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October 2007 Schedule of Events St. Louis Wine Festival Preview Party Friday, September 28, 6:30pm –8:30pm Grand Basin - Forest Park Mark your calendar for the second annual preview party for the St. Louis Wine Festival. Hosted by the Young Friends of the Saint Louis Art Museum and the Flora Conservancy of Forest Park, this special evening will include wines from around the world, hors d'oeuvres from some of St. Louis's finest caterers, live music by Hudson and the Hoo Doo Cats, and more! Tickets for the event are $40 for Young Friends and Flora Conservancy Members, $50 for General Public (age 21 and over). For more information, email youngfriends@slam.org or call 314.655.5416. Taste of the Italian Vineyard Saturday, September 29 from 7:00pm - 10:00pm Third Degree Glass Factory - 5200 Delmar Join Young Variety and explore various wine stations featuring select Italian wines from the region’s of Alto Adige, Veneto, Friuli, Tuscany, Puglia, Sicily and Bellini, with experts from A. Bommarito Wines. Dueling pianos by Jive and Wail will compliment this night of discovery as you sample tasty hors d’oeuvres from Bar Italia Ristorante-Caffe, Brandt’s Café, Cafe' Napoli, Hautly Cheese, Monarch and Oceano Bistro. Dancing in the Street and Off The Wall September 29, 2:00pm Grand Center If you want to kick up your heels the place to be is Grand Center as the “Dancing in the Street and Off The Wall” Festival opens the District’s season. Headlining the Festival is world-renowned Project Bandaloop who will perform aerial dance and gymnastic feats on the face of the 25-story Continental Life Building with shows at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The Festival’s theme is dancing and all forms of dance will be showcased on four stages. More than 50 acts will perform classical ballet, flamenco, West African, Bhartantyan Indian classical, folk, modern, step dancing, belly dancing, tango, jazz, tap, hip-hop and more. Some of the St. Louis dance companies participating are: Afriky Lolo; aTrek Dance Collective; COCA’s Ballet Eclectica; St. Louis Cultural Flamenco Society; Social Dance Society; Dances of India; Slaughter Project; Alexandra Ballet; COCAdance; and MADCO. The stage at Grand and Lindell will feature live bands and DJs playing music for public dancing in the street. Instructional demonstrations will also provide opportunities for the public to learn ballroom, tango, jazz and swing dancing. Grand Center’s Galleries and Museums will be open in the afternoon and evening and the EarthWays Green Homes Festival and House Tour will take place from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Food and beverages Alegria - Latino Art Festival Throughout October Belas Artes Multicultural Center & Art Gallery - 1854 Russell Blvd The Belas Artes Latino Art Festival will foster the general public’s awareness, understanding, and appreciation for Hispanic culture during the National Hispanic Heritage Month. Alegria” will also have several events such as the Latin Playground- art and story telling for school kids, an Argentinean night with Tango and modern Argentinean music, Caribbean music, Art workshop, Film, and more. For more information about the events visit www.belas-artes.net. Connect With…Kick-off Party Tuesday, October 2, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Lush Café and Lounge, 3037 Olive “Connect With…” launches with a kick-off party at St. Louis’ newest club, highlighting more than 40 organizations participating in the St. Louis Region’s Young Professionals Collaborative facilitated by FOCUS St. Louis. During the month of October, Connect With… will include events and programs sponsored by all these young professionals organizations such as wine tastings, networking events, leadership discussions, exhibit openings, happy hours, volunteer opportunities, and more. For a full calendar of events visit www.ConnectWithStL.com. The Walk Thursday, October 4, 6:30pm Location - TBD The Walk is a weekly pub crawl that is a great way to meet new people (many of the participants recently moved to St. Louis), learn about ways to get involved in Metropolis, have a great time, and make a difference. For more information, visit www.mstl.org. Cocktails & Clowns Thursday, October 4, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Van Goghz Martini Bar & Bistro – 3200 Shenandoah Proceeds benefit Clown Docs - laughter can