Thank you to all of the 2019 CWE Home & Garden tour sponsors, homeowners, house captains, volunteers, florists, caterer, food trucks, vendors and visitors who made this weekend's event a huge success!
Food and drink from Friday's Kick-Off party was made and styled by The Social Affair. Tourists experienced delightful tours, stories, interiors and gardens on the tree lined streets of Kingsbury Place.
Rebecca Boyle
John Barrett & Kelly Gates
Michael & Allison Gras
Sarah & David Griffin
Judy & John Kujawski
Mary Walsh
Brendon Winkler
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
CWE Sounds of Summer Music Series - We’re celebrating the return of warmer weather by bringing live music to the streets of the #CWEscene! Every Friday night from 6-9 p.m., you can sip, shop and stroll throughout the neighborhood, all while listening to the sounds of local, live musicians.
Musicians will be stationed at the corners of Maryland & Euclid and McPherson & Euclid. These performances are FREE and open to the public.
In addition to live music, on the First Friday of the month from May-September, several CWE retailers will be extending their hours to give you more opportunities to shop local!
For a full list of performances, you can go to www.cwescene.com/happenings/cwesummermusicseries.
Saturday, June 22, 10:00am-6:00pm: The Delmar Maker Fair celebrates artists, makers, and creative entrepreneurs of all kinds! Many vendors will not only be selling their handmade wares, but also demonstrating their process to inspire future creators. Come support this inaugural event in the Delmar Maker District, in the grass lots across from MADE at 5127 Delmar Blvd. RSVP on Facebook for updates.
Up - Down St. Louis is open! - Up-Down St. Louis features more than 60 arcade games from the ‘80s and ‘90s, pinball machines, four classic skee-ball alleys, Nintendo 64 console gaming, life-size Jenga and Connect Four.
All games cost just 25 cents. Our drink menu includes an extensive craft beer selection with over 60 beers on tap and even more bottles and cans, as well as house-made pizza by the slice with unique toppings.
Wednesday, June 19 - 7-8pm - Jordan Whitmore at Evangeline's - Texas singer/songwriter Jordan Whitmore promotes her upcoming EP, Good Things, on a solo tour this summer. Now five records into her career, Whitmore has maintained her artistic independence while racking up a list of accolades. Her sharply-written songs have been finalists at the John Lennon Songwriting Contest and award-winners at the National Unplugged Songwriting Contest. Working alongside longtime producer Brian Douglas Phillips, she brings that sound full circle with her upcoming "Good Things" EP, touching upon the melody-heavy chops that helped launch her career while also pushing into unexplored territory.
Wednesday, June 19 - Left Bank Books - 7-8:30pm - Humble Beginnings - Tipping the Velvet - Join Humble Beginnings (www.left-bank.com/humble-beginnings) for a reading group discussion of "Tipping the Velvet" by Sarah Waters! Nan King, an oyster girl, is captivated by the music hall phenomenon Kitty Butler, a male impersonator extraordinaire treading the boards in Canterbury. Through a friend at the box office, Nan manages to visit all her shows and finally meet her heroine. Soon after, she becomes Kitty's dresser and the two head for the bright lights of Leicester Square where they begin a glittering career as music-hall stars in an all-singing and dancing double act. At the same time, behind closed doors, they admit their attraction to each other and their affair begins.
Friday, June 21 - Evangeline's Bistro & Music House - E+FN at World Make Music Fest - Come hear great Original music at Evangeline’s Music House. Eldraco + FreeNation will be playing music from their debut album State of Nature to be released this summer! Come live an afternoon with us at 2pm and be Free!
Saturday, June 22 - Bowood Farms - Beginning Basket Weaving - 10a - 1p - Learn the art of basket weaving in this introductory workshop with basket weaver Francie Null. Francie will teach you how to weave reeds together to create a small basket perfect for trinkets or a small plant. The small workshop size will allow for lots of one-on-one guidance and instruction. This beginner’s class is the perfect way to learn the basic principles of basket weaving. Since this is a longer workshop, Café Osage will provide baked goods for a snack.Workshop is limited to 6 people. Call 314-454-6868 to reserve your spot.
Saturday, June 22 - Retro Boogie returns to The Chase Club - 9pm - 1am
Saturday, June 22 - Treats Unleashed in the Central West End is planning a Summer Bark-BQ for pets on Saturday, June 22nd from 11 AM to 2 PM. We will have barbecue inspired pet treat samples, a patriotic themed photo booth, party games for pets and more!
Saturday, June 22 - 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. Workshop is limited to 15 participants. Call 314-454-6868 to reserve your spot. $35.
