Remember this Tweet? “Teaser…The Grove in lights. Like nothing else seen in St. Louis. Coming soon…” It is becoming a reality tomorrow! Look for complete details on our blog tomorrow morning.
The Grove Community Improvement District parking enhancement committe wanted to improve the look and invite of the parking lot located across from Sweetie Pie’s restaurant and in between The Gramophone and Ujamma Maktaba bookstore.
The Grove is on the hunt for some vibrant sculpture/art pieces for the new art displays that are being constructed along with the Manchester streetscpae enhancements.
The new paint-by-numbers mural was a big hit at Grove Fest 5. Grace McCammond, once again designed and oversaw the painting. Grace has designed all of the previous Grove Fest’s murals. This year’s painting especially stood out from the rest, highlighting some of the unique signage and details of the Grove. Here is what Grace […]
We want to thank everyone for coming out and making the 5th annual Grove Fest the biggest yet. Planning begins in 2 weeks for Grove Fest 2011, which is expected to be even bigger. Also, look out for upcoming details on “Groovin the Grove” and “Grove Brew”.
All week long, local artist Grace McCammond has been working on preparing the annual paint-by-numbers mural for the upcoming Grove Fest. On Saturday, September 25th from 4pm-11pm people of all ages will have a chance to take part in a live art project that will come to life during the course of the day. So […]
Since the start of the major overhaul of Manchester Avenue in the Grove, WUMCRC has been around documenting these historic changes. Construction is currently in its seventh week and crews have worked their way westward along the north side of Manchester Avenue from Sarah Avenue to their current location between Arco Avenue and Tower Grove […]
With Grove Fest 5 quickly approaching (September 25th, 4pm-11pm!), there are plenty of final preparations taking place throughout the Grove. Food and drink vendors are preparing their specialty foods and drinks for patrons to sample, artists are envisioning their unique works for passer-bys to watch them produce live and bands are fervently practicing their songs […]
As a component of the $2 million overhaul of Manchester Avenue, sidewalks are being replaced, widened and re-purposed. With a greater emphasis on the pedestrian and the pedestrian experience, the new sidewalks will be larger to accommodate the new street trees, street furniture, trash cans and bike racks. Additionally, the “bump-outs” at intersections will strengthen […]
On September 25th, Manchester Avenue will explode with live music, art, food, drinks and fun as the Grove Fest returns to the Grove! The wildly popular street party, now in its 5th year, will take place along Manchester Avenue, between Boyle and Sarah Avenues, from 4pm-11pm. For the past few months, WUMCRC employees have been […]