truly be the best medicine! Tickets include complimentary beer, wine, appetizers and Finlandia Vodka's 'Ruby Red Drop' specialty drink. Tickets are $30 for members, $35 for non members if purchased by 9/28, and $40 at the door. To purchase tickets, visit www.stlouischildrens.org/youngfriends or call 314.286.0972. The Clown Docs at St. Louis Children’s Hospital are five professionally trained clowns who use humor to distract patients from their hospital experience and to relieve stress among patients, family members and staff. This innovative therapy program, which has been part of Child Life Services since 1998, uses a pair of clowns to visit the hematology/oncology clinic, the neurology rehabilitation floor and all inpatient floors during two, 4-hour shifts each week. In 2003 alone, the Clown Docs made more than 5,000 visits to children in the hospital! This program also exposes medical students at Washington University School of Medicine to the benefits of humor as a communication tool through a class called The Medicine of Laughter. Keystone Party With a Purpose Friday, October 5, 7:00pm Great Grizzly Bear - 1027 Geyer Ave Come down to Soulard and party with St. Louis' young community conscious professionals for a night benefiting the Ronald McDonald Charities. Cost of the event is $25 in advance (keystoneofstlouis.org) or $30 at the door and includes beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages & appetizers. Stress Free Fridays Friday, October 5, 5:00pm Location - TBD Weekly, Networking Happy Hour geared to the professional St. Louisan. Venue location changes weekly! Register to receive the weekly email at www.stressfreefridays.com. Count Dracula’s Ball After party Friday, October 5th, 9:30pm Coronado - 3701 Lindell Boulevard Join The Repertory Theatre and The Rep Set for Count Dracula’s Ball Afterparty. Sit down for a yummy desert & drinks and then get down for some dancing. The cost of the event is $40 and reservations are required. Call 314-968-7340 x229 for reservations. Dress code is black-tie or gothic vampire attire. For more info, visit www.repstl.org/repset. Venus Envy Friendraiser Friday, October 5, 5:30pm - 9:00pm The Time Boutique - 922 Washington Ave. Join Venus Envy at The Time Boutique, on Friday, October 5th. The Time sells designer women's clothing and accessories. Admission is free, guests will enjoy music from DJ Raven Fox and complimentary food & drinks while shopping. Venus Envy will receive 20% of proceeds from clothing and accessories sold. Venus Envy is a non-profit organization that promotes female artists. For more info, visit www.venusenvy.org. Serving a Cause Friday, October 5, 8:00pm rBar - 4054 Manchester Come on out to rBar on Fridays in October and help raise money for The Animal House Fund! Each Friday will feature a pair of ""celebrity"" bartenders to serve your favorite libations, with all tips going to help the Animal House Fund raise money to build a new, state-of-the-art, environmentally-responsible animal care facility in the City of St. Louis. On October 5th, your celebrity bartenders are Scott Lapp from River City Professionals and Sarah Kramer from Pfizer! For more info, visit www.rbarstl.com. FEVER Fall Fashion Show Saturday, October 6 from 7:00pm - 10:00pm Aero Charter Aircraft Hangar, Spirit of St. Louis Airport - 501 Turbine Avenue Cadillac presents St. Louis Magazine’s FEVER Fall Fashion Show, St. Louis’ hottest fashion event of the year. Enjoy an exclusive runway fashion show of Nordstrom fall collections. Mingle with St. Louis’ stylish and sophisticated set. Nosh on creative cuisine and decadent desserts. Sip tasty cocktails including complimentary Pearl Vodka Jet-tinis and Budweiser Select. Shop the silent auction featuring fall’s most sought-after items. A portion of the proceeds from the evening will benefit Autism Speaks and Fashion Group International St. Louis. Tickets range from $45 to $175 and can be purchased by visiting www.stlmag.com/events, calling 314.918.3026 or e-mailing kopel@stlmag.com. Fishing Field Trip Saturday, October 6, 8:00am – 1:30pm International Institute 3654 S. Grand Blvd. Join i-squared and the staff of the IISTL for a Fishing Field Trip with new American Families. Meet at the International Institute (3654 S. Grand Blvd.) at 8 a.m. to receive instructions for the day and a brief orientation. Sign up before October 1 by contacting Kate Howell at howellk@iistl.org or visit our MySpace