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SUMMARY:LBB Foundation and LBB presents Garth Greenwell in conversation with Dana Levin
DESCRIPTION:Join the Left Bank Books Foundation and Left Bank Books as they welcome award-winning author Garth Greenwell. Greenwell is an alumnus of Washington University of St. Louis\, and they are thrilled to welcome him back to St. Louis to discuss his new highly anticipated novel\, “Small Rain”. Greenwell will discuss and sign this profound and luminous novel. \n  \n“There’s an unshowy genius to Garth Greenwell’s prose that feels genuinely peerless among contemporary American novelists . . . Small Rain is a classic\, a dawn serenade\, a little miracle of exigent joy. I’ll be rereading it the rest of my life.” –Kaveh Akbar\, author of Martyr! \n  \nGreenwell will be in conversation with Dana Levin\, Distinguished Writer in Residence at Maryville University. \n  \nGreenwell will personalize and sign copies after the presentation! Personalized and signed copies can be mailed anywhere in the country. Please order personalized copies before noon on October 2.
URL:https://cwescene.com/event/lbb-foundation-and-lbb-presents-garth-greenwell-in-conversation-with-dana-levin/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T180000
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SUMMARY:Insights from Experts Nature Series: Forest Park Owls: Hiding in Plain Sight
DESCRIPTION:Schlafly Library is excited to present their Insights from Experts Nature Series: Mark Glenshaw of Forest Park Owls. Mark H.X. Glenshaw is an award-winning naturalist who has closely observed and documented the lives of Great Horned Owls in Forest Park in St. Louis\, Missouri since December 2005. \n  \nMark’s talk\, “Forest Park Owls: Hiding In Plain Sight”\, will cover how he found these owls\, basic facts about the species and uses many of his photos and videos to illustrate these amazing behaviors of these beautiful birds. There will also be time for a Q&A at the end of the presentation so you can get answers to your questions about owls living in the St. Louis area.
URL:https://cwescene.com/event/insights-from-experts-nature-series-forest-park-owls-hiding-in-plain-sight/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Free,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T200000
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SUMMARY:LBB Foundation and LBB presents Carlos Whittaker
DESCRIPTION:Join the Left Bank Books Foundation and Left Bank Books for a book signing and meet and greet with bestselling author\, speaker\, worship leader and popular podcaster Carlos Whittaker at Left Bank Books. \n  \nWhittaker will discuss his newest book\, Reconnected: How 7 Screen-Free Weeks with Monks and Amish Farmers Helped Me Recover the Lost Art of Being Human. Blending wisdom from the past\, practices of intentionality and community\, and Whittaker’s signature engaging communication style\, Reconnected will inspire and equip you to reset your life in a tech-saturated world. It’s time to take back control of your life from technology and recover the lost art of being human. You were made for more. This is how you start living again. \n  \n“Playful. Readable. Utterly profound. You should read this book\, for your soul’s sake.”–John Eldredge\, author of Wild at Heart\, Get Your Life Back\, and Resilient \n  \nWhittaker will personalize and sign copies! Personalized and signed copies can be mailed anywhere in the country. Please order personalized copies before noon on September 26. \n  \nRSVP here.
URL:https://cwescene.com/event/lbb-foundation-and-lbb-presents-carlos-whittaker/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T210000
DTSTAMP:20240917T234950Z
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SUMMARY:Skee-Ball Tournament at Up-Down
DESCRIPTION:Come test your skills! On Tuesday\, September 24\, Up-Down is hosting a Skee-Ball Tournament sponsored by their friends at 4 Hands Brewing Company. \n  \nThere is no fee to enter\, and players of all skill levels are encouraged to compete. They will have some awesome prizes for the winners from 4 Hands\, and $1 off all 4 Hands beers! \n  \nThe tournament kicks off at 7 p.m. Come in a little early to get signed up starting at 6:30 p.m. and see if you can roll your way to victory! \n  \nMust be 21+ to enter.
URL:https://cwescene.com/event/skee-ball-tournament-at-up-down-7/
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T213000
DTSTAMP:20240918T013742Z
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SUMMARY:The Substance - Advanced Screening
DESCRIPTION:Catch an advanced screening of “The Substance”\, directed by Coralie Fargeat and starring Demi Moore\, Margaret Qualley\, Dennis Quaid\, Gore Abrams\, Hugo Diego Garcia and Olivier Raynal. \n  \nSynopsis: A fading celebrity decides to use a black market drug\, a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger\, better version of herself. (Rated R.) \n  \nYou can purchase tickets here.
