The 2017 Missouri History Museum Twilight Tuesday Spring Concert Series Schedule

The FREE Twilight Tuesday concert series at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park starts TOMORROW, St. Louis!  Grab your lawn chairs, pack a picnic basket, and enjoy terrific music under the stars. 

Per the Museum's website...

Parking is available in the Twin Lots just south of the Visitor Center in Forest Park. There is also ample street parking on Lindell and in Forest Park itself.

WELCOMED ITEMS:

• Picnic, snacks, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages (no glass bottles

• Blankets and lawn chairs

• Tables sized 36”x36” or smaller

• Dogs on leashes

PROHIBITED ITEMS:

• No illegal substances of any kind

• No barbecue grills (Revised Section Code 11.34.160)

• No tents

• No large umbrellas

• No unauthorized vendors allowed

• No unauthorized solicitations, sampling, giveaways, etc.

For more information... 

Web: http://mohistory.org/twilight-tuesdays

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missourihistorymuseum  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mohistorymuseum 

Link Love: St. Louis Missouri- History, Landmarks, & Vintage photos Page

St. Louis lovers and history buffs- I have a new obsession that I must share! If you are on Facebook and you haven't yet, please join this Facebook group for an incredible peek at our city's past, one interesting photo submission and discussion at a time. Utterly fantastic! 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/Vintage.stl/

You can find me on Facebook HERE. Let's connect!

Just For Fun: A Day at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park

Over the weekend, we finally got over to the Missouri History Museum as a family to enjoy the new StL250 exhibit, celebrating 250 years of St. Louis history with 50 people, 50 places, 50 images, 50 moments, and 50 objects.

Fabulous and a must-see for all locals.

A peek at the day...

Nitty Gritty:

Missouri History Museum
Lindell and DeBaliviere in Forest Park
5700 Lindell Boulevard 
St. Louis, MO  63112
Phone:  (314) 746-4599

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

Web: http://mohistory.org/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missourihistorymuseum 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mohistorymuseum

Link Love for St. Louis: The Library's Street Index

A cool resource for you fellow St. Louisans / history buffs, that came to me the way of Twitter...

The Street Index by The St. Louis Public Library, FOUND HERE,  gives the historical origin of most street names in St. Louis City.

EXAMPLES:

CHEVROLET AVENUE (N-S):

In the General Motors Park subdivision of 1920, it was named for the nearby Chevrolet plant. (Arlington)

LAFAYETTE AVENUE (E-W):

So named in the original 1836 platting of the St. Louis Commons because it formed the southern boundary of Lafayette Park. It honors the Marquis de Lafayette (1757-1834), the French general and statesman who aided George Washington in the American Revolutionary War. He was enthusiastically received in St. Louis during a triumphal visit in 1825. (Compton Hill) (Lafayette Square) (Shaw) (Soulard)

KINGSHIGHWAY BOULEVARD (N-S):

Follows the former Rue de Roi or Kingshighway along the western boundary of the Prairie des Noyers Common Field. It became the main stem of the Kingshighway Boulevard system that was adopted by the city in 1903. (Cabanne) (Central West End) (Clifton) (Grand Prairie) (The Hill) (Oak Hill) (Shaw) (Southwest)

Interesting stuff!

Free St. Louis Concert Calendar for 2011

It is that season again, St. Louis! Summer concert series have begun. They are free, family-friendly, and a wonderful way to enjoy good music under the stars. Every summer, the local Bikesafe's Blog is kind enough to compile a list of free Summer concerts by date in the St. Louis area. While it may not include every free local concert, it comes pretty darn close!

Hence, if you find your evening free... grab the kiddies, a blanket, a bottle of wine, and enjoy!

My friend, Karen Goodman over at Arch City Homes, also creates a phenomenal list every summer. She sections them out by location. Check her list out HERE. Fantastic resources for free family fun all summer long!

Twilight Tuesday is well underway...

... at the Missouri History Museum! No better way to enjoy the gorgeous Fall foliage and cool, crisp evening air that September and October brings than with a free weekly concert in Forest Park. Taking place every Tuesday from now through mid-October, the show begins every Tuesday evening at 6:30 and lasts until after sundown. Don't forget the blanket, lawn chairs, and bottle of wine!

Remaining Schedule:
September 21 : The Fabulous Motown Revue
September 28 : Phil Perry
October 5 : Ernie Isley
October 12 : Powerplay band
October 19 : HoneyVox

Location:
Missouri History Museum Front Lawn
5700 Lindell Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63112

For More Info:
Call 1-800-916-8212 or view the official event flier HERE. The Missouri History Museum can also be found on Twitter HERE or Facebook HERE.