Our Bookfest Artist application is due August 25th!
August 12, 2019
September First Friday Happy Hour
September CWEA First Friday Happy Hour to be hosted at the New City School Community Garden
Nicki's West End Guide recently took a deeper look at the hard work & mission behind the New City School Community Garden. Join NCS, garden founders Maggie Pearson & Julie Lazaroff, and the CWEA as we introduce the community to this prosperous space and raise awareness of what the garden is all about! Appetizers and beer/wine included.
Friday, September 6
6-7:30pm
New City School Community Garden
5209 Waterman Blvd,
St. Louis, MO 63108
RSVP required to receive a free drink. Please RSVP here.
FREE for CWEA members. $8 for non-members.
John Barth & Melody Walker
Dan Bocabella & Robyn LeBoeuf
Vera Emmons
Joseph Goldkamp
Jeff Smith Circa Properties
The Cagle Law Firm - With decades of legal experience, our St. Louis personal injury attorneys know the physical pain and financial stress you and your family are going through. Whether you were injured in a car accident, truck crash, or because someone acted recklessly, your life should not be defined by a single event. It should also not be destroyed by staggering medical bills or an inability to work. At The Cagle Law Firm, we’re here to carry the burden, explain every step along the way, and passionately fight for your financial recovery. Please call (314) 257-0374 to speak directly with a highly-skilled and receptive personal injury attorney about how we can help. We handle personal injury cases on a contingency basis, meaning that there will be no upfront cost to you. We only get paid if you recover compensation.
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
Missouri Foundation for Health - President & CEO of Missouri Foundation for Health presents his Reflections on Ferguson after five years.
FIELDS FOODS GRAND OPENING! - 🌽 🌶️🍋🍏 After months of hard work and preparation from our dedicated team here at Fields Foods, we are so excited to officially open our 3rd location located in the Central West End. It is our dream to continue serving our city dwellers and growing this beautiful city of ours! You are cordially invited to our official Grand Opening event happening this Thursday August 15th (Located at the Lofts @Euclid 625 North Euclid Avenue, St. Louis MO 63108). 🌽 🌶️🍋🍏
Boofest STL - Bookfest STL will be September 21 in the streets of the CWE. BookFest St. Louis is a celebration of the literary arts that will bring dozens of local, regional and national authors together for a one-day festival in the Central West End. Festival-goers will be able to enjoy author presentations, panel discussions, book signings and an array of family-friendly activities and programming throughout the day.
This year the CWEA will host local artists who want to show off their talents! To apply to be one of our selected artists, please fill out this brief online application. Applications due August 25. 🎨
STLMAG - Presents their top 10 family-friendly events in August 2019
Monday, August 12 - Left Bank Books - Karen Abbott - The Ghosts of Eden Park - 7-8:30pm - Left Bank Books welcomes Karen Abbott, New York Times bestselling author of Sin in the Second City and Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy, who will sign and discuss her new book The Ghosts of Eden Park.
Thursday, August 15 - Fields Foods, - 5:30pm - You are cordially invited to our official Grand Opening event happening this Thursday August 15th (Located at the Lofts @Euclid 625 North Euclid Avenue, St. Louis MO 63108). 🌽 🌶️🍋🍏
Friday, August 16 - Bowood Farms - 11a - 12p - Create your own terrarium with our expert assistance! We will guide you through the soil layering process, help pick out beautiful plant combinations and suggest ways to personalize your terrarium. Price includes all soil layers plus three plants but does not include the glass container. Please bring your own glass container and any personal items such as stones or shells that you would like to include in your terrarium. If you would like to purchase your container from Bowood please do so at least one day prior to the workshop. Price: $30
Friday, August 16 - Cafe Osage - Join us for dinner! Friday, August 16th from 6 - 9 pm we're open for dinner with a menu of our favorite Italian-American dishes and wines! Reservations can be made through Resy. Seating is limited so we encourage you to book in advance. 🍅🇮🇹🍷 #cafeosage#itsatomatodinner
Friday, August 16 - Third Degree Glass Factory - KIDS' NIGHT OUT - Want to get the kids fired up for the school year? Give them one last fun night out at Third Friday! At Kids’ Night Out, we let the kids create their own unique drawings. Our talented glass artists will pick a handful to transform into a work of glass art! Also show your support for St. Louis area kids by donating art supplies. Drop off your donation at Third Friday and you’ll receive a free snow cone from St. Louis Snow Cone! Third Degree is proud to partner this year with Gloves 4 Grades to ensure local children receive the supplies they need.
WHAT ELSE IS GOING ON?
Amazing Glassmaking Demonstrations:
–Glassblowing Demos at 6:15p, 7:30p, 8:45p
–Flameworking Demos at 6:30p & 7:45p
Discover your inner creative with a glass art Experience! $35 per project*
–Glassblowing (Ages 10+): Sculpt glowing molten glass into a paperweight.
–Flameworking (Ages 10+): Melt glass rods through a torch to craft beautiful beads. Add them to a bracelet, keychain, or necklace pendant!
–Fused Glass: (Ages 6+): Cut and layer pieces of glass to create jewelry, wine charms, bug magnet, glass tile, or nightlight.
*Experiences are first come, first served. No advance registration available. See below for available options.
Who doesn’t love pizza? Grab a bite or a whole slice from the Pi Pizza truck!
East Gallery presents new artwork by Ash Forrest.
DOORS OPEN AT 6:00P.
