Join the CWEA for our August
First Friday Happy Hour at BAIT
FREE for CWEA members - If reserving 2 tickets please reserve one CWEA member ticket and one CWEA partner/spouse ticket. Each ticket includes one specialty cocktail and light bites.)
$8 for each non-member (each ticket includes one specialty cocktail and light bites).
Show your card to get special deals and offers at participating CWEA business member locations
Commerce Bank continuously innovates to help solve complex financial challenges, so that our customers and communities can focus on what matters most. Launching this August, Commerce Bank ConnectTM delivers a sophisticated banking experiences that blends modern technology with personal interaction. Our goal is to actively engage in the community, connecting businesses and neighbors in the Central West End.
Stop by our advanced ATM to withdraw cash in your choice of denominations, attend one of our educational seminars or schedule an appointment with a banker who will meet you onsite to discuss your financial journey.
Please join us on Thursday, August 8th from 5:30 - 7:00 pm for drinks and hors d’oeuvres. RSVP to Dan Knapp at dan.knapp@commercebank.com. We can’t wait to connect!
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
West End Word - Left Bank Books celebrates 50 years!
Calling all Volunteers - 9am - 12pm - Help clean up a 3.5 mile section of the Hodiamont Tracks on Saturday, August 10. We are looking for 200 volunteers to help out that Saturday. The decision to create the Hodiamont Tracks as part of Great Rivers Greenway is being considered and one way to demonstrate the community wants it is to help clean up the tracks. There will be a breakfast before and a lunch and party afterward for those who volunteer. The city is participating by sending refuse trucks and Operation Brightside is providing gloves, shovels, etc.
Riverfront Times - St. Louis Is in the Top 10 Metro Areas for Growth in the 'Creative Class'
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.
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!
Thursday, July 18 - Left Bank Books - 7-8:30p - Chavisa Woods - 100 Times - Left Bank Books presents Shirley Jackson Award-winning author and three-time Lambda Finalist, Chavisa Woods who will sign and discuss her new book 100 Times, a memoir of one hundred personal stories of sexism, harassment, discrimination, and assault.
Saturday, July 20 - Bowood Makers Market - 10 AM – 2 PM - Come support the local creative community at the Bowood Makers Market. A unique mix of local makers, creators and artists will set up shop at Bowood with their one of a kind merchandise. Browse a selection of handmade goods and enjoy the company of these talented small business owners: Alicia LaChance, Amy Woods Watercolors, Butter Love by L.C., Collin Garrity Studio, Glow Candle Co., Handwritten by Katherine, Jacki Holland, Magpie Design, Mahnal Jewelry, Nothing Fancy Sustainable Products, Pan Con Queso Studios, Rachel Regan, Scavenge + Bloom, Villa Design, & Yellow Tree Clay
Saturday, July 20 - 10a - 2pm - Shop and save at the CWE Sidewalk Sale! Find great deals at your favorite #CWEscene retailers, plus refreshing treats from some of our neighborhood restaurants. Be sure to stop by our info booth at the corner of Euclid & Maryland to pick up maps and a free tote bag (while supplies last). THREE lucky shoppers will find $100 in CWE Bucks inside their bag! For a full list of participating businesses, go to www.cwescene.com/sidewalk-sale.
Saturday, July 20 - 10-11pm - Evangeline's- Mariner 5 performing their instrumental hits 10-11:PM.
Wednesday, July 24 - Left Bank Books - 12-1:30p - Join Novel Ideas for a reading group discussion of "The Overstory" by Richard Powers!
Wednesday, July 24 - World Chess Hall of Fame - Monthly Music Series Peter Schlamb Trio - 7-8pm - Enjoy an evening of jazz virtuosity with the Kansas City-based Peter Schlamb Trio. World-class vibraphonist and pianist Peter Schlamb will perform new, original music in collaboration with DeAndre Manning on electric bass and Ryan J. Lee on drums.
