Celebrate the Central West End with us at our annual event formerly known as The Gala. Join us for cocktails, delicious food and even better company as we present the Polk & Renaissance awards to our outstanding award recipients. 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! Nominations due October 15.
Interested in sponsoring this event? Click here for a list of levels. Click here to purchase sponsorships online. Scroll down to the bottom of the memberships listing page for sponsorships.
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
Riverfront Times - Forest Park was voted best public park in the RFT's Best of St. Louis list. Also found in the CWE is the winner of the best new bar, Yellowbelly; best seafood, Bait; best desserts, the Chocolate Pig; and best book store, Left Bank Books. Up/Down STLtook home the reader's choice "best new bar" title, and El Burro Loco can brag about the reader's choice best margarita in the Lou. Congrats to all the winners!
Ballroom Dance Academy - Ready for a new month of dance classes? As always, they are held in the Great Hall of the Grandel Theatre. Please join us. (Note: there will be no formal Intermediate ballroom class (we will meet and practice, though) and no Salsa classes on 10/1 and 10/8, and no Rueda classes on 10/10)
TUESDAYS
6-7 pm: Beginner II Ballroom (Tango & Cha Cha) - with Andrea 7-8:30 pm: Intermediate Ballroom (Foxtrot & East Coast Swing) - with Andrea Note: no official Intermediate class on 10/1 and 10/8, but will be there for practice 8:30-9:30 pm: Nightclub Salsa - with Andrea Note: no Salsa on 10/1 and 10/8; classes will start on 10/15
THURSDAYS
6-7 pm: Beginner Ballroom (Waltz & Rumba) - with Andrea 7-8 pm: Intermediate/Advanced Salsa Rueda - with Andrea Note: no Rueda on 10/10 8-9:30 pm: Salsa performance class - with Andrea Note: no Performance class on 10/10
Tuesday, October 8 - Left Bank Books - 7-8:30p - Join Reader Beware! for a reading group discussion of The House Next Door by Anne Rivers Siddons! An unparalleled picture of that vibrant but dark intersection where the Old and the New South collide.
Tuesday, October 8 - Commerce Bank Connect - 56 N. Euclid Ave. - 9:30- 11:00 am Small Business: Ask a Professional - Building Your Business - Calling small business owners! Join us for a discussion on what to expect when building your business, and challenges many experienced owners face. Our small business advisors will be on hand to answer questions, or stop by to network with other small business owners. RSVP at connectevents@commercebank.com
Wednesday, October 9 - World Chess Hall of Fame - Alternative Book Group: Unicorn Variations by Roger Zelazny - 6:30-8p - Join us for a dive into the "Unicorn Variations," a collection of sci-fi short stories by Roger Zelazny. The title story, “Unicorn Variation,” tells the tale of a chess match that takes place between a man
and a unicorn in a saloon which becomes much more than just a game, with the state of the human race on the line. Free for WCHOF members and $5 for non-members.
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
Tuesday, October 15th & 22nd | 6:00 pm - Commerce Bank Connect - 56 N. Euclid Ave. Brokerage: Smart Money Moves for Financial Fitness. Join us for a free seminar where our financial advisors will walk through 10 smart money moves to help you organize your financial life and lay the groundwork for your financial future. We’ll cover concepts from keeping organized financial records all the way to laying the foundation for an effective estate plan. We hope to see you there. RSVP at connectevents@commercebank.com
Wednesday, October 16 - World Chess Hall of Fame - Crafts & Cocktails: Book Making with Erin King - Join us for an evening of book arts with the guidance of multidisciplinary artist, Erin King! Inspired by the artifacts on view in "US Chess: 80 Years," participants will learn various pop-up mechanisms to create their own one-of-a-kind artist’s books, or books that are made to function as a piece of artwork. No previous experience is required and all materials are included. Availability is limited to 16 guests.
Thursday, October 17 - Techartista - 11am-12pm -Branded Photography Lunch & Learn | Join branding photographer John Harder for a lunch and learn to discuss the ins and outs of Branding Photography. This hour intro will help someone who is a non-photographer think about what sort of shots they would need for their product. Seating is limited, so be sure to RSVP.