ADMISSION IS FREE FOR ALL AGES
NO RSVP REQUIRED
Saturday, August 17 - Bowood Farms - Ziinnia Watercolor Study - 10am - 12pm - Artist and gardener, Amy Woods will lead this watercolor workshop using cheery zinnias 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. $60
Saturday, August 17 - Bowood Farms - Hydrangeas - 2-3p - Hydrangea’s big bold blooms bring a bright cheeriness to any space, whether on the patio or in your landscape. Kathie Hoyer will teach you all you need to know to properly care for your hydrangea bushes or vines. Discover which varieties prefer shade or sun and learn how and when to properly prune your prized plant. Learn about ideal soil and water conditions, fertilization, and planting practices. With Kathie’s guidance, anyone can have success with these summertime staples. $10
Sunday, August 18 - Bowood Farms - Intro to Healing Crystals - Immerse yourself in the mystical world of healing crystals with the expert guidance of Drew Dinges. He will share how to choose the right crystals to enhance your physical, mental and emotional balance. Follow his tips on how to care, cleanse, and charge your crystal collection to unlock their full potential. $10
Monday, August 19 - Left Bank Books - Author Lisa Lutz, "The Swallows" - Bestselling author of the Spellman Files detective series and the hit thriller “The Passenger,” Lisa Lutz presents a blistering, timely tale of revenge and disruption. When Alexandra Witt joins the faculty at Stonebridge Academy, she’s hoping to put a painful past behind her. Then one of her creative writing assignments generates some disturbing responses from students. Before long, Alex is immersed in an investigation of the students atop the school’s social hierarchy—and their connection to something called the Darkroom. As the school’s secrets begin to trickle out, a boys-versus-girls skirmish turns into an all-out war, with deeply personal—and potentially fatal—consequences for everyone involved.
Thursday, August 22 - Bowood Farms - Perennial Maintenance: Dividing + Transplanting - Early fall is the best time to divide and transplant many perennials in your garden. Many perennials benefit from dividing which can increase blooms, reduce overcrowding and plant thinning, and provide more plants to add to your garden or give away to friends. In this class Susannah will discuss proper techniques for rejuvenating your older plants as well as which perennials are best divided in the fall versus spring. Price: $10
Saturday, August 24 - Bowood Farms - Succulent Windowsill Planting - Plant an assortment of succulents in our favorite Campo de’ Fiori zinc windowsill planter. This succulent arrangement is perfect for a bright, sunny windowsill. We will guide you through the planting process and discuss ongoing care and maintenance. All materials and supplies are included. Price: $60
Saturday, August 24 - Bowood Farms - Block Printing Workshop - In this workshop, you will create your own hand carved blocks to print custom designs and patterns. You’ll have free use of our specialized tools and inks, so that you can experiment on both paper and cotton muslin. Everyone will leave with several prints and your carved rubber blocks to continue printing at home! Price: $45
Saturday, August 24 - Bowood Farms - Botanical Plaster Prints - Create a series of three nature-inspired plaster prints with our guidance. We will use flowers, foliage and twigs to leave impressions on clay, followed by a pour of plaster. The resulting casts capture the delicate details of the botanicals. All materials and supplies are provided, and you’ll go home with a trio of prints. Price: $45
Saturday, August 24 - BDASL is delighted to invite you to our Monthly Social Dance
Event @ the Grandel Theater in Grand Center. Our social dances welcome dancers of all levels to join each other on the dance floor, have fun, and catch up with friends. “HAWAIIAN BREEZE” | 8-8:30pm Dance Lesson | 8:30-10:30pm Open Dance. $12/person, for students with valid ID: $5/person - CASH ONLY - light refreshments and cash bar included.
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
Wednesday, August 28 - Bowood Farms - Tomatoes Three Ways with Cafe Osage - Take advantage of the summer surplus of tomatoes. Scott and Neal, of Cafe Osage, will show you how to create an easy three course meal featuring tomato salad, gazpacho and tomato sauce. You will make fresh tomato sauce alongside the chefs and enjoy a tasting of the other dishes as they are demonstrated. You will take home your jar of tomato sauce and recipe cards. Price: $60
Wednesday, August 28 - World Chess Hall of Fame - Monthly Music Series: Brothers Lazaroff—Shapeshifting through endless lineup configurations, Brothers Lazaroff floats across genres while playing their catalog of original songs with a family of some of Saint Louis’ finest musicians. Performing Americana, psych-rock, and jazz, David and Jeff Lazaroff consistently present energetic performances. Event begins at 7:00 p.m. RSVP.
Friday, August 30 - Bowood Farms - Acrylic Pouring - 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. Price: $45
Saturday, August 31 - Bowood Farms - Iris Barn Floral Arranging - 11a-1p - 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. Price: $75
Saturday, August 31 - Bowood Farms - Acrylic Pouring - 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. Price: $45
Wednesday, September 4 - World Chess Hall of Fame - Math and the Art of M.C. Escher - 6:30-8pm - Join us for a deep dive into the mathematical influences in the works on view in "M.C. Escher: Infinite Variations." Meet the authors of "Math and the Art of M.C. Escher" and learn about three kinds of geometries and how they appear in Escher’s work. Hands-on activities will explore Euclidean and non-Euclidean tessellations (please bring your iPhone or iPad), platonic solids, and hyperbolic spaces. Availability is limited to 25 guests.
Wednesday, September 4 - Gamlin Whiskey House- Women in Whiskey - On the first Wednesday of every month, raise a glass with us and your fellow women who whiskey! Our September dinner will be hosted by Clara Cecelia, Whiskey Guardian for Angel's Envy. Tickets are $65 per person and include dinner, drinks, whisky pairings, gratuity and, of course, an awesome night out!
Monday, September 9 - Left Bank Books - William Kent Krueger - This Tender Land - 7-8:30p - Left Bank Books welcomes award-winning author of Ordinary Grace William Kent Krueger, who will sign and discuss his new novel, "This Tender Land"! This event is free and open to the public, but proof of purchase of "This Tender Land" from Left Bank Books will be required to enter the signing line.
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
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:
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 •
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 (August 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.
