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Real Estate + Living In St. Louis

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Opportunities July 2019

Nate Johnson

I hope that you are doing well. July is here, and like the real estate market, the weather is hot in St. Louis. Of course, the Blues won the Stanley Cup a couple of weeks ago, and we have not stopped celebrating. Let's keep it up! LikeMelissa Marr said, let's Rejoice as summer should...chase away sorrows by living. As usual, I've got a few suggestions for you to get out and live in St. Louis this month. Let's do it together!

All the best. -Nate

July 5-7

It’s a fabulous Fourth of July weekend in downtown St. Louis at Fair St. Louis. Tonight, Johnny Gill will rub you the right way, followed by Keith Sweat who will make it last forever! Tomorrow, Vertical Horizon will be blessing the stage and performing their both of their hits! :) I might take the girls to go check them out.The Flaming Lips will be on stage tomorrow as well to close out the Fair!

Also today, LaBute New Theatre Festival at Gaslight Theater present several theatrical performances by different writers and directors.

You might also want to stop by the Houska Gallery and see the works of Carrie Gillen: Dream Crusher/ Catcher/ Container, Studies in the Excavation of Home. Her interdisciplinary work is an exploration of materials used in contemporary building practice, design, and fabrication.

Perhaps you'll consider "Rise" New Works by Paula Lincoln and Olivia Lahs-Gonzales at the Kranzberg Arts Center. They are collaborating in an exhibit that references the natural world through sculpture, organic drawings and photography.

Of course this is First Friday in Grand Center, where all the museums and galleries are free and open to the public!

You can also head over to the St. Louis Zoofor the live music series, Jungle Boogie, which kicks off at 5pm and is free!

The Ste. Genevieve Summer Music Series welcomes Kim Massie tonight, the 5th, and Big Love, which is a Fleetwood Mac Tribute on July 12.

Also today, and 19th, you can take your pup, and your people pals, to Dog Day Fridays at Urban Chestnut Grove Brewery and Bierhall, coordinated for the second year with Purina. This will be fun for everyone: cold beverages, food trucks, and more, while making four-legged friends and benefiting local shelters.

River City Mess Around Swing Dance Weekend will be at City Museum tonight and all weekend, sponsored by Saint Louis Jitterbugs.

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The Clayton Comedy Series will be at theKingside Diner tonight. It promises to be a great, funny time! If not, they'll give you your money back. Oh, did I mention it's free?

Evangeline's Bistro & Music Housewelcomes the southern blues styling of San Francisco's own John Ryback!

On Saturday, you mind find me and the girls over in Webster Groves for theirCommunity Days event which will be a great time to enjoy a carnival, good BBQ, tons of free activities, and an all around good time!

If my girls were old enough, I'd take them to seeAriana Grande at Enterprise Center on Saturday night. Not for them, but because I really want to go, but can't quite admit it, until now. This was quite therapeutic, thank you. I might just sneak off and see her at Lalapolooza in Chicago next month.

On Sunday, for more good music, and If you’re up for a scenic ride outside St. Louis, there’s Live Folk Music at Peers General Store on the Katy Trail.

Also, on Sunday, you could do Yoga in the Park atCreve Coeur Lake Memorial Park in Creve Coeur, check out the Boulevard Farmers Market in Richmond Heights, and enjoy a Day in Historic Soulard!

July 8-14

The young ones, with all their energy and enthusiasm, will like to take part in the F.I.T. Kids Summer Camp inFlorissant on July 8 -- after all that summer reading, of course.

Experience Heart and Sheryl Crow at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre on Tuesday the 9th.

Remember The Carol Burnett Show? Well, on Thursday the 11th you can relive those nostalgic days of television and get to know two sides of one of the show’s characters: Vicki Lawrence and Mama: A Two Woman Show at River City Casino & Hotel.

Also on the 11th, take your pick of two events in the Delmar Loop: one concert and one comedy show: Adult Mom atBlueberry Hill and Amanda Seales at The Pageant.

Consider a visit to St. Genevieve this month for three events: Band Concert, County Fair, and the 2019 Summer Music Series. All in historic St. Gen!

The Marriage of Figaro will be on stage at the Opera Theatre of St. Louis!

