Mar
31
NORML Conference @ C.A.M.P. 4/10
Posted by Lyndsey Scott on March 31, 2010 | 1 Comment
Greater St. Louis NORML is the St. Louis, MO chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws. Greater St. Louis NORML is a non-profit organization that supports taxing and regulating cannabis in a manner similar to alcohol. It is currently collecting signatures on a citizen’s initiative to decriminalize possession of a misdemeanor amount of marijuana in the city of St. Louis.
Mar
30
Free Pictures @ Cherokee Photobooth
Posted by Cherokee St. News on March 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Cherokee Photobooth has teamed with Novation Church to give free Easter pictures on its two day grand opening. Everyone is invited to stand in front of a wonderful Easter blackboard designed for the event by artist Ryan Frank. The event will take place on Friday April 2nd from 3 to 6pm and on Saturday April the 3rd from 11am to 7pm. Cherokee Photobooth is located in the historic Cherokee shopping district at 2637 Cherokee street. For more information contact Juan Montana at 314-757-8408.
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Mar
29
Operation Brightside Project Blitz
Posted by James McKee on March 29, 2010 | 2 Comments
Saturday, April 10 is our designated Blitz day. Project Blitz is simply a city-wide clean-up effort. It’s your chance to contribute to the improvement of Marine Villa. What may seem like no big deal is actually the foundation of what makes the best neighborhoods in Saint Louis. People notice clean streets. They also notice those that are out doing the cleaning and showing that their neighborhood is cared for.
If your block has never participated in the annual clean-up, it’s likely because no one has come forth to lead the event. But it’s so easy!
Mar
27
Events at The Archive
Posted by Amber Dover on March 27, 2010 | Leave a Comment
We’re writing to invite you to a new used bookstore that has opened at 3215 Cherokee Street: The Archive. Several months ago, four local partners cooperatively decided to establish a new bookstore on Cherokee Street to augment the literary and artistic culture that is burgeoning on the south side of our city, and to forge a new community space. Have you been to Cherokee Street lately? Cherokee Street is on the verge of creating a new paradigm for what St. Louis City living can be. Our street runs through the most diverse neighborhood in the city. I don’t know of a better place to experience authentic Mexican food and chapbook madness, buy weird junk cheap, and brush shoulders with anarchists, dreamers, activists, revolutionaries, and little old ladies.
Mar
26
UrbanReview fixes UrbanSpoon
Posted by Cherokee St. News on March 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Thanks to Steve Patterson, Cherokee Street is now listed as a restaurant district on urbanspoon.com.
Mar
24
Marine Villa Happy Hour
Posted by James McKee on March 24, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Join us at Foam on Monday, April 5th, at 7pm for a drink or two. Oh, and you don’t have to live in Marine Villa to join us…we play well with all of our Cherokee neighbors.
P.S.-
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Mar
24
Cherokee Enhancement Project Update
Posted by Cherokee St. News on March 24, 2010 | 1 Comment
Update from 20th ward Alderman Craig Schmid
Below are the questions and responses to our questions that I received, regarding timing of the project, staging of the project, the Gingko trees, the vault under the sidewalk at 2626-30 Cherokee, and the storage of the decorative posts.
Thanks.
Craig1. When will the project commence, when do we anticipate that it will be completed?
We have not received concurrence from MoDOT on this project. Once we do receive their concurrence it will take approximately five (5) to six (6) weeks to execute the contract and issue a Notice to Proceed (NTP). The term of the contract is 200 work days from the date of the NTP.2. How will the project be conducted? Will the entire stretch from Jefferson to Nebraska be torn up; will just one block at a time be torn up; will one side of the street (north side or south side) be torn up along the entire stretch from Jefferson to Nebraska; or will one side of one block be torn up at a time?
Mar
24
Cherokee Real Jardin Saturday 9a-2p
Posted by Lyndsey Scott on March 24, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Welcome spring with your neighbors!
Stop by and say hi or stay for awhile and work.
Big thanks to Gateway Greening for material support!
Mar
22
Cherokee Street on Apartment Therapy
Posted by Mike Glodeck on March 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Cherokee Street is rapidly becoming a design district with its own aesthetic. This article on the very popular website Apartment Therapy is supporting proof.
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/galens-adhoc-apartment-for-the-arts-house-tour-111833
Mar
21
Sloup #2
Posted by Maggie Ginestra on March 21, 2010 | Leave a Comment
When: March 28th, 6-8 pm
Where: Stirrup Pants @ 2122 Cherokee
What: eat soup & fund an art project
Learn More: sloup2122.blogspot.com
Proposals are due this Saturday!
It’s $10 to attend, eat, and vote-all goes toward the Sloup grant!
PLUS: The Mud House is donating this month’s soup!
Mar
18
Quilting Bee: Cherokee Family Picnic Blanket
Posted by Lyndsey Scott on March 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Come make your mark!
4000 9X9inch squares = 2250 sq ft
30ft X 75 ft of sunshine-lounging patchwork-colorific blankie
We are aiming for STL’s Largest Picnic Blanket, for community use thru-out the spring, summer, and fall in our local parks and public spaces
To be inaugurated during WONDERJARDIN, a celebration of Spring on Sunday March 28 – location TBA
SEWING OPEN HOURS @ FORT GONDO 3151 CHEROKEE STREET
Saturday, March 20 from 2-5pm
Monday, March 22 from 5-9pm
Mar
18
MVNA Meeting March 22
Posted by Carrie Freeman on March 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment
The next Marine Villa Neighborhood Association meeting is Monday, March 22, at 7:00 pm. Remember, come at 6:30 if you want to meet with police and NSOs.
