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November 29, 2022

Your Guide to the 15th (and Largest) Print Bazaar on Cherokee

The 15th annual Print Bazaar on Cherokee kicks off this Saturday December 3rd — and the street has outdone itself with this year's market! Head to the Cherokee Street between 11 AM and 6PM to shop from more than 170 local & regional artists — offering prints, paintings and photographs, screen-printed clothing, greeting cards and one-of-a-kind-art.

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Plan Your Print Bazaar Day

Artists will be spread out between 49 venues on Cherokee, stretching a full mile between The Bricoleur at Louisiana to Bluewood Brewing at Lemp.

There are two main market hubs which feature holiday beverages and more than 20-30 artists under one roof: The Golden Record @ 2720 Cherokee — sponsored by Swade & Bomb Door @ 2623 Cherokee — sponsored by Pulitzer Arts Foundation. You can also pick up passports/maps for the day at both locations.

You can also get a preview of what each artists will bring to their table at cherokeeprintbazaar.com/artists. Not able to make the event - or missed a venue? The artist list will be live on our site until the end of December. Circle back after the Bazaar and shop from the artists with online shopping options!

Don't Forget: Your Shopping List, Cash or Debit Card & Walking Shoes

Between Cherokee Print Bazaar, the street's brick and mortar retail shops and food & drink establishments, you're bound to find something for everyone on your list. Comic lover? Head to Apotheosis! Got a cowboy for a cousin? Swing on by Carrillo Western Wear!

And of course there's a mountain of options for art lovers, with 160+ participating Print Bazaar artists to choose from. The vast majority of our newfangled vendors accept card transactions but we recommend bringing cash or your debit card just in case. (Find a list of ATM locations in the passport to be picked up on the street on Saturday!)

Saturday's event features 1 mile of shopping and art. If you've already clocked your steps for the day and find that your dogs are barking, hitch a ride on the free trolley that will be making the rounds up and down the street. Flag the trolley down at any corner between Louisana and Deminil, or wait at the designated spots at Compton, Nebraska and Iowa.

Pro Tip: Get Stamps to Win a Prize!

In your passport, you'll find blank pages where you can collect stamps from each artist or venue. Collect 50 or more stamps and head to The Golden Record! The first 20 people that collect 50 stamps will win a prize they can select at the 2720 info desk.

More In Store on Cherokee This Saturday

Print Bazaar is just the beginning! Find free cookies, festive markets, and a Bubbilicious pop music dance party on the street this Saturday. Find info below!

39th Annual Antique Row Cookie Spree
11AM - 5 PM

Cherokee is for COOKIES. Find delicious cookies at Antique Row's stores, salons & eateries this Saturday for the 39th annual cookie spree! Santa will be in attendance, as will local musicians and carolers.


Flowers & Weeds Holiday Market
10AM - 6 PM
@ Flowers & Weeds (Cherokee & Compton)

Flowers & Weeds throws one heck of a holiday market! Once dubbed by the RFT as the "best holiday sale of the year", this year's market will be popping with the cities finest vendors slinging wares you best not dare to miss! Drinks by @switchgrassspirits and foods by @marsh_stl Also a hot chocolate stand ran by a 10year old with the most holiday spirit around ✨

More details at @FlowersandWeeds >>

St. Louis Krampusnacht
5 PM -11PM
@ Bars along Cherokee

Join the Krampus herd as they stomp down Cherokee Street, terrorizing every bar in their path. There is no charge to participate in the Krawl. Costumes are encouraged but not required...but there will be prizes for the best costumes, and it's more fun, anyway...so dress up!

After a two-year break, this will be the seventh annual pub crawl. The local Krampuses are anxious to get back to work. So much naughtiness has gone unchecked!

See the route >>


Bubbilicious Pop Music Party ft. Dj Nico Marie & Agile One
Doors at 9PM
@ Blank Space

BUBBLICIOUSSS is a POP MUSIC party featuring pop across all eras. From Britney to Bey, we aim to have y’all doing choreo all night long!

Not only will there be great music, but @_sulsuljess will be snapping it up with a PHOTO BOOTH so you can remember the night FOREVER! Sounds provided by @agile.one & @djnicomarie ! Can't wait to see you there!

