Dec

30

Voting deadline extended to Friday, January 16, 2009

Posted by Jean Durel on December 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The deadline for voting on the 3 neighborhood proposals has been extended to Friday, January 16.  With the cold and wet pre-holiday weather, it has been a challenge to distribute paper ballots to the entire neighborhood.  So through Friday, January 16, those who have not yet voted can do so either online (click on “VOTE on the 3 neighborhood proposals” in the upper right hand corner of this screen) or via a paper ballot.

The main compliment re: the three proposals has been:  “All three of these are great proposals.”    And the main complaint has been:  “All three of these are great proposals.  I can’t figure out which one to vote for.”  Read more...

Dec

23

Break Ins

Posted by Eric Woods on December 23, 2008 | 15 Comments

We’ve had 3 cars broken into on Cherokee Street between Nebraska and Oregon in the last 2 weeks.
One of our customers had his car broken into at 9am. His wallet was stolen.
We had our truck broken into behind the shop. Nothing was taken but we have a busted window.
Diana, from Diana’s Bakery, just had her van broken into while she was delivering down the street. They watched her leave her store, drive down the street, walk into a shop for a delivery and they stole her purse with a large sum of money.  Read more...

Dec

18

Holiday Greetings from the Heart of the Globe

Posted by Lyndsey Scott on December 18, 2008 | 3 Comments

Atnas encounters amazing lifeforms and effective products at the intersection of Texas and Cherokee!

Atnas Lands on YOUTUBE

Soulful filmmaker Rebecca Rivas followed Santa’s daugther Atnas around the neighborhood as part of the unfolding storyline of a whimsical, family-friendly winter adventure called, “May These Changes Make Us Light!”  Two shows air this Saturday at 5pm and 7pm at the New City School, 5209 Waterman.  A funky remix goes down at MAD ART Friday at 8pm.  Full show details at: www.theevolvingcreative.org  Read more...

Dec

12

VOTE ON THE THREE NEIGHBORHOOD PROPOSALS

Posted by Jean Durel on December 12, 2008 | 2 Comments

Cherokee ComeUnity Hub:  Open-Space Infrastructure for an interactive plaza

Seeds of Change:  Growing a Sustainable Community

WasabiNet:  Putting Cherokee on the Grid

The three proposals listed above (in alphabetical order) have been described this way:  “All are positive concepts with great potential to bring the neighborhood together….”  Yet only one will be awarded the $25,000 seed money from the Incarnate Word Foundation to carry it forward.

So which do you think will most benefit the Benton Park West neighborhood and nearby areas?

VOTING OPTIONS:  Read more...

Dec

9

CSBA meeting 12/11/08 6:00 p.m. Elections. Vote!

Posted by Minerva Lopez on December 9, 2008 | 7 Comments

The CSBA general assembly meeting will be held Thursday 11, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. at the Cherokee Incubator.

General membership ATTENDANCE TO THIS MEETING IS VERY IMPORTANT!, we will be holding Annual Officer elections.  Here are the nominees:

PRESIDENT
Minerva Lopez
Karen Abounader

VICE PRESIDENT
Eric Woods
Carlos Dominguez

TREASURER
Jason Deem
Robin Strathmann

Board Members – 3yr position (Choose 3)
Maria Carlin
Jose Flores
Will Liebermann
Hector Medina
Brian Pelletier
Rick Ruzicka

Interim Board Position – 1yr position (Choose 1)
Rita Ford
Peat Wallager

Dec

4

Fresh Paint Opening @ Fort Gondo

Posted by Danielle Fields on December 4, 2008 | 2 Comments

01.09.09

Fresh Paint: 01.09.09

Fresh Paint

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Opening reception: Friday, January 9th, 2009
7pm-10:30 ish
Held (at) Fort Gondo Compound for the Arts
3151 Cherokee St.
StL MO 63118
(t) 314.772.3628
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Please join us for a preview of works by Brooklyn, James Gates, Shadzilla, Veto, and Kevin McCoy.

This show will exhibit works from five local artists with disciplines ranging in printmaking, graffiti, illustration, screen-printing, and design. A disc jockey will be present during the shindig to provide easy listening for the show. There will be complimentary refreshments and perhaps some free goodies to be given away as well!!  Read more...

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.  Read more...

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  Read more...

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  Read more...

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!  Read more...





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