In addition to providing more than 15,000 meals last month, GiftAMeal also published their 14 month case study with Pastaria, hired a part-time Restaurant Liaison, and received news that they are a finalist for a $50,000 grant.
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Riverfront Times - Restaurant openings and closings from December
Wednesday, January 8 - SubZero Vodka Bar - 90s night with DJ Big J - Join us this and every Wednesday night for 90s Night at Sub Zero Vodka Bar, featuring DJ Big J from 10 p.m. to close!
Thursday, January 9 - New City School - Winter Open House at New City School -
Take a tour and meet Head of School Alexis Wright, faculty and staff, and current parents at New City School’s Winter Open House. This event on Thursday, January 9th, will begin with a tour of our school starting at 6:00pm, and ending with a Q&A session, where we will answer all your questions about New City School and the admissions process, including our Variable Tuition program. If you’ve never visited us, you should come see for yourself: New City School is unlike anywhere you’ve been before! RSVPs are required for this event: click here to register.
Saturday, January 11, Saturday Story Time at New City School - Join us for stories, songs, crafts (and coffee!) at New City! During the school year, Heidi Kehle (one of our wonderful preschool teachers), shares her stories and musical magic through Story Time each month from 9:30 - 11:00 am in the New City School Library. Stories and activities are designed for children from infant/toddler through second grade. Saturday Story Time is free and snacks are provided. You can also sign up to receive updates about upcoming Story Time Saturdays!
Saturday, January 11- Ballroom Dance Academy of St. Louis - 8:00-10:30 pm - DANCING in a WINTER WONDERLAND - Grand Ballroom at The Grandel 3610 Grandel Sq. St Louis, MO 63103 - Admission: $12 pp., $5 Students includes Refreshments • 8:00-8:30 pm Andrea Osman Teaches Foxtrot Dance Lesson • 8:30-10:30 pm Social Dancing • Street Parking or large surface lot on N. side of Grandel Square
Sunday, January 12 - Ultra Violet Fever at Evangeline's Bistro - 8-11p - Ultra Violet Fever brings you Americana soul folk and blues music from Sioux City, Iowa. Mainly touring as a duo, soul-mates and recently engaged Angie Lambrecht (vocals/guitar/uke/piano/vibraphone/harmonica/drums/percussion) and Shawn Blomberg (vocals/bass/guitar/piano/uke/sax) live, write, travel, and explore the great realms of our universe through music, love, and the bare necessities. They put on an eclectic show and have a BIG sound for a duo.
Tuesday, January 14 - Left Bank Books - Miranda Popkey - Topics of Conversation - 7-8:30p - Left Bank Books presents debut author Miranda Popkey, who will sign and discuss her novel Topics of Conversation. For readers of Rachel Cusk, Lydia Davis, and Jenny Offill— Topics of Conversation is a compact tour de force about sex, violence, and self-loathing from a ferociously talented new voice in fiction.
Wednesday, January 15 - World Chess Hall of Fame - Being Played: Artist Talk with Michael Drummond - 6:30-8p - Join fashion designer Michael Drummond for a gallery talk about his latest solo exhibition, "Michael Drummond: Being Played," featuring garments inspired by the intersection of chess, fashion, and the world’s current climate crisis. Learn more about the pieces on view as Michael discusses his processes and various inspirations. Following the talk, Drummond and fashion editor Sarah Stallmann will engage in a dialogue, expanding on the topics and themes presented in the exhibition and will answer questions from the audience.
Wednesday, January 15 - SubZero Vodka Bar - 90s night with DJ Big J - Join us this and every Wednesday night for 90s Night at Sub Zero Vodka Bar, featuring DJ Big J from 10 p.m. to close!
Thursday, January 16 - World Chess Hall of Fame - Composer Series: Beethoven 250th Festival: String Quartet - 7-8p - 2020 marks the 250th birthday celebration for Ludwig van Beethoven, one of the most beloved and influential composers of all time. Countless musicians, ensembles, and performing arts organizations around the world will honor his incredible legacy throughout the calendar year. The World Chess Hall of Fame will join the festivities in presenting a 6-concert festival dedicated to some of Beethoven’s greatest works; the Late String Quartets performed by members of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, and the Complete Piano Sonatas featuring Peter Henderson in an all-day marathon event on Saturday, August 29th, 2020.
January 16 & 17 - 6:30-10:30p - Cafe Osage Harvest Dinner Series - Cozy up at Cafe Osage for our January Harvest Dinner. Start the evening with a crafted cocktail and savory appetizers. Then let us transport you to a mountain side village as you enjoy a hearty 4 course menu featuring Alpine inspired cuisine and regional wines and cheese. *Please note that this menu is cheese and bread centric.
This is a ticketed event with limited seating so we encourage you to book your tickets fast. Buy Tickets
Sunday, January 19 - 4pm - Anita Jackson and friends present a concert at Second Presbyterian Church on Sunday, January 19 at 4:00 pm. Ms. Jackson will be joined with her trio of piano, bass, and drums and perform music commemorating the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The church is located at 4501 Westminster Place in the Central West End, St. Louis, 63108. The concert is part of the Couts Music Series and is free to the community. For more information call 314-367-0367 or visit www.secondchurch.net.
Wednesday, January 22 - SubZero Vodka Bar - 90s night with DJ Big J - Join us this and every Wednesday night for 90s Night at Sub Zero Vodka Bar, featuring DJ Big J from 10 p.m. to close!
Wednesday, January 22 - World Chess Hall of Fame - Crafts & Cocktails: Embroidery with Tara Meyer - 6-8p - Learn more about textile arts and how to stitch in an evening workshop with embroidery maven Tara Meyer. Using inspiration from the garments showcased in "Michael Drummond: Being Played," guests will practice basic embroidery and beading techniques to create wearable floral designs. Feel free to bring your own clothing or accessories to spruce-up or use the materials provided. Availability is limited to 15 guests.
Monday, January 27 - Left Bank Books presents author Luke Geddes, who will sign and discuss his debut novel, Heart of Junk (Simon & Schuster, January 2020), on Monday, January 27, 7:00 p.m. at Left Bank Books (399 N. Euclid). This event is free and open to the public.
Tuesday, January 28 - World Chess Hall of Fame - Curator-Led Tour: Fashion, Chess, and Space - 11a-12p - Have you ever wondered what chess has to do with fashion, beauty, and outer space? Join us for a free, in-depth look at our current exhibitions, "Michael Drummond: Being Played," "A Beautiful Game," and "Ground Control: A Journey Through Chess and Space." Curators Shannon Bailey and Emily Allred will lead the tour and be available to answer questions. Enjoy a complimentary boxed lunch with our staff or take it back to the office, following the tour.
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.