This month’s guest speaker is Connie Backfisch of Dutchtown South Community Corporation, and the topic is the 2010 Census. Completing the census is very important. Saint Louis receives tax money for every resident counted, so make sure you’re counted. All residents who attend the meeting and turn in their completed census form will be entered to win a $25 grocery store gift card. Don’t miss your chance to win!
The MVNA meetings are held at the Monroe School at 3641 Missouri. The parking lot is accessible from Indiana at Miami. This month, we will meet in the library, which is on the second floor. Elevators are available near the cafetaria (enter through door #5 by the parking lot).
Meetings are open to all residents. You do not have to be a paid member to show your support for your neighborhood. If you have interest in making Marine Villa a better place to live, we would love to see you at the meeting!
Minutes from last month’s general meeting and this month’s board meeting are available on the MVNA website.
See you at the meeting!
Mar
17
Cinco de Mayo Vendor Booths
Posted by Jason Deem on March 17, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Vendor booth applications for the 2010 Cinco de Mayo festival are available at cincodemayostl.com.
The celebration will take place Saturday, May 8 from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Cherokee Street between Iowa and Nebraska. As in previous years, the festival will include live music on two stages, authentic Mexican food and drinks, a parade starting at 1:11pm, live art demonstrations, a mechanical bull, and a variety of exhibitors and vendors. Reserve your space now to receive preferred placement. Application deadline is April 10th.
Special pricing is available for non-profits and businesses/artists with a verifiable Cherokee Street address. Email info@cincodemayostl.com for more info.
Also, check us out on facebook to stay on top of any updates: facebook.com
Mar
17
Too Late For Fun Time
Posted by Cherokee St. News on March 17, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Variety Show this Friday @ Cranky Yellow
Start Time: Friday, March 19, 2010 at 9:00pm
End Time: Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 1:00am
Location: cranky yellow, 2847 Cherokee St
Admission: $5
More info @ stlouiscraftmafia.com/blog/2010/02/26/too-late-for-fun-time-at-cranky-yellow/
Mar
16
The 20 Portrait Project Exhibit – Updated
Posted by Cherokee St. News on March 16, 2010 | Leave a Comment
The 2o Portrait Project Exhibit is the first in David Langley’s affordable art series and will take place at 7pm this Friday March 19th somewhere on Cherokee. Actual location to be disclosed in a mid-week interview.
“Unfortunately, today, money is our primary voice. We support what we buy. This is a sincere attempt to present the easiest possible opportunity for anyone, of any economic bracket, to ‘support the arts’ and become an Art Collector. Better still, to provide the opportunity for one to possess an original portrait to hang on their walls. Once you have experienced the joy of having original artwork on your walls, you will find that the store-bought alternative truly pales in comparison.”
Portraiture: Not just for the ruling classes anymore!
UPDATE: Location announced on The Studio Chronicle to be a newly rennovated space at 2718 Cherokee Street. Full interview and additional details at: thestudiochronicle.blogspot.com
Mar
16
ArtD Gallery Group Exhibition
Posted by Jenn Carter on March 16, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Title: ArtD Gallery Group Exhibition
Location: 2720 Cherokee St, 2nd floor
Description: Our first juried group exhibition in our new gallery, an open call for art with no particular theme. Our hope is to showcase artists latest and greatest work.
Start Date: 2010-04-30
Start Time: 19:00
End Date: 2010-05-01
End Time: 23:00
Mar
15
Tim Reynolds @ 2720 Cherokee
Posted by Cherokee St. News on March 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Tim Reynolds is an American multi-instrumentalist who has been described as a musical virtuoso. Reynolds’ command of melody and timing, and his uncanny ability to improvise on all of his instruments are his trademark. He often tours with Dave Matthews as an acoustic duo, in addition to performing as a member of Dave Matthews & Friends.
Will Call Tickets are available at shop.loyalfamily.com
Mar
15
Easter Eggstravaganza
Posted by Amber Dover on March 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Benton Park West Neighborhood Association presents the 5th Annual
EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA
Saturday, April 3rd 11am to 2pm For Ages 1 – 10, Accompanied by Adult
COMMUNITY GARDEN
at Ohio and Crittenden 2929 Ohio
FREE!
To volunteer or for questions Call Pamela @ 406.2026
Bring a Basket to join in the Easter Egg Hunt.
Activities include:
Easter Egg Hunt, Photos with Easter Bunny, Cupcake Walk, Food, Tatt0os and Egg Dying
Mar
15
BPWNA Social @ Tower Tacos
Posted by Cherokee St. News on March 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Benton Park West Neighborhood Association will be holding a social/happy hour at Tower Taco on March 25, 2010 beginning at 5:30. The neighborhood association will provide light snacks and Tower Taco will be providing chips & (quite fabulous) salsa – drinks and heavier food are on your own. Come out and meet Frank (Tower Taco’s new proprietor), your neighbors, and new friends. Tower Taco has a newly improved indoor and outdoor space so there is plenty of room for everyone!
Mar
12
Cherokee Photobooth CALL FOR ART!!
Posted by Cherokee St. News on March 12, 2010 | 3 Comments
Cherokee Photobooth is opening soon and wants to invite local artists to submit their work to be used in our portrait business.
We are currently accepting two kinds of submissions.
1. Backgrounds: You provide us with a high resolution/high quality digital picture of your artwork. We will have it available for our clients to use as background for their portrait. If your piece is chosen by our client, you will receive 10% royalties every time the picture is printed. You will be credited on the back of the picture.
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