RSVP required to receive a drink. Please RSVP here. Only 60 seats available.
FREE for CWEA members. $8 for non-members.
Cathedral Concerts
Emily Dameron
Lynda Gamlin
Brandyn Jones
Richard and Sally Ward
Dennis White
Something Positive for Positive People
After learning there were people diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection who contemplated suicide because of their positive status, Courtney Brame began to find and share stories of people living with STDs as a safe way for people to receive support. A study taken by Something Positive for Positive People, a nonprofit 501c3 that provides support & resources to those navigating an STI diagnosis, found that of 110 participants, 98% expressed experiencing depression and 6% contemplated suicide because of their diagnosis. Participants expressed that this resource has helped them feel educated and understanding of stigma, self-empowered to advocate for themselves and their bodies/sexual health, and overall have a sense of support and community by connecting with the stories shared on the podcast. Something Positive for Positive People, the podcast, is an intentionally inclusive hub of sex positive resources that includes stories of people living with STIs as well as sexuality experts, medical professionals, sexual wellness organizations and sex educators. Our goal is to empower people living with STIs to advocate for themselves by providing emotional support post-diagnosis. Listen to the podcast Connect with Courtney
The CWEA is a 501(c)3 that helps bring the neighborhood together with events like the CWE Home & Garden Tour, the Annual Gala, monthly First Friday Happy Hours that celebrate new businesses, and many more events that help promote growth and prosperity in the CWE. Join as a business, resident or both today!
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The US OPEN USTA WHEELCHAIR CHAMPIONSHIPS begins tomorrow @ Dwight Davis Tennis Center in Forest Park! The best wheelchair tennis players in the world come to St. Louis to compete for $45,000 in prize money. Play begins Tuesday morning and concludes with finals on Sunday 9/15. Tickets $5 at the door.
Calling All Singers! New singers are invited to join the Second Church Chorale of Second Presbyterian Church in the Central West End as the group prepares George F. Handel’s Dettingen Te Deum. Rehearsals are Wednesdays from 7:15-8:15 pm beginning September 3 and continue up through the concert on Sunday, November 17. For more information contact the choir director, Andy Peters, at music@secondchurch.net or 314-367-0367.
Bookfest STL - Bookfest STL will be September 21 in the streets of the CWE. BookFest St. Louis is a celebration of the literary arts that will bring dozens of local, regional and national authors together for a one-day festival in the Central West End. Festival-goers will be able to enjoy author presentations, panel discussions, book signings and an array of family-friendly activities and programming throughout the day.
Ballroom Dance Academy September Classes
Tuesdays: 6-7pm - Beginner I Tango and Cha Cha
7-8:30p - Intermediate Foxtrot and Swing
8:30-9:30p - Nightclub Salsa Thursdays: 6-7p - Beginner Foxtrot & East Coast Swing
7-8p - Intermediate Salsa Rueda
8-9:30p - Performance Group
More info on pricing, parking and location here.
Monday, September 9 - Left Bank Books - William Kent Krueger - This Tender Land - 7-8:30p - Left Bank Books welcomes award-winning author of Ordinary Grace William Kent Krueger, who will sign and discuss his new novel, "This Tender Land"! This event is free and open to the public, but proof of purchase of "This Tender Land" from Left Bank Books will be required to enter the signing line.
Class Dates: September 9 – November 18 - Registration is now open for the 2019 Neighborhood Leadership Academy! The Neighborhood Leadership Academy, created in 2002, connects resources at the University -- Creating Whole Communities and University of Missouri Extension -- with residents and neighborhoods throughout the metropolitan area who are interested in improving their communities. The Neighborhood Leadership Academy (NLA) provides hands-on leadership training that emphasizes community building principles and strategies, project planning, organizational leadership and management practices, and personal leadership skills. Participants are actively involved in their neighborhoods and represent communities from throughout the St. Louis region. Academy participants may be neighborhood association members, community leaders, resident volunteers, community-based organization staff, business owners, local government staff, and municipal elected officials. Participants who successfully complete the program receive a Certificate in Neighborhood Leadership from the Chancellor of the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Early Bird Deadline: August 23 Regular Registration Deadline: August 30 Class Dates: September 9 – November 18 All of the details regarding dates, cost and registration can be found here: http://cwc.umsl.edu/nla/ Scholarship applications can be found here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QQ2LT8V Questions: Please email Claire Wolff at wolffca@missouri.edu
Wednesday, September 11 - The Preston - Materra Wine Dinner at The Preston - 5:30-8:30p - Join us at The Preston for a wine dinner featuring Materra wines! Materra is a Cunat family vineyard in the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley. Each Materra wine is a perfect expression of the land, the grapes, the passion the Cunat family has invested in each bottle, and the unyielding quality delivered consistently by the growing conditions and terroir of the Napa Valley. The dinner will feature five courses, each paired with its own wine. Tickets are $100 per person and include valet parking. To RSVP, please contact Kyle Little at 314.633.3271 or by emailing klittle@sonesta.com.
