We envision a world where all communities have the courage to dream, the skills to build, and the resources to own our future.
Our mission is to advance black youth through personal and professional development, working alongside them to rehabilitate vacant properties, creating affordable homes and thriving communities.
We sell the homes we build at rates that enable residents to become first-time homeowners, and have been working to secure better modes of financing to help particularly disadvantaged populations build wealth. We have proven the model of the youth program over two years, each year working on a different property. This summer we expand operations to take on two properties -- in preparation for the launch of our community development project. We envision a world where all communities have the courage to dream, the skills to build, and the resources to own our future. If you share our vision, please do not hesitate to ask us about ways we can work together.
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!
Memberships paid online are set to auto renew. You will receive a reminder email one week before your auto renewal date. You can stop your auto renewal at any time by emailing jess@thecwe.org
Nominations are open for the Polk and Renaissance Awards! See past recipients of the Polk and Renaissance Awards and recognize neighbors and businesses doing great things in the CWE!
Tickets on sale now for The Royal Vagabonds Foundation, Inc. Annual Concert! It is a major fundraising event supporting our scholarship program for local high-school graduates – plus a wonderful evening of entertainment. Sunday, October 20.
Support the NCS Garden Committee & buy your pumpkins & mums from school! All proceeds go to the garden budget for plants, soil and infrastucture.
This Thursday come happy hour with us just because! We'll be at SubZero Vodka bar 7p - 9p. Stay for DJ Greasy at 9:30p. Get a free drink on us with purchase of a one year CWEA membership.
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
September 27-29 -Bowood Farms - Rally in the Alley Plant Sale - Our alley will be packed with select 1/2 off perennials, herbs, shrubs, trees, and tropical plants. Fall is a great time for planting and we will have a wonderful selection of hardy plants on sale to choose from. After the sale, the remaining plants will be donated to beautification projects and organizations throughout the St. Louis area.
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.
Saturday, September 28 - BDASL is delighted to invite you to our September Social Event, Swing Into Fall. Our social dances welcome dancers of all levels to join each other on the dance floor, have fun, and catch up with friends. Please join us September 28, 2019 for our next social. 8:00-8:30 East Coast Swing Lesson
8:30-10:30 PM General Dancing
Light Refreshments and Cash Bar Included
Location: Grand Hall at The Grandel
3610 Grandel Square St Louis, MO 63103
PARKING:
1. Lot west of building has handicap entry.
2. Large Surface Parking N side of Gandel Square.
3. Street Parking on Grandel Square
$12 Admission - Cash or Credit Card
$5 Student - With valid student ID, Cash Only
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.
Thursday, October 3 - Bowood Farms - Autumnal Herbalist - 3-4pm - As the height of the growing season comes to a close, many gardeners are left questioning exactly what to do with their abundance of herbs. Autumn can often be a race against the clock, trying to harvest and use the gifts from the garden before the first frost. In this class, Bowood’s Drew Dinges will explore the art of harvesting, drying and utilizing herbs. Attendees will learn unique and innovative ways to reap the benefits of their herbal harvest, along with fun and interesting facts about 25 commonly grown herbs. Price: $10. Taught by Drew Dinges. Please call 314-454-6868 to reserve your spot!
Saturday, October 5 - Bowood Farms - An Introduction to Canning with Cafe Osage - 10a-12p - Learn the ins-and-outs of canning with the chefs of Cafe Osage. You will work alongside the chefs as they demonstrate canning three pantry staples: jam, pickles and sauerkraut. Enjoy the preserves with a cheese and charcuterie board accompanied with wine. You’ll go home with your three jars, along with recipe cards.
Price: $60. Taught by Cafe Osage. This workshop is limited to 12 people. Please call 314-454-6868 to reserve your spot!
Saturday, October 5 - Bowood Farms - Detox Bath Salts with Butter Love - 2-4pm - Join La'Crassia Wilderness of Butter Love for this DIY Detox Bath Salts Workshop where you will make your own personalized batch of salts for all your relaxation needs. You will combine a unique mixture of salts and herbs of your choice to create the perfect custom detox bath just for you. This class will offer tons of information on the benefits of each ingredient and the importance of detoxifying your body and mind along with self-care tips. All materials and a snack will be provided. Price: $35. Taught by La'Crassia Wilderness of Butter Love. This workshop is limited to 15 participants. Please call 314-454-6868 to reserve your spot!
Thursday, October 10 - World Chess Hall of Fame - Fall 2019 Exhibitions Opening Reception - 5:30-7:30p - Attend the free opening reception of two all-new exhibits—"Michael Drummond: Being Played" and "A Beautiful Game"—showcasing the unique connections among chess, fashion, and beauty on Thursday, October 10, 2019. Free admission. Complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Complimentary valet available. RSVP’s recommended.
ENTRY FEE:
$25 | $20 for Club members if registered by 10/11
Free for GMs and IMs
ROUNDS:
11:00 a.m. | 12:30 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. | 3:30 p.m
One 1/2 point bye available if declared before round 2
PRIZE FUND: $1,000 GUARANTEED
1st $200 | 2nd $175
$150 for 1st in each class: B, C, D, U1200
Biggest Upset $25
Sunday, October 20 - Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon - The Royal Vagabonds Foundation, Inc. Annual Concert is a major fundraising event supporting our scholarship program for local high-school graduates – plus a wonderful evening of entertainment. The Royal Vagabonds Foundation is Proud to Welcome 2019 Featured Artists Tim Cunningham and Denise Thimes!
Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 5:00 pm
Sheldon Memorial Concert Hall (map)
3648 Washington Blvd.
St. Louis MO 63108
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.
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.
