I hope that you are doing well. Last month was certainly magical in St. Louis, and there is certainly more to come! I like to think of June as the sweet spot between Spring and Summer. Al Bernstein once said that with Spring being a tough act to follow, God created June. I certainly agree with that statement as the weather is beautiful and as usual, there are some great things going on here in St. Louis. I have a few event suggestions for you to help make it a great month. Hopefully I'll see you at some of them!
June 12 - 18
What's the buzz, tell me what's a happenin'! Well, The Muny opens its 2017 season on Monday with Jesus Christ Superstar. My dad used to watch the movie version of the musical every week when I was a kid, I couldn't stand it then, but I love it now!
Tuesday marks Family Night in the History Clubhouse at the Missouri History Museum. St. Louis history is hands on for everyone tonight!
STAGES St. Louis presents "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat", based on an inspiring biblical story about possibility. It's another "amazing" musical by the one, the only, Andrew Lloyd Webber. Keep Dreaming...
On Thursday, head over to COCA to check out their bizSESSION: Making room for Creative Thinking with Dan Goods. He is on a on a mission to translate abstract concepts into meaningful stories. His day job as visual strategist and storyteller for NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory informs his story.
Also on Thursday, the Contemporary Art Museum will be host to the screening of an award winning documentary that discusses the life and demolition of the Pruitt-Igoe housing project, which made international news, and how this tale of an urban-renewal program gone wrong has influenced public-housing initiatives ever since.
The RFT Music Showcase kicks off on Friday in The Grove at the Atomic Cowboy and continues into Saturday with more than 100 live performances at 9 different venues in The Grove!
On Friday, two distinct vocal styles and performances are lined up at The Fabulous Fox... John Legend: Darkness and Light Tour and Celtic Woman: Voices of Angels.
For all you skywatchers, on Saturday the Solar Eclipse Expo at Greensfelder Recreation Complex in Queeny Park offers an educational experience about the rare and ever-intriguing alignment of sun, moon, and earth.
Father's Day is Sunday and you might find me and my dad over at Brennan's enjoying a scotch and cigar. You could also head down to Ballpark Village for Family Fun Day Series!
June 19 - 25
What we love about St. Louis is that it's home to great musical venues all year long, and especially in summer! Melissa Etheridge is at River City Casino and Hotel on Monday night.
Tuesday brings a Food Truck Event to Frontier Park in St. Charles... and the Municipal Band Concert on Thursday.
More music can be enjoyed on Wednesday as the 2nd Annual (for St. Louis, anyway) Make Music Day St. Louis takes place throughout various neighborhoods in the Lou!, including the CWE, the Loop, riverfront, Kiener Plaza, Kirkwood, Webster Groves, Ferguson, and more location! This is a free live music festival that takes place every year in over 700 cities around the world. Come out and enjoy some music and say hi to your neighbors!
Just Image: The John Lennon Experience is at the St. Louis Symphony on Friday.
The girls have a field hockey tournament on Saturday, but afterwards, you may find us at The 5th Annual Chesterfield Wine & Jazz Festival for an exciting evening of contemporary, straight-ahead and fusion jazz. The Midwest's finest outdoor jazz festival features violin virtuoso Tracy Silverman with chart-topping classical/jazz artists Bach to the Future.
Imagining harmony is also what we'll do at Pride STL/PrideFest 2017 on Friday and Saturday. Head out for a weekend of fun and support diversity here in St. Louis and around the globe. It's a wonderful, colorful world. Celebrate!
Westport Plaza brings the region's best vintage artisans and retro retailers to a one-of-a-kind shopping event at The 4th annual Vintage Bliss Market on Saturday and Sunday.
You can check out the opening of Reigning Men: Fashion in Menswear 1715-2015 on Sunday at the Saint Louis Art Museum.
June 26 - 30
Ferguson 1000 has a specific program of assisting in the growth of minority businesses. Head down to T-REX on Monday for the Ferguson 1000 Business Roundtable as minority businesses will be assisted with the 3C's, Contacts, Contracts and Capital. This Business Mentor program will match minority businesses with businesses in their respective industry to assist in the growth of their firms.
It's Give Back Tuesday at Katie's Pizza and Pasta. 100% of the day's earnings go to a selected nonprofit. So... Get a meal and Give a gift!
At Left Bank Books on Wednesday, 2016 Pulitzer prize-winning author Viet Thangh Nguyen discusses and signs his bestselling novel The Sympathizer -- a gripping story about dual identity during wartime.
The inaugural year for the Eureka Farmers' Market opens on Thursday and continues through October. A few other Farmers' Markets that you might consider include the Tower Grove Farmers' Market, or the world famous Soulard Farmers' Market. Enjoy some Tropical Moose shaved ice and visit the Kirkwood Farmers' Market. Support local agriculture and small business!
On Friday take the kids to see The Secret Life of Pets at the Alton Amphitheater. It's always fun watching a movie outdoors. Concessions available.
Also on Friday, and more for the grownups, Marquise Knox grooves at the National Blues Museum as part of the Howlin' Friday series.
The Downtown St. Louis Architecture Walking Tour continues on Saturday for several months, and June's sunny days and cool temps make this a great time to sightsee downtown with guides from Landmarks Association of St. Louis.
The Grand Center Theatre Crawl has been extended to 2 days this year! You can join me and my bride in checking out the finest offerings of the bustling St. Louis theatre scene by rotating through venues in Grand Center to check out 24 local theatre groups in short performances... for free!
Yes, we have a great month ahead of us! Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
All the best. -Nate
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