Tickets >>

The Goldenrods
7-10PM
@ Yaqui's on Cherokee

Ryan Koenig and the Goldenrods play Yaqui's on Cherokee Saturday night! Settle in for some good country tunes that will warm your soul, along with wine and pizzas. No cover!

November 11, 2022

My Marie Brings Authentic Haitian Flavors to Cherokee Street

One of Cherokee Street’s newest restaurants, My Marie Restaurant, opened doors in early September. Located just a couple doors down from our friends at STL Style House, My Marie (3147 Cherokee Street) offers a menu of authentic Haitian cuisine in a warm, inviting and casual space.

From coconut curry shrimp, jerk chicken and griot pork to Hatian-style meat patties, stewed oxtail and lamb, My Marie’s menu sings with Caribbean flavors, which is a welcome addition to the city’s restaurant scene.

The first My Marie Restaurant opened in Cape Girardeau in 2019, but St. Louis city’s Haitian community and vibrancy brought the family to open a second location on Cherokee Street this year.

While the menu has many offerings, Marie and customers have their favorites. “My two favorite dishes on the menu are the Haitian Oxtail and Jerk Chicken,” Marie says. ”Those are the most popular.” 

My Marie Restaurant’s Haitian Griot // Photo by Zack Gzehoviak

Another noteworthy item on the menu is the Haitian Griot, which is a deep fried, seasoned pork dish. “If you are from Haiti, then you know griot,” Marie says. The pork is served with a side of fried plantains and pikliz, which can best be described to Missourians as a hot, pickled coleslaw.

Born and raised in Haiti, Marie Louis Jeune, 39, found her passion for cooking at a young age. She attended culinary school in Haiti and has been working in kitchens since she was 19. When a catastrophic earthquake struck the country in 2010, leaving millions of people without their homes, Marie and family left Haiti for the US. Her husband’s upbringing in Cape Girardeau, Missouri led them back to the states.

“I love cooking,” says Marie. “I love to make people happy.”

Now offering delivery, My Marie’s hours are Tuesday - Thursday and Sunday from 11am to 7pm, and Friday and Saturday from 11am to 8pm. 

For the latest updates, follow the restaurant’s Facebook page.

October 27, 2022

Cherokee Street CID Announces Plans for Love Bank Park Redevelopment

Cherokee Street Community Improvement District (CID) announced Thursday its plans to embark on a full redevelopment of Love Bank Park, the street’s only public gathering space located at the corner of Cherokee St. and Nebraska Ave. in South St. Louis. 

The redesign of the park is being led by two St. Louis women-owned design firms: Patternh Ives (lead architect) and Arbolope Studio (landscape architect), with general contracting led by E.M. Harris and financing from Town & Country Bank

Love Bank Park was founded in 2015, when neighboring business owners & community members came together to clean up two vacant lots at the corner of Cherokee and Nebraska and install a basketball hoop. Over the past seven years, the small park has served as an important recreational & gathering space for the surrounding community, hosting arts camps, basketball tournaments, vigils for youth lost to violence, Juneteenth celebrations and other events. 

“Love Bank embodies the DIY spirit and creativity of Cherokee Street,” said 9th Ward Alderman Dan Guenther. “It began as an open space for the youth of our community and through its evolution has centered on the needs and dreams of our younger neighbors. Love Bank creates a space where youth can be active, imaginative and feel a sense of pride in their neighborhood.”

Over the past 7 years, stakeholders have led multiple design charrettes and visioning sessions about how the park can grow and evolve. The Cherokee Street CID took ownership of the property in 2020. Drawing on extensive community input and design possibilities generated over the years and recent engagement led by young leaders from the surrounding neighborhoods, the CID set out to develop the park into a stronger asset for the Cherokee Street community.

The Cherokee Street CID is set to break ground on the redesigned park in Spring 2023. The redeveloped public space will feature a community plaza with planting beds, seating and chess tables, a built-in performance area for small events, a storage building, a large shade structure, and the region’s first public permeable basketball court.

“This project is a great example of what the Cherokee Street community is about and where we’re heading,” said Brandin Vaughn, fashion designer and chair of the Cherokee St. CID Board of Directors. “The new Love Bank Park creates space for performance, events and the arts; it creates space to come together, to relax and play; and above all it keeps space for the community and the young people of the neighborhood at the center of our district.”

