Feb
3
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
Feb
3
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.”
Feb
1
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
Jan
29
Square Foot Show @ Art Dimensions Gallery Tonight
Posted by Cherokee St. News on January 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Come 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.
Jan
29
Aaron Kamm & The One Drops @ 2720
Posted by Cherokee St. News on January 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Jan
28
Arch Reactor Grand Opening this Saturday
Posted by Cherokee St. News on January 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment
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!
Jan
25
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!
Jan
20
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.
Jan
18
One Hot Night @ Stirrup Pants Chapbooks
Posted by Maggie Ginestra on January 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Jan
16
Community Yoga @ CAMP ….. beginning Monday!
Posted by Lyndsey Scott on January 16, 2010 | Leave a Comment
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
Jan
15
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.
Also: STL Style and Lighthouse open at 3155 Cherokee, All Along Press at 3159, The Archive 3215.
Jan
15
Empty Pocket Music Feast
Posted by Cherokee St. News on January 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Cranky 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.
Jan
13
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
Jan
13
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.
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.
Jan
7
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
Jan
6
January Events @ FOAM
Posted by Cherokee St. News on January 6, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Drinkers 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.
Jan
6
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”
Jan
6
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 PMCurrently, 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
Dec
18
Tonight @ FOAM
Posted by Cherokee St. News on December 18, 2009 | 1 Comment
2 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!
Dec
18
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