CWE Window Walk Holiday Market
Maryland Plaza (Inside a Heated Tent)
Saturday, December 14 1-5 p.m.
This holiday season, find the perfect gift for everyone on your list at the CWE Window Walk Holiday Market! The Window Walk Holiday Market is taking place Saturday, December 14 from 1-5 p.m. The Holiday Market will be located inside a HEATED tent at Maryland Plaza. A dozen local vendors will be on site. Featured items include handmade crafts, jewelry, art, photography, baked goods and more!
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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A statement from the Saint Louis Chess Club:
In late November, we finalized a deal to expand the Saint Louis Chess Club’s geographic footprint for the first time since its founding in 2008. Under this deal, the Chess Club will begin leasing properties previously occupied by Brennan’s, Culpeppers Grill and Bar, and FroYo, all of which are adjacent to the existing Saint Louis Chess Club facility at the intersection of Maryland and Euclid Avenues.
These businesses have been institutions in the Central West End for many years, and we understand that, in particular, Brennan’s loyal patrons will miss the establishment in its current location. We are happy to clarify that, despite reports that Brennan’s is “closing,” this is a growth opportunity for the establishment, which has outgrown its current space. Kevin Brennan is looking to expand his establishment to a larger location still within the Central West End.
Since the Chess Club’s founding 11 years ago, we have been proud of our growth and the increased interest in the game of chess locally and throughout the United States. When presented with the exciting opportunity to expand our campus in the Central West End, we jumped at the chance. The additional space will allow the Saint Louis Chess Club to provide unparalleled exposure, support and educational programming for chess enthusiasts at home and abroad. We look forward to announcing more about how this expansion will benefit this city and region, further solidifying Saint Louis’ role as America’s Chess Capital and as the preeminent global destination for lovers of the game.
Please stay tuned for a formal announcement from the Saint Louis Chess Club with further details at a later date.
Tuesday, December 10 - Bowood Farms - Herbal Scrubs - 11a – 12:30p - Homemade herbal scrubs are the perfect addition to any self-care routine especially during the dry winter months. They also come in handy after a day of working in the garden to remove dirt and grime from your hands, leaving them soft and rejuvenated. In this class, Drew will help you design and hand mix your own botanically inspired scrubs using all natural ingredients and the perfect blend of essential oils and dried herbs. Attendees will walk away with two custom blended scrubs, one sugar and one salt. Workshop is limited to 12 people. Taught by Drew Dinges. $35
Wednesday, December 11- Crafts & Cocktails: Astrology 101 with Ryan Chester—Look to the stars for a celestial evening with an introduction to astrology led by Ryan Chester! Enjoy zodiac-themed cocktails and learn more about the signs and the various houses within them based on participants’ birth information. If you’re an astrology novice, this program is perfect for you! Event begins at 6:30 p.m. RSVP>
Thursday, December 12 - Chase Club - RN Recruitment Luncheon - 11a - 2p - Please join us along with your Kindred Hospital friend for our recruitment luncheon at the newly remodeled Chase Park Plaza Hotel. See the beautiful changes in this luxury hotel, view the holiday decorations, enjoy lunch in the Chase Club and socialize with your Kindred friends including members of the administrative team. Come anytime between 11 AM and 2 PM. Admission Fee: Come with your Kindred friend and there is no charge!Gift for You: Free movie passes will be provided to the Chase Cinemas for you and your Kindred host.
Thursday, December 12 - World Chess Hall of Fame - Composer Series: A Wagnerian Christmas with Opera Edwardsville—Join us for a delightful “Wagnerian Christmas” by Opera Edwardsville’s mezzo-soprano Penelope Cousland, the Perseid Quartet, and pianist Dr. Joseph Welch. This program explores Wagner’s work through the lens of his life, history, and Germanic Christmas tradition. Event begins at 7:00 p.m. RSVP.
Friday, December 13 - Bowood Farms - Handmade Gift Paper - 11a – 12:30p - Take gift wrapping to the next level & make custom prints with Anne’s guidance. We will use block printing & embossing techniques to print patterns on 5 sheets of 2’ x 3’ craft paper. Use our pre-carved linoleum blocks to decorate with holiday & winter-themed patterns. We will finish our prints with touches of embossing to add sparkle & dimension. All materials and supplies are included, and all experience levels are welcome. Workshop is limited to 12 people. Taught by Anne Berman. $40
Saturday December 14 and December 21 - CWE Window Walk - Experience the magic of the holidays at the Central West End Scene (CWEscene)'s annual Window Walk, now in its 10th year! Window Walk is a month-long celebration, highlighting the many wonderful attributes of the holidays in the CWE —shopping at boutiques, enjoying seasonal libations and great meals at local restaurants, and strolling amidst elegantly decorated windows. Window Walk brings back the time-honored tradition formerly found in downtown windows and gives St. Louisans a great venue to experience the holidays.
