Nov
24
Cherokee Print League – Holiday Sale
Posted by Eric Woods on November 24, 2008 | 2 Comments
CHEROKEE PRINT LEAGUE HOLIDAY SALE - DEC. 6th
This thing’s taking on a life of it’s own. Don’t miss out on the fun. There are all kinds of events happening on Cherokee Street on Dec. 6th… THE CHEROKEE PRINT LEAGUE HOLIDAY SALE, selling gift items from some of St. Louis’ finest printmakers, starts at 11am-9pm. There’ll be a recepetion at The Firecracker Press with music by Bunnygrunt that evening at 9pm. This’ll be an opportunity to come down to the neighborhood, do some holiday shopping, eat some food, and make a day of it.
The Cherokee Print League Holiday Sale:
Nov
24
Wounded Bird & Melancholia
Posted by David Wolk on November 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment
On December 6th, in conjunction with the Cherokee Print League Holiday Sale and the 25th Annual Cookie Spree, Cranky Yellow is proud to present the Grand Opening of Wounded Bird Vintage Clothing and the Melancholia Art Exhibition.
Wounded Bird Vintage Clothing is an obscure shopping experience opening inside Cranky Yellow. This impromptu store within a store features an affordable specialty collection of vintage clothing and accessories with endearing imperfections. You can get the whole scoop over at CrankyYellow.com
Nov
22
Cherokee Street Enhancement Project
Posted by Jason Deem on November 22, 2008 | 1 Comment
After months of months of surveying and planning by the Board of Board of Public Service, MoDOT, and the City of St. Louis, preliminary plans for $1.4 million in Cherokee street-scape improvements are about to be made available for public review and input.
The From Aldermen Schmid & Ortmann. . .
Dear Cherokee Community:
There will be a meeting held on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Five Star Senior Center located at 2832 Arsenal (at Oregon). This meeting will be to obtain community input and discuss options for the Cherokee Street Enhancement Project.
Nov
22
25th Annual Cherokee Cookie Spree
Posted by Jason Deem on November 22, 2008 | 3 Comments
Each year on the first full weekend in December Cherokee Antique Row transforms into a winter wonderland of festival fun as shoppers nibble on free cookies while searching for unique gift items.
http://www.cherokeeantiquerow.net
Nov
22
10th Annual Chili Cook-Off for Ken Ortmann
Posted by Jason Deem on November 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Fundraiser to benefit 9th ward alderman Ken Ortmann.
EVENT: Beer, Soda and a sampling of several styles of Chili and Fun.
DATE: Friday, December 5th, 2008
TIME: 5:30pm to 8:30pm
PLACE: St. Frances Cabrini Academy Hall (St. Wenceslaus Church Hall)
3022 Oregon Ave, St. Louis, MO 63118
COST: Senior $10, Friend $15, Supporter $50, Silver Sponsor $100, Gold Sponsor $250.
Pay at the door or for advance tickets mail to:
Citizens for Ortmann
1908 a Arsenal Street
St. Louis, MO 63118
Nov
20
Titles of the 3 proposals
Posted by Jean Durel on November 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment
IN CASE YOU’VE BEEN WONDERING ….
The titles of the 3 neighborhood proposals to be presented tonight, Thursday, Nov. 20, at the BPWNA meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Five Star Senior Center are given below in alphabetical order:
Community Hub: Open-space infrastructure for an Interactive Plaza
Seeds of Change – Growing a Sustainable Community
Wasabinet – Mesh Node Wi-Fi for Cherokee Street (initial plan)
Hope that you can come hear the presentations, ask questions, give input, and participate in the voting process. It promises to be a most interesting evening!
Nov
19
Come VOTE on the 3 neighborhood proposals
Posted by Jean Durel on November 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment
WHEN: Thursday, November 20, 6:30 p.m. at the BPWNA meeting (NOTE THE EARLIER TIME)
WHERE: Five Star Senior Center, 2832 Arsenal
Saturday, November 15, was a day filled with creative ideas, energy, and enthusiasm at the Incubator on Cherokee Street. Over thirty people gathered to brainstorm and to develop ideas of ways to strengthen the Benton Park West neighborhood and surrounding areas. At the end of the day participants selected three proposals to present to the neighborhood.
The idea now is for interested neighborhood residents/stakeholders/etc. to have a voice in the selection of the proposal that will receive the $25,000 seed money from the Incarnate Word Foundation.
Nov
15
All Along Press Art & Music Benefit Show
Posted by Elysia Mann on November 15, 2008 | 1 Comment
Please join us Friday, Nov. 21 for an Art & Music Benefit Show in
support of All Along Press.
All Along Press is Saint Louis’s only collective print shop located in
the historic Cherokee neighborhood, home of a growing alternative art
district. Our equipment and supplies are offered at low cost to the
neighborhood and Saint Louis community in an effort to foster creative
expression and to encourage a DIY ethic.
The collective is raising funds in order to continue to offer classes
and free workshops in letterpress, screen printing, and fine art
printmaking.
