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Granite Transformations, located at 17409 Chesterfield Airport Rd., is celebrating its 6th anniversary with a gallery showcase and reception on Friday, July 30 from 4 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, July 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guests will enjoy special savings and tasting previews of wines from the region’s newest winery, Noboleis Vineyards. Stop by before you make your way over to the Wild West Fest, a fun-filled event that benefits CASA of St. Louis County! For more information on Granite Transformations’ anniversary celebration, call 636-728-1100. Photo courtesy of www.granitetransformations.com.
July 21st, 2010
Put on your cowboy boots and western wear for a night of square-dancing by moonlight! You could even win an authentic western playhouse!
CASAs for Kids Playhouse Celebration will kick off with a Wild West Fest at Ambassador Floor Co. in Chesterfield, 17770 Chesterfield Airport Rd., on July 31 from 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets cost $50 per person in advance and $65 per person at the door. Ticket cost includes admission for one, dinner, beer and wine, square-dancing and front-row chances to win a one-of-a-kind playhouse, including a general store, schoolhouse, hotel, restaurant, stable, theater and sheriff’s office/jail.
This western town of playhouses will be on display, and four of these unique, 7-foot by 7-foot structures will be auctioned off during the event. To win one of three non-auctioned playhouses, you can purchase raffle tickets from July 24 through August 4 in Chesterfield Valley. They will join three other playhouses – a pirate ship, cottage and skate park – as part of a raffle at The St. Louis Mills Mall on August 6 through 15. These playhouses serve as tangible symbols of CASA’s commitment to finding safe and permanent homes for children.
Order your tickets to Wild West Fest online at www.casastlcounty.org (please print a Google receipt as your ticket to the event), by e-mail at information@casastlcounty.org, or by calling the CASA office at 314-615-2908. Raffle tickets can be purchased at The St. Louis Mills Mall, through www.casastlcounty.org, by calling the CASA office at 314-615-2908, or via e-mail at information@casastlcounty.org.
July 21st, 2010
Enjoy the outdoors this weekend with fun (and a few eco-friendly) summertime activities.
Saturday, July 17
Clayton Farmer’s Market. 8:30 a.m. to noon. West parking lot of Straub’s Market at 8282 Forsyth Boulevard.
Enjoy live music by Coco and Lafe, a singer/songwriter folk and blues duo, while you shop the Market. These talented musicians are based in Vermont and on their second national tour of farmers’ markets. For more information, visit www.claytonfarmersmarket.com.
Saturday, July 17
Tower Grove Farmers’ Market & Bazaar. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tower Grove Park, west of the Pool Pavilion.
Shop fresh, local produce, meats and more. You can also participate in a free yoga class at 9 a.m. For more information, visit www.tgmarket.org.
Saturday, July 17
Kirkwood Farmers’ Market Peach Festival. 10 a.m. to noon. Downtown Kirkwood.
Visitors will enjoy peach samples from local farmers, as well as peach treats and other menu items. Market customers will have the opportunity to cast a vote for the best locally grown peach. Live music from The Maple Jam Band from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, visit www.downtownkirkwood.com.
Saturday, July 17
Up on the Roof! at Bowood Farms. 10 a.m. 4605 Olive Street.
Free staff-run tours of the Bowood Farms and Cafe Osage rooftop gardens. See a variety of herbs, sedums and flowering plants thriving on the roof. The roof gardens are only accessible by ladder, so please wear sturdy shoes. Adults – ages 18 and older – only, for safety reasons. For more information, visit www.bowoodfarms.com.
Sunday, June 18
7th Annual “Paddle With Your Pooch” Boat Race. 12:30 p.m. The Boathouse in Forest Park.