“Patterhn Ives, Arbolope Studio, and our team of skilled consultants are committed to giving back to our community and are grateful to contribute to the redevelopment of Love Bank Park,” said Anna Ives of Patternh Ives. “The Cherokee Street CID is committed to constructing a place that embodies and nurtures the diversity of the local community. The park will constantly evolve to reflect the identity of myriad gatherings, both formal and informal, stitching the park into the daily life of the community it serves.”

The full cost of the redevelopment is estimated to be roughly $1.2 million, and will be funded in part by a large-scale rainscaping grant from the Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) Project Clear initiative, that will support rainscaping, stormwater retention and permeable features throughout the project. 

To help close the cost gap, the Cherokee St. CID has launched a capital campaign fund in partnership with St. Louis Community Foundation to collect private donations towards the project.

“Love Bank Park was created back in 2015 because community members came together and made it happen,” said Cherokee St. CID Executive Director Emily Thenhaus. “The next phase of the park will be no different. We’re calling on all members of the community — neighbors, businesses large and small, and Cherokee Street fans throughout the region and beyond — to support our street by donating towards this project.”  To learn more about the redevelopment and how you can help, visit cherokeestreet.com/park 

September 21, 2022

Call for Planter Painters

For its third call for public art, the Cherokee CID Arts Committee is launching a call for artist proposals to paint the street's new concrete planters. 15 planters were installed on Cherokee Street this summer, with four at S. Jefferson, California & Compton, and three at Gravois. Through this public art grant program, four artists will be selected to add their designs to the planters.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MONDAY OCTOBER 31st at 11:59PM

PROPOSAL GUIDELINES

Each precast concrete planter is 36" x 36". Proposed designs are encouraged to wrap the planters so that the art is visible from all angles. Four artists will be selected through this call; each one will paint all of the planters at a single intersection (4 at Jefferson, California & Compton; 3 at Gravois). Proposals can call for the same design on all 3-4 planters at the intersection or can propose different designs on each. All designs at the intersection should work together cohesively. Proposals can be designed for a specific intersection (Jefferson, California, Compton or Gravois) or be location neutral.

Theme: Culture on Every Corner.
Artists can choose to work from the this theme in their designs, but aren't limited to it. Proposals on this theme should reflect the diverse and creative culture of the street.

Budget: Selected artists will receive a grant of $400 per planter painted. If an artist chooses to use a stencil based design the CID will pay (at the artist’s discretion) for the cost to produce the stencils in addition to $400 stipend per planter. Stencils paid for by the CID will become property of the CID and will be used to retouch the artwork in the event that it is damaged by graffiti.

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Grant Program Process + Timeline

This call is open to artists from any location; however, preference will be given to neighborhood artists living in the 63118 zipcode and/or with ties to the Cherokee Street community. Preference will also be given to artists that have not received a mural grant through previous rounds.

Proposals are due by Monday, October 31st and will be evaluated by the Cherokee CID Arts Committee, made up of community members and business owners with an interest in the arts. Final project selections will be made in November 2022, with target installation in Spring 2023.

Questions? Please reach out to Emily at info@cherokeestreet.com.

August 10, 2022

Rolling Cherokee Street Camera Grant Program

The Cherokee Street Community Improvement District has launched an Exterior Camera Grant Program to improve safety by improving the camera coverage on Cherokee. This program is for business owners and building owners in the District and is a *reimbursement* program; Funds will be reimbursed upon purchase and installation of the cameras.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Accepted on a rolling basis. Funding is limited.

The district will provide a grant to assist with the cost of the exterior cameras and installation up to $2,000. Funds will be reimbursed upon completion of the project and must provide copies of paid invoices. There are three other conditions: 

  • 1) Footage: The applicant must agree to share camera footage with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department regarding an incident with a case number that may have been covered by the camera; In the event that a property owner has reservations on providing footage for the request, the issue should be taken up with the CID Board. Property owner agrees that the decision of the CID board will be final.  
  • 2) Camera Function & Location: Cameras must be rated for exterior use. Audio recording must not be enabled. Part of the criteria for selection includes priority areas the District has identified;
  • And 3) Change in Ownership: The applicant agrees that the camera once installed becomes the property of the building owner and remains with the building if property ownership changes.