URL:https://cwescene.com/event/the-substance-advanced-screening/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Food & Drink,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T200000
DTSTAMP:20240917T233938Z
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SUMMARY:LBB Foundation presents Jeffrey Zuckerman in conversation with Martin Riker
DESCRIPTION:Join the Left Bank Books Foundation and Left Bank Books as we welcome St. Louis native Jeffrey Zuckerman to discuss his most recent translation of “Jellyfish Have No Ears” by Adèle Rosenfeld. Zuckerman is celebrated in the literary world for his incredible translations. They are excited to welcome him back to St. Louis to discuss the translation for this profoundly moving debut novel. \n  \n“Rosenfeld is partially deaf and has found a perceptive translator in Jeffrey Zuckerman\, who is deaf and has drawn on a ‘lifetime of lip-reading’ . . . to carry the book’s puns and misreadings into vibrant English. “This holey language will never be deciphered completely\,’ Louise thinks\, and the homophone ‘holey’ is shrewd\, as the gaps in her reality give her an air of oddball mysticism. . . . A note of comic bewilderment recurs throughout Louise’s passage along the broken shore of coherence\, and the question is just how far into the tide of static she’ll allow herself to drift.”—Sam Sacks\, The Wall Street Journal. \n  \nZuckerman will be in conversation with Martin Riker\, an author\, Washington University professor\, and co-founder of the Dorothy Project. \n  \nZuckerman will personalize and sign copies after the presentation! Personalized and signed copies can be mailed anywhere in the country. Please order customized copies before noon on September 19. \n  \nRSVP here. Purchase the book here.
URL:https://cwescene.com/event/lbb-foundation-presents-jeffrey-zuckerman-in-conversation-with-martin-riker/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T180000
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SUMMARY:LBB Foundation presents Sara Fitzgerald in conversation with Frances Dickey
DESCRIPTION:Join the Left Bank Books Foundaiton as they welcome journalist and scholar Sara Fitzgerald to Left Bank Books in conversation with Frances Dickey. “The Silenced Muse” is the first full-length biography of Emily Hale\, the longtime secret love of celebrated poet T. S. Eliot. This compelling story of the amateur actress and university professor finally explores Hale’s side of the relationship\, drawing on the 1\,131 letters Eliot sent Hale that were only recently made available to the public. The T.S. Eliot House became a St. Louis City Landmark in 1976 in the Central West End mere blocks away from Left Bank Books. The 45th Annual Meeting of the International T. S. Eliot Society will be held in St. Louis\, Missouri\, from 20-22 September 2024. \n  \n“Emily Hale in her own right at last\, emerging from behind the mirrors of Eliot-focused scholarship and the poet’s own letters\, in this thoroughly researched biography.”— Paul Keers\, Chair of the T.S. Eliot Society (UK) \n  \nFitzgerald will be in conversation with University of Missouri English Professor Frances Dickey\, former president of the International T. S. Eliot Society. \n  \nFitzgerald will personalize and sign copies after the presentation! Personalized and signed copies can be mailed anywhere in the country. Please order personalized copies before noon on September 19. \n  \nRSVP here. Purchase the book here.
URL:https://cwescene.com/event/71730/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T200000
DTSTAMP:20240917T225007Z
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SUMMARY:LBB and LBB Foundation presents Shawntelle Madison
DESCRIPTION:Join the Left Bank Books Foundation and Left Bank Books as they welcome bestselling St. Louis author Shawntelle Madison to discuss the highly anticipated sweeping multi-generational epic “The Fallen Fruit”. With high praise from numerous bestselling authors and book reviews\, they are thrilled to celebrate her new book. \n  \n“A mesmerizing tale of a family bound by an extraordinary curse–an uncontrollable ability to fall backwards in time. Spanning generations\, their saga weaves a rich tapestry of American history\, from the Revolutionary War to the brink of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s. I loved this book. I wish I could go back in time to read it again for the first time.” — Jamie Ford\, New York Times bestselling author of “The Many Daughters of Afong Moy”. \n  \nMadison will personalize and sign copies after the presentation! Personalized and signed copies can be mailed anywhere in the country. Please order personalized copies before noon on September 18. \n  \nRSVP here. Purchase the book here.