Thursday, July 25 - Left Bank Books - 7 PM – 8:30 PM - Left Bank Books welcomes New York Times bestselling author Andrew Shaffer, who will sign and discuss his new book, "Hopes Rides Again: An Obama Biden Mystery"! This event is free and open to the public, but proof of purchase of "Hope Rides Again" from Left Bank Books will be required to enter the signing line.
Thursday, July 25 - Yappy Hour at Chase Club - 4pm - We’re celebrating the dog days of summer with a series of Yappy Hours on Chase Club's patio! Bring your furry companions & join us for the first event on July 11th from 4pm-7pm. We’ll have drink specials, plus treats for the pups! All drinks are $8—unless you bring your pooch, in which case they’re HALF OFF. Get 25% off your tab if you fill out a stray rescue adoption application. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Stray Rescue of St. Louis.
Thursday, July 25 - Steel Wheels - Ride in the Courtyard - 6pm - Join us in the courtyard behind Maryland Plaza for a FREE Steel Wheels theme ride on one of our bikes outdoors! We're rolling our bikes out of the studio and into the courtyard for a FREE ride in the sun! Bring your BFF, because it is bout to be poppin' on the plaza! Thanks to Urban Chestnut for complimentary beers after the ride!
Friday July 26th or Saturday July 27th- Bowood Farms - Shibori Dyeing - 11 AM – 1 PM - Taught by Anne Berman - 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 … the possibilities are endless! You will be able to allow your creativity to flow to 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 and shoes that may be stained. Workshop is limited to 10 participants. $45
Saturday, July 27 - Bowood Farms - Iris Barn Floral Arranging - 11 AM – 1 PM. Taught by Larysa Bernhardt of Iris Barn. 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. $75
Saturday, July 27- Bowood Farms - Painting with India Ink - 2 PM – 4 PM - Taught by Andrea Tharian. 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. All skill levels are welcome. Workshop is limited to 12 participants. $60.
Saturday, July 27 - 9pm - 1am - H5 Returns to the Chase Club!
Wednesday, July 31 - Bowood Farms - The Summer Herbalist - 4 PM – 5 PM. Taught by Drew Dinges. Summer in the herb garden provides the gardener with an abundance of possibilities for homemade herbal infusions. In this class, Drew will explore old-fashioned techniques using herbal harvests with a modern twist. He will share his favorite herbal infusions and the many ways to use them, including a list of herbal recipes. $10.
Thursday, August 1 - Left Bank Books - 7-8pm - Scott Alexander Hess - River Runs Red
Saturday, August 3 - Blues City Swing at Evangeline's August 3rd - 7-11pm
Wednesday, August 7 - Techartista - The Gospel of Eureka | Free Community Screening - Join us at TechArtista for a free screening of 'The Gospel of Eureka' Directed by Michael Palmieri and Donal Mosher, provided by POV + Nine Network. Open to everyone, must RSVP via Eventbrite to attend. BYOB and snacks. About 'The Gospel of Eureka': The spotlight is beaming on drag shows and a passion play in a small Arkansas town. The Gospel of Eureka takes a personal and often comical look at negotiating differences between religion and belief through performance, political action, and partnership. With verve, humor and unfailing compassion, Michael Palmieri and Donal Mosher build unexpected bridges between religious faith and sexual orientation. Official Selection, 2018 SXSW Film Festival. This community screening series is brought to you by POV + Nine Network. Questions? Email info@techartista.org.
Wednesday, August 7 - World Chess Hall of Fame - Crafts & Cocktails: Dowel Rod Sculptures with Alexa Clavijo - 6:30-8pm - Learn how to create your own wooden sculptures with interdisciplinary artist, Alexa Clavijo! Inspired by the complex geometric designs on view in "M. C. Escher: Infinite Variations," participants will learn to translate 2D lines into 3D forms utilizing wooden dowels. No previous sculpting experience necessary; supplies provided. https://worldchesshof.org/exhibit/mc-escher-infinite-variations. Availability is limited to 16 guests. Reservations recommended. $5 Admission for WCHOF Members. $10 General Admission. Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments provided. For more information or to reserve a spot please call 314-367-9243.
