It’s time again for the 3 day long festivities of local music, food, entertainment, vendors, service providers, and artists. The US Bank sponsored Taste of Saint Louis begins October 2nd and carries on through the 4th  at Soldier’s Memorial. Come down town to this seasonal event for some tasty ribs, beer and other local cuisine while watching some of the most entertaining bands in the area compete in the Bud Light Tasty Band Competition. Entry is free, just bring cash for grub, booze, and some to donate to the Taste For Wishes (a partner in the Make-A-Wish foundation). Good food, good entertainment, and good giving - all in 1 place!

Another round of "free" concerts is comin up under the arch this July 17th, with a nice variety in the lineup.  Though last years location had to be moved a couple blocks due to the floods, this year it's expected to be back at the Riverfront. 

The main shows are scheduled to start around 8pm on the Budweiser stage, with a local band heading off at around 6pm, each Friday and Saturday from July 17th through August 1st.   Here's the lineup:

 

Looking for something to do on the upcoming 3 day weekend? Want some fun in the sun while listening to music and satisfying your hunger cravings all in one? If you answered yes to both questions you need to be downtown this weekend at the Soldier’s Memorial  (on Chestnut Street) for all of your entertainment pleasures.  There will be a variety of ribs and other tasty foods,  local and some out of town vendors, and of course music.

Most Thursday nights in St. Louis are spent watching "The Office" and eagerly anticipating the weekend nights out on the town, but now we have a new Thursday night ritual to look forward to; Retro Clash at Dantes. Brought to you by Rose Mortem and Ashton Nyte, of Intervention Arts, Retro Clash is a retro club night for those of us who are going to be ill if we have to hear that "Hey Mickey" song ever again. This is not your typical 80s party. Instead, Retro Clash is a dangerous and glittering smash-up of 1970s and 1980s glam, new wave, dark wave, rock and psychedelic melodies, peppered with modern acts inspired by the retro gods.

Schlafly is known for its great beer and for its two hotspots here in St. Louis: The Tap Room (down town) and The Bottleworks (Maplewood).  Each brewpub serves great food, excellent in quality, taste and price, and each brewpub offers private parties and events.  This spring and summer, head to the Schlafly Bottleworks for some fun events and some tasty beer. 

George Acosta, America's number 1 DJ as rated by DJ Times magazine in 2007, will be returning to Dante's this January 31; almost exactly one year since his last show at this particular venue.  George is most famous for his Trance DJing and production, and is a resident of Miami, FL.

Doors open at 9pm, with opening sets by Yanix (Chicago) and Emilio Hernandez (STL), and DJ Fish will be spinning in the Art Bar.  Must be 21+ to enter, and the party goes until 3am.  Tickets are available at GrooveTickets.com for $15.

 

Car buffs, come one, come all!  The 2009 St. Louis Auto Show is right around the corner.  With more than 600 cars, trucks, suvs, and concepts from 30+ manufacturers, you won't want to miss this year's show at, you guessed it, America's Center and Dome.  There will be several giveaways and promotions, including the chance to win a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500, a vacation for two to Riviera Maya, and more...

 

 

Want to catch a glimpse, or possibly even party with some of St. Louis' finest?  The Celebrity Holiday Party (3rd annual) will be held this Christmas at Sky Box Sports Bar and Grill downtown on Laclede's Landing, and will be hosted by Nelly and Orlando Pace - some of Nelly's celebrity guests, as well as Orlando's teammates may even show up!

Still trying to think of something to do this New Years Eve? If so, you may be interested in heading over to Dantes Nightclub, located in the heart of St. Louis.

When we see the ever-so-suave debonair gentleman in that old classic movie walk up to that hourglass misses he has had his eyes on for the past hour and blow her away with a smooth, well rehearsed pickup line, it often gives us, the generation of the 21st century, the wrong impression.

 

Tonight is the Washington Avenue/Garment District tour night!  For those of you who haven't heard, you can register at English Living, which is located at 1520 Washington Avenue.  It basically gives you a map, an information bag and access to a bunch of different lofts, including the Bogen, Ely Walker, Knickerbocker and The Venatana, just to name a few.  This all access pass also buys you a nice discount at a lot of different shops and restaurants on Washington, which are also featured on the tour.  And the best part of all this?  IT'S FREE.  The tour starts at 5 pm tonight and goes until 9 pm.  If you are interested in moving downtown or just nosy in general, you will love this.  It's so much fun!  I'm pretty excited that my building is being featured, so I hope to see you there!

Well, Halloween falls on a Friday this year, so most of you don't have much of an excuse to NOT get out and about.  But what are ya gonna do?  I haven't found anything comin' up this year that is too terribly creative, but you do have some classic options.  Here are a few ideas - if you know of one that I missed, tell me and I might add it to the list.  These don't all necessarily fall ON halloween night, so be sure to check the links for details.   :)