St. Louis Weekend Happenings: September 11- September 13

Hey, hey St. Louis!  The weekend forecast predicts cool Fall temperatures and our city boasts a calendar packed with family-friendly outdoor events. Three of my favorites this weekend...

Saint Louis Art Fair in Downtown Clayton

Friday:  5-10p
Saturday: 11-10p
Sunday: 11-5p

The Saint Louis Art Fair (SLAF) is a family-friendly and FREE free 3 day celebration of the visual and performing arts, held  in Clayton's central downtown business district. The Art Fair presents fantastic art in numerous mediums, live performances, hands on activities for children, and showcases some of St. Louis' top restaurants. The Art Fair collaborates with over 20 local not-for-profit arts organizations giving them the opportunity to generate earned income and access to over 130,000 potential patrons.

Learn more here:  http://www.culturalfestivals.com/


LouFest 2015

Saturday and Sunday in Forest Park

Loufest returns to Forest Park this weekend for an exciting 6th installment, delivering a weekend of activity, amazing food, and live music including headliners like Umphrey McGhee, Billy Idol, and Ludacris. A peek at last year's fun...

Tickets are required.  Learn more here:  http://www.loufest.com/

Schlafly Art Outside Festival

Friday:  5-10p
Saturday: 10-10p
Sunday: 12-4p 

Schlafly Bottleworks in Maplewood
#7260 Southwest Avenue

Schlafly's Art Outside is a 3 day juried alternative art fair featuring over 50 local artists, live music, and the brewery's finest brews! Hosted at the Maplewood location, this popular event attracts over 15K people each year! 

Learn more here: 
http://schlafly.com/events/calendar/2015/09/11/art-outside

2 New Client Recommendations on LinkedIn

Happiness is waking up to 2 new client recommendations on LinkedIn...

No one speaks for a Realtor like their past clients and these two ladies (and their families) were an absolute dream to work with!  From the bottom of my heart, thank you Rachael and Kathy. You are not only clients, you are friends. This totally made my morning! =)

Connect with me on LinkedIn HERE or see what some of my other clients have had to say HERE.

St. Louis Weekend Happenings: May 15- May 18

14th Annual Art on the Square in Belleville

Friday 5 - 10 PM
Saturday 10AM- 8 PM
Sunday 11AM. - 5PM

Ranked the #1 fine arts show in the nation by The Art Fair Source Book 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012... Art on the Square is 3 days of art, food, and entertainment in historic Downtown Belleville.

Shuttle: St. Clair County Transit will run a free shuttle every 15 minutes between Scheel Street MetroLink station (starting 10 minutes before festival opens) and East Main and Jackson (ending 20 minutes after festival closes).

Information: Visit www.artonthesquare.com or call Kathy Kaiser at 618-444-3802


Taste of Maplewood in Historic Downtown Maplewood
Saturday, May 16 from noon-9 pm

During this food-centric festival, held in the heart of Maplewood, vendors compete for titles like Best Sweet Tooth, Best Unexpected Flavor, and Best Overall Taste of Maplewood. Plus, enjoy live music on two stages.

Information:  http://maplewood-chamber.com/taste-of-maplewood-event-page/ :


Bark in the Park on Cricket Field in Forest Park
Saturday, May 16 from 8AM-1PM

Join the Humane Society of Missouri at this family- and dog-friendly event. The day includes a 5K race, 1-mile walk, pancake breakfast, the Purina Incredible Dog Team, an agility course, pet contests, and more. Proceeds benefit animals at the Humane Society of Missouri.

Early registration is $30 and kids 12 and under and dogs are free.

Information: 314-951-1565 or hsmo.org/bark.


Strawberry Festival at Eckert's in Belleville

Saturday, May 16 from 10AM-5PM

Take the family to Eckert’s for a day of strawberry-themed entertainment. The kiddos can hitch a wagon or pony ride, visit the petting farm, and pick their own strawberries. Before you leave, stop at the bakery for homemade desserts. Free. 951 Green Mount, Belleville, Ill., ,

Information: 618-233-0513 or http://www.eckerts.com/

Closed: #3200 Edgar in Downtown Maplewood

My, what a busy closing week it has been!  Spring market fun.

This adorable 1940 bungalow in Maplewood was passed along to a super lucky buyer this morning.  This one hits close to home for me, as I was friends with this Seller long before I became her real estate agent and sold her this cutie a few years ago.  

Ms. R- what can I say?  I will miss you!  It has been super fun being a part of your St. Louis journey and getting to know your incredible parents and friends, to boot.  There is something special about selling someone a house to turn around and resell it a few years later as life has changed.  Thank you for allowing me to be the caretaker of this one as you forged ahead on your new desert adventure. Even though I now watch from afar - thank goodness for Facebook- I cannot WAIT to see what is next for you.

Love you R... congratulations and thanks again for trusting me with this. 

