A Sophisticated Guide to Holiday Season 2024
Soon, and very soon. The stockings will be hung by the chimney with care. The eight candles on the menorah will be lit. The seven candles of the principles of Kwanzaa will burn. Carolers will fill the sidewalks and malls with melodies hearkening the season and filling hearts with joy. Shoppers will fill the stores and keyboards will be afire filling retail coffers with cash to keep our economy humming and gifts-a-flowing. No matter how you choose to observe it, it’s time to celebrate the season of mirth. Following are some sophisticated ways in which you can celebrate what most consider the best time of the year. Learn more here.
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Veterans Day Celebrated in St. Louis with Parade and Wreath-Laying Ceremony
St. Louisans are invited to honor Veterans and military service members at the 41st Annual St. Louis Regional Veterans Day Observance in Downtown St. Louis on Saturday, November 9. This special parade and ceremony celebrates the bravery and dedication of those who have served the nation, and all are welcome to join the festivities and express their gratitude. Learn more.
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Winterfest - A Beloved St. Louis Tradition - Comes Back for the Holidays
On November 23, Gateway Arch Park Foundation opens the ninth annual Winterfest to guests, transforming Kiener Plaza into an enchanting winter spectacle against the backdrop of the iconic Gateway Arch. This beloved holiday season celebration promises a magical experience for visitors of all ages in the heart of Downtown St. Louis. Learn more.
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History Museum and Delmar Loop Help Bring Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Celebration to Life
Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is a beloved Latinx cultural tradition celebrated this year in St. Louis on Saturday, November 2nd and Sunday, November 3rd. During this time, Mexicans build ‘ofrendas,’ altars adorned with marigold flowers, candles, sugar skulls, and the favorite foods and drinks of their deceased loved ones. The purpose is to welcome back the spirits of the departed, bridging the gap between the living and the dead. This year the Missouri History Museum and Delmar Loop are recognizing Día de los Muertos with two separate celebrations that bring the recognition of the Day of the Dead to life. Learn more here.
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Explosive Interview Set to Begin 2024 St. Louis Jewish Book Festival on Nov 2
The St. Louis Jewish Book Festival is set to begin Saturday, November 2 with an explosive interview with Mickey Bergman about his book, In The Shadows: True Stories of High-Stakes Negotiations To Free Americans Captured Abroad. Learn more here about the 2024 festival.
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St. Louis is Rich...in History - Discover Our Treasures In a New Book, "Mapping St. Louis"
Have you ever wondered what St. Louis looked like before the Gateway Arch was here? Ever thought about what the landscape was like? The cityscape was quite different. There was no Clayton. There was no Ladue. There was no Chesterfield or Wildwood. While the land existed, these places were a vast wilderness beyond the city borders. Now, you can see St. Louis from its very beginnings by way of maps — rarely seen before in a new coffee table book hot off the presses — Mapping St. Louis. Read more.
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Pocketparks Helps Downtown St. Louis "Putt" Its Best Foot Forward
Pocketparks once again helps Downtown St. Louis “putt” its best foot forward. A local nonprofit known for transforming underused spaces into vibrant community hubs, this month, Pocketparks unveils its sixth park, the Laclede’s Landing Active Art Park and Disc Golf Putting Course. Read here how, in a city of parks, no park is a small park in an unending quest for urban revitalization.
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20th Anniversary of Art of PAWS & People Benefit Helps Pets Stay In Forever Homes with Their Eternal Humans
The elegant 2-story downtown Gatsby Ballroom at The Alverne will soon again fill with benefactors for Art of PAWS & People. Presented by Purina on October 12, from 7 to 10 p.m., the annual Vivent Health fundraiser features music, abundant hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and an auction of one-of-a-kind art donated by local and national artists. Proceeds raised at Art of PAWS (Pets Are Wonderful Support) & People provide pet food and veterinary care assistance for Vivent Health’s patients’ pets, as well as comprehensive, integrated HIV prevention, care, and treatment for all those they serve in the St. Louis area. Learn more here.
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Pedal the Cause Cancels Ride, Renews Commitment to End Cancer
Pedal the Cause started as a ride in 2010, and now has evolved into a dynamic community mobilized for change, fueled by hope and united in their commitment to curing cancer. To date, Pedal the Cause has funded 229 cancer research projects – 177 adult and 52 pediatric through the donation of more than $46 million, creating real, tangible impact in the fight against cancer. Although raindrops fell, spirits were high and thousands of much-needed dollars were raised. See for yourself how the region came together for the cause.