page at www.myspace.com/yfn_iistl. i-squared Monthly Meeting Monday, October 8, 7:00p.m. Mangia Italiano - 3145 S. Grand Blvd. Please be a part of our monthly Membership Meeting, where we discuss upcoming events and how you can get involved in planning and organizing. We meet at Mangia Italiano (3145 S. Grand Blvd.) in the lower level. Everyone is welcome. Wine & the City Tuesday, October 9, 5:30pm Cabanne House at Forest Park Join Fuel, and over 25 area networking groups from 5:30 – 9:30 pm for a wine tasting and networking event at the beautiful historic Cabanne House at Forest Park. Admission is free, but attendees must contribute by bringing a bottle of wine or a delish dish of food to share (one per person). Crown Valley Winery and Boulevard Brewing Co will also be there to provide a limited amount of beer and wine to sample. Wine glasses are not provided. Bring your own or purchase a souvenir glass for $5. No RSVP necessary. Brown Bag Gallery Tour Wednesday, October 10, Noon Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis Pack a brown bag lunch and head over to the Contemporary to be led through the Maya Lin exhibition with Assistant Curator Laura Fried. After the tour, we’ll enjoy lunch and an informal discussion of the exhibition. No admission, free knowledge, and an excellent time to be had by all. For more information, visit the Contemporary’s website at www.contemporarystl.org. The Walk Thursday, October 11, 6:30pm Location - TBD The Walk is a weekly pub crawl that is a great way to meet new people (many of the participants recently moved to St. Louis), learn about ways to get involved in Metropolis, have a great time, and make a difference. For more information, visit www.mstl.org. Connect With…Leaders - A Next Generation Leaders Summit Thursday, October 11, 12:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Missouri Athletic Club, 405 Washington Avenue Join us for a dynamic afternoon of skill building workshops, leadership panels, and networking or come after work for the happy hour and keynote. Highlights include a CEO Panel, Top 10 tips for starting a business workshop, Leader as Coach workshop. Keynote speaker is Mathew Paese, author of “Grow Your Own Leaders” and Vice President of Executive Solutions. $25 per person or $40 after October 1. RSVP to Debra White at 314-622-1250 x101 or debraw@focus-stl.org. See the calendar at www.focus-stl.org for more details. St. Louis Area Young Republicans Monthly Meeting Thursday, October 11, 7:30pm St. Louis County Library Headquarters - 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Come and join the St. Louis Area Young Republicans for our monthly meeting with a guest speaker, followed by a social at Schneithorst's after the meeting. Our meetings are open to the public, and for more information, visit our website at www.stlyr.com Starlight Party Friday, October 12, 7:00pm Mandarin - 44 Maryland Plaza Join the Aure Foundation for their Starlight Party on the rooftop of the Mandarin Lounge in the heart of the Central West End. Enjoy appetizers from Savor and Patty Long Catering, drink specials and a Fall Fashion Show by designers Kayoss Designs, Michael Tomlinson and Bella Veninga. Tickets are $25 for general admission, $65 for VIP admission, and $150 for Sponsors tickets which includes a special gift bag. All proceeds from the Starlight Party benefit the Aure Foundation. For more info or to RSVP, call 314-534-9251 or email aurefoundation@yahoo.com. Stress Free Fridays Friday, October 12, 5:00pm Location - TBD Weekly, Networking Happy Hour geared to the professional St. Louisan. Venue location changes weekly! Register to receive the weekly email at www.stressfreefridays.com. United Way Night at the Blues Friday, October 12, 7:30pm Scottrade Center Join GenNext at the Scottrade Center for United Way Night with the Blues. Cheer on the Blues as the take on rival Colorado Avalanche. Plaza End tickets are available for $30 (normally $42 to $60) with $10 going to the United Way. Mezzanine tickets are only $15 (normally $25 to $42) with 45 going to the United Way. Serving a Cause Friday, October 12, 8:00pm rBar - 4054 Manchester Come on out to rBar on Fridays in October and help raise money for The Animal House Fund! Each Friday will feature a pair of ""celebrity"" bartenders to serve your favorite libations, with all tips going to help the Animal House Fund raise money to build a new, state-of-the-art, environmentally-responsible