Sep
25
Update on the arts on Cherokee
Posted by Hilary Hitchcock on September 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment
* All kindsa music and stuff going on at City Art Supply this Sunday, September 27. Read all about it here.
* Did you miss the Theaster Gates opening at Boots Contemporary Art Space? Do not fret. You can see video of the event here.
* PHD Gallery will be hosting openings for two new exhibits — VESTIGES: Found Wood Sculpture & Photography and MARK SHEPPARD: Bone Crusher Rat Rods — on Saturday, October 3. Visit the PHD site for more information.
Sep
25
Production Assistant Needed
Posted by Bill Chott on September 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment
The Improv Trick is seeking a Production Assistant or Intern for a video project for a multinational company. There’s no pay for this position, but a chance to learn, develop professional contacts, and work with a talented and creative team that includes a well-known Hollywood actor. Experience helpful, but the desire to learn, gain experience, and work as an integral part of the team is more important. And, of course, you’ll be fed. This series of videos will be shot between September 28 and October 18. A flexible schedule and availability during that time period is important. Please send an e-mail with your production experience and training, and general availability, to: michael_ketcher@ yahoo.com.
Sep
24
/cheroFLEA*Market/
Posted by Lyndsey Scott on September 24, 2009 | 2 Comments
the first annual CheroFLEA Market
SAT * OCT 3 * @ CAMP
8am-3pm / 3026 Cherokee
<BOOKS, BIKES, COSTUMES, MIRRORS, ODDITIES, PRACTICALITIES>
You know the sweaty satisfaction “before and after” a courageous clean-out job, whether a grimy set of latrines or the walk-in closet full of skeletons you’ve been well-meaning to attend to for months. Well: imagine the sheer, elated relief over at CAMP to have persistently plowed thru the chock full subterranean storage chambers of 7 years of dumpster-diving-loving, idealistic-chaos-of-project-could-be’s. We did it! And we’re celebrating! A clean slate, a clear head. A “let’s go”.
Sep
23
SciFest at the Science Center
Posted by Amber Dover on September 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment
I know that this isn’t taking place in the neighborhood, but I thought that there may be interest from our community for a few of the sessions, particularly the ones focus on Urban Sustainable Living – hosted by Patti Moreno, there is also a session about the Colony collapse syndrome that has hit the honeybee population hard in recent years.
See below for a link to the schedule. I have coupons available for admission of anyone is interested, just let me know.
-Amber
Sep
21
Comfort Station – request for feedback
Posted by Cipriano Medina on September 21, 2009 | 1 Comment
Forwarded email from Ken Ortmann via Tracy Billups, Board of Alderman Secretary:
Good Morning,
Ald. Ortmann requested that I contact you in regards to an update for the Benton Park Comfort Station. The plans are 50% done. If you would like to come and review these plans, please come to the ward office on Wednesday, September 23, 2009. Ald. Ortmann will be there from 5:30 p.m. until 6:15 p.m.
**Please be sure to notify anyone that you think would be interested**
Should you need to speak with Ald. Ortmann, He can be reached at (314) 776-0161.
Sep
17
This week’s art news from Cherokee Street
Posted by Hilary Hitchcock on September 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment
*Boots Contemporary Art Space is hosting an opening for its fall exhibition, Holiness: In 3 Parts, this Friday, September 18. Details here.
*Visit The Firecracker Press at Mosaics Festival for the Arts in St. Charles this weekend, and print your own personal poster! Find out more about that here.
*The Chatillon-Demenil House will be holding two educational events in September — a sketch workshop this Saturday, and a talk on Greek revival architecture on September 27. More information here.
*Don’t forget City Art Supply‘s big sale, through the end of the month.
Sep
16
Cherokee St. Enhancement Meeting Tonight
Posted by Jason Deem on September 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment
A meeting to finalize plans for the Cherokee Street Enhancement Project is scheduled for tonight at the Five Star Senior Center, 2832 Arsenal from 6:00pm – 7:30pm. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Topics of discussion will likely include items outlined in the CSBA letter written in response to the first draft of the plans.
Sep
15
Cherokee Real Community Garden Planning Meeting
Posted by Cherokee St. News on September 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment
From Mark @ Black Bear -
Hello all wonderful people! We invite lovers of gardens, orchards, and great public space to: Join us in the planning stages of the Cherokee Real community garden which will be located at 2647 Cherokee Street! This garden is meant to transform what is currently an empty asphalt lot into a luscious, vibrant, beautiful, and exciting addition to Cherokee street and an asset to the immediate Cherokee neighbors. Envision rolling raised garden beds (yes, wheels!), fruit trees, flowers, color, and art! Come and lets envision this space together!
Sep
15
Bill Chott’s Improv Comedy Jam
Posted by Bill Chott on September 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Hosted by Bill Chott and George Malich
Free Show Weekly 10:30 at Mangia Italiano – 3145 S Grand Blvd St Louis, MO 63118-1020
Everyone is welcome to join in on the improv fun in this late-nite comedy jam. Improv Trick improvisers perform and welcome audience guests onstage for improv, stand-up and sketch comedy.
Call 314-922-1998 for details
Sep
15
Cult Movie Night presented by The Improv Trick
Posted by Bill Chott on September 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Title: Cult Movie Night presented by The Improv Trick
Location: The Improv Trick 2715 Cherokee Street
Description: Montly cult film series. FREE screenings
Start Time: 07:00 pm
Date: 2009-09-27
Sep
14
Firehouse Work Day Sept 19th
Posted by Pamela Wucher on September 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment
A firehouse work day is scheduled for 9am on Saturday, Sept. 19th. Mulch will be delivered prior to Sat.
Please bring Rakes and Shovels to help spread the mulch, any weeding tools, a wheel barrow would be great. I will have bags for any trash or weeds.
9am, saturday, sept. 19th, Old firehouse at salena and Broadway.
Come out meet your neighbors and help make Marine Villa a beautiful place to live and visit!
See you Saturday,
Pam Wucher
Beautification Chair
Sep
13
Upcoming Neighborhood Elections
Posted by Jason Deem on September 13, 2009 | 5 Comments
Neighborhood association elections are right around the corner and unless you live in Gravois Park, now is your chance to get involved. Neighborhood associations play a critical role in connecting local issues to the larger city political process. They also provide a regular place & time to check in with your neighbors, alderman, police, and local resources as well as a formal mechanism for making local decisions in a democratic way. The more fresh ideas and new neighbors that join the conversation, the more interesting the solutions and collaborations that emerge. If you’ve been thinking about getting involved and running for an elected position, now’s the time. Even if you’re not considering running for an elected position, it’s important to make sure your membership dues have been paid up by the deadlines below to ensure voting eligibility. Here’s pertinent information for the associations surrounding Cherokee. . .
Sep
2
Oodles of art news from Cherokee Street
Posted by Hilary Hitchcock on September 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment
The latter half of August was a little quiet but boy oh boy are things picking up for the arts on Cherokee!
**Steven Brien and Elysia Mann of All Along Press are putting on a show at Fort Gondo on Saturday, September 12. Details here.
**The Riverfront Times has a sneak peek at the new home of Art Dimensions, 2720 Cherokee.
**City Art Supply has got itself a fancy new web site and is having a great sale through September. Sale info here.
**Music and dancing with the Original Knights of Swing at the Casa Loma Ballroom on September 11.
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