16 Aug 2013

St. Louis Rams Take on The Green Bay Packers at the Edward Jones Dome

By St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission

Important Notice: Street Closures and New NFL Rule

To provide a safer environment for the public and ensure an optimal fan experience, the following public safety measures will be in place for all 2013 St. Louis Rams home games at the Edward Jones Dome:

New 2013 Bag Policy

Beginning with preseason games, all NFL teams will implement a new NFL policy that limits the size and type of bags that may be brought into stadiums. The NFL strongly encourages fans to not bring any type of bags, but outlined below are the bags or packages that are permissible:

• Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12"x6"x12."

• One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar).

• Small clutch bags, approximately the size of a hand with or without a handle or strap, no larger than 4.5"x6.5."

• An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at any gate.

For more detailed information on this policy and prohibited items, please visit stlouisrams.com/edward-jones-dome/game-day-info.html and nfl.com/allclear.

Portion of Broadway to Close for 2013 Rams Games

• Broadway exits off I-70 Eastbound will be closed to traffic beginning 2 hours and 45 minutes prior to game time and 1 hour after the conclusion of the game.

• Broadway between Cole Street and Convention Plaza will close 2 ½ hours prior to game time and

1 hour after the conclusion of the game.

• I-70 Eastbound traffic headed downtown will exit at Pine.

• To access the Lumiere Casino complex, from Pine make a right turn on 4 and turn right.

• To access parking North of the Edward Jones Dome, from Pine make a right turn on 4 proceed to Cass and turn left.

• Drop-off along Broadway for guests with disabilities will be available by exiting at Pine and then making a right turn on 4 left, continue to the intersection of Broadway and Cole where security personnel will assist you.

• Please note that this portion of Broadway is being closed in addition to the closures that normally  occur 4 hours prior to game time around the perimeter of the Edward Jones Dome on Cole Street and Convention Plaza.

If you have any questions regarding the new public safety measures, please contact the Rams at 314-RAMS-TIX option 4.

04 Jun 2013

St. Louis to Celebrate its 250th Anniversary in 2014

By St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission

stl250 Announces Year-Long Celebration to Commemorate the Founding of St. Louis

ST. LOUIS, June 3, 2013 - An outdoor community festival, reenactment of St. Louis's founding fathers arriving on the Riverfront and a region-wide Birthday Celebration are key events being planned by stl250 for the Gateway City's 250th Anniversary next year. These events are just some of many celebrations in development by St. Louis community partners, and the festivities will only grow in the coming months! stl250 is a nonprofit organization solely focused on commemoration and celebration of St. Louis's founding on its 250th anniversary in 2014. The announcement was made today at the stl250 Launch Event.

stl250 was created by area volunteers to coordinate the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of St. Louis by Pierre Laclede. The goal of the organization is to use this Semiquincentennial milestone to increase the pride in our region by building on the momentum already underway.

The 2014 celebration year will be co-hosted by City of St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay and St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley. Ameren Chairman, President and CEO Tom Voss and his wife Carol will serve as stl250 co-chairs.

The stl250 celebration will begin at Grand Center's New Year's Eve First Night 2013 and will close on New Year's Eve 2014. Events will be held throughout the year by both stl250 and thousands of other organizations and communities. stl250 is planning a big splash for the 250th birthday weekend (February 14 - 16, 2014) which includes:

? an outdoor and environmentally friendly Valentine's Day "Burnin' Love" festival will feature concert entertainment, a hot chocolate happy hour, sweetheart's dinners, heated culinary lounges, fireworks, permanent fire sconces in the park's canals and lakes as well as a centerpiece public art sculpture of a burning heart. This sculpture will literally be on fire in Forest Park's Grand Basin Lake.

? A re-enactment of the city's founding on Laclede's Landing as well as a scholarly symposium entitled, "The Impact of the Founding of St. Louis: on the Region and the Entire Nation".

? Founders Day Gala at the Missouri History Museum with satellite galas at other locations.

? A brief celebration & an official birthday cake will immediately follow the re-enactment.

Commemorative Birthday Cakes will play a key and interactive role throughout the year. A region-wide "Cakewalk" will provide an educational walk through St. Louis' history. Ornamental birthday cakes will be placed at 250 regional historical locations. Cakes will be interactive and allow those with smart phones and tablets to receive facts on their device about the location's history. Details on locations and a contest will be announced in the Fall 2013 timeframe.