animal care facility in the City of St. Louis. For more info, visit www.rbarstl.com. Fuel and i-Squared Winery Excursion Saturday, Oct. 13 Pats Bar (starting point) - Dogtown Join us for a day trip on a chartered bus to Crown Valley Winery. This annual excursion promises a day of music, wine, and fun! We meet at Pat’s Bar at 10:30 AM for a light breakfast and bus pick up. Tickets are $28 and include breakfast, a souvenir wine glass, wine sampling, and transportation from/to Pat’s Bar in Dogtown. We also have one South County pit stop at the Barnhart exit and can pick up/drop off additional passengers there (breakfast not provided for passengers picked up in Barnhart). Itty bitty coolers are allowed under seats on the bus. Contact us at info@fuelforthecity.org to sign up and learn where to send payment. Tickets go on sale August 30th and are sold on a first come, first served basis. Sign ups are not accepted without payment. Don’t delay. This event sells out every year!! Foodies Forum Monday, October 15, 5:30pm -7:30pm Bob’s Seafood, 8660 Olive Blvd. Not sure how to grill your grouper? Select your salmon? Join Food Outreach’s Foodies Forum on Monday, October 15 from 5:30-7:30PM for answers to all your seafood questions at Bob’s Seafood. Foodies will learn about the fish we all know and love, but they will also dive into uncharted territory with more obscure varieties. If you’ve ever questioned how to select, store and prepare this healthy food, let Bob lead the way---all while sipping wine and sampling a variety of fish. Bob’s Seafood is located at 8660 Olive Blvd, 63132. $35 per person. Contact Karin at 314.652.FOOD, ext 21 to reserve your spot. River City Professionals Networking Happy Hour Tuesday, October 16, 5:30pm The Jive & Wail - Maplewood Mingle and mix with the young entrepreneurs and fresh thinkers of St. Louis at the regions first upscale dueling piano bar! This month RCP teams up with ALIVE (Alternatives to Living in Violent Environments) for a cell phone drive. Phones collected will be sent to an ALIVE partner company to be refurbished and provided to ALIVE clients who might not otherwise have a safe phone from which to call. " i-squared Dinner Club Tuesday, October 16, 7:00pm Bosna Gold - 4640 Gravois Join i-squared Dinner Club at a new restaurant on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. This month we will be meeting at Bosna Gold (4640 Gravois) for a flair of Bosnian cuisine. Please RSVP by the Friday prior to the dinner to Bree DeGraw at bxd8553@bjc.org. |
Cocktails for a Cause Thursday, October 17, 6:00pm Red - 1130 Washington Ave Join the RFT and The Rep Set for cocktails at Red, the hottest new restaurant in town! Donate $10 at the door to The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis and enjoy complimentary cocktails and wine from 6–8 pm. For more info, visit www.repstl.org/repset. Lunch and Learn Wednesday, October 17, Noon Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis It's common knowledge that nutritious food stimulates the brain. The Contemporary acknowledges this clear connection and invites you to our third annual season of Lunch and Learn. Speakers talk about contemporary art while you enjoy a relaxing and educational lunch. This program gives you the opportunity to take an hour break from your daily routine—whether it is work, school, or roaming about St. Louis—to learn about current trends in the field of art. On October 17, Emily Blumenfeld and Meridith McKinley, founding partners of Via Partnership LLP, will provide a brief history of public art, what it is, and how it gets here. No reservations required, unless you want to pre-order your lunch. Visit our website for more information at www.contemporarystl.org. Classical Detours - French Style Thursday, October 18th, 6:30pm St. Louis Symphony Orchestra - 718 N. Grand Avoid the traffic with the best music in town. The Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra plays one-hour concerts, with each program offering a different national flavor. David Robertson serves as conductor and tour guide on three of these programs, to make you feel at home. On October 18th, starting at 6:30pm, take your one-hour French lesson with David Robertson and the SLSO. For more info, visit www.slso.org. The Walk Thursday, October 18, 6:30pm Location - TBD The Walk is a weekly pub crawl that is a great way to meet new people (many of the participants recently moved to