Wednesday, September 11 - Techartista - 6-9pm - Self-Publishing 101: Intensive 3-Hour Course - Have something great inside you need the world to know? Have a book idea or a book that you've already written? Don't know what to do next? Jen Mann, Author, can help. The good news is, there are multiple options to be published and one of the easiest and most popular paths is self-publishing. But, self-publishing can be an overwhelming and confusing process, and a lot of first-timers don’t know where to start…so they give up before they even begin. Join New York Times bestselling author, Jen Mann, for Self-Publishing 101, an intensive three-hour course designed to help you navigate the ins and outs of self-publishing. Since 2012, Jen has self-published more than nine books and six short stories. She’s sold over 100,000 copies of her self-published books. Jen will show you the steps to self-publishing and answer all your questions. By the end of Self-Publishing 101, you will feel confident you have an easy-to-follow plan that will get your manuscript ready for print and into the hands of readers. Every attendee receives a complimentary copy of Jen's newest book, 'How I F*cking Did It: From Moving Elves to Making Over Six-Figures on the Internet and You Can Too' and a complimentary 1-month drop-in membership to TechArtista ($175 value). It's half how-to, half inspiration, and half get it done (yes, math isn't her strong suit). Tickets are required.
Wednesday, September 11 - World Chess Hall of Fame - 7p – 8p - Monthly Music Series: Thunder and Rain. An angelic voice soars over a blanket of acoustic sound, living somewhere between folk, country, bluegrass, and pop. The voice, belonging to band leader and songwriter Erinn Peet Lukes, sings lyrics that speak honestly about matters of the heart. The songs, along with the highest level of musicianship from the rest of the band, have captured audiences young and old, internationally and across the USA.
Friday, September 13 - The Biome School - Make plans to join us for "An Evening at the Opera," featuring Morris Robinson at the Ethical Society in Clayton on September 13th. Guests will enjoy a fun evening of entertainment and a special performance with Morris Robinson and The Biome School Choir. Purchase tickets at www.thebiomeschool.org/support/benefit-concert/.
Friday, September 13 or Saturday September 14 - Bowood Farms - Acrylic Pouring - 2p – 4p - Taught by Anne Berman. Learn the fun and spontaneous process of acrylic pouring! Each pour leads to an unexpected, but beautiful result. Anne will demonstrate different pouring methods and how to modify your paint with pouring mediums. Each student will experiment on canvas to create colorful acrylic pieces of art. All materials and supplies are provided. The canvas has to fully set, so all pieces will have to be picked up at a later date. Workshop is limited to 12 participants. $45
Saturday September 14- Bowood Farms - Sashiko Embroidery - 10a – 1p - Taught by Casey York of Casey York Design. $60. Sashiko embroidery originated in Japanese textile arts, in which decorative straight stitch patterns were used to mend and reinforce homespun fabrics. Despite its traditional roots, the abstract motifs typical of this meditative hand-stitching technique lend themselves perfectly to modern design. In this workshop, Casey will introduce sashiko materials and the basic stitch and you will embellish a fabric square. All materials and supplies are provided, and you’ll go home with your project, sashiko needle and thread. Since this is a longer workshop, Café Osage will provide baked goods for a snack. Workshop is limited to 10 participants.
Wednesday, September 18 - New City School + The CWEA present an Educational Forum - 6:30pm in the NCS Theatre - Come meet reprsentatives from CWE neighborhood schools. Representatives will be from The Biome School, , Crossroads Prep, Central Institute for the Deaf - CID, Rosati-Kain & New City School.
Wednesday, September 18 - World Chess Hall of Fame - Sip & Sketch: Letterpress Posters with Central Print - 6:30-8pm - Join us for an evening of printmaking with Marie Oberkirsch of Central Print! Participants will learn how to use letterpress equipment to create works of art incorporating repeated patterns, inspired by the prints on-view in "M. C. Escher: Infinite Variations." All materials and equipment provided by Central Print. Central Print is a non-profit arts organization with a mission to promote the art of letterpress printmaking by providing workshops, classes, and programs that focus on design and production using historic printing equipment. Located in the historic Old North neighborhood of Saint Louis, Central Print serves as a classroom and studio space that offers a variety of programs for all ages. $15 General Admission. Discounted tickets are half price. Complimentary drinks and appetizers. Availability limited to 25 guests.
Wednesday, September 18 - Left Bank Books - 7-8:30p - Humble Beginnings - Breath, Eyes, Memory - Join Humble Beginnings (www.left-bank.com/humble-beginnings) for a reading group discussion of "Breath, Eyes, Memory" by Edwidge Danticat!