URL:https://cwescene.com/event/lbb-and-lbb-foundation-presents-shawntelle-madison/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T210000
DTSTAMP:20240918T012741Z
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SUMMARY:Hoop Fever Tournament at Up-Down
DESCRIPTION:Join Up-Down on Tuesday\, September 17\, for a Hoop Fever Tournament brought to you by their friends at Perennial Artisan Ales. Players can sign up at the bar starting at 7:30 p.m. Gameplay will begin at 8:00 p.m. There is no fee to participate and players can win prizes from Perennial! \n  \nMust be 21+ to enter.
URL:https://cwescene.com/event/hoop-fever-tournament-at-up-down-7/
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T200000
DTSTAMP:20240822T222437Z
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SUMMARY:CWE Gallery Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, September 13 from 5-8 p.m. for CWE Gallery Night! Discover unique\, inspiring art at four galleries’ new exhibitions. As you view the art\, sample small bites from a different CWE restaurant at each gallery. Outside\, enjoy live music\, street performers and live street art. This is a fun evening that you won’t want to miss! \n  \nThe galleries are located on McPherson Ave. and Washington Ave. \n  \nParticipating galleries: \n• Duane Reed Gallery \n• Houska Gallery \n• Philip Slein Gallery \n• Square One Gallery
URL:https://cwescene.com/event/cwe-gallery-night-2/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Food & Drink,Free,Music,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T213000
DTSTAMP:20240819T202728Z
CREATED:20240819T202728Z
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SUMMARY:48MP at Edera
DESCRIPTION:Chef Andrew Simon of Edera Italian Eatery has created a unique dining experience with a menu inspired by his favorite childhood dishes\, updated with a contemporary twist. Indulge in a six-course curated menu complete with expertly paired wines and cocktails. Interact with Chef Andrew as you watch him and his team prepare each dish. \n  \nLimited ticketed event. Purchase your ticket here. \n  \n6:30 Welcome Cocktails \n7:00 Six Course Curated Menu with cocktail & wine pairings
URL:https://cwescene.com/event/48mp-at-edera/
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T190000
DTSTAMP:20240909T215139Z
CREATED:20240909T215139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T215139Z
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SUMMARY:LBB Foundation & LBB present Derek Hydra
DESCRIPTION:Join the Left Bank Books Foundation and Left Bank Books as we welcome Derek Hyra\, Professor of Public Administration and Policy and founding director of the Metropolitan Policy Center at American University. By delving into the real estate history of the St. Louis region and Baltimore\, Hyra shows how rounds of urban renewal decisions to segregate\, divest\, displace and gentrify Black communities advance neighborhood inequality. Join us as Hyra presents his new book “Slow and Sudden Violence: Why and When Uprisings Occur”. \n  \n“By exposing the deep roots of contemporary racial unrest\, Derek Hyra lays bare the failures of urban policy to overcome social inequalities as they have metastasized over time. His prescriptions for addressing the multiple effects of what he calls slow violence in such places as Ferguson and Baltimore cry out for action in the private as well as the public sector.”–Howard Gillette\, Jr.\, author of “The Paradox of Urban Revitalization: Progress and Poverty in America’s Post-Industrial Era”. \n  \nHyra will personalize and sign copies after the presentation! Personalized and signed copies can be mailed anywhere in the country. Please order personalized copies before noon on September 10. \n  \nRSVP here. Order the book here. You can also watch the event on Left Bank Books’ YouTube channel.
URL:https://cwescene.com/event/lbb-foundation-lbb-present-derek-hydra/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Free,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T140000
DTSTAMP:20240827T203640Z
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SUMMARY:Family Hours at Up-Down
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for family-friendly fun at Up-Down with their exciting Family Hours on Sunday\, September 8! \n  \nThey’re opening their doors to those under 21 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to give families a place to hang out for an afternoon. This means they will be opening an hour early! \n  \nThey will be selling pizza by the slice for those who are hungry\, as well as soda and other kid-friendly drinks to those under 21\, and they’ll be offering a full bar to those over 21. As always\, games are 25 cents or one token per play. \n  \nThis event is free to attend and is open to all ages. All minors MUST be accompanied by someone who is 21 or older.At 2 p.m.\, anyone over the age of 21 is welcome to stay\, but those under 21 must leave at that time.