Sunday, June 23 -Sustainable Backyard Tour- don’t miss this year’s Sustainable Backyard Tour—Sunday, June 23, 2019. The first tour in 2011 featured 30 private residential yards throughout the city and county that showcased a variety of elements, from organic vegetable gardening to goat keeping! In 2012, with the help of volunteers, the tour expanded to include 54 stops and some 1300 registered guests.Response to that simple open-yard Sunday was overwhelming. CWEA Business members Beyond the Flower Pot and The CWE Farmwill be featured in this year's Sustainable Backyard Tour!
Friday, June 28 - Bowood Farms - Shibori Dying - 10-a - 12pm - 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 etc… 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, June 29 - Bowood Farms - Shibori Dying - 10-a - 12pm - 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 etc… 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, June 29 - Bowood Farms - Iris Barn Floral Arrangements - 12-2pm - 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 and flower frog, 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. Call 314-454-6868 to reserve your spot!
Sunday, July 1-Left Bank Books - Linda Kay Klein - Pure - 7-8:30p - Left Bank Books welcomes author and Break Free Together (lindakayklein.com/break-free-together) founder Linda Kay Klein, who will sign and discuss her new book, "Pure: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Shamed a Generation of Young Women and How I Broke Free"!
Wednesday, July 3 - 6:30 PM – 8 PM World Chess Hall of Fame - Crafts & Cocktails: Medallion Jewelry with Sarah Walters. Learn how to create metal medallions in a workshop with jewelry designer Sarah Walters. Inspired by the award medals on view in "US Chess: 80 Years—Promoting the Royal Game in America," Sarah will explain fundamental jewelry design and demonstrate techniques to create your own wearable works of art. No experience? No problem! All supplies are included. https://worldchesshof.org/exhibit/us-chess-80-years. Availability is limited to 15 guests. Reservations recommended. $5 Admission for WCHOF Members. Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments provided. For more information or to reserve a spot please email: events@worldchesshof.org.
UNION AVENUE OPERA CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL SEASON • Candide: Scottish Opera Version - July 5, 6, 12, 13 La bohème - July 26, 27, August 2, 3
Wednesday, July 17 - Left Bank Books - Humble Beginnings - Practical Demonkeeping - 7-8:30p - Join Humble Beginnings (www.left-bank.com/humble-beginnings) for a reading group discussion of "Practical Demonkeeping" by Christopher Moore!
Monday, July 29 - 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:
Jul. 29 – Libera
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
September 20 - 21 - The Great Forest Park Balloon Race - Friday Sept 20 - 5:00 P.M. – FESTIVITIES BEGINPlan ahead, find the perfect viewing area for you and your family and join us for dinner at Central Fields! Enjoy tasty fare from food trucks, concessionaires, and activities – all open beginning at 5 p.m. Or pack your own (soft-sided coolers, please) and settle in at one of the Enterprise Family Picnic areas! 6:00 P.M. – LIVE MUSIC FROM BOOGIE CHYLD ON THE MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY MAIN STAGE. DUSK UNTIL 9 P.M. – BALLOON GLOW OFFICIALLY BEGINS. 9:15 P.M.— PNC BANK FIREWORKS FINALE. Saturday, Sept 21 - 12:00 P.M. – THE GREAT FOREST PARK BALLOON RACE FESTIVITIES BEGIN. 3:00 P.M. – SKYDIVERS TAKE FLIGHT 3:30 P.M. – OPENING CEREMONIES 4:30 P.M. – PNC BANK “HARE” BALLOON LAUNCHES 4:45 P.M. – “HOUND” BALLOONS LAUNCH
October 19 - 26 - Ballroom Dance Academy of St. Louis - Dance Cruise Aboard the MSC Seaside - Includes seven nights on a Western Caribbean Cruise complete with drink package, round-trip airfare from St. Louis to Fort Lauderdale, round-trip transfers from the airport to the cruise dock, daily dance lessons (beginning and advanced. Dancing is optional. $100 deposit due June 15. Balance due July 15. Cost per person: Double balcony state room: $1700, Single balcony state room: $2300. Contact Fred Hale at Best Travel 314.361.7502 or fredhale@besttravelvacations.com
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!
You have one month. Ride as often as you can, and you will be rewarded! This is the time to just show up. Even if you're tired, show up. When you don't have more than 45 minutes to work out, just show up! Put your workout clothes on, and SHOW UP! Some guy said something about how success is mostly just showing up... so listen to that guy.
Ride 5x - Receive a free Kaldi's coffee token
Ride 10x - Receive a Companion Pass for Steel Wheels
Ride 15x - Be entered in a drawing for a $100 Steel Wheels Gift Card
Ride 20x - Be entered in a drawing for 2 St. Louis Cardinals Front Row Cardinals Club Tickets and Parking Pass - all food and drink included - Friday, July 16 - 7:15p game
Ride all 30 days of June, and receive a monogramed Steel Wheels Duffel Bag!
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.