St. Louis Weekend Happenings: April 10-12

FRIDAY:

An Evening of Art in the CWE
5:30  - 8:30 pm - Central West End

Sip and stroll along the shops and galleries on McPherson in the CWE  to celebrate the openings of new art shows at Duane Reed Gallery, Philip Slein Gallery, Charlie Houska,  and the Open Projects + Gallery with complimentary cocktails and light hors d’oeuvres.

More info HERE.

SATURDAY:

Repeal of Prohibition Beer Festival
12-5PM - Schlafly Bottleworks

Celebrate the Anniversary of the End of Prohibition at Schlafly Bottleworks in Historic Downtown Maplewood!  

$25.00 in advance or $30.00 the day of the event. Price includes a commemorative tasting glass and samplings of over 30 beer styles including plenty of Schlafly favorites and great beer styles from our guest breweries. Live music will be provided by Swing DeVille. 

More info HERE or call (314) 241-2337

FRIDAY-SATURDAY:

The Twisted Belly Barbecue Blowout
Friday, April 10th from 4pm to 10 pm and Saturday, April 11th from 11am to 8pm.

Chesterfield Amphitheater.

The Budweiser BBQ Series continues! Here, competitors will prepare chicken, ribs, pork and brisket.  You’re guaranteed to have a finger lickin good time as the competitors are working towards hopefully earning a grand prize payout of $10,000 at the final competition later this year.

Admission is FREE and you’ll be able to purchase samples from several different competing teams, along with beer, soda, water and liquor.

More info HERE.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY:

Queeny Park Art Fair
Friday, April 10     5pm - 9pm
Saturday, April 9  10am - 6pm.
Sunday, April 10  11am - 4pm.

This weekend, the annual Art Fair is coming to Queeny Park! Featuring fine arts and crafts from 130 artists from around the country, this show goes on all weekend, rain or shine, in the climate-controlled Greensfelder Recreation Center at Queeny Park.

Admission is $5 at the door, benefiting the Student Scholar Fund.  Parking is free

More info and a coupon for admission is HERE.

Under Contract: #3200 Edgar Avenue in Maplewood

It was a terrific weekend for the owners of #3200 Edgar in Maplewood!  The property SOLD and closes escrow in May.  A warm congratulations to my Sellers and good luck on their cross-country move!  

Learn more about this gorgeous 1940's bungalow HERE, just steps from Historic Downtown Maplewood.

Just Listed: 3200 Edgar Avenue in Historic Maplewood

In the heart of Historic Downtown Maplewood and within walking distance of the popular Downtown business district, the Metrolink station, and the Maplewood Aquatic Center...

#3200 Edgar Ave exemplifies Old World Charm with all of the modern day updates and amenities! This adorable 1940 bungalow boasts tasteful interior décor, a fully-fenced yard with sun room and deck ideal for entertaining, and an amazing location within walking distance of the Downtown Maplewood shopping district and Metrolink. 

This property features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, a sizable living room, an enormous updated eat-in kitchen with pantry and an attached sunroom, and a tidy full walkout basement to maximize your storage space. 

Architectural goodies include: stunning original hardwood floors and millwork, 4 pristine original stained glass windows, all doors in their original state with functional crystal knobs in pristine working order, a phone nook, and more. 

Complete with: fresh paint (15), a home security system, new fixtures, a new stack (14), new hardscape and landscape (14), new roof and gutters (13), a new front porch flooring (13), and raised bed planters for those with a green thumb…this home is a complete package! Gorgeous property in desirable Maplewood with amenities and walking goodies galore like these fabulous businesses...

 REDUCED on 3/26/15 to $144,900.  

View full MLS listing HERE.  Call me at 314.452.7675 for more information or a private showing.

Hidden Gem: Strange Donuts

After months of buzz and super hype in both print and social media...

Strange Donuts in Downtown Maplewood FINALLY opened its doors on Friday!  Since then, this has been the scene...

Lines not only out the door, but down the street! 

The kids were away for the weekend on a Scout camping trip, so Steve and I popped by this new local spot during their late Saturday night hours to pick up a surprise for their return. 

A peek at our adventure into the world of Strange Donuts...

 

We came, we saw, we got a little strange with a sampler of their creations...

Gooey Butter Cake,  Reese's Peanut Butter Cups,  Fruit Loops, S'mores, chicken and waffles complete with a Porter's chicken strip topping.

 

My husband, Steve, did have a bone to pick, however.   He is a donut purist and was not thrilled to find their chocolate long john is in fact named the "Fat Steve". Talk about dietary guilt when ordering one of THOSE at 10PM on a Saturday night. Ha ha.

 

All kidding aside, Strange Donuts is a fun adventure!  The donuts were fresh and delicious.  The line?

Well worth braving!

 

Nitty Gritty...

Strange Donuts
2709 Sutton Blvd
Maplewood, MO 63143
(314) 932-5851

HOURS:

Daily: 6AM-Noon
Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 9PM-Midnight

WEB: http://www.strangedonuts.com
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/strangedonuts 
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/strangedonuts

See more of my local Hidden Gems HERE.

