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As promised, 2016 was an incredible year! We all experienced a broad range of emotions and experiences while learning about each other and ourselves. Like you, I am looking forward to an awesome 2017. Neil Gaiman said "I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes. Because if you are making mistakes, then you are making new things, trying new things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing yourself, changing your world. You're doing things you've never done before, and more importantly, you're doing something." Speaking of doing something, I have a few somethings that you can do over the next month. Hopefully, you will join me in getting out around St. Louis this month and we'll make a great start to a great year! |
January 1 - January 8 While your family is gathered together for the holidays, you can attend the annual New Year's Day Downtown Kirkwood Winter Fireworks Festival, a delightful post-Christmas event with musical groups and merchants offering specials. Have dinner at one of the local restaurants either before or after the fireworks. Perhaps you are in the mood to start the new year with an invigorating 5-mile run? Sign up for the New Year's Day Run in Forest Park, part of the Fleet Feet Snowball Series. Registration is open on race day. Also... New Year's Day is your last chance to see the Garden Glow at the Missouri Botanical Garden. Be dazzled by the spectacular lighting displays and creative installations among favorite attractions: the Climatron, Japanese Garden, Children's Garden, and more. Head downtown to the Arch Winterfest and lace up your skates. What a treat! The St. Louis Blues and CityArchRiver have teamed up to bring an ice skating rink to the Gateway Arch, in the Luther Ely Smith Square between the Arch and Old Courthouse. A variety of activities are scheduled. Hurry... the rink is open through Sunday. Tuesdays mark free wine tastings at Garland Wines in Webster Groves. You can sign up for classes to learn about the many types of wines -- both regional and from around the world. On Wednesday night Sean Canan's VooDoo Players performs at Broadway Oyster Bar. The International Photography Hall of Fame Induction and 50th Anniversary Celebration Exhibition is on display Thursday in Midtown. Inductees include Ken Burns and Steve Jobs. On Friday at Scottrade Center, you and the children will have an awesome time with the Harlem Globetrotters who will entertain fans with their amazing ball handling skills and comical tricks and interactions. Are you or someone you know getting married soon? On Saturday and Sunday the Wedding Show at America's Center offers great ideas for gowns, reception decor, and more -- everything you'll need to consider in preparing for the big day. January 9 - 15 On Monday see Real/Radical/Psychological: The Collection in Display at the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum.This building-wide exhibition celebrates the museum's first ten years in the renowned Fumihiko Maki-designed structure on the Washington University campus. Highlights include works by Jackson Pollock and Thomas Eakins. Capturing the City: Photographs from the Streets of St. Louis, 1900-1930 is on display at the Missouri History Museum. You'll feel nostalgic making comparisons of familiar neighborhoods from then to now. Love gaming? The Cherokee Performing Arts Center hosts RKDE's Open House on Wednesday evenings. For $0.25 you can play arcade games late into the night, test your skills on the pool tables, and dance to a variety of DJ mixes. Grand Center is host to the exhibition Radar Home, 11.8.13 - New Work by Amy Reidel. Reidel combines St. Louis storm radar reports with MRIs and family portraits to depict a colorful and broad array of human emotions. Saturday and Sunday highlight several special events for your enjoyment: There's a cool happening in the Delmar Loop this weekend. Don't miss the 12th Annual Loop Ice Carnival. These are delightful days to enjoy ice sculptures and slides, a zip line, jugglers, magicians, fire performers, and more! Now that you're bundled up, make a day trip to Eagle Days Festival 2017 at the Chain of Rocks Bridge. How fascinating to watch bald eagles soar overhead, fish in the icy river, and roost in nearby trees. Attend demonstrations, educational activities. Thank goodness... there's a warming tent. Brrr! The popular Cardinals Care Winter Warm-Up event at the The Arch Hyatt Regency benefits the team's foundation supporting kids. This will be a great time for the whole family. You can get Cardinals' autographs, bids on auction items, and support a worthy cause.