Thursday, October 17 - Left Bank Books presents bestselling author Ruth Spiro, who will present and sign her new science-based board books, Baby Loves the Five Senses: Sight! (illustrated by Irene Chan, Charlesbridge, September 2019), Baby Loves the Five Senses: Hearing! (illustrated by Irene Chan, Charlesbridge, September 2019) and Baby Loves Scientists (illustrated by Irene Chan, Charlesbridge, October 2019) at the official launch event on Thursday, October 17, 11:00 a.m. at Left Bank Books (399 N. Euclid). This event is free and open to the public.
Saturday, October 19 - 10-11:30 am - Commerce Bank Connect - 56 N. Euclid Ave. Mortgage: Homebuyer Seminar - Come meet real estate advisors who can help keep you informed on all aspects of the
homebuying process. Whether you are a first time homebuyer, or an existing homeowner thinking about jumping back into the market, this free seminar will help you navigate the process of buying a home.
RSVP at connectevents@commercebank.com
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
Tuesday, October 22 - Left Bank Books - presents assistant professor in the Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts at Washington University Heidi Aronson Kolk, who will sign and discuss her book, Taking Possession: The Politics of Memory in a St. Louis Town House (University of Massachusetts Press, May 2019) on Tuesday, October 22, 7:00 p.m. at Left Bank Books (399 N. Euclid). This event is free and open to the public, but proof of purchase of Taking Possession from Left Bank Books will be required to enter the signing line.
Wednesday, October 23 - World Chess Hall of Fame - Monthly Music Series: Todd Mosby: Open Waters—Join us for an evening of Indian jazz with acclaimed guitarist Todd Mosby. Performing music from his new release Open Waters, Mosby creates a new musical syntax integrating Indian classical music and Western music, encompassing elements from classical, folk, bluegrass, and jazz. Event begins at 7:00 p.m. RSVP.
Thursday, October 24 - Left Bank Books presents award-winning author Kekla Magoon, who will sign and discuss her new young adult novel, Light It Up (Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), October 2019) on Thursday, October 24, 7:00 p.m. at Left Bank Books (399 N. Euclid) in conversation with Lauron Thompson-Cosby, Cofounder and Artistic Director of TLT Productions. This event is free and open to the public, but proof of purchase of Light It Up from Left Bank Books will be required to enter the signing line.
Friday, October 25 - Mahler Ballroom - Left Bank Books 50th Anniversary Party! 7-9pm - Left Bank Books is turning 50! Come celebrate with us and let's party like it's 1969! Join us to celebrate a half century of bookselling, activism and good times. Featuring the music of singer-songwriter, pianist, producer, and composer, Katarra Parson. Tickets are available below now!
Tickets give you access to:
Cash Bar
Light Refreshments
Door Prizes
Birthday presentations by select authors, booksellers and others
Surprises (the good kind)
Birthday Cake
Silent auction of 50 years of Left Bank memorabilia to benefit the Left Bank Books Foundation
Dress: Casual. Really.
Saturday, October 26 - St. Louis' most legendary Halloween street party returns to the Central West End Scene (CWEscene) on Saturday, Oct. 26! Festivities kick off with fun daytime activities for the whole family. Then, as the sun sets, the party continues with an adults-only bash and costume contest, known for its elaborate, complex and outrageous costumes and featuring $6,000 in cash and prizes! The Legendary CWE Halloween party is FREE and open to the public. More details are available at www.cwehalloween.com.
Monday, October 28 - Left Bank Books presents award-winning sports journalist and author Michael MacCambridge, who will sign and discuss his new book, '69 Chiefs: A Team, a Season, and the Birth of Modern Kansas City (Andrews McMeel Publishing, October 2019) on Monday, October 28, 7:00 p.m. at Left Bank Books (399 N. Euclid). This event is free and open to the public.
Third Degree Glass Factory - Tuesdays, October 29, November 5, 12, 19 | 6-9pm - Path to Independence - Our four week Tuesday night classes will give you the know how needed to start making your own glass art in our Glassblowing, Flameworking or Fused Glass Studio. Click here to sign up.
Saturday, November 2 - Third Degree Glass Factory - Glass Art Sampler - 9a-12p - Try your hand at Glassblowing, Flameworking and Fused Glass in one engaging class! Sign up here.
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.
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.