The Boathouse in Forest Park hosts its 7th Annual “Paddle With Your Pooch” dog-and-master boat race this Sunday. KMOX personality Charlie Brennan will announce the event’s three heats and final race. An awards ceremony praising the top pooches and two-legged paddlers will follow. Food, beverages and Paddle With Your Pooch T-shirts will be available for purchase. Proceeds from the event benefit Forest Park Forever. The entry fee is $30 per dog-and-master team. (Maximum occupancy per paddleboat is three humans, plus one pooch.) Register online at www.boathouseforestpark.com. Pre-payment by credit card is required. Entries will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until 30 teams have registered for each heat. Registrations will be confirmed by e-mail. Additional entries will be put on a waiting list in the order received. Entry fees are non-refundable.
July 16th, 2010
You’re invited! Stop by Karr Bick Kitchen + Bath from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 8, to mingle and shop for exclusive items from local designers and shops at the “Sip, Shop & Salute!” event. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Fisher House, which raises funds for military families.
Peruse the latest trends in kitchens and baths, and shop styles by your favorite local designers – all while supporting an extremely worthwhile cause. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served, and participating vendors include: Design & Detail Showroom & Marketplace, S. King Collection, Blush, Macs Designs, The Desiging Block, Retta le Ritz and Teavana. The first 200 guests will receive a gift bag with items donated by these generous participants. Please RSVP to events@cheresseink.com or call 314-367-8954.
Karr Bick Kitchen + Bath is located at 2715 Mercantile Drive in Brentwood. Karr Bick will continue to donate a portion of their profits to Fisher House through December 2010.
June 29th, 2010
Niche, a stylish interior design shop located in downtown St. Louis, will be hosting a Design Expo on June 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. Architects and designers will showcase artistic talents above and beyond their architectural and interior design skills, which they have also turned into second sources of income. Artwork on display will include painting, photography, jewelry, mosaics, sculpture, floral arrangements, furniture, fiber art, invitations, recycled artwork and more. Please help support the architectural design industry during tough economic times by attending this open-house event.
June 18th, 2010
June 18
Jungle Boogie Concert. Saint Louis Zoo, Schnuck Family Plaza. 5 to 8 p.m. This free Friday night concert is fun for the whole family, with plenty of activities for children. For more information, visit www.stlzoo.org.
June 19-20
Metropolitan St. Louis African Violet Council Show & Sale. Missouri Botanical Garden, Orthwein Floral Display hall in the Ridgway Visitor Center. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entry included with Garden admission. New cultivars and old favorites are show and sold by the area’s top growers. For more information, visit www.avsa.org.
June 19
St. Louis Hosta Society Show & Sale. Missouri Botanical Garden, Beaumont Room in the Ridgway Visitor Center. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entry included with Garden admission. New cultivars and old favorites are shown and sold by the area’s top growers, who are on hand to give plant care advice and share information about their organization. For more information, visit www.stlouishosta.org.
June 19
Free Father’s Day Event at Mary Tuttle’s. 17021 Baxter Rd. Kids ages 3 to 10 will have fun making a special flower pot to take to Dad. RSVP to reserve your spot. Call 636-728-0480 or visit www.marytuttles.com.
June 19
4th Annual Tour of Green Homes. Various neighborhoods in the Greater St. Louis area. Noon to 4 p.m. This is free event. Explore green building options for your new or existing home while touring the city. For more information or to download a printable directory of the houses on the tour, visit www.greenhomesstl.org/tour.html.
June 20
Father’s Day Build-a-Burger at the Butterfly House. 15193 Olive Blvd. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fathers can build custom gourmet hamburgers and enjoy a variety of sides, desserts and beverages, including cold beer. $21.95 for adults, $12.95 for children ages 3-12. Includes Butterfly House admission. Advance reservations required. Call 636-733-2339 to RSVP, and visit www.butterflyhouse.org for more information.
June 20
Father’s Day at the Kemp Auto Museum. 16955 Chesterfield Airport Rd. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dads get free admission on Father’s Day. For more information, visit www.kempautomuseum.org.