URL:https://cwescene.com/event/family-hours-at-up-down-6/
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Food & Drink,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T200000
DTSTAMP:20250505T183620Z
CREATED:20240822T002748Z
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SUMMARY:CWE Jazz & Blues Festival
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an incredible evening of soulful sounds at the Central West End Jazz & Blues Festival on Saturday\, September 7\, 2024. \n  \nFrom 3-8 p.m.\, the vibrant streets of Euclid & Laclede will come alive with the rhythm and energy of St. Louis’ finest jazz and blues talents. This festival promises to be an unforgettable experience filled with live music\, great vibes and a true celebration of our community’s rich musical heritage. \n  \nFeatured Performers: \n Ahna Schoenhoff \nReve \n Dee Jazz \n Joanna Serenko \n Marquise Knox \n Saint Boogie Brass Band \n  \nThis event is proudly presented by Park Central Development\, Euclid South CID and TownsendX3 Agency. So bring your friends\, family and neighbors\, and let’s make this a night to remember! \n  \nWhether you’re here to dance\, relax or simply soak in the sounds\, there’s something for everyone at the Central West End Jazz & Blues Festival.
URL:https://cwescene.com/event/cwe-jazz-blues-festival/
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Music,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T190000
DTSTAMP:20240822T221920Z
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SUMMARY:CWEA First Friday: BBQ Saloon
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the start of September with the CWEA! Join them for good food\, good drinks and good conversation at The BBQ Saloon for their First Friday Happy Hour. RSVP here now! \n  \n$15 non-members; free for CWEA members. \n  \nCWEA Members may reserve an additional\, complimentary ticket for one guest. \n  \nEach ticket includes a cocktail and light appetizers.
URL:https://cwescene.com/event/cwea-first-friday-bbq-saloon/
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T233000
DTSTAMP:20240819T205618Z
CREATED:20240819T205618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T205618Z
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SUMMARY:Barbie Party at Up-Down
DESCRIPTION:Up-Down is giving your inner Barbie a chance to run free at their second annual Barbie Party. Enjoy some great tunes\, special drinks and get your perfect shot taken at their photo booth August 24\, starting at 8 p.m. \n  \nMust be 21+ with ID to enter.
URL:https://cwescene.com/event/barbie-party-at-up-down/
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Music,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T210000
DTSTAMP:20240820T001103Z
CREATED:20240820T001103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T001103Z
UID:10067629-1724522400-1724533200@cwescene.com
SUMMARY:The St. Louis Symposium on Radicalism in U.S. Arts Keynote Speaker - Prince Shakur
DESCRIPTION:The Left Bank Books Foundation and Left Bank Books present Prince Shakur\, Keynote Speaker for the Aestheticizing Politics / Politicizing Aesthetics: The St. Louis Symposium on Radicalism in U.S. Arts. \n  \nAestheticizing Politics / Politicizing Aesthetics: The St. Louis Symposium on Radicalism in U.S. Arts. is a two-day public humanities event that will take place on August 23-24\, 2024 at the Schlafly Branch of the St. Louis Public Library. The symposium will feature presentations from artists\, academics\, writers and activists focused on the intersections of radical politics and artistic practice. \n  \nThe symposium keynote speakers will occur at Left Bank Books on Friday\, August 23\, with Maxi Glamour and on Saturday\, August 24\, with Prince Shakur. The keynotes will start at 7 p.m.\, and doors will open at 6 p.m. Shakur’s presentation will be followed by a book signing. Books are available to purchase from Left Bank Books. Doors will open for the event at 6 p.m. with poetry readings from 6:30-7 p.m. \n  \nRead more about the symposium here.
URL:https://cwescene.com/event/the-st-louis-symposium-on-radicalism-in-u-s-arts-keynote-speaker-prince-shakur/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T200000
DTSTAMP:20240820T000101Z
CREATED:20240820T000101Z
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SUMMARY:The St. Louis Symposium on Radicalism in U.S. Arts Keynote Speakers - Maxi Glamour
DESCRIPTION:Join the Left Bank Books Foundation and Left Bank Books as they present Maxi Glamour\, keynote speaker for the Aestheticizing Politics / Politicizing Aesthetics: The St. Louis Symposium on Radicalism in U.S. Arts. \n  \nAestheticizing Politics / Politicizing Aesthetics: The St. Louis Symposium on Radicalism in U.S. Arts is a two-day public humanities event that will take place on August 23-24\, 2024 at the Schlafly Branch of the St. Louis Public Library. The symposium will feature presentations from artists\, academics\, writers and activists focused on the intersections of radical politics and artistic practice. \n  \nThe symposium keynote speakers will occur at Left Bank Books on Friday\, August 23\, with Maxi Glamour and on Saturday\, August 24\, with Prince Shakur. The keynotes will start at 7 p.m.\, and doors will open at 6 p.m. A book signing will follow Shakur’s presentation. Books are available to purchase from Left Bank Books. Doors will open for the event at 6 p.m. with poetry readings from 6:30-7 p.m. \n  \nRead more about the event here.
