celebrate culture | Sababa is returning to downtown Clayton on Oct. 18! The Jewish arts and cultural festival, named after modern Hebrew slang for “cool” or “awesome,” celebrated contemporary Jewish culture through food, art, children’s activities, music and more. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is encouraged at sababastl.com.
Art in the Park is returning to Francis Park in St. Louis Hills on Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The free, family-friendly festival features food, live music and more than 85 regional artists, working in painting, photography, ceramics, jewelry, textiles, sculpture and mixed media. Learn more at artintheparkstl.com.
Architecture lovers won’t want to miss ModernSTL’s Mid-County Modern Home Tour. The self-guided tour will offer the opportunity to see eight unique homes in Ladue, Olivette and Creve Coeur on Saturday, October 10 from noon to 6 p.m. It includes several homes designed by St. Louis architects, including William Bernoudy and Isadore Shank. For tickets and more information, visit modernstl.com.
give today!
The American Red Cross of Missouri and Arkansas needs blood and platelet donations! The blood supply remains vulnerable after critically low levels during a summer blood shortage. Make a donation by Sept. 20 and receive an exclusive Red Cross x Hello Kitty plush mascot clip and surprise sticker pack. Visit redcrossblood.org, call 1.800.RED.CROSS or use the Red Cross Blood Donor app to schedule an appointment.
made in the stl
The High Low Gallery is welcoming a new exhibit from St. Louis-based artist Sarah Knight. Influx explores connections between the resilience of queer and transgender communities and the natural world through ceramics, paperworks and painting. A special opening reception will be held on Sept. 25 from 6-8 p.m. For more information, visit kranzbergartsfoundation.org/high-low.
light the night
Jack’s Lighted Trail has returned to Eckert’s Belleville Farm. On select nights through Oct. 30, the half-mile trail will feature giant carved pumpkins, illuminated displays, themed photo opportunities and interactive surprises set among towering corn stalks. New this year, guests can also experience low-sensory, adults-only and interactive special-event nights. Check it out at eckerts.com.
happy 10th!
Narwhal’s Crafted turns 10 this month! What started with co-owners Brad Merten and Brandon Holzhueter mixing frozen cocktails in a basement has grown into four locations and almost 150,000 gallons poured. Cheers to that!