0900, or http://www.stlzoo.org/
Fridays and Saturdays evenings all summerPatio Palooza
Café Eau
Chase Park Plaza
212 N. Kingshighway Blvd
Friday and Saturday nights
LIVE on the Levee
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
July 17 and 18
July 24 and 25
July 31 and August 1
Free Family Fun and Concerts under the Gateway Arch!
http://celebratestlouis.org/Celebrate/schedule.cfm
Premium Open Bar All Night on Saturday Nights
Ladies are FREE, Gentlemen are $20
Harry's Restaurant & Bar
2144 Market (Downtown)
St. Louis City
Piasa Winery Live Music Events
7/4 - Benny Weber - acoustic light rock
7/5 - Phoenixx, Unplugged - acoustic guitar and piano
7/11 - Mark Gordon - acoustic guitar playing rock, folk rock, and contemporary hits
7/12 - Nancy Lippincott - local vocalist and multi-instrumentalist playing primarilyAmerican folk and celtic 3-6 PM
7/18 - Bob Hanna - acoustical playing of Rock & Roll and the Blues
7/19 - Benny Weber - acousitc light rock
7/25 - Elliott Ranney/Panacea - acoustic music like an island breeze
7/26 - Tim Buck Two - guitar and harmonica duo singing all your favorites
Plus 10% off EVERYTHING IN THE STORE!!!!
Piasa Winery
211 W Main Street
Grafton, Illinois
Now – October 2009
Earthways: Living the Green Life Exhibition
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Extended hours during Garden Party Nights until 9 pm.
Now – September 13, 2009
Mary Lee Bendolph: Gee’s Bend Quilt Exhibit
Missouri History Museum
Adults: $5; Seniors/Students: $4; Children (6-12): $3; Free on Tuesdays
Now - November 8, 2009Katherine Dunham: Beyond the Dance Exhibit
Missouri History Museum
Adults: $7; Seniors/Students: $5; Children (6-12): $3; Free on Tuesdays