Weekend Happening: Let Them Eat Art in Maplewood

This coming Friday, a super fun event happens in charming Historic Downtown Maplewood!  Between 6pm and 11pm, 50 + Maplewood businesses hold an Open House during this Bastille Day-themed event. Wine tastings, costume contests, food, live music , art exhibits and live demonstrations, kids activities galore, and more! 

A full event directory of activities can be found HERE.

Nitty Gritty...

7th Annual Let Them Eat Art!

Friday, July 13th, 2012

6 PM to 11 PM

Downtown Maplewood

Web:

http://www.cityofmaplewood.com/index.aspx?NID=147

Facebook: 

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/events/433415210017176/



Hidden Gem: Vom Fass

I love getting introduced to new places in St. Louis!    Friends/clients, Steve and Erin, kindly gifted me with empty bottles and a gift card to Vom Fass at their recent house closing. Having never ventured into a Vom Fass store before, I was excited to check it out!

In the heart of downtown Maplewood ...

At #7314 Manchester Road, sits...

Vom Fass is a European-inspired oil, vinegar, and spirits shop which allows its customers to sample the products before purchase...

The Kindergarten version...

The staff is not only knowledgeable, but incredibly friendly and helpful. They know their products well and guided us through the store with ease, introducing us to lovely new flavor combinations and possibilities. 

A peek of our visit...

We left Vom Fass with a bag full of goodies including 4 vinegars (pomegranate, apple, pear, and a high quality aged balsamic), 3 oils (lemon, pumpkin seed, and a good quality olive oil), a lovely cherry-infused vodka, and recipes to go with all. Thank you again, Smiths! =)

I highly recommend a visit to Vom Fass if you have never been. The tasting is fun, the staff is fantastic, and the product is second to none!  If you enjoy experimenting in the kitchen or are looking for a beautiful hostess gift, Vom Fass is the PERFECT destination.  Culinary adventure awaits!

THE NITTY:

VOM FASS- St. Louis
7314 Manchester Road
Maplewood MO, 63143
(314) 932-5262

Hours:
Monday - Saturday 10 AM - 7 PM
Sunday 11 AM - 5 PM

WEB:  http://www.vomfassusa.com/default.jsp
FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Vom-Fass-St-Louis/224200668888
TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com@VomFassSTL

Weekend Happening: October 15-18

Schlafly Fresh Hop Ale Festival

Celebrate the harvest with an autumn beer festival at Schlafly Bottleworks in Maplewood. They flew in fresh, wet hops from Gamache Farms in Toppenish, Washington, so several local breweries could create their own version of a fresh-hopped beer. HERE is a link to the tasting guide for the event. The ultimate experiencefor your micro lovers!

October 16 : 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Schlafly Bottleworks
7260 Southwest Ave.
Maplewood, MO 63143

$30

For more info:
314-241-2337
http://www.schlafly.com/freshhop.shtml


Rare performance of Chuck Berry at The Pageant

Watch this local legend take the stage at the Pageant for his special 10th anniversary show!

October 16 : 7 p.m.

The Pageant Concert Nightclub
6161 Delmar Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63112

$35-40

For more info:
314-726-6161
http://www.thepageant.com/shows.html


Harvest Moon Wine and Cheese Tasting

The Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis (DSAGSL) invites you to join us for an evening of fun and food featuring a variety of domestic and imported wines, assorted cheeses and gourmet desserts at the Clayton Wine & Cheese Place. All proceeds benefit the programs and services provided by the DSAGSL to support individuals with Down syndrome and their families in the greater St. Louis area.

October 15 : 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

The Wine and Cheese Place
7435 Forsyth Blvd.
Clayton, MO 63105

$40

For more info:
314-961-2504
http://www.dsagsl.org/harvest-moon

Old McSchlafly had a farm...

That's right, kiddies... Maplewood's Farmer's Market is BACK, as of last Wednesday (4/7)!

Knowing where your food comes from is more important than ever these days, so hop on over to the Bottleworks and buy straight from local farmers, all while enjoying fresh Schlafly Beer.

Starting in May, there will also be live music.



Nitty Gritty...

LOCATION:
Schlafly's Bottleworks
7260 Southwest Ave. (at Manchester)
Maplewood, MO 63143
314.241.BEER

TIME:
Every Wednesday from 4-7 p.m.

VENDORS MAY INCLUDE:
4 Seasons Baked Goods
Baetje Farms
Bellews Creek Farm
Berger Bluff
Biver Farm
Black Bear Bakery
Blue Heron Orchard
Centennial Farms
City Seeds
Claverach Farms
Deep Mud
Earthdance Farm
Esthers Honey
Farrar Out Farm
Hanley Fold Farm Soaps
Hinkebein Hills Farm
Ivan’s Farm
Kakao
Karrie Johnson Produce
Mangia Italia
Moder Valley Nursery
Mo Grass Fed Beef
Murray’s Orchard
Our Garden
Ozark Forest Mushroom
Ozark Harvest Farms
Prairie Grass
Rootcellar
Salume Beddu
SLU/Maplewood/Richmond Heights School District
Sunflower Savannah
Tender Greens
Three Rivers Farm CSA