URL:https://cwescene.com/event/the-st-louis-symposium-on-radicalism-in-u-s-arts-keynote-speakers-maxi-glamour/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T220000
DTSTAMP:20240605T023127Z
CREATED:20240605T023127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T023127Z
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SUMMARY:Movies On the Plaza featuring American Fiction
DESCRIPTION:Join Maryland Plaza for STL’s most stunning outdoor cinema experience on Wednesday\, August 21\, for a free\, outdoor screening of American Fiction at the Maryland Plaza fountain! \n  \nBased on the 2001 novel “Erasure” by Percival Everett\, American Fiction follows a frustrated novelist-professor\, Monk\, who writes an outlandish satire of stereotypical “Black” books\, only for it to be mistaken for serious literature & published to high sales & critical praise. To prove his point\, he uses a pen name to write an outlandish Black book of his own\, a book that propels him to the heart of hypocrisy & the madness he claims to disdain.
URL:https://cwescene.com/event/movies-on-the-plaza-featuring-american-fiction/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Food & Drink,Free,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T210000
DTSTAMP:20240819T215753Z
CREATED:20240819T215753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T215753Z
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SUMMARY:LBB Foundation Debut Author & Star of Netflix's Shadow and Bone: Calahan Skogman
DESCRIPTION:Join The Left Bank Books Foundation and Left Bank Books as they welcome Calahan Skogman\, the debut author and star of Netflix’s Emmy-nominated show “Shadow and Bone”! Skogman will join them for a special VIP discussion and reading\, followed by a signing line. Join them to celebrate Skogman’s debut book\, “Blue Graffiti”! \n  \nSkogman will personalize and sign copies after the presentation! Personalized and signed copies can be mailed anywhere in the country. For personalized copies\, please order before noon on August 21. \n  \nThe VIP experience will include a discussion and reading from Calahan Skogman\, followed by a signing line. After the limited VIP discussion sells out\, they invite people to join a meet & greet signing line to meet Skogman. Meet and greet signing will begin at approximately 8 p.m. \n  \nPlease purchase a VIP ticket for this event here for your limited spot in the store for the discussion and reading. \n  \nYour VIP ticket includes a book\, a seat for the reading and the first group in line for the meet and greet. This is an exclusive gathering limited to ticket purchasers. \n  \nPre-order your copy of Blue Graffiti here.
URL:https://cwescene.com/event/lbb-foundation-debut-author-star-of-netflixs-shadow-and-bone-calahan-skogman/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T220000
DTSTAMP:20240819T203643Z
CREATED:20240819T203643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T203643Z
UID:10067624-1724182200-1724191200@cwescene.com
SUMMARY:Hoop Fever Tournament at Up-Down
DESCRIPTION:Join Up-Down on Tuesday\, August 20\, for a Hoop Fever Tournament brought to you by their friends at Perennial Artisan Ales. Players can sign up at the bar starting at 7:30 p.m. Gameplay will begin at 8 p.m. There is no fee to participate and players can win prizes from Perennial! \n  \nMust be 21+ to enter.
URL:https://cwescene.com/event/hoop-fever-tournament-at-up-down-6/
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T200000
DTSTAMP:20240819T214923Z
CREATED:20240819T214923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T214923Z
UID:10067626-1724180400-1724184000@cwescene.com
SUMMARY:LBB Foundation presents P. Djeli Clark in conversation with Ann Leckie
DESCRIPTION:Join the Left Bank Books Foundation and Left Bank Books as they celebrate P. Djèlí Clark\, winner of the Nebula\, Locus and Alex Awards for his new book “The Dead Cat Tail Assassins”. A Most Anticipated Book of 2024 according to Bookish\, She Reads\, Civilian Reader and FanFiAddict. “The Dead Cat Tail Assassins” is a brand-new world and a fantastical city full of gods and assassins. \n  \nClark will personalize and sign copies after the presentation! Personalized and signed copies can be mailed anywhere in the country. Please order personalized copies before noon on August 20. \n  \nClark will be in conversation with award-winning St. Louis author Ann Leckie. \n  \nWatch the live stream on Left Bank Books’ YouTube Page. \n  \nPlease RSVP for this event. \n  \nPre-order your copy of The Dead Cat Tail Assassins here.