St. Louis), learn about ways to get involved in Metropolis, have a great time, and make a difference. For more information, visit www.mstl.org. COCA - Club 524 Friday, October 19, 7:00pm COCA - 524 Trinity Ave It’s an evening of Swing dance at Club 524. There will be a beginner swing class and demonstration from 7-8p followed by open dancing until midnight. Cost is $8/person or $15/couple. For more info, visit www.cocastl.org. Stress Free Fridays Friday, October 19, 5:00pm Location - TBD Weekly, Networking Happy Hour geared to the professional St. Louisan. Venue location changes weekly! Register to receive the weekly email at www.stressfreefridays.com. Bridges Happy Hour - Building Trust & Friendship Across Lines of Race Friday, October 19, 5:00pm - 9:00pm F15teen, 1900 Locust FOCUS St. Louis invites members and friends to mix it up with professionals of all races and cultures at the Bridges Happy Hour. FOCUS St. Louis is presenting this event in partnership with Metropolis St. Louis, Professional Organization of Women, River City Professionals, St. Louis Business Diversity Initiative, Stress Free Fridays and Urban League Young Professionals. Attendees will have the opportunity to sign up for Bridges dinner groups which meet regularly to discuss issues of race and culture. Reservations requested by contacting Reggie Williams at reggiew@focus-stl.org or 314-622-1250 x105. A Taste of the Vinyards Saturday, October 20, 1:00pm - 6:00pm The Patio at Mike Shannon's - 620 Market Street Join Big Brothers Big Sisters and Metropolis Wine Club for a day of good wine, good people and great atmosphere. Bring your blanket and enjoy wine tastings and entertainment without having to leave the city! For more information, visit www.shannonsteak.com. Hops Art Sunday, October 21, 3:30pm Schlafly Tap Room - 2100 Locust Join Art Saint Louis for Hops Art on Sunday, October 21st, 3:30pm - 7:00pm at the Schlafly Tap Room located at 2100 Locust Street. Featuring a slide presentation of art work of approximately 100 Art Saint Louis members and a scrumptious dinner paired with Schlafly dinner, Hops Art will be an event to pique the senses. Art Saint Louis is a nonprofit visual arts organization that creates exhibition, support & growth opportunities for emerging & established artists in the St. Louis area. BODY WORLDS 3 Private Viewing Monday, October 22, 5:30pm - 8:30pm Saint Louis Science Center - Montgomery Bank Exploradome Gunther von Hagens' BODY WORLDS 3: The Anatomical Exhibition of Real Human Bodies is coming to the Saint Louis Science Center and you are invited to an Exclusive Viewing sponsored by the Young Friends of the Saint Louis Science Center! Enjoy wines from Crown Valley Winery, Anheuser-Busch products and specialty martinis, courtesy of Belvedere. Special Medical Experts, Jane Phillips Conroy, PhD., Professor of Anatomy and Neurobiology and Glenn Conroy, PhD., Professor of Anatomy and Neurobiology, both from Washington University School of Medicine will be inside the exhibition to answer questions throughout the evening. The cost for this very special evening is $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Ticket price includes admission to BODY WORLDS 3, light hors d'oeuvres and complimentary parking. You won't want to miss this incredible event! For additional information or to purchase tickets, call 314.289.4424 or visit www.slsc.org. Executive Luncheon with Maxine Clark Tuesday, October 23, Noon - 1:00pm Build-a-Bear Workshop Enjoy lunch with Maxine Clark, founder and Chief Executive Bear of Build-A-Bear Workshop. Maxine has been featured in countless publications including Forbes, Business Week, O Magazine and Wall Street Journal. Join Maxine as she discusses her career, founding Build-A-Bear and why she feels it is important to be involved with the community. Space is limited to 18. Please note that attendees must RSVP for this event. The luncheon is limited to those who have participated in a GenNext service project. This event is part of a series of opportunities to meet with top community leaders. Watch your e-mail for more invitations." Critical Conversations Tuesday, October 23, 6:00pm History Museum in Forest Park - AT&T Multipurpose Room Jabari Asim, author of The N Word: Who Can Say It, Who Shouldn't, and Why, will discuss national and local issues regarding derogatory language and its impact. Join Asim for a discussion and book signing after the presentation. Metropolis