What’s Happening – Sept 2015 – St. Charles, MO

 

MOSAICS – FESTIVAL FOR THE ARTS – THIS WEEKEND:

MOsaics – Festival for the Arts:  September 18-20 

Main Street (north of First Capitol Drive)

 Friday 4-9pm  *  Saturday 11am-9pm  *  Sunday 11am-5pm

 

 

 

This annual FREE Arts Festival is a popular family-friendly weekend event, with activities for everyone including fantastic art, great entertainment, and the opportunity for children to create their own artwork.   Over 100 juried artists from across the state, region, and country will exhibit, discuss, and sell artwork.  For entertainment, a Performance Stage will showcase a variety of performing artists.  Children’s Village will provide Hands-On Art and Art For Youth Gallery will allow children to purchase professional art at a nominal fee.  Mentor Me Exhibition recognizes regional art teachers, students, and school districts for their arts programming and artwork.

www.stcharlesmosaics.org

 

 

 

Notice to Main Street Businesses:  Road Closures/Traffic Advisory during MOsaics:

• Main Street CLOSED from First Capitol Drive to Clark Street/Riverside Drive from Friday, September 18 at 6am ‘til Sunday, September 20 at 8pm.

• Jefferson, Monroe, Adams, & Olson will be closed at Main Street (no through traffic) throughout the festival.
• The City Sweeper will go down Main Street on Thursday, September 17 at 7am & again on Monday, September 21.

 

MUSIC ON MAIN UPDATES – THIS WEDNESDAY:

 

Music on Main… September 16^th Band Change – Butch Wax & the Hollywoods will now be performing (not Wrath of Kahn).  Stop by and see the Anheuser-Busch World Famous Clydesdale/Krey Distributing – Anheuser-Busch Distributor for St. Charles, Lincoln, Warren, & Montgomery Counties on North Main Street starting at 4pm.  After making beer deliveries to proprietors along North Main, there will be public photo opportunities in the 100-200 blocks until 6pm.   

 

NEWS FROM THE CVB

• Upcoming Meetings, Conventions & Sporting Events:   Mid-State Organized Crime Information Center having their meeting September 14-18 with 350 people.  Sky Nine Military Reunion – October 1-3; National Association Women Church of God – October 7-11;  St. Louis Mother of Twins – October 14-16.
• Interested in being a CVB Ambassador, here’s Volunteer Opportunities… The Greater St. Charles Convention & Visitors Bureau is in search of enthusiastic volunteers to assist with a variety of staffing needs.  We are looking for folks to greet visitors and answer phones on Saturdays and Sundays, and occasionally during the week, assist at a CVB table and/or Registration at the Convention Center, and assemble packets, name tags, and mailings.  Please go to: http://www.historicstcharles.com/about-us/other-information/ and complete the on-line form.
• It’s round two of “The Buck Shops Saint Charles”- Shop Early (November 1-23) and Win Big….  (More Details Coming Soon) http://www.historicstcharles.com/things-to-do/the-buck-shops-saint-charles/

 

Main Street / Historic District News

• Little Hills Restaurant & Winery, 501 South Main, Live Music in September on the Patio –  Sept. 17 Tommy Perry 5-8pm; Sept. 18 Red Note 7-10pm; Sept. 19 Guy Grimstead 7-10pm; Sept. 20 Kara Libby 2-5pm & Luke and Brett Duo 5-8pm; Sept. 24 Farrell
• Magpie Café, 903 South Main, Live Music schedule for September:   Sept. 17: TBA 5-9pm;   Sept.  18 & 26:  Rod & Charlie 6-9pm;  Sept. 19:  Benny Weber 3-6pm & Laura Green Band 6-9pm;   Sept. 24: Fat City Heat 5-8pm;  Sept. 25:  Brian Curran 6-9pm  — check out their menu:  www.magpiesonmain.com
• Baubles, Bites & Boots, 107 N. Main — Come see all of the great Fall boots and accessories.  Ladies Fall Boots & Shoes from $28 to $59.99.  Crew Boots Cuffs, $9.99/ea – buy 2 get 1 free.  Fall Scarves $9.99 or  2 for $16.  Men ‘s Tactical SWAT boots reduced to $40 (while supplies last).  Mention this ad and get 10% off 1 Full Price product of your choice (don’t forget the above rices are “full prices” on the Ladies Boots!) For more info:  636.757.3712.
• Check out the Fall Classes at the Foundry: http://www.foundryartcentre.org/fall-classes-for-kids
• Lewis & Clark’s Restaurant is having a Fall Wine Dinner on October 1 at 6:30pm – Enjoy a five course meal paired with fine Italian wines – welcoming Italian wine expert Luciano Racca, $76 person  — Make your reservations, here’s all the details: http://www.lewisandclarksrestaurant.com/ordereze/1008/Page.aspx

