First Friday Happy Hour for February is at SubZero Vodka Bar!
January 27, 2020
FIRST FRIDAY HAPPY HOUR
Join the CWEA for our February First Friday Happy Hour SubZero Vodka Bar
FREE for CWEA members - If there are 2 people in your party please reserve 2 tickets! (One CWEA member ticket and one CWEA partner/spouse ticket. Each ticket includes a drink and appetizers.)
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
KMOV - Bar Louie in the CWE closes and we're sad to see them go!
STL Mag - Ranoush to open in former Kopperman's Deli space in the Central West End
KMOX - 100 Above The Park building has brought out some strong opinions (most of our Facebook followers love it!)
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.
Wednesday, January 29 - Bowood Farms - Orchid Care - Take the mystery out of growing beautiful orchids. In this class, David will cover basic orchid care including proper watering, fertilizing, and pruning techniques for common orchid varieties. He will also discuss ways to promote reblooming and how to create the best environment for your orchids to thrive. Price: $10. Taught by David Jones. Please call 314-454-6868 to reserve your spot!
Friday, January 31 - Bowood Farms - Seed Starting Workshop - Starting your garden from seeds is not only an economical and sustainable choice, it’s also a fascinating and rewarding activity during the gray days of midwinter. We will discuss beginning basics from reading a seed packet, estimating your sowing timeline and transplant needs, to gathering the necessary equipment and supplies. Participants will learn germination techniques and apply them to start four different varieties of seed: Broccoli, Basil, Butterfly Milkweed and Moonflower. You will take home your four 6-packs of seed starts to continue growing at home and eventually out in the garden. Price: $20. Taught by Kathy Hoyer. Workshop is limited to 15 people.
Please call 314-454-6868 to reserve your spot!
Friday, January 31 - Premier Martial Arts - White Belt Buddy Bash - Event for new students and their friends coupled with a new parent orientation @ 6:30PM
Saturday, February 1- 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, February 1 - Third Degree Glass Factory - THE HEART EXPERIENCE – $100 - | 9:30a – 4:00p You’ll work one on one with a glass pro to create two (2) hot sculpted glass hearts within 30 minutes. Design your hearts to fit your fancy! Great gifts for your loved ones. Unfortunately, we are not able to split the hearts between two students, one person per time slot
Sunday, February 2 - The Trombones of the Saint Louis Symphony present a concert at Second Presbyterian Church on Sunday, February 2 at 4:00 p.m. The Trombones will present works they have commissioned from composers with strong St. Louis roots including Caleb Burhans (Alarm Will Sound) and Adam Maness (The 442s). They also will perform their own arrangements of works by Giovanni Gabrieli, Sergei Prokofiev, and others. 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 www.secondchurch.net.
Sunday, February 2 - Bowood Farms - Advanced Crystals - One of Bowood’s most popular classes now has a sequel! Dive deeper into the mystical world of crystal healing taught by crystal expert, Drew Dinges. In this class, Drew will delve into a brief history of healing crystals and discuss topics such as sacred geometry, crystalline structures, chakra healing, crystals of the zodiac and intention bundles. Each attendee will make a custom intention bundle of palo santo, dried botanicals and a crystal of their choosing. The Introduction to Crystals class is not required but strongly encouraged. Price: $35. Taught by Drew Dinges. This workshop is limited to 12 participants. Please call 314-454-6868 to reserve your spot!
Tuesdays, February 4, 11, 18, 25 | Third Degree Glass Factory - 6:00p – 9:00p - PATH TO INDEPENDENCE: 4-WEEK TUESDAY NIGHTS – $350 - Learn to make your own glass art! Our comprehensive Path to Independence coursework will give you all the knowledge you need to start making your own artwork as an independent artist. We offer small class sizes and provide all the tools necessary to finish your work to perfection. Complete four months (48 class hours) of these courses, and we will certify you to work independently in your preferred studio! You could even start selling your work in our gallery! Available in Glassblowing, Flameworking or Fused Glass.
Wednesday, February 5 - Gamlin Whiskey House - Women & Whiskey - On the first Wednesday of every month, raise a glass with us and your fellow women who whiskey! February's dinner will be hosted by Becky Harris, chief distiller at the Virginia-based Catoctin Creek Distillery. Tickets are $65 per person and include dinner, drinks, whiskey pairings, gratuity and, of course, an awesome night out!
Wednesday, February 12 - World Chess Hall of Fame - 6:30-8p - Join us for an artist talk with WGM Jennifer Shahade! Learn more about her and Daniel Meirom’s collaborative piece "Not Particularly Beautiful," featured in the exhibition "A Beautiful Game," their inspirations for the work, and Jen’s commitment to anti-bullying. Following the discussion, attendees are welcome to participate in an interactive activity that explores the impacting effects of one’s words on others.
Thursday, February 13 - Welcome Thursday Mini Open House at New City School - Come discover New City School at Welcome Thursday! Learn about our hands-on experiential learning, diversity in our community and curriculum, and much more. Meet our faculty and staff, tour our building, learn about our admissions process and Variable Tuition program, and see our school in action. Our next Welcome Thursday will be held on February 13th from 8:45-10:00am. RSVP today!
Friday, February 14 - 10a-5p - Bowood Farms - Valentine's Day Bouquet Bar - We will have an array of lovely flowers set-up for you to choose from. Come make a fresh flower bouquet for your sweetheart.
Flowers will be available until they sell out! We suggest to come early for first choice!
Friday, February 14 - Valentine’s Day Parents Night Out - Premier Martial Arts - An activity-filled Parents Night Out for the kids at Premier Martial Arts while you enjoy a relaxing Valentine's evening. 5:30PM-8:00PM for $25/child from ages 5-12.
Friday, February 14 - Bowood Farms - Modern Lettering - 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 two pens and worksheets to continue your practice. Price: $65. Taught by Katherine Yabes of Handwritten by Katherine. This workshop is limited to 12 participants. Please call 314-454-6868 to reserve your spot!
Wednesday, February 19 - World Chess Hall of Fame - Crafts & Cocktails: Soft Sculptures with Alexa Clavijo 6:30 - 8p - Join Alexa Clavijo for an evening of crafting abstract soft sculptures! Inspired by the exhibition Michael Drummond: Being Played, participants will find innovative ways to use fabric to make one of a kind works of art. Clavijo will cover the basics of cutting and sewing reclaimed textiles to create sculptural pieces.
Saturday, February 22 - Bowood Farms - Fleur De Lis Watercoloring - Learn how to create a loose and unique watercolor painting of a Fleur de Lis with the guidance of artist Amy Woods. Explore watercolors by focusing on mixing color and seeing how water and paint interact without the pressure of drawing. Amy will show you how to blend colors to expand your palette as well as brush techniques to create different textures. This class is open to all levels of experience. All materials will be provided, and you’ll go home with your own palette and paintbrush. Price: $60. Taught by: Amy Woods. Workshop is limited to 12 people. Please call 314-454-6868 to reserve your spot!
Saturday, February 22 - Ballroom Dance Academy of St. Louis - MARDI GRAS - 8-8:30pm Dance Lesson: Samba - 8:30-10:30pm Open Dance - $12/person, for students with valid ID: $5/person. CASH ONLY - light refreshments and cash bar included. New “Loyalty benefit”: Dancers who are registered for 2 or more regular dance classes in the month of the social receive a complimentary ticket to the monthly dance event!
Friday, February 28 - Premier Martial Arts - White Belt Buddy Bash - Event for new students and their friends coupled with a new parent orientation @ 6:30PM
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:
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.
FastSigns - (CWE Location) 10% off of any holiday themed window graphics to CWE Association members
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.