"St. Louis has a long history, current momentum and a promising future," said Erin Budde, Executive Director for stl250. "It's important that we mark this major milestone in a way that engages our entire region. stl250 and its volunteer leadership have much work to do over the next seven months to finalize plans, engage partners from across the region while broadly telling the story of our past, present and future through events that range from the grassroots to grand scale," Budde continued.

07 Aug 2012

Fall for St. Louis During an Autumn Getaway

By St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission

ST. LOUIS -- August 6, 2012 -- Along with crisp autumn air, dozens of festivals, special events and theatrical and family entertainment spectaculars blow into St. Louis during September, October and November. You're sure to fall in love with the Gateway City during an autumn getaway.

You can view a complete calendar of events and make your St. Louis hotel reservations online by visiting the St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission or by dialing 1-800-916-0040.

Labor Day Weekend kicks off St. Louis' Fall festival season. St. Louis offers so many great events over this long weekend that there's no work involved to find the fun. From the soulful sounds of the Big Muddy Blues Festival to the colorful display of Asian culture at the Missouri Botanical Garden's Japanese Festival, you're sure to find a fabulous way to close out the summer.

The Seventeenth Annual Big Muddy Blues Festival rocks the cobblestone streets of the historic Laclede's Landing entertainment district Saturday and Sunday, September 1 and 2. One of the nation's best blues music events, Big Muddy showcases more than 30 Blues and Blues-related bands on three outdoor stages from 1 p.m. until 11 p.m. each day. Headliners at this year's festival include the legendary Dr. John and Joe Louis Walker.

Two of St. Louis' vibrant ethnic cultures will be on display during the Labor Day weekend. The 36th Annual Japanese Festival takes over the grounds of the Missouri Botanical Garden from Saturday, September 1 through Monday, September 3. Visitors can tour the nation's largest traditional Japanese garden, browse an arts and crafts marketplace, sample exotic foods, see traditional performances and much more. Nearby, in the charming Central West End neighborhood, nothing says Labor Day in St. Louis like authentic Greek food and music at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. The festival opens on Friday evening, August 31 and shouts of "Opa!" ring out through Monday, September 3.

View the labors of talented artists and shop for unique treasures during the annual Art Fair at Queeny Park from Friday, August 31 through Sunday, September 2. The juried exhibit features fine works created by artists from across the nation. The following weekend, September 7 through 9, the elegant streets of Clayton come alive during the 19th Annual Saint Louis Art Fair. Considered among the top fine art festivals in the U.S., the event showcases original works of the highest quality, three stages of entertainment and culinary treats from St. Louis' finest restaurants.

The Faust Park Fall Folk and Fine Arts Festival features up-to-the-minute works of art while showcasing 19th century traditional arts and crafts in its Historic Village. Take this artsy step back in time on Saturday and Sunday, September 22 and 23.

Art lovers flock to the Shaw Neighborhood on Saturday and Sunday, October 6 and 7, where you can bounce between two adjacent art-filled events. The 21st Annual Best of Missouri Market brings together more than 120 Missouri food producers and craftsmen offering everything from homegrown produce and flowers to handmade jewelry, baskets and woven goods. The popular event is held at the Missouri Botanical Garden. Simultaneously, just east of the Garden in the parkway along Flora Place, the 20th Annual Historic Shaw Art Fair unfolds multi-media works created by quality, national artists.

Cure the kids' back-to-school blues with some Disney "magic." Beloved characters from classic Disney animated films including Snow White, Cinderella, Peter Pan and Tinkerbelle join new favorites like Tangled's Rapunzel and Flynn, The Little Mermaid's Ariel and others for Disney on Ice: Treasure Trove. Mickey Mouse and friends bring favorite stories to life...on ice at the Chaifetz Arena, September 20-23.

Amazing animal acts, spectacular circus performers and comical clowns bring thrills and laughter to Scottrade Center when the classic Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus performs in St. Louis from October 11 through 14. This "Greatest Show on Earth®" production, titled Dragons, brings together mystic dragon lore with authentic circus feats.

Dr. Seuss' Green Eggs & Ham is brought to life with musical accompaniment of the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra at Powell Symphony Hall on Sunday afternoon, October 7.  Sam, I Am would like it.