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Cultivating Community
The final days of summer are upon us, and by the weekend the autumnal equinox brings summer to a close. The bright buds of summer will begin to fade. But one community takes full advantage of spring and summer's glorious blooms and gets the whole community involved. For nearly 40 years, Executive Director of U City in Bloom Judy Prange, with the help of neighbors, beautifies the 5.9 square miles of University City with gardens. Read how she has rallied the community to keep U City blooming.
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Soldiers Memorial Military Museum Unveils Ghost Army World War II Exhibition
On September 25, 2024, Soldiers Memorial Military Museum will unveil a new exhibition titled Ghost Army: The Combat Con Artists of World War II. The exhibition tells the story of the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops — the first mobile, multimedia, tactical deception unit in US Army history. Learn more here.
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This September, Missouri Book Festival 2024 Brings Stories to Life
A regional literary celebration like no other, the Missouri Book Festival takes place Friday and Saturday, September 13 and 14 in Washington, MO. This one-of-a-kind event, designed for people of all ages, features an array of programs and activities meant to promote literacy and to encourage reading throughout the state. Learn more here.
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September Beckons Sababa 2024: A Full Family Pavilion Extravaganza at The J
The J in collaboration with the St. Louis Jewish Federation welcome all St. Louis families to Sababa, St. Louis’ biennial premier Jewish Arts & Culture Festival on Sunday, September 29 at the Staenberg Family Complex in Creve Coeur. Learn about the colorful extravaganza here.
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The Cardinals Do Care
Established in 1997, Cardinals Care has built ball fields for children in under-resourced neighborhoods, orchestrated baseball and softball programs, and provided support in healthcare, education, mentoring and cultural arts. Read more about how the outreach program makes a difference in the community.
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The Perfect Symbiotic Relationship
Celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, Pedal the Cause now stands in the top 10 national ranking for peer-to-peer cycling events. It all began when businessman Bill Koman was twice diagnosed with lymphoma. He started Pedal the Cause, and in 2024 the charity expects to surpass the whopping $5 million it raised last year. Read more here.
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Delmar Maker District: A Vision Two Decades in the Making
With a vision as ever-changing as glass being blown into a new creation, the Delmar Maker District is a two-decade old project that has caught fire in recent months. St. Louis restauranteur Ben Poremba has helped stoke the flames with his plans to open five establishments in the district in 2024. Learn more about how Doug Auer and Jim McKelvey, co-founded Third Degree Glass Factory and the Delmar Maker District.
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21c Museum Hotel Shows Its Colors with Pride Month Patio Party
Celebrate Pride Month with 21c Museum Hotel at their Pride Patio Party at Idol Wolf’s Amphitheater! This free event promises an afternoon of fun, music, delicious food, and great company. Learn more here.
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Jubilant Juneteenth Jumps with Joy in Delmar Loop Prior to the Federal Holiday
In preparation for the federal holiday on Wednesday, June 19th, people from near and far will be jumping for joy to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States. The pre-celebration takes place on Saturday, June 16th in the Delmar Loop in University City in St. Louis. Learn about the roots of Juneteenth and why it is now celebrated throughout the land as a federal holiday since 2021.
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“Queer Writes” on June 27 Brings A Kaleidoscopic Slice of the St. Louis LGBTQ+ Universe to the Missouri History Museum
Amidst all the parties and parades that will occur in June, one champion of the queer community, Joan Lipkin, has curated participants for the “Queer Writes Showcase of LGBTQ+ Writers” on June 27th to culminate Pride Month. For the sophomore season of Queer Writes, the Missouri History Museum is bringing back this event which will feature a new diverse lineup of St. Louis-based or connected LGBTQ+ writers sharing excerpts of their work in various genres. Learn more here.
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Housing The Unhoused
The homeless are everywhere. But St. Louis is not Los Angeles or Portland, Oregon. In L.A. there are more than 75,000 and in Portland 6,000-plus. Our homeless population hovers around 1,600. It’s still a problem. Fortunately, a number of St. Louisans have stepped up to the plate to try to solve it. Learn more about the initiatives that are taking place here to address this ongoing epidemic in St. Louis and metropolitan areas throughout America.
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