Thursday, August 8 - Commerce Bank - community opening event @ Euclid & West Pine on Thursday, August 8th from 5:30 – 7:00. RSVP to Dan Knapp at dan.knapp@commercebank.com. We can’t wait to connect!
Sunday, August 25 - I Love Forest Park 5K and Kids Obstacle Challenge - A record-breaking 1,000 people registered for the 2018 event. Will we see you on August 25, 2019?
Run (or walk!) the only race in Forest Park that benefits the Park! Registration is now open for I Love Forest Park 5K and Kids Obstacle Challenge (new this year) on August 25, 2019. Registration is $25 for the 5K and $8 for the Kids Obstacle Challenge until July 8! Enjoy the most beautiful running route in the entire region — you will pass the Deer Lake Savanna, Pagoda Circle, the World’s Fair Pavilion, Government Hill, the Boathouse, Art Hill, the Saint Louis Art Museum and the Emerson Grand Basin. Register today! All proceeds helps us maintain and sustain Forest Park in partnership with the City of St. Louis. https://register.chronotrack.com/r/48140
Class Dates: September 9 – November 18 - Registration is now open for the 2019 Neighborhood Leadership Academy! The Neighborhood Leadership Academy, created in 2002, connects resources at the University -- Creating Whole Communities and University of Missouri Extension -- with residents and neighborhoods throughout the metropolitan area who are interested in improving their communities. The Neighborhood Leadership Academy (NLA) provides hands-on leadership training that emphasizes community building principles and strategies, project planning, organizational leadership and management practices, and personal leadership skills. Participants are actively involved in their neighborhoods and represent communities from throughout the St. Louis region. Academy participants may be neighborhood association members, community leaders, resident volunteers, community-based organization staff, business owners, local government staff, and municipal elected officials. Participants who successfully complete the program receive a Certificate in Neighborhood Leadership from the Chancellor of the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Early Bird Deadline: August 23 Regular Registration Deadline: August 30 Class Dates: September 9 – November 18 All of the details regarding dates, cost and registration can be found here: http://cwc.umsl.edu/nla/ Scholarship applications can be found here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QQ2LT8V Questions: Please email Claire Wolff at wolffca@missouri.edu
Wednesday, September 11 - Techartista - 6-9pm - Self-Publishing 101: Intensive 3-Hour Course - Have something great inside you need the world to know? Have a book idea or a book that you've already written? Don't know what to do next? Jen Mann, Author, can help. The good news is, there are multiple options to be published and one of the easiest and most popular paths is self-publishing. But, self-publishing can be an overwhelming and confusing process, and a lot of first-timers don’t know where to start…so they give up before they even begin. Join New York Times bestselling author, Jen Mann, for Self-Publishing 101, an intensive three-hour course designed to help you navigate the ins and outs of self-publishing. Since 2012, Jen has self-published more than nine books and six short stories. She’s sold over 100,000 copies of her self-published books. Jen will show you the steps to self-publishing and answer all your questions. By the end of Self-Publishing 101, you will feel confident you have an easy-to-follow plan that will get your manuscript ready for print and into the hands of readers. Every attendee receives a complimentary copy of Jen's newest book, 'How I F*cking Did It: From Moving Elves to Making Over Six-Figures on the Internet and You Can Too' and a complimentary 1-month drop-in membership to TechArtista ($175 value). It's half how-to, half inspiration, and half get it done (yes, math isn't her strong suit). Tickets are required.
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
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
UNION AVENUE OPERA CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL SEASON • La bohème - July 26, 27, August 2, 3
Tom Cipullo’s: GLORY DENIED: August 16, 17, 23, 24 at 8:00 p.m.
Don’t miss UAO’s Free Friday Night Lecture Series at 7:00 p.m. before the performance in the Union Avenue Fellowship Gallery presented by Dr. Glenn Bauer of Webster University (July 5, 12, 26 August 2, 16, 23). Lectures are free and open to the public.
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.
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!
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.