June 17th, 2010
With all of the unique and vibrant neighborhoods that make up our city, spring and summer in St. Louis are always full of exciting events and fun-filled festivals. Here is a list of five fabulous ideas that are sure to keep you busy this weekend.
June 11-13
16th Annual Central West End Art Fair & Taste. Friday, June 11, from 5-11 p.m.; Saturday, June 12, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday, June 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This eclectic event features more than 60 regional artists and some of the best culinary creations that St. Louis has to offer. Sample delectable dishes from a variety of restaurants along Maryland Plaza, Euclid and McPherson while enjoying live music on the Straub’s Main Stage. Click here for more information.
June 11-13
Shakespeare Festival St. Louis presents Hamlet. 8 p.m. The 2010 production of Hamlet marks the festival’s 10th anniversary. This event is free and takes place on Fine Arts Drive at Shakespeare Glen in Forest Park. Hamlet will continue to run nightly through June 20, except on Tuesdays. Each performance is preceded by a Green Show at 6:30 p.m., which features a 20-minute play that introduces the characters and plot and a variety of other entertainers. Chair rentals are available for $7 and $10, and donations are gratefully accepted. For more information, visit www.shakespearefestivalstlouis.org.
June 12
2010 Chesterfield Garden Tour. 9 a.m to 3 p.m. Presented by the Chesterfield Beautification Committee, this year’s tour will showcase seven gorgeous gardens, rain or shine. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at City Hall, 690 Chesterfield Parkway West, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday, June 11, and on Saturday, June 12 from 9 to 11 a.m. (cash only on Saturday). Tickets may also be purchased by calling 636-537-4000. A map with locations of the homes will be provided with ticket purchase. Click here for more information.
June 12
Town & Country Garden Club Garden Tour. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy the rare opportunity to see eight of Town & Country’s most unique and beautiful gardens, rain or shine. Tickets are $12 and may be purchased at the Town & Country Municipal Center on Friday, June 11, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and at Longview Far House on the day of the tour from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Payment by check only please, made payable to the Town & Country Garden Club. For more information, contact the Town & Country Garden Club at 314-229-8686.
June 12-13
6th Annual Ste. Genevieve Antique Show & Sale. Saturday, June 12, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, June 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ste. Genevieve is about an hour drive from St. Louis, making it the perfect destination for a weekend getaway. This weekend’s show and sale – located in the Old Rozier Building at 3rd and Merchant Streets – will feature a variety of antiques from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries displayed throughout this nearly 100-year-old home and its spacious lawn. Admission is free. For more information, call 800-373-7007.
June 10th, 2010
Experience the vibrancy of our city’s oldest historic district this weekend, June 5-6, at the 41st Annual Lafayette Square Home & Garden Spring Tour, themed “City Life in Bloom.” Spanning one square mile and tucked into the heart of St. Louis, Lafayette Square is home to some of the city’s richest examples of architecture, as well as charming restaurants, shops and one of the first parks west of the Mississippi River. Victorian mansions, townhouses, row houses, warehouse style lofts, apartments and brand-new construction homes make up the remarkable residences that are located in Lafayette Square.
Photo by Lisa Johnston, http://aeternus.com
Saturday and Sunday’s tours will feature more than a dozen homes and gardens throughout the unique area, and hundreds of Lafayette Square residents will be on hand to greet tour guests and answer questions. This tour is self-guided, and while all of the homes are within walking distance of one another, trolley rides will also be available. The tour begins at the corner of Lafayette and Mississippi, where visitors will receive tour books and maps. Antique booths and entertainment – including Vintage Base Ball and an evening outdoor concert in the park – will add to the weekend’s fun.
Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 on tour weekend. Group sales of 20 or more are $12. Children under 12 who are accompanied by an adult are free. Call 314-772-5724 to purchase tickets using Visa or Mastercard, or go to www.lafayettesquare.org to buy tickets through PayPal. All proceeds benefit the Lafayette Square Restoration Committee’s efforts to restore the buildings and public spaces of Lafayette Square.