Thursday, September 19 - World Chess Hall of Fame - M.C. Escher: Infinite Variations Closing Reception - 5:30-7:30p - Join us for a free reception at the Saint Louis University Museum of Art to celebrate the closing of "M.C. Escher: Infinite Variations" with a satellite exhibition of 35 additional Escher works not previously shown at the World Chess Hall of Fame. "M.C. Escher: Infinite Variations" explores the mind-bending, mathematical and metamorphic works of world-famous graphic artist M.C. Escher. The exhibition features an extensive collection of drawings, mezzotints, lithographs, and woodcuts, which blend and blur constructs inspired by impossible worlds, the intricacies of nature, and the infinity of chess. https://worldchesshof.org/exhibit/mc-escher-infinite-variations
Friday, September 20 - Bowood Farms - Eco Printing - Friday September 20 - 10a-1p Taught by Anne Berman - Eco printing is the natural dye technique of transferring colorful evocations of botanicals onto paper and fabric. In this workshop, you will steam bundles of paper and fabric that are layered with flowers, leaves, and natural dyes. All materials and supplies are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own plant clippings. Workshop is limited to 8 participants. $50.
September 20 - 21 - The Great Forest Park Balloon Race - Friday Sept 20 - 5:00 P.M. – FESTIVITIES BEGINPlan ahead, find the perfect viewing area for you and your family and join us for dinner at Central Fields! Enjoy tasty fare from food trucks, concessionaires, and activities – all open beginning at 5 p.m. Or pack your own (soft-sided coolers, please) and settle in at one of the Enterprise Family Picnic areas! 6:00 P.M. – LIVE MUSIC FROM BOOGIE CHYLD ON THE MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY MAIN STAGE. DUSK UNTIL 9 P.M. – BALLOON GLOW OFFICIALLY BEGINS. 9:15 P.M.— PNC BANK FIREWORKS FINALE. Saturday, Sept 21 - 12:00 P.M. – THE GREAT FOREST PARK BALLOON RACE FESTIVITIES BEGIN. 3:00 P.M. – SKYDIVERS TAKE FLIGHT 3:30 P.M. – OPENING CEREMONIES 4:30 P.M. – PNC BANK “HARE” BALLOON LAUNCHES 4:45 P.M. – “HOUND” BALLOONS LAUNCH
Saturday, September 21 - Bowood Farms - Create a Dried Floral Cloche - 10a-12pm - Taught by Anne Berman. Build a dreamy preserved garden in a cloche with dried flowers from this summer’s harvest. You’ll have a lovely assortment of dried flowers and grasses to choose from, including locally grown straw flower, celosia and globe amaranth to name a few. We will help you layer each element to create a whimsical and airy display piece for your home. All materials and supplies are provided. Workshop is limited to 12 participants. $50
Saturday September 21 - Bowood Farms - Cyanotype - 2p – 3p - Cyanotype, or “sun printing” is a photographic printing process that produces a stunning cyan-blue print through sun exposure. Learn how to mix the chemicals, coat materials with photosensitive emulsion, and create one-of-a-kind contact prints utilizing the sun. Participants will make and take home several Cyanotype prints on paper. This workshop involves the use of chemicals, please dress accordingly in old clothing and shoes that may be stained. Workshop is limited to 12 participants. $30.
Sunday, September 22 - Trumpeter Dawn Weber presents a concert on Sunday, September 22 at 4:00 pm at Second Presbyterian Church. The concert also includes Bob Deboo, bass and Adam Hansbrough, guitar. The concert is free and all are welcome. The church is located at 4501 Westminster Place in the Central West End. For more information call 314-367-0367.
Thursday, September 26 - Bowood Farms - Knife Skills with Cafe Osage - 2 PM – 3:30 PM - Taught by Scott Davis - Join Cafe Osage’s chef, Scott Davis, in this hands-on workshop focused on basic knife skills. Scott will demonstrate fundamental cuts and coach your technique while you practice. You’ll learn tips for maintaining and sharpening your knives and enjoy light bites at the end of the class. You are encouraged to bring your own knife, but we will provide knives to use as well. Workshop is limited to 8 participants. $45.
Thursday, September 26 - SubZero Vodka Bar - 7-9pm - CWEA Happy Hour just because! Come meet new people in the CWE! Try our new shot/bomb bar / $7 each. Stay for DJ Greasy @9:30p. Buy a one year CWEA membership and get a free drink!