Nov
14
11/21-22 Cherokee St. video shoot for the STL CVC (Convention and Visitor’s Bureau)
Posted by Minerva Lopez on November 14, 2008 | 3 Comments
Next Friday and Saturday CVC (Convention and Visitor’s Bureau) will be shooting an episode on “Shopping” and will feature the shops on Cherokee Street as a great place to visit for St. Louis Shopping. Shooting will occur 11/21-22 and they will most likely ask several shop owners if they can feature the interior of their shops. The crew consist of 5 people, and will not disrupt normal business operation. Let’s take advantage of this great opportunity!
Nov
6
RSVP NEEDED BY MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10….
Posted by Jean Durel on November 6, 2008 | 2 Comments
GOT IDEAS? Is there something you want to see happen in the Benton Park West neighborhood? If so, please join us on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, from 9:00 to 4:00 at the CHEROKEE BUSINESS INCUBATOR, 2715 CHEROKEE to share your ideas. The Incarnate Word Foundation (IWF) will commit $25,000 to seed what the neighborhood decides is the most effective use of this investment. Something to strengthen the neighborhood. Something that people are committed to move from the idea stage into reality.
WHY IS AN RSVP NEEDED? This all-day meeting includes lunch, so an accurate lunch count is needed. In order for everyone to be happy and well-fed on Saturday, please RSVP BY MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10 to jeandurel@hotmail.com or call the IWF office: 314-773-5100.
Nov
3
Book Signing and Open House
Posted by Christina Sullivan on November 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Book Signing & Library Open House
Thursday, November 6, 2008
4:00-6:00 PM
Missouri Institute of Mental Health
Historic Dome Building, First Floor Rotunda
5400 Arsenal Street
Saint Louis, Missouri 63139
Local historian Edna Campos Gravenhorst will discuss her new book, Southwest Garden, a pictorial history commissioned by the Southwest Garden Neighborhood Association in observance of its 30th anniversary. Copies of the book, published by Arcadia Publishing as part of the Images of America Series, will be available for purchase and signing by the author. In conjunction with the book signing the MIMH Library will host an open house. Please join us in South City’s premier landmark building as we celebrate the rich history of one of St. Louis’s most fascinating neighborhoods.
Nov
3
Online Post Dispatch feature: Cherokee Street Celebrates Day of the Dead
Posted by Minerva Lopez on November 3, 2008 | 4 Comments
Good morning to all. I hope everyone is well and rested. Infinite thanks to all those kind souls that participated and made this event happen. Check out the video shot by Joe from the Post, you will see many familiar faces. Please vote for the video! It will be the only way to show the Post and other media that Cherokee has important press worthy activities and make them continue their coverage.
p.s. Athough we didn’t have any money to pay the skeletons on wheels, all souls got their reward ejoying the delicious mole, tamales, day of the dead bread, chocolate, and tequila that El Centro offered. More to follow…
Nov
3
What happened to Craig’s Liquor Bill?
Posted by Jason Deem on November 3, 2008 | 1 Comment
I’ve had a couple people ask me about this lately so I put together a not-so-brief timeline and current status of the revised bill based on all the info I’ve come across.
May 9th, 2008 – Alderman Schmid presents the first reading of Board Bill #47, titled “Prohibiting package liquor in the 20th Ward” at the Board of Aldermen meeting.
The bill was spotted on the St. Louis Board of Aldermen agenda and upon review it turned out to have little to do with prohibiting package liquor and more to do with extending an existing moratorium on all liquor licensees which was set to expire in September of 2008.
Many local residents and business owners had concerns with both the content of the bill as well as the way it was introduced under a misleading name and without any notice from Alderman Schmid.
Nov
2
Call for Artists – The Cherokee Print League
Posted by Eric Woods on November 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment
CHEROKEE
PRINT LEAGUE
HOLIDAY SALE!
In celebration of the growing arts scene in the Cherokee neighborhood and in greater Saint Louis, several businesses on Cherokee street have organized a holiday show and sale to take place Saturday, December 6th from 11-9. This indoor print-themed show will take place all along the street, with businesses “hosting” artists from all over the metro area whose work is print-related (printmaking, letterpress, printed fabrics, etc.)
WE’D LOVE TO HAVE YOU PARTICIPATE!
Nov
1
Day of the Dead Procession: Sunday @ 4pm
Posted by Lyndsey Scott on November 1, 2008 | 1 Comment
We will Roll Down East on Cherokee Street towards Jefferson, then hang out and take in the altars.
Nov
1
I wouldn’t want to be caught dead without an Altar!
Posted by Minerva Lopez on November 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Dear Cherokee colleagues, friends and neighbors
You saw what a well written press release and a little tlc can do. Today we witnessed families, educators, and people wanting to experience and live our culture visiting Cherokee street. We have one more day to go. There are still some altar materials left/. Earlier today Peate was putting together an awesome looking Ofrenda. With several local TV news channels and the Post Dispatch coming to the street tomorrow, I’d say let’s go out of our way to make it happen again.
Hit me up if you have any questions. I would be at the shop at noon.
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