Things heat up in Forest Park's Central Field on Friday, September 14 and Saturday, September 15 during the free, Fortieth Great Forest Park Balloon Glow and Balloon Race. On Friday evening, get up close looks at the brilliantly colored, inflated balloons during the walk-around Balloon Glow.  Starting at noon on Balloon Race Saturday, pre-lift off activities include sky diver shows, musical entertainment, a photo competition and kids' play area. The race begins when the Energizer Bunny "hare" balloon lifts off and then is chased by more than 60 "hound" balloons launched in full pursuit.

St. Louis' three major league sports teams' seasons overlap this time of year, making it a perfect time for sports lovers to visit. The World Champion St. Louis Cardinals will be in the hunt for a post-season slot during final regular season play dates at Busch Stadium. The Redbirds take to their home field on September 3-5, 7-9, 18-20, 28-30 and October 1-3. As baseball winds down, St. Louis Rams football heats up at the Edward Jones Dome. The St. Louis NFLers hit home turf on September 16 and 30, October 4 and 21, November 18 and December 2 and 16.  The puck flies when the Gateway City's "boys-in-blue note" - the National Hockey League's St. Louis Blues - take the ice at Scottrade Center. Autumn home ice dates include pre-season matches on September 28 and 29 and October 2 and 6 with regular season games set for October 18, 20, 23, 25 and 30; November 6, 8, 17, 23, 25 and 29 and December 1, 2, 12, 14, 15, 18, 23, 26 and 29.

Two very different yet lively cultures are highlighted in St. Louis during September. An Hispanic Heritage Celebration, held at the Anheuser-Busch Consumer Hospitality Center on Saturday, September 15, moves to a mariachi beat. The clans gather in Forest Park on Friday and Saturday, September 28 and 29 for the St. Louis Scottish Games and Cultural Festival. Bagpipe bands, Highland dancing, sheepdog herding demonstrations and a "parade of tartans" are festival highlights.

Movie buffs won't want to miss the 21st Annual Stella Artois St. Louis International Film Festival. The annual event screens feature films, shorts, documentaries and independent movies from around the world ovember 8 - 18.

The amazing world of science is yours to discover at SciFest 2012 at the Saint Louis Science Center. Workshops, hands-on experiments and exhibits, lectures and conversations about all aspects of science are presented during the October 16-21 event. See what's planned by visiting the Saint Louis Science Center.

he Fall theatre season is in full swing in St. Louis. The Fabulous Fox Theatre presents the 25th anniversary production of Les Miserables from October 16-28. Next, Blue Man Group brings its wordless, techno visual extravaganza to The Fox from November 20 through December 2. The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis opens on September 5 with Neil Simon's sweet and funny Brighton Beach Memoirs. The semi-autobiographical play about growing up in 1930's New York runs through September 30. The award-winning musical, Daddy Long Legs, dances across The Rep's stage from October 10 through November 4.   .

 

02 Jul 2012

St. Louis Voted "Best of the Midwest" by AAA Readers

By St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission

ST. LOUIS -- June 29, 2012 -- It's straight A's for St. Louis. The readers of AAA Midwest Traveler have named St. Louis the "Best Large City for a Weekend Getaway" in the magazine's Best of the Midwest poll. St. Louis topped second place Chicago and third runner up Kansas City in the annual opinion report.

"We are very proud that Midwest Traveler's readers have once again demonstrated their appreciation of all that St. Louis has to offer its visitors," says Brian Hall, chief marketing officer of the St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission. "Midwesterners have amazing options when it comes to drivable weekend getaway destinations. Being named the best by those who are frequent travelers in our region makes it even more special."

St. Louis' vibrant music scene, exceptional dining and the variety of festivals and attractions were cited by AAA readers as reasons that St. Louis topped their weekend getaway chart. The results of the entire poll appear in the July/August issue of the publication which is available online at www.AAA.com/Traveler.

This is the third consecutive year that the Gateway City was selected best in the "large city for a weekend getaway" category. Votes were submitted by the well-traveled Automobile Club of America's members from Missouri, eastern Kansas, southern Illinois and southwestern Indiana.  AAA Midwest Traveler has a circulation of more than 550,000.

Other St. Louis hospitality industry businesses were recognized as "Best of the Midwest" in their categories: the Gateway Arch, best attraction; Tony's, best fine dining and the Moonrise Hotel, best small hotel.

For more information about St. Louis' attractions, special events and hospitality offerings, visit the St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission web site at www.explorestlouis.com.

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