Visitors can enjoy FREE holiday festivities, including carriage rides, ice carvings, carolers, s'mores, gift wrapping, pictures with Santa, live music, street performers & more! Plus, many of our #CWEscene businesses will be hosting special Window Walk festivities and promotions each Saturday in December. For a full list of events, go to www.cwewindowwalk.com. On December 7, be sure to stick around for the traditional lighting of the tree at Maryland Plaza. This event is free and open to the public.
Dec. 14 and Dec. 21 - Holiday Pop-Up Shop - Gamlin Whiskey House - Shopping for a whiskey lover this holiday season? Visit our pop-up shop in the Central West End Scene (CWEscene) — you'll find whiskey advent calendars, single barrel spirits, ornaments, stocking stuffers and more! We'll be open during Small Business Saturday and the annual Central West End Window Walk. Please note: The pop-up shop can be found inside Gamlin Whiskey House next to the host stand on Nov. 30, Dec. 14 and Dec. 21.
Wednesday, December 18 - World Chess Hall of Fame - Monthly Music Series: Soul of Christmas with Brian Owens and the Adam Maness Trio—The WCHOF is thrilled to present Brian Owens in concert with the Adam Maness Trio in a program of soulful holiday classics. This performance will take the listener on a journey through sacred and secular favorites as performed by collaborators and student performers from the LIFE Arts Flow Artist Collective. Event begins at 7:00 p.m. RSVP.
Friday, December 20 - Bowood Farms - Modern Lettering - 10a-12p - Ditch the pointed pen, ink and nib and join us for a fresh take on hand lettering with professional calligrapher, Katherine Yabes, of Handwritten by Katherine. With the convenience of a Pentel Sign pen you will learn the art of faux calligraphy. All skill levels are welcome. Take home the pen and worksheets to continue your practice. Workshop is limited to 12 participants. Taught by Katherine Yabes of Handwritten by Katherine. $60
Friday, December 20 - MADE STL - GIFT SHOP : 6-10PM - Join us as we explore all the wonderful locally-made gifts you can purchase for your loved ones this holiday season. We will have hot cocoa and mulled wine for sale, and plenty of options to choose from for your hard-to-gift friends and family.
Friday, December 20 or Saturday, December 21 - Bowood Farms - Acrylic Pouring - 2-4pm - 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. Taught by Anne Berman. $45
Saturday, December 21 - Bowood Farms - Sashiko Embroidery - 10a-1pm - 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, Cafe Osage will provide baked goods for a snack. Workshop is limited to 10 participants. Taught by Casey York of Casey York Design. $60
Friday, December 27 - Bowood Farms - Pineapple Watercolor for Kids - 10a - 11:30a - Artist and gardener, Amy Woods will lead this kid-friendly watercolor workshop designed for kids ages 10 and up. Amy will introduce the students to their palette of paints and show them how to handle a watercolor brush. After a warm up exercise, Amy will lead them in painting a colorful pineapple design. All materials and supplies are provided, and everyone will go home with their finished painting. Workshop is limited to 8 participants. Taught by Amy Woods. $45.
Saturday, December 28 - Bowood Farms- Painting with India Ink - 10a - 12p - Andrea Henry Tharian will lead this workshop on how to paint flowers from the garden using India ink. You will learn how to paint values through a process of layering ink washes. The class will focus on looking at form and shape - perfect for those new to drawing and painting, although all levels of experience are welcome. All materials and supplies are provided, and you’ll go home your India ink and paintbrush to continue your practice. Workshop is limited to 12 participants. Taught by Andrea Tharian. $60
Saturday, December 28 - Bowood Farms - Amaryllis Watercolor Study - 1-3pm. Artist and gardener, Amy Woods will lead this watercolor workshop using winter-blooming amaryllis for inspiration. You will learn to work from the actual subject, rather than photos, to create loose and unique paintings. Get to know your palette and explore what makes painting with watercolor unique. All materials and supplies are provided, and you’ll go home with your own palette and paintbrush to continue your practice. All skill levels are welcome. Workshop is limited to 12 participants.
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:
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
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.
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.