    *Any business owner that applies must provide written permission from their landlord to install cameras to the exterior of their building if the applicant is not the owner of the building. 

To apply, please complete the online application here.

July 28, 2022

Meet ‘Ssippi, St. Louis’s New Natural Wine Bar

Located at the corner of Pennsylvania Ave. and Cherokee St. (2926 Cherokee), ‘Ssippi natural wine bar has been ingratiating itself among locals since its opening in early July. The modern yet quaint neighborhood hangout offers a rotating selection of natural wines, cocktails, and a simple menu of snacks, plus a spacious patio in the back.

'Ssippi patio // Photo by Emily Thenhaus

Co-owners Brogan Drissell and Emily Kostiuk started planning for their concept in late 2019. Then, like many business owners, their plans were put on hold by the Covid-19 pandemic. It took them nearly two years to open ‘Ssippi, but now that the bar is open, things are going well. “It’s been a good mix of neighbors and people from the Central West End and suburbs,” says Drissell. 

Drissell’s experience working at a natural wine bar in Los Angeles inspired him to bring the concept to St. Louis. “I love St. Louis, I grew up here and I feel like it doesn’t get the credit it deserves. So I wanted to come back and put something here that I thought was missing.” 

Natural winemaking is a production of wine using simple or traditional methods. Drissell generally defines a natural wine as one that has had nothing added, or taken away during production. “Some makers add a little bit of sulfites to the wine to preserve it slightly, but some of the wines we have are 00 which means they’re just grapes, fermented, then bottled.” Natural wines have gained in popularity in recent years, seeing a 17 percent increase in production volume year over year since 2017.

Drissell also wanted a European cafe feel to the space. He was inspired by cafes he’d been to in Europe, where espresso was served during the day before a gradual transition to serving beer and wine at night. He also took inspiration from many bars in Los Angeles, where “you experience lighter, airier feeling,” he says. “I wanted to take advantage of this space with these windows. In the afternoon, the light floods in, so it's kind of in opposition to the typical St. Louis dive bar.” Natural light has no problem finding its way into ‘Ssippi through the several windows on the north and west sides of the building.

Union Loafers Bread with Olive Oil at 'Ssippi // Photo by Emily Thenhaus

‘Sippi has plans to bring music and events into the space soon. The main bar room houses a piano, which will be used for piano nights on Sundays. The bar also recently met with a local DJ to discuss a monthly party. (Keep up with events on the street in Cherokee Street's events calendar.)

‘Ssippi also seeks to be a source for those looking to pick up bottles of natural wine for the home. In a week or two, ‘Ssippi will launch an online store, where you can shop natural wines to be picked up from the shop.

“I want it to feel comfortable for everyone to come in,” says Drissell. “I think a wine bar has a lot of connotations that people come to, but I wanted to make the space feel inviting. Even the way we discuss wine here: If you want to talk about it, you can. You can also just enjoy your drink.”

‘Ssippi is open Monday, Thursday and Friday from 5pm to midnight, and Saturday and Sunday from 2pm to midnight. For more information, follow the bar’s instagram account, @ssippi_stl.

July 21, 2022

Your Weekend Plans: July 22-24

Want to party with Congresswoman Cori Bush? Cherokee Street is the spot this weekend. Want to dance the night away with Blvck Spvde & the Cosmos or the Rum Drum Ramblers? We’ve got you.

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July 6, 2022

Vegan in South St. Louis? Say No More.

No animal products? No problem: it’s easy to eat vegan while visiting or living in South St. Louis City. Check out these can’t miss vegan dishes from some of our favorite restaurants, in and around the Cherokee Street area. Vegan foodies, rejoice! 

