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The Contemporary Art Museum has released the map for this years City-Wide Open Studios Tour and it looks like Cherokee has more artists participating than any other street in St. Louis!  The following Cherokee artists will be opening their doors to the public on Saturday July 25th;

Gina T. Alvarez (Snowflake), Rebecca Bodicky (Fort Gondo), Josh Crow, Thomas Declue (20:08 Gallery), Dennis Michael Doty, Scott Ernst (Art Dimensions), Jennifer Hayes (Art Dimensions Gallery), Myles Keough (Art Dimensions), Jamie Kreher (Snowflake), Elysia Mann (All Along Press), Kelly Porter , Jeremy Rabus (City Art Supply), Kim Richardson, Dana Smith (City Art Supply), Kyra Termini, Eric Woods (The Firecracker Press), Amy Vandonsel (AVD + EVAD), Amanda Verbeck (Snowflake), Bryan walsh, Brett williams (Snowflake) and Ken Wood.

What is City-Wide Open Studios?

A week-long event dedicated to the discovery of the hidden spaces where artists work. Free and open to the public, this event offers a unique opportunity to explore these creative spaces and enjoy one of the most exciting parts of contemporary art—being able to talk to the artists.

More info and a map of all artists and locations at http://openstudiosonline.org/

David Reeves (AKA ShiniGami) was arrested Friday around 5pm after officers observed the work below in progress on the side of 2613 Cherokee (there’s another “fuck” at the back of the building for good measure.) Similar fuckmarks were also seen on 2315 Cherokee in Antique Row.

This is the same individual who wrote “Not Art” over the Obama Wall at 2643 Cherokee and the shamrock at 2608 Cherokee back in March.

24 years after creating the 13 foot Indian at Cherokee & Jefferson, sculptor Bill Christman recently returned to give the statue a fresh coat of paint.

Thanks Bill!

2007 Post Dispatch article on the statue:
http://suburbanjournals.stltoday.com

Faces get familiar

Laughter gets easy

Working alongside

Trying to catch a breeeezy

You are, always, invited to CAMP.

No A/C but cold watermelon Yesssiiieee.

From 1-4pm on Sundays

@ 3026 Cherokee Street

Stefan Gruber, contributor to the Meathaüs SOS comics anthology — but first and foremost an animator — is crossing the country on a backyard tour. He’ll be screening an hour of his homemade animation shorts out in back of Typo and All Along Press (3159 Cherokee, at the corner of Cherokee and Compton) tonight (Thursday, July 9) at 9 p.m. Get a preview of Stefan’s work at his website, stefangruber.com.

The American Red Cross mobile unit will be parked in front of Gooolll - 3353 California Ave. - Sunday July 5th, 2009 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Seeking blood types B+, B-, O+, and O-

“Summer is ‘trauma season’ for most emergency rooms. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately two-thirds of injuries requiring emergency room admission occur during the month surrounding the Fourth of July. Independence Day is also traditionally the busiest day of the year for trauma centers nationwide. About one in seven people entering a hospital needs blood,” the news release states.

Just a reminder, tonight and every 4th Monday of the month is the Marine Villa Neighborhood Association general meeting.  The meeting location has been moved to Monroe Elementary School which is located at 3641 Missouri (corner of South Broadway and Missouri).  The school’s parking lot is accessible from Indiana Avenue.  Arrive at 6.30 for a chance to chat with your NSO and aldermen with the meeting officially beginning at 7pm.  All are welcome!

The Board of Public Service has released engineering plans for the street scape improvements planned for Cherokee between Nebraska and Jefferson.

The plans include new pedestrian lighting, new trees, ADA compliant curb cuts at all intersections, and removal/replacement of the brick pavers between the sidewalk and the street with concrete.

All Along Press, Saint Louis City’s only community print shop, is having its first annual member show tonight.  The show will feature work from over 10 artists who use the shop’s facilities, along with live t-shirt printing and refreshments.

All Along Press provides the means for artists to use printmaking equipment at very low cost in a cooperative environment.  We are also dedicated to educating people young and old in the techniques of printmaking and book arts.

Jayla knows the difference between soil and dirt.  Is it a mess, or is it fertile?   So many people ask the same of CAMP.   For the past two months, I’ve been investigating the question myself –  and I keep finding rich potential.  As the Hub project hit a political standstill in April, I decided to relax on that and invest my community-building energy in forming deeper relationships and creating accessible resource space as the Outreach Coordinator at CAMP.   Much more fun than butting heads.

“Reporter Diane Toroian Keaggy explores some funky shops, galleries and restaurants along the emerging entertainment district.”  Full Article and Video Tour

I found this beautiful female dog on the Corner of Cherokee at Minnesota this afternoon. If you recognize it or know its owner please have them come and pick it up at 3101 Cherokee.  I am here until 4:30 p.m.

I am taking good care of this dog and will give it water, feed it and play with it until the owner shows up.  The dog will remain here over night in case someone claims it.  If no one responds, I plan to take it to the Human Society tomorrow before 5:00 p.m.

Posted on Luella: Behind-the-Makeup

http://sierraluella.blogspot.com/

BINGE & PURGE

According to a recent article in the Post Dispatch, Rep. William Lacy Clay has submitted a congressional spending request to fund the Northside-Southside MetroLink extensions.  Beginning in 2005 a two-year study (download pdf) was done to evaluate the feasibility of various route options.  The final recommendation (click map at left to enlarge) for the Southside was to route the extension down Jefferson at street level to Hwy 55 with stops at Arsenal and Cherokee among others.  Sounds like it might be a longshot but if it goes through this would obviously be a huge benefit to Cherokee and the surrounding neighborhoods. 

A WiFi Co-Op Called WasabiNet Blooms On Cherokee Street
http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2009/05/wifi_coop_called_wasabinet_blooms_on_cherokee_street.php

All Along Press announces its first members show Friday, June 12. Featuring the work of over ten artists who have participated in creative collaboration at the printmaking and book arts facilities of All Along Press throughout the previous year. We’ll have artwork, posters, t-shirts, music, refreshments, etc. This free show is from 6-10pm at Fort Gondo Compound for the Arts, 3151 Cherokee Street in Saint Louis (Missouri).

Celebrate summer by attending the “Blues in Benton Park” second annual concert featuring the lively music of the Bottoms Up Blues Gang in historic south side park Saturday, June 13 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A second concert (band TBA) is scheduled to close out the summer on September 20th.

. . . we learn how to get Together.

Incarnate Word Foundation recently decided to retract the $25,000 funding for the Cherokee ComeUnity Hub.

Because IWF prioritizes the importance of building relationships, they want their funding to generate connection and collaboration.   While I do believe the Hub process has actively facilitated many new partnerships and deepening relationships here, unfortunately the tension surrounding political resistance to the team’s goals has eclipsed this reality for them.   The director of IWF has expressed willingness to revisit the potential for reallocating funding in 2010.

The Benton Park West area has (at least) twice shown up on high-profile Post-Dispatch stories, 1st for the Cinco de Mayo parade and 2nd for a tragic homicide that occurred just last night.

I should first say the events of last night were very tragic, for the victim, for the suspect himself whose violent actions were apparently profoundly out of character, for the police who responded, and for neighbors witnessing.  I do truly hope that all receive the support they need.

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