Friday, September 27 - The Link Auditorium - Benefit Concert - TRIBUTE TO GENESIS/ PHIL COLLINS & U2 - HELP RESTORE A HISTORIC CENTRAL WEST END SPACE - Concert 7:30p | 9pm Reception - $25 concert | $40 for concert + reception. Reception tickets include 2 drink tickets, appetizers, and a bonus acoustic set with the band. Get tickets
Friday September 27 or Saturday September 28 - Bowood Farms - Shibori Dyeing - 10 AM – 12 PM. Taught by Anne Berman. $45. Shibori is a Japanese dyeing technique that involves folding, twisting, binding or bunching cloth and dyeing it with indigo. Each student will receive two yards of fabric to dye- that can be made into napkins, a table runner, tea towels or a pillow cover … the possibilities are endless! You will be able to allow your creativity to flow and produce a one of a kind product. This workshop involves the use of indigo dye and is held outside, please dress accordingly in old clothing that may be stained. Workshop is limited to 10 participants.
Saturday, September 28- Bowood Farms - Iris Barn Floral Arranging - 11 AM – 1 PM - Taught by Larysa Bernhardt of Iris Barn - $75 - Immerse yourself in the dramatic, floral world of Larysa Bernhardt of Iris Barn. Larysa grows and forages flowers on her small-scale farm to create romantic arrangements with layers of colors and textures. Through this hands-on class you will learn how to create your own beautiful centerpiece with tips from Larysa. The stunning arrangement you create, along with the vessel are yours to take home. Everyone from a flower-loving novice to an experienced designer will walk away inspired with new skills. Workshop is limited to 12 participants.
Sunday, September 29 - Bowood Farms - Forest Park Owls: Hiding In Plain Sight - 11 AM – 12:30 PM - Taught by Mark H.X. Glenshaw - $10. Mark H.X. Glenshaw is an award-winning naturalist who has closely observed and documented the lives of Great Horned Owls in Forest Park, in St. Louis since December 2005. Mark’s talk, Forest Park Owls: Hiding In Plain Sight, will cover how he found these owls, basic facts about the species, and the different behaviors he has been able to see and document with photos and videos to illustrate these behaviors. You may have heard about the owls and Mark's work with them from the regular media coverage they receive-now here is your opportunity to learn more about the owls in person.
Cathedral Concerts announces their 2019 - 2020 season - Saint Louis Cathedral Concerts, an independent nonprofit that brings sacred and classical music to St. Louis from world-class musicians, releases its concert lineup for the 27th season. The 2019-2020 season kicks off Monday, July 29th at 8:00pm, and continues through Friday, April 21st, 2020. The series of live concerts will showcase notable musicians in one of the world’s most striking cathedrals, the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis located at 4431 Lindell Blvd. The Cathedral Concerts’ 27th Concert Series Season includes:
Oct. 29 – The Four Italian Tenors
Nov. 16 – Tenebrae
Nov. 29 – Vienna Boys Choir
Dec. 7 & 8– Christmas at the Cathedral
Jan. 10 - UMSL Choir with the Arianna String Quartet
Feb. 21 - Voces8 with special guests Crossroads Quartet
Mar. 8 - Dr. Lynn Trapp, Organist
Mar.29 - Organ Plus
Apr. 21 - Stile Antico
25th ANNIVERSARY GALA
Thursday, October 10 at 6pm
The Barnett on Washington [3207 Washington Blvd]
Join us as we celebrate Union Avenue Opera’s 25th Anniversary in the festive ambiance of The Barnett on Washington. Enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres followed by a masterfully crafted gourmet meal with a musical performance by Kenneth Overton (Stephen Kumalo, Lost in the Stars), Elise Quagliata (Sister James, Doubt), Marsha Thompson (Abigaille, Nabucco) and hosted by Kathy Lawton Brown, Classic 107. 3. Tickets are on sale now. Call 314-361-2881 or visit unionavenueopera.org for more information.
Cathedral Concert Series - For CWEA members only. The code “CWEA” can be entered at checkout and a 20% discount will be applied to the total order. This is good for any concert(s) and any number of tickets.
The Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta Hotel is offering 10% off to all CWEA members at the Preston and Chase Club restaurants (7 days a week). Valid with an active CWEA membership card (printed or on a smartphone). Learn more about their Family Fun Cinema Package, Resident’s Rate package, and other staycation offers here.
Forest Park Dental - CWEA members will receive free custom take-home whitening kits with their comprehensive new patient exams with their active CWEA membership card.
Kaldi's Coffee - The Kaldi's summer rollout is here! Stop in and try any of the new bakery or drink items. Your favorites, the Honey Almond Cold Brew and Summer Detox, return alongside a new treat - the Ginger Rose Latte. Be sure to try them this summer!
Techartista - CWEA members enjoy 10% off at the Cafe, located at 4818 Washington Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63018. Offer good with an active CWEA membership card Monday - Friday. TAMembers: Refer a friend to the space and get a $100 credit to your account when they sign up.