Also on Friday, Meet me in St. Louis will be the featured film at Movie Nights in Carondelet Parkand Black Panther will be on the big screen at theArt Hill Film Series. If you head north, Moana will be the flickering in Hazelwood at Food Truck Movie Night @ White Birch Bay!

The play For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow is Enuf is presented by Independent Theater Company at Theatre Guild of Webster Groves on the 12th.

On the 12th and 13th, the time-honored opera Candide reveals in dramatic style how to make a “garden grow” at Union Avenue Opera.

You might find me enjoying the angelic vocals of Erin Bode at The Focal Point, or I might grab the girls and make my way to Chesterfield for the King of Pain: A Tribute to The Police

July 15-21

Need professional advice for your garden? From July 15-29 Plant Doctor Service is available to help at University of Missouri-St. Louis Extension in St. Louis County.

On the 17th two events are worth checking out: the cool sound of rock bandSebadoh at The Ready Room and get-a-stitch-in-your-side funny musings of Jim Breuer at The Pageant.

Each Thursday through August 1, Science at Sunset is “After-Hours Summer Fun for All Ages” with the GROW Gallery open after hours and the hands-on GameXPloration exhibit, plus drinks, live music, and more!

Through July 18 Freesource is partnering withThomas Dunn Learning Center to bring Tech Support Cafe to the St. Louis community. Useful stuff for all you would-be techies.

Surprising Pantry Staples that Make Meals a Breeze offers great ideas for stocking your kitchen with homemade flavors to be on hand for every recipe. The event will be held at Inns at St. Albans.

On Friday, check out set Two of LaBute New Theater Festival at Gaslight Theater. Also on Friday, the Strongest Badge Arm wrestling Tournament. Proceeds benefit Backstoppers.

Once Upon a Mattress will be performed byThe Fr. Scheid Players on Friday and through the weekend. The cast includes priests and talented volunteer performers from parishes throughout the Archdiocese, including my friend Dennis! The performance will be at theHeagney Theatre at Nerinx Hall.

Take the kids to celebrate 90 Years of Mickey Mouse A Day of Disneyana atEugene Field House, and Frizz Fest in Tower Grove Park!

On Saturday, you can join me for the opening of a fantastic exhibition! The French post-expressionist Paul Gaugain will descend on St. Louis..Actually, Paul will not descending here as he has been dead for over 100 years. If he did show up, that would be remarkable, and tickets would cost more. Anyhow, The Art of Inventionwill be a great exhibit, whether Paul shows up or not.

July 22-28

The Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital 2019 Annual Golf Tournament is a yearly fundraiser developed to support health services for children. Grab your clubs and your spot on the course, July 22.

On Tuesdays and Thursdays through August 29, Exerstart, a program designed for seniors who want to be active, fit, and strong in their golden years.

University City Heman Park is set for the last performance in the series: Concert #6: Around the World in Six Concerts. Check it out on the 23rd!

Another favorite neighborhood concert series continues on the 24th: Maplewood Summer Concert.

On July 25 you and the kids will enjoy “Movies Under the Stars” at Chesterfield Amphitheater. On screen this week is The Incredibles.

Through 26th Kranzberg Arts Center displays exhibitions of beautiful works featuring Olivia Lahs-Gonzalez and Paula Lincoln, among others.

Continuing through August 21, Ron E. Young: Lost and Found is an eye-opening collection of materials excavated from North St. Louis alleys, vacant buildings, etc. Don’t miss this show!

Two musicals, Grease at Stages St. Louis and Seussical the Musical at De Smet Jesuit High School, are sure to entertain the whole family on the 28th.

July 29-31

How does $6 burgers at 40+ restaurants sound? Awesome, right? Well starting on the 29th it’s St. Louis Burger Week. An array of delicious recipes will be offered up that are sure to satisfy any discerning taste. In partnership with Schlafly and Missouri Beef Council.

Be sure to witness Conserving the Mississippi Panorama: Curator Talks and Conservator Talks in Sculpture Hall at the Saint Louis Art Museum. This is a live, hands-on presentation of the skills required to preserve a masterful work depicting the epic journey of a majestic river. So interesting! Through July 31.