• Webber 5-8pm; Sept. 25 Sarah Marie 7-10pm; Sept. 26 Strings Attached 4-7pm & Richardson 7-10pm; Sept. 27 John Shanahan 2:30-5:30pm & Keith Moyer 5-8pm.  For more info:   www.littlehillswinery.com & positions available – now hiring for fall & holiday season.
• The Mother In Law House Restaurant, invites you to… Meet The Spirits of Main Street  — Tours held Every Saturday in September & October beginning at 4pm  (Advance Tickets $75 Person / Reservations Required / Tickets available at the Mother-in-Law House, 500 South Main).  Includes Guided Tour of Main Street with the viewing of Historic Haunted Buildings & the eerie tales of resident spirits, Candlelight Dinner with salad, entrée, dessert & non-alcoholic beverage at the Mother-In-Law House, plus other little extras.  For more info or reservations, call: 636-946-9444

 

MAIN STREET MERCHANTS:

Mayor Sally Faith would like to let you know that the next Main Street Meeting will be on Thursday, October 22^nd at 5:30pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall.  Agenda coming soon!

 

 

In Other News

• Paint New Town Pink on September 19^th from 3-8pm  — Vendor Booths, shop at local businesses, Remembrance Tree, Information Booth, Soccer Drills & Autographs with Ambush players, Volleyball tournaments, prizes, & 80’s costume contest.  Plus 80’s Concert with the Retro Nerds in the Amphitheater at 7pm.  For further info:  www.paintnewtownpink.com.
• Game Day at The Streets of St. Charles:  Saturday, September 19 from 11am-6pm with a Special Appearance by 2006 Cardinals World Series Champion Pitcher Brand Thompson.  Cardinals & Mizzou televised on the Big Screen TV’s on Beale Street.  Fun for the whole family – ticket giveaways, bounce house, dunk tank, Live Music – “The Arrivers” after the games.  For more info:  www.streetsofstcharles.com.
• Find out all about the Upcoming St. Charles County Events —  View the September/October Edition of the Park Place Newsletter here.
• Commemorative Air Force Missouri Wing Stand Up For America Hangar Dance:  Saturday, September 19, Doors Open at 6pm  — Experience our Patriotic Salute to America’s Heroes featuring the Sentimental Journey Band which plays from 7-11pm.  Period Clothing Encouraged & Prizes for Best Costumes.  Tickets $18 in advance / $22 at door… purchase on-line at www.cafmo.org.  For info:  314-494-7539.
• Paws in the Park celebrates Dogs & helps Local Shelters:   Support local animal shelters by participating in St. Charles County’s largest off-leash dog festival of the year “Paws in the Park” on Saturday, September 19 from 10am-2pm at Broemmelsiek Park in Defiance.  This free dog event is packed with contests, prizes, giveaways, and K-9 and obedience skills demonstrations.  For more info on this and the other events throughout the County’s Parks, visit www.stccparks.org.
• St. Charles Riverfront Arts announces their Fall “Artists Workshop” Series, plus other activities – find out all the details here:    http://www.riverfrontarts.org/
• New Boutique Bottle Shop in Saint Charles… Cork & Rind, 555 First Capitol Drive  — here’s the article from Sauce Magazine! http://www.saucemagazine.com/blog/?p=41996   Enjoy Wine, Cheese, Craft Beer… Grand Opening September 18-20.