January 16 - 22 If you didn't have a chance to attend Cardinals Care Winter Warm-Up over the weekend, the event continues Monday. Tuesday is opening night for An American in Paris at The Fabulous Fox. This is a romantic, Tony Award-winning story about an American soldier, a French girl, and the City of Lights. The Red Hot Chili Peppers Getaway Tour will definitely warm things up on Wednesday at Scottrade Center. Check out the newest cars, trucks, and SUVs on Thursday at the Saint Louis Auto Show downtown at America's Center. Starting Friday and continuing through Sunday, Sesame Street Live: Elmo Makes Music will be on stage at the Peabody Opera House. The kids will enjoy spending time with Big Bird and friends as they search for missing instruments. Also on Saturday, I will be teaching The Keys to Homeownership at The Heights. This free monthly seminar is designed to educate people about the process of achieving home ownership. Real Estate Solutions believe that educating our clients is the best way to ensure that they are prepared to make good real estate decisions. On Sunday treat yourself to a performance of R&B, soul, and blues by The Jazz Edge Orchestra at the Kirkwood Station Brewing Company.
Mark your calendars for the New Partners for Smart Growth Conference coming February 2-4. I will be moderating a discussion at this event and I'd love for you to join me downtown at Marriott St. Louis Grand Hotel for "Practical Tools and Innovative Strategies for Creating Great Communities". You'll learn about our area's new technologies and sustainability efforts and discover why St. Louis is the #1 startup city in the country! You can hear many knowledgeable speakers and attend a variety of networking activities, information sessions, and unique workshops. See you there! January 23-31
If you enjoy films,on Tuesday at Narwhal's Crafted Urban Ice it's The Best Worst Movie Night , a unique venue that combines cocktails and games that tie in with very good bad movies. On a more serious note, the Saint Louis Science Center OMNIMAX Theater is like no other movie-watching experience. And with the recent passing of astronaut John Glenn, it's a great time to see A Beautiful Plant. This documentary reveals footage of earth and the surrounding atmosphere from the International Space Station. The Pulitzer Arts Foundation showcases Medardo Rosso: Experiments in Light and Form, an exhibition by the Italian artist whose life spanned the 19th and 20th centuries. Objects include ephemeral works of sculpture, drawings, and photographs. #Fierce, the first gender-bending Drag Show at The Boom Boom Room is hosted by Kamiya Krush and is sure to entertain on Thursday nights. On Friday visit the Saint Louis Art Museum to see Textiles: Politics and Patriotism. Learn about the use of textile designs, long used to promote commemorative events in many cultures. The museum will be open until 9pm. Also on Friday, the Peabody Opera House opens Hedwig and the Angry Inch, a daring and hilarious rock musical. The St. Louis Classical Guitar Society presents Duo Noire at the Ethical Society of St. Louis on Saturday. These virtuoso guitarists are also educators who have taught master classes at Juilliard, Saint Louis University, and other institutions. On Sunday, before the weekend "ends", have some outdoor winter fun with your family at Hidden Valley Ski. Take in the crisp, cold air as you ski, sled, snowboard, and tube. The website details more opportunities awaiting you on the slopes. How about the Polar Plunge? Left Bank Books hosts poet and Washington University MFA alum and Fulbright Scholar Aaron Coleman on Monday evening. Coleman will read from his book St. Trigger, a compilation of verses that poses questions about the masculine identity in Black America.Also at the bookstore, on Saturday mornings, is Storytime with Cliff -- for the kids. Now through February 4, the Regional Arts Commission presents Humans of St. Louis, a virtual platform that tells the stories of local residents through street profiles and interviews. Watch and listen to diverse St. Louisans give their perspectives on a variety of topics such as economic development and social justice. Yes, we have another great month to kick off what promises to be a great year! Please let me know if there is anything that I can do for you. All the best. -Nate P.S. The latest Housing Report is available to view. You'll see that the median home listing price is up 10% from last year. Let me know what questions I can answer for you. We would love to help you achieve your real estate goals! Nate K. Johnson ABR,CRS,GRI Broker/Owner Real Estate Solutions 314-575-7352 Direct |
