A Busy Weekend in St. Louis

If you are not sure what you are going to do this weekend let me suggest a few of the many things going on in St. Louis, taken mostly from press releases:

Tower Grove Harvest Festival: Oct 21-22

PUMPKIN PATCH, CRAFTS, YOGA, TAI CHI, LIVE MUSIC AND MUCH, MUCH MORE AT TOWER GROVE PARK

This October, one of St. Louis City’s newest and most successful farmers’ markets will celebrate the end of its inaugural season by hosting its First Annual Harvest Festival. The Tower Grove Farmers’ Market, together with community partners, The Southside YMCA, KDHX, The CommonSpace and Slay & Associates promises a full day of autumnal activities for the whole family.

Joining the Market’s regular cast of farmers, bakers, ranchers and artisans, the Tower Grove Harvest Festival, scheduled for Saturday, October 21 and Sunday, October 22 from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, will feature the following activities:

– Various arts and crafts
– Face painting
– T-Shirt art
– Sack racing
– Food concessions by Missouri and Illinois small farmers and restaurants
– Pumpkin patch
– 5 bands each day (bluegrass to pop rock)

For additional information on the Tower Grove Harvest Festival visit http://www.tgharvestfest.com or email the Tower Grove Farmers’ Market at Contact@tgmarket.org.

Tower Grove Farmers’ Market’s mission is to enhance the quality of life in the St. Louis area by providing a community activity that fosters social gathering and interaction while promoting sustainable agriculture and education.

[UR Note: The Tower Grove Farmers’ Market was co-founded by fellow SLU Urban Planning Grad Student Jenny Ryan.]

Downtown Living Tour

The Downtown St. Louis Partnership and Downtown St. Louis Community Improvement District present two Downtown Living Tours each year. These tours showcase various properties and include rental as well as sale properties. The Downtown Living Tours are the best way to explore the wide variety of neighborhoods and housing options available throughout the downtown area. As you stroll past new and familiar shops, restaurants, services, amenities and attractions, the tours are also a great way to get a feel for the excitement and convenience of downtown living.

The next Downtown Living Tour will be held on Saturday and Sunday, October 21st & 22nd from noon to 5 pm. The starting point will be at the corner of Tucker and Washington Avenues. Click here for more information.

Fundraiser for Landmark’s Association of St. Louis

An auction will be held in the afternoon of Sunday October 22, 2006 as a fundraiser for Landmark’s Association of St. Louis. The event will be from 2pm to 6pm and will include a live auction as well as many silent action items. The $50 ticket includes a Hors D’oeuvres buffet, wine, beer and soft drinks. The event will be held at the lovely Coronado Ballroom at 3701 Lindell. For more information on tickets please call Landmark’s at (314) 421-6474. I’m hoping some of the funds will be used for a productive website.

Barkapalooza: Entertaining People & Pooches

The Party Animals, the young friends council of the Animal House Fund, proudly presents Barkapalooza, an outdoor benefit concert for people and pooches on Sunday, October 22 from noon – 5 p.m. in Langenberg Field in Forest Park.

The exciting line-up of bands includes local acts Modern Red, Upright Animals and the Dean Evans Band who are donating their time to help the Party Animals raise funds for the construction of the critically-needed new city animal shelter. However, Barkapalooza is much more than just a concert! Not only will you be entertained by three great local bands but your dog will be entertained, too. Fun for the four-legged set will include an agility course, speed course and pet contests such as Biggest Dog, Smallest Dog and Coolest Canine Crooner.

So bring a picnic, a blanket, your dog, your friends and family and enjoy a perfect fall day at the park for a great cause, complete with funnel cakes and cotton candy. We will also have representatives from HOK, the architectural firm donating their services to design the new shelter, onsite to help educate concert-goers about why the new shelter is a groundbreaking effort in the animal welfare world.

Before Friday, October 20, advanced tickets range from $20 for general admission to $50 for VIP which includes access to the VIP tent with complimentary Bud Select and a gift bag. Day of concert tickets are $25 at the door. Call (314) 968-5505 or visit www.animalhousefund.org for more information or to purchase tickets.