After several suggestions and much thought, I've decided to change my weekly entry about the week's happenings from "Best of the Lou" to "Kristen's Kalendar."

I'll continue to post every Monday about the given weeks events. If you have any suggestions, I'd love to hear them!

There are a lot of choices this week. Several networking happy hours and a couple interesting artsy events including Arts Unzipped and Third Friday at the Third Degree Glass Factory. For more on these plus lots of other options, read on!

Tuesday October 14:

Fuel Happy Hour, 6PM at Chimichangas, 5425 S. Grand.

St. Louis Symphony Chamber Concert Series at Piper Palm House. Doors open at 6:30 PM, Concert begins at 7 PM. FREE. Seating is on a first come, first serve basis.

Wednesday October 15:

Key To The Cure, 6-9pm at Saks Fifth Ave, Plaza Frontenac. 10th anniversary of Sak's Fifth Avenue women's cancer initiative. The evening includes food and specialty drinks, raffle and silent auction opportunities and prizes.

Cocktails For A Cause at The Stable from 6-8pm. With your $10 donation to Rebuilding St. Louis, receive select drinks throughout the evening.

Arts Unzipped, 5:30-8pm at the Regional Arts Commission featuring a host of interactive and spontaneous performances every 10 minutes. 6128 Delmar.

Thursday October 16:

Washington Ave/Garment District Night, 5-9pm. Explore downtown living.

Friends For Life Music Festival at F15teen, 6pm. This food and music event boasts Javier Mendoza, Alvin Jett and the Phat noiZ Blues Band and Charles Glenn along with food by F15teen, Bar Italia, Catering Plus and Chez Leon.

Win Designer Denim at HOME Nightclub. You could win one of several pairs of designer denim that will be given away. New or slightly worn jeans will be accepted for charity partner Grace Hill. Doors open at 9pm. No entry charge if you rsvp to denim@cheresseink.com.

Friday October 17:

Third Friday at Third Degree Glass Factory. 6 - 10 p.m. Glassblowing, live music, glass tile keepsakes, and art.

Booze & Schmooze at Flamingo Bowl on Washington Avenue from 6pm-9pm.

Saturday October 18:

Angels' Arms Bar Bounce kicks off at 1pm in Soulard. For more information or to register your team, visit www.barbounce.net.

Hops Art 2008, 6:00pm - 9:00pm at Art St. Louis - 555 Washington Ave. #150

DeBaliviere Decanted, 2:00pm - 6:00pm on Belt Ave between Pershing Ave and Waterman Blvd, $10 for non-residents.

Sunday October 19:

Metropolis St. Louis is hosting a BBQ. 1pm-4pm at Tower Grove Park (Old Carriage Pavillion). This is a FREE event (although donations are welcome to help cover the costs). Please bring your own drinks, something to grill, side dishes and anything else you would like to share. Click here to register.

2 Comments

Sarah said:

I love the new name!

October 16, 2008 7:57 PM

andy said:

How bout doing some road trips like kansas city, chicago, springfield il, etc. There are some excellent things to do besides just hanging round here. (boring-yawn). What do ya think?

October 16, 2008 8:10 PM

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