Franciscan Connection’s 4th Annual TRIVIA NIGHT February 20th

Posted by Brother Donald Lachowicz, OFM on February 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment

The Franciscan Connection is hosting its 4th Annual Trivia Night at 7pm on Saturday, February 20, 2010, in St. Anthony of Padua’s new Parish Hall, 3133 Meramec Street.

Proceeds will help the agency’s emergency aid and home repairs ministry to the poor and needy right here in south St. Louis.

$15 per person, tables of eight. Individuals are welcome to join our “Friends of Friars” Table.  To reserve your spot, contact Bro. Doug at (314)773-8485 or visit our website.

THANKS SO MUCH!

from the Friars and Volunteers at the Franciscan Connection

Click here to see flyer

J.U.I.C.E. Fundraiser @ Ft. Gondo 2/6

Posted by Lyndsey Scott on February 3, 2010 | 1 Comment

Exciting news from Angie Colette Beatty, phd, Executive Director, J.U.I.C.E., Inc. & Shawn Christopher Mckie Sr., Owner/Operator, The Juice Box, LLC:
“Together, we are combating disease mortality by re-imagining the corner store as a one-stop shop for nutritious yet affordable foodstuffs, free exercise training/activities, and media-health literacy education and art programs. We hope you will join us on this exciting and extraordinary journey.”

J.U.I.C.E. Project Fundraiser Flyer

Arch Reactor

Posted by Jason Deem on February 1, 2010 | 3 Comments

With the grand opening of Arch Reactor in the Lemp Brewery complex, Cherokee Street can now add hackers to the growing list of active niche collectives that call Cherokee home.  The event featured a variety of presentations ranging from photoshop techniques to costume design, robot creations, cutting edge and vintage computers, a CNC machine, a working 3D printer and beer.  Turned out to be a recipe for a great event.

For more information on Arch Reactor visit archreactor.org

Square Foot Show @ Art Dimensions Gallery Tonight

Posted by Cherokee St. News on January 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment

ArtDimensionsCome out and support ArtDimensions and local artists at the 2nd Annual Square Foot Show, closing reception.

Featuring works by St. Louis artists with the requirements of only being one square foot large.
2720 Cherokee 2nd floor
doors open at 7pm
Music by Aaron Kamm and the One Drops

Also :
Solo Show by Brit Tate, A baker’s Dozen.
Opening Reception for Scott Ernst’s Photography Gallery

10 dollar suggested donation at the door gets you in.

Aaron Kamm & The One Drops @ 2720

Posted by Cherokee St. News on January 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment

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Arch Reactor Grand Opening this Saturday

Posted by Cherokee St. News on January 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment

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New hackerspace on the 2nd floor of the Lemp complex at 904 Cherokee St.
From archreactor.org

Arch Reactor Hackerspace Invites you to our Grand Opening!

We’ve been hard at work whipping our new space into shape and now we want everyone to come see it!

MVNA Meeting Tonight

Posted by Carrie Freeman on January 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment

The first Marine Villa Neighborhood Association meeting of 2010 is tonight (January 25) at 7:00. The meeting will be held at Monroe Elementary School (3641 Missouri Ave, parking lot is accessible from Indiana Ave at Miami Ave). The guest speaker is Anna Jinkerson, a representative from Russ Carnahan’s office. She will speak on healthcare and the Reinvestment Act.

We hope to see you at the meeting!

ArtWorks is looking for teaching artists

Posted by Cherokee St. News on January 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment

St. Louis ArtWorks is looking for teaching artists for their Summer 2010 Programs.

We are currently accepting Letters of Interest from both individual artists and arts teaching organizations.

Teaching artists work in teams of two to instruct a group of 15-18 at-risk youth in an artistic discipline. This year we are seeking letters from individual artists or arts teaching organizations who can provide instruction in the following artistic disciplines:
•    Painting, Drawing, & Printmaking
•    Sculpture
•    Ceramics
The summer program runs from June 14 – July 23. Teaching teams will  need to be available Mondays – Fridays 9:30 am – 4:00 pm during this six-week period.

One Hot Night @ Stirrup Pants Chapbooks

Posted by Maggie Ginestra on January 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment

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Community Yoga @ CAMP ….. beginning Monday!

Posted by Lyndsey Scott on January 16, 2010 | Leave a Comment

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Join us Monday 1/18, in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.’s 81st Birthday

All proceeds from this class will be contributed to Haitian Relief funds

Tonight at Fort Gondo!

Posted by Steven Brien on January 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment

The opening of Beverlyear 2010:

Over Head — a solo show by St. Louis artist Nicole Stevens.

STL Magazine Blog

Also: STL Style and Lighthouse open at 3155 Cherokee, All Along Press at 3159, The Archive 3215.