URL:https://cwescene.com/event/lbb-foundation-presents-p-djeli-clark-in-conversation-with-ann-leckie/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T120000
DTSTAMP:20240807T014424Z
CREATED:20240807T014424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T014424Z
UID:10067622-1723879800-1723896000@cwescene.com
SUMMARY:Open House at Pure Barre Central West End
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about trying Pure Barre? Join them for our Open House weekend and take class for FREE! All classes are free for non members on August 17 and 18 at Pure Barre Central West End. Email them at centralwestend@purebarre.com to reserve a spot for one of the following classes. You must reserve your spot before you come! They will have membership deals\, retail deals and snacks! Pure Barre can’t wait to meet you! \n  \nSaturday Class Schedule: \n7:30 a.m. Empower (cardio and strength) \n8:30 a.m. Align (balance and stretch) \n9:30 a.m. Define (power and strength) \n10:30 a.m. Classic (your classic barre lift\, tone and burn) \n  \nSunday schedule: \n9 a.m. Classic (your classic barre lift\, tone and burn) \n10 a.m. Empower (cardio and strength)
URL:https://cwescene.com/event/open-house-at-pure-barre-central-west-end/
CATEGORIES:Free,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T200000
DTSTAMP:20240805T220014Z
CREATED:20240805T220014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T220014Z
UID:10067621-1723748400-1723752000@cwescene.com
SUMMARY:LBB Foundation presents Kat Tang in conversation with Ruth Kim
DESCRIPTION:Join the Left Bank Books Foundation and Left Bank Books as they celebrate Kat Tang’s debut novel. Tang recently lived in St. Louis\, and they are excited to welcome her back to celebrate Five-Star Stranger. Gary Shteyngart\, author of “Our Country Friends”\, says\, “It’s rare for a book so profound to give so much pleasure\, page by page”. Rachel Khong\, author of Goodbye\, Vitamin\, calls the debut “a five-star read”. \n  \nTang will be in conversation with Ruth Kim\, a volunteer ambassador for the Very Asian Foundation. \n  \nTang will personalize and sign copies after the presentation! Personalized and signed copies can be mailed anywhere in the country. Please order personalized copies before noon on August 15. \n  \nYou can order the book here.
URL:https://cwescene.com/event/lbb-foundation-presents-kat-tang-in-conversation-with-ruth-kim/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T210000
DTSTAMP:20240731T213048Z
CREATED:20240731T213048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T213048Z
UID:10067620-1723226400-1723237200@cwescene.com
SUMMARY:"Tiger Moth" - a solo exhibition by Rachel English
DESCRIPTION:Square One Gallery is pleased to present “Tiger Moth”\, a solo exhibition by contemporary artist and painter Sarah Giannobile. Join them for the opening reception event at their Central West End location Friday August 12 from 6-9 p.m. \n  \nThrough gestural and intuitive mark marking\, artist Sarah Giannobile explores the intersection of the subconscious\, the natural world\, and symbolism through intricate forms that weave and intertwine like vines – evoking the symbiotic relationship of all living things. Inspired by dreams\, memories and past experiences\, Giannobile’s linear compositions translate into invented narratives\, resembling aerial views\, imagined locales and mystical landscapes. \n  \nYou can learn more and RSVP here.
URL:https://cwescene.com/event/tiger-moth-a-solo-exhibition-by-rachel-english/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T233000
DTSTAMP:20240731T014617Z
CREATED:20240731T014617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T014617Z
UID:10067618-1723143600-1723159800@cwescene.com
SUMMARY:Women Who Rock at Up-Down
DESCRIPTION:Up-Down is celebrating the women who have moved rock forward. From Lilith Fair to Lizzo. Chaka Khan to Chappell Roan. Joni\, Tori\, and Lana. Join us for a night of playlists celebrating women who rock at Up-Down. \n  \nUp-Down is 21+ at all hours.
