Well-known fashion designer and entrepreneur Nicole Miller is set to stop in the Lou Oct. 11! She will speak at Rise Collaborative Workspace in Ladue. Famous for her women’s collections and bridal fashions, the style icon will share her business and creative insights with area women.
Ever wonder what it would be like to rappel down the side of a tall building? You can find out first-hand this fall, with the Arch and Mississippi River as a picturesque backdrop. Participants in the Special Olympics’ annual Over the Edge St. Louis Fundraiser Sept. 29 will get a panoramic view of downtown as they descend the 17-story Hyatt Regency Hotel. Last year, the event raised nearly $82,000. Register at somo.org/edge.
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Ladue is set to welcome a special guest in commemoration of its 150th anniversary! Bishop Michael Curry, who spoke at the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, will attend a celebratory parish dinner and will preach at worship services Oct. 14. A Chicago native, Curry is the 27th presiding bishop and primate of the Episcopal Church.
Have a budding violin aficionado in the family? Joanne Keefe and Kevin Mitchell have released Jazz Songs for the Student Violinist, published by Sher Music Co. Keefe is an instructor and ensemble director at Community Music School of Webster University, and Mitchell is a musician, author and CMS parent. Available at shermusic.com and amazon.com.
the main events
Experience great eats at Q in The Lou, a barbecue festival featuring food, beer, live music, VIP experiences and more. Held Sept. 21 through 23 at Kiener Plaza, the event is a fun opportunity to watch area pitmasters do their thing.
Head to Soulard Market Park for the Greater St. Louis Hispanic Festival Sept. 21 through 23. The free event features traditional dancers, music, vendors, a kids’ corner, games, crafts and other activities representing a variety of Latin and South American cultures.
Get your brew on in the Lou at Urban Chestnut’s Oktoberfest celebration, Biergarten to Big Top, held Sept. 28 through 30 along Washington Avenue. The event features German beer, food, music, circus performances and more. Proceeds support community arts organizations.
