Sep
30
Letterpress Printing Classes at Firecracker
Posted by Eric Woods on September 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment
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LETTERPRESS PRINTING BASICS – PERFECT for the HOLIDAYS
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The Firecracker Press is now offering letterpress printing classes. This course is tailored for beginners and will cover the basics of the craft. It’s a perfect class to make a greeting card or a hand-printed gift item for the holidays.
Sep
23
Bring your creativity to the Benton Park Chalk Art
Posted by Cipriano Medina on September 23, 2008 | 1 Comment
The Benton Park Neighborhood Association will hold the 10th annual Benton Park Chalk Art.
The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Oct. 4. in Benton Park. The BPNA will welcome artists, non-artists, art lovers, families and children to the event. Professional artists, novices and children will fill park sidewalks with vivid, temporary artwork.
The entry fee is $20 for adult chalk participants, $1 for children and free for spectators. The fees will cover the cost of chalk and refreshments for the artists. Please bring you and your friends to this exciting event.
Sep
18
Chalking the (Park)ing Day turf
Posted by Lyndsey Scott on September 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment
This morning I got a cuppa from Black Bear and stuck my nose in Karl Linn’s book: Building Community and Commons, inspired by his tips to create instant interactive space (that addresses exactly the sort of “disconnect” in community development that ‘big P’ articulately warned against before resorting to threats, in response to Glodecks’ recent post about our hood’s future).
I’d love to build on Linn’s suggestions in a visual language that feels more current, like this or this – like exploring our neighborhood in a brave mythology of our own creation drawn by our own hands to delineate each of these moments unfolding.
Sep
17
Car-Free Cherokee Street
Posted by Angelo S. on September 17, 2008 | 6 Comments
I have to admit; I am a pedestrian. What’s more; I have developed a hatred for cars which only increases as I am harassed and nearly killed every time I try to cross a street. I don’t want to drive, I don’t like driving, and I have never possessed a full license to drive. I hold no shame about any of this, I have no intention of ever driving unless I absolutely have to. That’s part of the reason I like living in Saint Louis, cities are far more convenient for walkers than suburbs and rural areas. Of course, Saint Louis is far from being pedestrian and Biker friendly.
Sep
16
Bill Chott hits Cherokee
Posted by Amy Broadway on September 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment
St. Louis native Bill Chott is a busy guy. He’s the announcer for Saturday Night Live’s Ambiguously Gay Duo. He’s been in episodes of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Monk and in movies, such as Dante’s Inferno. But in spite of his hectic to-do list, as I’ve observed over the last few years, he remains very engaged with the St. Louis community.
For example, I’ve seen him perform at Laughs on the Landing, with a group of his students. At Atomic Cowboy, he has introduced ladies from the Alley Cat Revue burlesque troupe. Last April, at a leadership conference for Missouri Special Olympic athletes, he gave a workshop in the art of improv. He also has established The Improv Trick studio at 2715 Cherokee Street. In spite of the demands on his time, he graciously allowed me to interview him, by email from Los Angeles, just about two weeks ago.
Sep
15
A spot of green: this FRIDAY 9/19
Posted by Lyndsey Scott on September 15, 2008 | 3 Comments
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so what you got to bring?
begun by rebar.org in SF as asingle installation in 2005, (Park)ing Day has grown to international proportion as cities across the globe concoct day-long celebrations that “promote the need for more parks by creating temporary public parks in public parking spaces”.
Sep
13
This Weekend
Posted by Jason Deem on September 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Lots going on tonight & tomorrow
In honor of Mexican Independence Day many of the great restaurants on Cherokee will have expanded hours including but not limited to the following:
Taqueria el Bronco @ 2812 Cherokee, Carniceria Latinoamericana @2800 Cherokee, El Torito Restaurant @2743-53 Cherokee, Tower Tacos @ 3147 Cherokee, Catrachos Restaurant @ 2744 Cherokee, Garduno’s @ 2737 Cherokee, La Vallesana Cherokee @ California and 2801 & 2818 Cherokee, Diana’s Bakery @ 2841 Cherokee, Los Arcos @ 2817 Cherokee, Carrillo’s Western Wear @2822 Cherokee
Additional events and participating Businesses:
Sep
4
Art Weekend on Cherokee
Posted by David Wolk on September 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment
There are some really radical art shows opening on Cherokee Street this weekend. I’ll list out what I know… but I’m sure I’ll miss something because there is ALWAYS so much popping up on the street. If you know of anything else, please post a comment letting us know!
First we have Jeremy Rabus’ solo show, Distorted/Noisy Picture, opening at Fort Gondo on Friday Sept 5th from 7-11pm! Fort Gondo is located at: 3151 Cherokee St., Saint Louis MO, 63118!
Distorted/Noisy Picture Poster
Sep
2
The Future of Cherokee
Posted by Mike Glodeck on September 2, 2008 | 75 Comments
walkable, tree lined, urban, commercial district
Have you seen the future of Cherokee? What did it look like? Did you see an entertainment district? An Arts district? A Green district? Did you see more residences on the street? More trees? What kind of businesses do you see? Do you see clothing stores? Bicycle repair shops? Scooter retailers? Do you see more greenery? More public art? More pedestrians? Do you see a farmer’s market? A Flea market? An outdoor bazaar? What words would you use to describe this future? Colorful? International? Fresh? Funky? Stylish? Organic? Liveable? Walkable?
Organizations and Associations
- Arch Reactor
- Art Dimensions
- Benton Park
- Benton Park West
- Cherokee Antique Row
- Cherokee-Lemp Historic District
- Cherokee Station Business Assn.
- Community Arts and Media Project
- Dutchtown South
- Gravois Park
- Marine Villa
Neighborhood Resources
- - Quick Reference -
- Cherokee Recreation Center
- Community Arts and Media Project
- Franciscan Connection
- West Corner Community Garden