June 2nd, 2010
Kick off the month of June (and the start of summer in St. Louis) with any of the free, outdoor concerts that are taking place this week around the city. Here are some upcoming open-air events that are perfect for enjoying the warm weather with family and friends.
Whitaker Music Festival at Missouri Botanical Garden
Tuesday, June 1
Blues & Jazz Concert at Westport Plaza. 5 to 7 p.m. Enjoy the sounds of Sky West. Click here for more information.
Faust Park Summer Concert Series. 7 to 9 p.m. Enjoy the sounds of the Bob Kuban Band. Refreshments are available for purchase, and there will be fireworks following the concert. Click here for more information.
Twilight Tuesdays on the Missouri History Museum front lawn. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Enjoy the sounds of The Faith Celebration Choir. Activities for children will be offered from 6 p.m. through the end of intermission. Blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets are welcome, and food and drink are also available for purchase from Butler’s Pantry. For more information, call the Twilight Tuesdays Information Hotline at 800-916-8212.
Wednesday, June 2
Whitaker Music Festival at Missouri Botanical Garden. 7:30 p.m. Enjoy the sounds of Denise Thimes, one of St. Louis’ most recognizable jazz artists. Admission is free after 5 p.m., and the Children’s Garden will remain open with free admission from 5 to 7 p.m. Visitors may bring picnic baskets and coolers. Food is also available for purchase. Click here for more information.
Ballwin Sunset Concert Series in New Ballwin Park. 7 to 9 p.m. Enjoy the sounds of Cashmere. This concert takes place on the lawn, so blankets and chairs are welcome. Click here for more information.
Thursday, June 3
Blues & Jazz Concert at Westport Plaza. 5 to 7 p.m. Enjoy the sounds of Sky West. Click here for more information.
Downtown Kirkwood Summer Concert Series. 6:30 p.m. Enjoy the sounds of Delicious Fishes. The concert will take place on the performance platform at Kirkwood Station Plaza, located at 120 S. Kirkwood Rd. across from Kirkwood City Hall. For more information, please call 314-775-2921 or click here.
Bluebird Park Summer Concert Series. 7 to 9 p.m. Enjoy the sounds of the Erin Bode Group: Jazz, Folk & Pop. This concert is located on the amphitheater stage. Visitors should bring their own seating. Food and beverages are available for purchase. Click here for more information.
Friday, June 4
Jungle Boogie at the Saint Louis Zoo. 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy the sounds of The Usual Suspects. The concert is located at the Schnuck Family Plaza near Sea Lion Basin in the center of the Zoo. Click here for more information.
Concert in Schroeder Park. 7 to 10 p.m. Enjoy the sounds of the Bob Kuban Band. Schroeder Park is located at 359 Old Meramec Station Rd. in Manchester. Click here for more information.
Laumeier Music+Movies. 7 p.m. Enjoy the sounds of Gumbohead at the Laumeier Outdoor Music Amphitheater. This concert is followed by a movie under the stars, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), Rated PG. Click here for more information.
June 1st, 2010
The Designer Showcase Tour at Laumeier Place, which benefits the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Metro St. Louis, has been extended.
There is still plenty of time to tour five spectacular St. Louis homes, Monday through Wednesday, May 24-26 (Tuesday and Wednesday are Industry Days) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $10 (adults and children over age 12). The tour is located at Laumeier Place, 12420 Rott Road in Sunset Hills.
You can also enjoy fantastic food, cocktails and browse auction items at the “Homes with a Heart” Showcase celebration on May 27 at 6 p.m. at Laumeier Place. Tickets for this event, which is hosted by Coldwell Banker Gundaker New Homes, are $30.
These important events benefit and are sponsored by U.S. Title, Coldwell Banker Gundaker and St. Louis Homes and Lifestyles.
For more information, please contact Tunde Martak at 314-835-1635 or tundemartak@novusdev.com.
May 24th, 2010
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