Community Concerns October Forum Tuesday, October 23, 5:30pm - 8:00pm Schlafly Branch Library, 225 N. Euclid Unwelcome Guests? Bats in your belfry? Rats in the cellar? What do you do? Join Metropolis St. Louis, FOCUS and the League of Women Voters for the October Community Concerns Forum: Bats, Rats, & Raccoons… The Rabies Factor and hear from local experts about the headline-grabbing incidents of animal infestations in the regional community. Find out how you can avoid the unwanted visitors in your home and how area residents can work with professionals to implement safe and effective removal strategies while observing animal protection laws. For questions or to RSVP, contact Deb at policy@mstl.org or visit www.mstl.org. Metropolis Wine Club – French Wines at the Cosmopolitan Tuesday, October 23, 6:30pm - 8:30pm Cosmopolitan Bldg. - 1112 Olive Street Sample French wines and network in one of Downtown’s most unique event venues. This building serves as a gallery for design company, Antique Architectural Décor, and has been lavishly restored and artistically decorated in the style of a Medieval European castle, complete with hand painted ceiling murals, fireplaces, faux wall finishes, old safari animal mounts, billiard tables, and antique furniture. See www.thaxtonbuilding.com/cosmo.html Each guest will bring a bottle of French wine or plate of appetizers to share. RSVP required by October 21 at www.mstl.org. Wine, Cheese, and Landscape: ArtLink Excursion Wednesday, October 24,6:00 pm Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis Enjoy wine and cheese while chatting up Director Paul Ha as he leads you through Maya Lin’s beautiful landscapes at the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis. This special evening is a limited and rare experience to travel through sculpture created by the artist perhaps best known for her design of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Tickets are $20 and include an ArtLink membership. For more information on ArtLink, please visit www.artlinkstl.org. To reserve your ticket, please email erinn.gavaghan@contemporarystl.org or call 314-35-0770 x215. The Walk Thursday, October 25, 6:30pm Location - TBD The Walk is a weekly pub crawl that is a great way to meet new people (many of the participants recently moved to St. Louis), learn about ways to get involved in Metropolis, have a great time, and make a difference. For more information, visit www.mstl.org. i-squared Book Club Thursday, October 25, 7:00pm Blackberry Café - 7351 Forsyth Join i-squared Book Club at Blackberry Café (7351 Forsyth) to discuss our first book, the Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini. For more information or to find out our future international literature selections, please visit our MySpace page at www.myspace.com/yfn_iistl. Mo Words Thursday, October 25, 6:30pm Missouri History Museum – Forest Park Join the Missouri History Museum for a young adult discussion group that seeks to engage participants in contemporary issues by focusing on historical trends and open dialogue. Group size is limited to 15 participants. This month’s topic is “Has the F Word Become the New N Word?” When are terms appropriate? How do gender, sexuality and race play a part in our usage of words? We will engage in an open and up-front conversation. St. Louis Best Business Plan Competition Until October 26 Win $1,000 in the St. Louis Best Business Plan Competition! Got an Idea? The search is on for the most original business concepts in St. Louis. Submit your business plan to JCI Metro by October 26, 2007 for a chance to win $1,000. Experienced entrepreneurs from St. Louis will judge the entries on the basis of innovation, impact on the community and more. Download the entry form and view complete rules at www.jci.cc/metro. Stress Free Fridays Friday, October 26, 5:00pm Location - TBD Weekly, Networking Happy Hour geared to the professional St. Louisan. Venue location changes weekly! Register to receive the weekly email at www.stressfreefridays.com. Young Friends of the Saint Louis Art Museum - Art After 5 Friday, October 26, 6:30pm St. Louis Art Museum - Forest Park Join us on the fourth Friday of every month for free music in the Art Museum's galleries. On Friday, October 26, the Museum welcomes the Mosby Trio, a St. Louis-based fusion ensemble with a Classical North Indian influence. Also at this event, meet Young Friends members and learn more about