• RUSSIAN PRIZE-WINNING PIANIST TO APPEAR IN FREE CONCERT AT LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY CULTURAL CENTER —  Russian pianist Valentina Igoshina will be appearing at Lindenwood University Cultural Center (400 North Kingshighway, St. Charles, MO 63301) in a free concert on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at 8:00 PM.  There is no charge for admission, no tickets are required, and seating is open.

 

St. Charles featured on Syfy’s Ghost Hunters – September 16:  

If you’ve been waiting for Syfy’s Ghost Hunters to showcase its 10th season, your wait is over!  When it debuts on August 26, the TAPS team — Samantha Hawes, KJ McCormick, Steve Gonsalves, Jason Hawes, Dave Tango, and Dustin Pari — will search for paranormal activity in 18 locations over the course of 13 episodes.

 

The St. Charles segment will air on Wednesday, September 16, and will feature the following Main Street business locations:

. The Mother-in-Law House Restaurant, 500 South Main Street

. Old Millstream Inn, 912 South Main Street

. Goellner Printing, 301 South Main Street

. John Dengler Tobacconist, 700 South Main Street

. Thistle and Clover, 407 South Main Street

 

Wine Country News

• Augusta’s 12^th Annual Harvest Festival:   Friday, September 18 “Swingin’ in the Vines” Concert & Picnic and Saturday, September 19^th “Wine Makers Social”… tickets now on-sale for these 2 events.  On Saturday, September 19^th Travel the Harvest Road and Help Us Celebrate “The Artists”, “The Artisans”, “The Wine”, & “The Life” with many activities though-out the day, harvest specials at shops and restaurants, wineries, breweries, and more.      http://www.augusta-chamber.org/events/event/augustas-10th-annual-harvest-festival/
• Historic Daniel Boone Home & Heritage Center in Defiance:  Some great events are coming up…  Pioneer Days – September 19-20;  Spirits from the Past – October 24;  Christmas Candlelight Tours – December 4, 5, 11, 12.  Here’s the link to the calendar on their website for further details:  http://danielboonehome.com/calendar/index.html
• 13^th Annual Augusta Bottoms Beer Festival:  Saturday, October 3 from 1-5pm —  Advance tickets $35/Gate ticket $40 which includes beer tasting, live music, & commemorative glass.  Here’s the flyer:  http://www.augusta-chamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/2015-Augusta-Bottoms-Beer-Festival-828×1280.jpg

 

CITY NEWS 

• Stay updated on the ongoing progress on The Fifth Street Gateway Project, go to — www.stcharlescitymo.gov/fifthstreet.  Here’s the direct link to the informational brochure –  http://www.stcharlescitymo.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1458.  And Alternate Route Maps during the construction – http://www.stcharlescitymo.gov/583/Alternative-Route-Maps.
• St. Charles City Facebook Profile Now Available Online…  take a moment to “like” and “share” all that’s happening in and around St. Charles  — www.facebook.com/stcharlescity

• Visit Main Street – everything is open… Lodging, Attractions, Restaurants, and Shops!  Shop Local – Shop Saint Charles Businesses! 
• Fifth Street Business Map — click here

 

WAYFINDING STORY MAP:

Staff members from the departments of Economic Development, Tourism and Community Development pooled their knowledge and resources to develop a new Wayfinding Story Map — MapStChuck for the Main Street Historic District:   http://mapstchuck.com/.

Please share this great marketing tool for the area both in wayfinding and advertising.

 

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Have a great week,

Pamela Schulz

Greater Saint Charles Convention & Visitors Bureau

230 S. Main St., St. Charles, MO  63301

636-946-7776 / 800-366-2427

 

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