Weekly Porch: Area Activities, February 1-11, 2018
Below is a list of upcoming activities in or around Benton Park West, a Cherokee Neighborhood.
Tenth Life Cats N' Mats Yoga
Thursday, February 1 at 6 pm, Tenth Life, 3202 Cherokee
This is a completely open-level yoga class. You only need a mat and a love of cats to participate! And we have a couple of mats if you don't have one. Curious kitties will be meandering about whilst we get our stretch on. This class is meant to be fun and nourishing to our bodies and souls while helping Tenth Life give cats the lives they deserve! Tickets are available for just $15 each!* Facebook Invite
Heather Kaufman Book Signing: Loving Isaac
Friday, February 2 from 11 am-1 pm, Concordia Publishing House Bookstore, 3558 S. Jefferson
Join Heather Kaufman, author of Loving Isaac in the CPH bookstore. She will be signing copies of her new novel. We hope to see you there. Facebook Invite
Walk of Life - Solo Show by Marianne Laury
Friday, February 2 at 7 pm, Grease 3, 3214 Cherokee
This is a solo show by Marianne Laury. Inspired by the Dire Straits song, “Walk Of Life” is an exploration of life, beginning to end, portrayed by audio/visual equipment connected via technological paths. Facebook Invite
Opening Reception: Clrcle Dot Moon
Friday, February 2 from 7-10 pm, South City Art Supply, 1926 Cherokee
“cIrcle dot moon” might simply describe Ashli England’s painting process—little circles adding up to moon-like satellites. Or maybe it’s the beginning of an ancient incantation—at least it sounds like that when she says it. However you engage with her colorful abstracts, you are bound to find energy and comfort in Ashli's vision. Please join us for the opening reception of cIrcle dot moon on February 2nd. We’ll provide refreshments, and you’ll provide the charming company. Don’t miss this chance to see Ashli's work all together, it will be a powerful show! Facebook Invite
Saturday Morning Kids' Art Class
Saturday, February 3 from 10-11:30 am, Messiah Community Center, 2801 Magnolia
In this weekly arts program young people ages 7-13 will learn various art techniques from across the world. Teaching artists from Yeyo Arts Collective will guide students through multiple medias including but not limited to collage, painting and sculpture! Sign up by emailing mcc@messiahstl.org Facebook Invite
Free Zumbini Demo Class
Saturday, February 3 from 10:30-11:15 am, Shock Studio City, 2200 Gravois
Join us for a FREE Zumbini Demo Class! Designed for children ages 0-4, and their caregivers, Zumbini combines music and movement to create the ultimate bonding experience! Sing, dance, and play together while developing your little one’s social, cognitive, emotional and motor skills. Please RSVP as spots are limited! Facebook Invite
Recipes for Love | Gallery Opening
Saturday, February 3 from 3-6 pm, Whisk: A Sustainable Bakeshop, 2201 Cherokee
Caitlin Metz has curated and illustrated a collection of narratives, poems, stories and directions for different kinds of love from ten different humans. From polyamorous love, to love of food, self love, loving someone with mental illness and more. It's raw and messy, light hearted and heavy. Each kind of love represented is illustrated in a small book. These books will be on display, and available for purchase. Facebook Invite
Gravois Park Trash Pickup and Social Hour
Sundays from 9:30-10:30 am, Gravois Park, 3200 Potomac
Each Sunday, get to know your neighbors and help make YOUR neighborhood park a better place to play! We'll pick up litter in and around the park while talking and getting to know each other.
"Faces & Spaces" Art Show
Sunday, February 4 from 3-5 pm, Killeen Studio Architects, 3015 Salena
Don Morgan will show his photography and Phyllis Terry Friedman will showing her art masks. There will be cupcakes from Sweetart! Bring friends! Facebook Invite
Laughter Club
Tuesdays from 6-7 pm, Thomas Dunn Learning Center, 3113 Gasconade
This is a meet up practicing laughter as a tool to reduce stress. It is without charge and lasts from 6:00 - 7:00 PM on Tuesdays. Visit www.tdunn.org for more info or contact Sonial at sonia@tdunn.org
Truth Initiative
Saturday, February 10 at 11 am, DK Annex, 2727 S. Jefferson
Seeking HS students and college freshman for the Truth Initiative Student Leader Project. Sign Up using this link: https://goo.gl/forms/m7vQQAXqblsxC2vD3Youth and young adults have the power to reject tobacco. truth® is our national tobacco prevention counter-marketing campaign that speaks to youth and young adults on their terms, through the channels they understand and trust. truth delivers the facts about the health effects and social consequences of tobacco and the marketing tactics of the tobacco industry so that youth and young adults can make informed decisions and influence others to do the same. Facebook Invite
Saturday Morning Kids' Art Class
Saturday, February 10 from 10-11:30 am, Messiah Community Center, 2801 Magnolia
In this weekly arts program young people ages 7-13 will learn various art techniques from across the world. Teaching artists from Yeyo Arts Collective will guide students through multiple medias including but not limited to collage, painting and sculpture! Sign up by emailing mcc@messiahstl.org Facebook Invite
Modern Calligraphy Workshop
Saturday, February 10 from 1-4 pm, South City Art Supply, 1926 Cherokee
In this workshop, you'll learn the basic principles of modern calligraphy from an experienced instructor. Emma Vonder Haar will walk you through the strokes you'll need to create a modern calligraphic alphabet. You'll also learn some useful drills that you can practice at home to improve your skills with a traditional dip pen and ink. Reserve your seat now: https://southcityart.com/register-for-modern-calligraphy-workshop-2
Galentine's Day Pop Up Shop on Cherokee
Saturday, February 10 from 5 - 10 pm, Whisk: A Sustainable Bakeshop, 2201 Cherokee
Valentine's Day is great and all, but who doesn't love a good ole themed gals night out?Get your favorite gal pals together, grab some food at your favorite local spot on Cherokee Street and come check out the creative work from some of STL's most innovative artists, bodyworkers and entrepreneurs. Partnering businesses including Whisk, Bespoke, Earthbound Beer, The Juice, Mesa Home, The St. Louis Hop Shop and Spoked. Facebook Invite
Gravois Park Trash Pickup and Social Hour
Sundays from 9:30-10:30 am, Gravois Park, 3200 Potomac
Each Sunday, get to know your neighbors and help make YOUR neighborhood park a better place to play! We'll pick up litter in and around the park while talking and getting to know each other.
SAVE-THE-DATES
Couples Budgeting: Plan for the Finances in Your Relationship, Tuesday, February 13 from 6:30-8:30 pm, South City Excel Center, 2828 Gravois
A Jake Night Out to Benefit Stray Rescue of St. Louis, Friday, February 16 from 8 pm-1 am, San Lou, 3211 Cherokee
Toolbox for Growth: Tools to Executive Business Strategy, Tuesday, February 20 at 6 pm, DK Annex, 2727 S. Jefferson
How to Read Your Credit Score, Thursday, February 22 from 6:30-8:30 pm, South City Excel Center, 2828 Gravois
SPONSORS
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As The Porch Review (BPW newsletter) is printed quarterly, we'll post upcoming activities on Thursdays through the "Weekly Porch." If there's an area activity that you'd like to have included, please send your activity details to scottwmcintosh@yahoo.com.