this membership group. Cash bar and light fare will be available for purchase from Puck's Restaurant. For more information, email youngfriends@slam.org or call 314.655.5350. Serving a Cause Friday, October 26, 8:00pm rBar - 4054 Manchester Come on out to rBar on Fridays in October and help raise money for The Animal House Fund! Each Friday will feature a pair of ""celebrity"" bartenders to serve your favorite libations, with all tips going to help the Animal House Fund raise money to build a new, state-of-the-art, environmentally-responsible animal care facility in the City of St. Louis. For more info, visit www.rbarstl.com. St. Louis Area Young Republicans 3rd Annual Night at Saratoga Lanes Friday, October 26, 6:00pm Saratoga Lanes, 2725 Sutton Blvd. Come for a fun night of bowling with fellow Republicans. No cost to attend, and for more information, visit www.stlyr.com or email katyforand@aol.com DeBaliviere Decanted Saturday, October 27, 2:00pm – 6:00pm Metropolis DeBaliviere Place - Belt Avenue Just as pinot noir is the new merlot and denim is the new khaki, affordable is the new chic. And so is DeBaliviere Decanted - the first ever community wine festival in the heart of the City! Sample wines from Wine Spectator’s top rated wines while strolling the tree-lined streets of the vibrant DeBaliviere Place neighborhood. Enjoy live music, great food and fun for everyone. Be among the first to experience the blend of luxury and affordability. It’s a fall wine trip - minus the trip. Admission is $10 and includes a DeBaliviere Decanted Wine Glass. For more info, visit www.metropolisdp.com or call 314-367-7755. Southernmost Illinois Winery Tour '07 Saturday, Oct. 27 - Sunday, Oct. 28 Gambit Inn in Vienna, IL The tour will start at noon on Saturday, at the Gambit Inn in Vienna, IL. From the Gambit Inn the bus will first take you to the Bella Terra Winery for lunch. Upon leaving there you will then be taken to the Shawnee Winery for more wine sampling. From there you can relax and enjoy the scenery as you are taken to Hogg Hollow Winery, just a few short miles away from the Ohio River and the Kentucky grasslands. The day will conclude with a ride to the Cache River Basin Vineyard & Winery for dinner. The evening then ends with a full belly as we take you back to the Gambit Inn to retire for the night. For more information, visit www.moonlightramble.com/wine_tour_07.htm. Community Service Project Sunday, October 27, Noon - 3:00pm St. Louis Area Food Bank - 70 Corporate Woods Drive Volunteers will sort usable can and dry goods donated for distribution to area food pantries. Project involves packing an cleaning such items. The Food Bank provides food and personal items to over 650 local food pantries, soup kitchens and emergency shelters. Metropolis Halloween Party Wednesday, October 31, 9:00pm - Midnight Savor - 4356 Lindell Blvd. Join Metropolis St. Louis at Savor on Halloween for a frightful party in a converted mortuary turned hip restaurant and lounge. The night is $10 and features $3 AB products, $4 3 Olive Drinks and $7 3 Olive Martinis, and appetizers. For more information, visit www.mstl.org. Finale Party Thursday, November 1, 7:00pm - 11:00pm Pepper Lounge & Nectar Lounge, 20th & Locust Reconnect with new friends made over a month of Connect With activities! Join over 40 organizations and young professionals in this final celebration of a month showcasing opportunities to get involved and connected! The evening will feature entertainment, drink specials from our sponsors, Anheuser-Busch & Belvedere Vodka, and snacks from Pepper Lounge. For more information or to RSVP, email info@rivercityprofessionals.org. FOCUS St. Louis Move & Shake! Saturday, November 3, 8:00pm - 12:00am Alberici, Page & the Innerbelt Put on your dancing shoes and come do your thing at this fifth annual party with a purpose to benefit the programs and initiatives of FOCUS St. Louis. This year's night of movin' and shakin' with some of the region's most well-known movers and shakers is being held at the headquarters of Alberici Constructors—the greenest building in the world. Yes, you can expect a ""green"" theme! Reservations are $55 and will be accepted in the autumn. To volunteer on the host committee, serve as a sponsor, or to donate to the silent auction, please contact Faith Barnes, Director of Development, at faithb@focus-stl.org or 314-622-1250 x119. |
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