Arts & Entertainment
‘Greenline’ Concept Would Loop Downtown with Recreational Trail
By Kevin Collison An ambitious plan to create a 10-mile “Greenline” recreational loop around downtown similar to the popular BeltLine in Atlanta is being championed by developer Vince Bryant. “It’s not a new idea,” Bryant told the Downtown Council board last week. “Most progressive cities have rails to trails projects. “The goal is to have…
New Blade & Timber Finds Mark in Power & Light District
By Kevin Collison Blade & Timber is now open in the Power & Light District and so far, the owners have found their best advertisement has been passersby lured by the noise of axes chopping into wood. “We’re excited to open the doors because of the sound of axe throwing” co-owner Matt Baysinger said. “People…
SpraySeeMO Draws Global, Local Street Artists to Crossroads
The third annual SpraySeeMO Mural Festival is returning to the Crossroads Arts District for a seven-day run beginning Sunday and is drawing street artists from around the world and country to add even more color to the walls of greater downtown. An estimated 40 walls will be the canvases for the event, which also includes…
First Friday Reset Planned Following Murder at August Event
By Kevin Collison In the wake of last First Friday’s tragic shooting, organizers want to calm the event closer to its roots as a celebration of the Crossroads art scene, not the loud, crowded street party it’s become in recent years. The Crossroads Community Association announced Friday that next week’s First Friday temporarily will ban…
Irish Fest Plans a ‘Mix Tape’ Finale for This Year’s Annual Weekend Party
By Kevin Collison This year’s 17th annual Irish Fest had a dilemma. For the first time since its soggy inception in 2003 at Berkley Riverfront Park, the festival’s favorite band, The Elders, wouldn’t be performing. “Obviously, The Elders are gone, which means we’re looking for a new tradition,” said Keli O’Neill, whose firm produces the…