Empty Pocket Music Feast

Posted by Cherokee St. News on January 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment

empty pocketCranky Yellow Presents:
1st Annual Empty Pocket Music Feast & Swap Meet
St Louis’s most anomalous musical compendium of unusual size.

January 23rd from 3pm-10pm. Followed by DJ Dymynyte Dance party til Midnight!

Featuring the musical talents of Right Eye-Rita (Chicago), Max Garcia-Rubio (Columbia), Super Fun Yeah Yeah Rocketship, Kevin Harris, Ghosts I Have Been, MMMelt, Syna So Pro, Ghost Ice, Dave Stone + Alberto Patino, Larva Lu, Bangerang & Hood Kicks.

The Archive on the RFT Blog

Posted by Amber Dover on January 13, 2010 | Leave a Comment

I hope everyone can make it down to the WEMO* part of Cherokee on Friday night, there will be a lot going on:

Fort Gondo – beverlyear 2010 inaugural exhibtion

OVER HEAD

animation and sound work by Nicole Stevens

opening reception friday, january 15, 7-10pm

also:

soft openings of STYLEhouse at 3155 cherokee, All Along Press at 3159 Cherokee and
The Archive at 3215 Cherokee

RFT Blog link

Black Bear Bakery Expands It’s Restaurant Hours

Posted by Black Bear Bakery on January 13, 2010 | Leave a Comment

The Black Bear Bakery, famous for it’s German-style Lickhalter breads, is now open for breakfast and lunch six days a week, from 9am to 2pm.

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From Tuesday to Friday we have our cafe, featuring a delicious and diverse vegetarian menu that can be seen by clicking here.

On Saturday we offer a fantastic vegetarian all-you-can eat brunch featuring potatoes, greens, fruits, buns and biscuits and gravy. Often we have live music and once a month the brunch is a fundraiser for KDHX, where half the proceeds go to support St. Louis ‘ community radio station.

South Side Spaces

Posted by Jason Deem on January 7, 2010 | Leave a Comment

A new web site featuring residential and studio/commercial rental spaces available on and around Cherokee.  SOUTHSIDESPACES.COM

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2608 Cherokee

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January Events @ FOAM

Posted by Cherokee St. News on January 6, 2010 | Leave a Comment

n53531242390_1905267_3449Drinkers and Thinkers Series: Intro to Wine
Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
The first in our beverage education series called “Drinkers and Thinkers” is a session focused on wine. We are covering the basics with tastings included. There will be a $12 entry fee and reservations required in order to partake. We have other wine sessions planned in 2010 such as “Old World vs. New World” and “Unusual Grapes”. Attend all 3 or any one that you can make. The session will be hosted by both Foam and Kyle Harsha, Niche’s sommalier.  Keep an eye out for future classes on coffee and beer in the coming months.

Black Bear Music Calendar

Posted by Cherokee St. News on January 6, 2010 | Leave a Comment

one more reason to grab Saturday brunch at Black Bear!  Word is they’re now serving a vegan brunch on Sundays too.

This Saturday, January 9th: “The Cankickers” Minor Threat meets banjos, fiddles in New Orleans-style 10am to 12 noon

January 16th: “Smuggler’s Cargo” olde tyme 4 piece band

January 30th: “Wack-a-doo” vintage Swing, folksy Americana of the Speakeasy.

February 24th (Weds.): “David Wax Museum” Mexo-Americana & the “Red Flames”

February 27th: “Wack-a-doo”

Preview The Archive

Posted by Cherokee St. News on January 6, 2010 | Leave a Comment

From the new website of the soon-to-open Archive

Come get a preview of The Archive!
Friday January 15, 2010
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Currently, we are planning to have somewhat regular store hours, sometime in the first two weeks of February.

The Archive
3213-15 Cherokee Street
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314)288-0712
(800)604-8122
fax: (314)288-0657
email: info@archivescribe.com

Tonight @ FOAM

Posted by Cherokee St. News on December 18, 2009 | 1 Comment

Melt2 musical experiences at Foam tonight. Jon Hardy/the Public at 9pm followed by Melt spinning tunes & projecting an eclectic set of music videos from your favorite bands of yesterday and tomorrow as well as new original material.

All for one low, easy on the pocketbook price of $0!

This Weekend at 2720 Cherokee

Posted by Cherokee St. News on December 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment

FRIDAY:

Garaj Mahal w/ Teddy Presberg & The Red Note Revivalists @ 2720 Cherokee. Excellence in jazz/funk/jam vibrations. Get your tickets now and save $2 at http://shop.loyalfamily.com 18+ $8adv/$10dos 9pm-1am

SATURDAY:

Messy Jiverson + Team Relevance “Double Music Release” @ 2720 Cherokee. Check out this video by Chris Wehling of Messy at R&R Music Labs earlier this month… see you this weekend! 18+ ($8 in advance / $10 day of show) 9pm-1am
*tickets still available at http://shop.loyalfamily.com