Weekly Porch: Area Activities, March 12-22, 2020

Below are upcoming events and activities in and around Benton Park West, a Cherokee Street neighborhood.

Mercy Hospital Nursing Hiring Event

Thurs, March 12 at 5-8 pm, Earthbound Beer, 2724 Cherokee

Mercy Hospital South is looking for committed nurses to join our team! You have skills and experience, put them to use as part of our team. We encourage our co-workers to take an active part in improving the care and services we provide.Please join us for an evening of networking with nurse leadership from Mercy Hospital South! Enjoy some light appetizers while discussing a variety of nursing opportunities we have available. Register by texting MercySouth to 39522 or register here: http://bit.ly/3bZsBQ2 Facebook Invite

Midnight Special + Red Herring

Fri, March 13 at 7-10 pm, Monaco USA, Cherokee

Monaco is pleased to present two exhibitions: Midnight Special, featuring work by Monaco member Heather Bennett, and Red Herring, featuring paintings by Rachel Lebo. Both exhibitions open on Friday, March 13, with an opening event from 7:00 – 10:00 pm and run through April 10, 2020. Facebook Invite

Herbalism at Home book signing

Sat, March 14 at 1–3 pm, Flowers & Weeds, 3201 Cherokee We are proud to present and support author and herbalist, Kristine Brown, RH(AHG) at a book signing of her latest book Herbalism at Home. Kristine is local and showcases herbs easily foraged around your own yard or while out hiking a trail. This is a free event. Herbal tea and treats will be provided. Kristine will have books on hand. Be sure to get yours before everything starts sprouting!! Facebook Invite

Noelle Wagner Art Exhibition

Sat, March 14 at 6-9 pm, Cherokee Street Gallery, 2617 Cherokee

We are hosting an opening reception for our exhibition of artist Noelle Wagner on Saturday 3/14 from 6 to 9 PM. Noelle will be sharing a diverse body of artwork ranging from stitched collage works and assemblages to sculptural masks. Wagner is a dynamic and multifaceted artist who draws on her professional experience with costume design and textiles, plus she runs a non-profit, sustainable, historical farm in St. Louis called; Grown and Gathered Heirloom Farm. "I often refer to my art as a productive meditation," Wagner said. "The pieces come together, mostly by way of shape, color and shadows. I get lost when I'm collaging, often surprised as anyone at the finished product." We are excited to be sharing Noelle's work in conjunction with the March Edition of Cherokee Street 2nd Saturdays, a monthly street wide celebration spanning Cherokee's "Magic Mile" Facebook Invite

Subtle Realm by Timothy Wagner

Sat, March 14 at 6-9 pm, The Bricoleur, 3400 Cherokee

The Bricoleur is pleased to announce Subtle Realm, an exhibition of new work by local mixed media artist Timothy Wagner. Please join us for an artist-attended opening and reception. Facebook Invite

Cherokee Street CID Meeting

Thurs, March 19 at 5:30-6:30 pm, Artists Arts, 2643 Cherokee

New events, neighborhood and district updates, and all other information regarding Cherokee Street are covered. These meetings are public and open to all. Business owners, residents, property owners, and/or anyone with an interest in Cherokee Street are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Learn how you can CONTRIBUTE to the growth and development of Cherokee Street's rich and vibrant neighborhood and community. Public meetings are just one of the many ways to stay informed and involved. Facebook Invite

Benton Park West Neighborhood Meeting

Thurs, March 19 at 7-8 pm, Five Star Senior Center, 2832 Arsenal

Please join us to hear the neighborhood news and have a chance in interact with your neighbors, 3rd District police, aldermen and NSO. We will review upcoming events and activities. For agenda items and other details, please visit our Events Page or the Facebook Invite.

BPW Litter Clean Up + Social Hour

Sat, March 21 at 9-10 am, One Night Stand, 2800 Ohio

Join us as we start our monthly litter clean-up + social hour this month! This is a great opportunity to meet neighbors and enjoy the architecture of our beautiful neighborhood while picking up litter!We will be starting outside One Nite Stand and walk around the neighborhood from there. There will be trash bags provided but feel to bring your own materials (gloves, litter grabbers or a 5-gallon bucket) if you would like. Facebook Invite

Chess Tournament

Sat, March 21 at 12-4 pm, Artist Art, 2643 Cherokee

Test your chess skills! This chess tournament is hosted by The Jobz Network. Facebook Invite

Sunday Song & Sketch w/Hal Pascale

Sun, March 22 at 1-3 pm, Cherokee Street Gallery, 2617 Cherokee

Introducing ‘Sunday Song & Sketch’ as a part of our 'Sound & Art Series’ at Cherokee Street Gallery. Please join us for an interactive songwriting circle facilitated by *Cherokee Moon's Hal Pascale. Our aim is to bring the community together to share ideas, methods, positivity, and learning. We encourage any and everyone to attend, whether you are a seasoned songwriter with wisdom to pass along, visual artist seeking inspiration, poet wanting to put your words to music, instrumentalist wanting to put words to your compositions, or simply a patron out to share in the collaborations. Facebook Invite

SAVE-THE-DATES

As The Porch Review (BPW newsletter) is printed quarterly, we'll post upcoming activities on Thursdays through the "Weekly Porch." If there's an area activity that you'd like to have included, please send your activity details to scottwmcintosh@yahoo.com.