URL:https://cwescene.com/event/women-who-rock-at-up-down/
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Music,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T140000
DTSTAMP:20240731T013705Z
CREATED:20240731T013705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T013705Z
UID:10067617-1722765600-1722780000@cwescene.com
SUMMARY:Family Hours at Up-Down STL
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for family-friendly fun at Up-Down with their exciting Family Hours on Sunday\, August 4! \n  \nThey’re opening their doors to those under 21 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to give families a place to hang out for an afternoon. This means they will be opening an hour early! \n  \nThey will be selling pizza by the slice for those who are hungry\, as well as soda and other kid-friendly drinks to those under 21 and they’ll be offering a full bar to those over 21. As always\, games are 25 cents or one token per play. \n  \nThis event is free to attend and is open to all ages. All minors MUST be accompanied by someone who is 21 or older. \n  \nAt 2 p.m.\, anyone over the age of 21 is welcome to stay\, but those under 21 must leave at that time.
URL:https://cwescene.com/event/family-hours-at-up-down-stl-7/
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Food & Drink,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T190000
DTSTAMP:20240731T021133Z
CREATED:20240731T021133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T021133Z
UID:10067619-1722708000-1722711600@cwescene.com
SUMMARY:LBB Foundation presents Asha Thanki in conversation with Helene Achanzar
DESCRIPTION:Join the Left Bank Books Foundation and Left Bank Books as they celebrate the debut novel from Asha Thanki. Bestselling author Sequoia Nagamatsu calls it “a profoundly tender and complex debut that I didn’t want to put down.” They are excited to welcome Asha back to St. Louis to discuss this heartrending family saga following three generations of women connected by a fantastic tapestry through which they inherit the experiences of those who lived before them\, sweeping readers from Partition-era India to modern-day Brooklyn. \n  \nThanki will be in conversation with award-winning poet and editor Helene Achanzar. \n  \nThanki will personalize and sign copies after the presentation! Personalized and signed copies can be mailed anywhere in the country. For personalized copies\, please order before noon on August 2. \n  \nRSVP for the event on their site. You can also watch the live stream on Left Bank Books’ YouTube Page.
URL:https://cwescene.com/event/lbb-foundation-presents-asha-thanki-in-conversation-with-helene-achanzar/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T200000
DTSTAMP:20240722T235322Z
CREATED:20240722T235322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T235322Z
UID:10067612-1722106800-1722110400@cwescene.com
SUMMARY:LBB Foundation presents NYT Best-Selling Author Chris Whitaker
DESCRIPTION:Join the Left Bank Books Foundation and Left Bank Books as they celebrate award-winning and bestselling author Chris Whitaker’s newest book\, “All the Colors of the Dark”\, set in small-town Missouri. Praised by Gillian Flynn\, Kristin Hannah\, Lucy Foley\, Alex Michaelides and others\, “All the Colors of the Dark” is a soaring thriller and an epic love story that spans decades. Join them as they welcome Chris to St. Louis from the UK for this very special occasion. This highly praised book will be one you want to have in your collection. \n  \nWhitaker will personalize and sign copies after the presentation! Personalized and signed copies can be mailed anywhere in the country. Please order personalized copies before noon on July 26. \n  \nRSVP here.
URL:https://cwescene.com/event/lbb-foundation-presents-nyt-best-selling-author-chris-whitaker/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T160000
DTSTAMP:20240723T204615Z
CREATED:20240723T204615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T204615Z
UID:10067614-1722088800-1722096000@cwescene.com
SUMMARY:50 Years with Left Bank Books: Honoring Kris Kleindienst
DESCRIPTION:Join your favorite bookstore for a presentation honoring Kris Kleindienst for her 50 years with Left Bank Books and Left Bank Books Foundation! \n  \nOn Saturday\, July 27\, join Left Bank Books for an outdoor ceremony at the bookstore at 2 p.m.\, followed by a happy hour with refreshments from 3-4 p.m. inside the store. For those who would like to join from afar\, they will have a livestream available for you to watch the presentation. \n  \nAttire is casual. In lieu of gifts\, please make a donation in Kris’ honor to the Left Bank Books Foundation’s Kris Campaign during July. \n  \nThere will be limited seating\, reserved for those who need it. Please be prepared for standing outside for the presentation. The link for the livestream will be emailed the day before the event to those who request it. \n  \nThey look forward to celebrating with you! Please RSVP here.
URL:https://cwescene.com/event/50-years-with-left-bank-books-honoring-kris-kleindienst/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Food & Drink,Free,Special Events
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