Photo by RJ Hartbeck

Chow Down on Tacos at THE TACO & ICE CREAM JOINT

Go for: the vegan tacos

Located in the heart of historic Calle Cherokee, the Taco & Ice Cream Joint boasts a mouthwatering mix of classic Latin and inventive new dishes. The restaurant’s signature vegan tacos feature soy meat with pastor marinate, fried tofu bites, pico mix, and juicy mango chunks on a corn tortilla. After grabbing your tacos, visit the toppings bar to load your meal up with vegan fixings like fresh cilantro and house-made salsa. A bonus? Tacos are only $1.50 on Tuesdays. (Want more recs for Mexican cuisine on Cherokee? Look here >>)


Photo by Teatopia

TEA UP SOMETHING NEW AT TEATOPIA

Go for: the Cherokee Crunch Wrap; wash it down with the Green Dream smoothie

In addition to brewing mouthwatering teas, Teatopia—located at Cherokee Street and Jefferson Ave, steps from local favorite Saint Louis Hop Shop—offers up a menu of vegan smoothies, salads, and sandwiches. While you can add vegan protein and cheese to any salad, the Cherokee Crunch Wrap is a standout: a soy-based vegan patty, tomatoes, lettuce, house-made vegan queso cheese and vegan buffalo sauce, plus chips on the side for a satisfying crunch. 


Photo by Lona's Lil Eats

WRAP IT UP AT LONA’S LIL EATS

Go for: the Spicy Tofu Create Ur Own 

Just five minutes from Cherokee Street, Lona’s Lil Eats is known for its stuffed-to-the-seams wraps, plus summer seasonal noodle bowls and handmade dumplings.The menu boasts several standout vegan options: fresh veggie spring rolls, handmade mushroom dumplings, the veggie sampler, and the tofu noodle bowl. But the best way to experience the magic of Lona’s is to embark on the adventure of a Create Ur Own. Start with your choice of wrap, add the spicy tofu, and fill it with your favorite veggies (plus vegan sauces like the Spicy Sesame, Lona-Q, Smoked Vinaigrette, and Smoked Ginger Peanut). A pro tip? Let the staff advise you. They’ve got the structural integrity of the wraps really figured out.


Photo by The Mud HOuse

HEAD DOWN THE ROAD AT THE MUD HOUSE

Go for: the vegan slinger

Hungry from a morning of picking out St. Louis souvenirs at STL Style, or browsing the beautiful nursery at Flowers and Weeds? Head East on Cherokee Street, cross Jefferson Ave, and find yourself at Cherokee Antique Row. The Mud House, located at the intersection of Cherokee and Illinois, is a popular spot for breakfast and a housemade coffee. The vegan slinger hits the spot with sriracha turmeric tofu, black bean chili, roasted potatoes, and pickled red onion; it’s topped with cilantro and served with a grilled baguette. Enjoy the backyard courtyard, and head back up Cherokee Street for dessert at Botanas La Michoacana: frozen mango and Tajín. 


Photo by Mabel Suen

ENJOY  A BURGER AND BEER AT BURGER 809

Go for: Chipotle Black Bean Veggie Burger

Located inside the gorgeous Bluewood Brewery, this Black-owned burger joint is known for handcrafted patties, inventive creations, and premium sliders. Vegans can enjoy the Chipotle Black Bean Veggie Burger, made with a dairy-free Morningstar Farms patty and topped with a savory blend of black beans, whole kernel corn, red and green peppers, and smoky chipotle chilies. On the side, enjoy the tomato cucumber salad or a bowl of fresh seasonal fruit. Don’t leave without ordering a beverage from Bluewood. Might we recommend the Raspberry Hop Tart?


Photo by Yaquis

GRAB A SLICE OF VEGAN PIZZA AT YAQUIS

Go for: the Sweet and Spicy Vegan Pizza

Vegan eaters shouldn’t have to miss out on delicious pizza. Yaqui’s Pizza delivers with the Sweet and Spicy Vegan Pizza: tinto sauce, vegan mozzarella, vegan sausage, and green peppers. The pie is available as an 8 inch or 14 inch serving, and pairs excellently with one of Yaqui’s many featured wines (or a cold beer from Yaqui’s next-door neighbor, Earthbound Beer). Yaqui’s also has live, local music every night at 7 p.m., because there’s nothing better than a slice with a soundtrack.

Photo by Gooseberries

Satisfy Your Late Night Vegan Cravings at Gooseberries

Go for: Fried tofu basket with dipping sauces

When the bar is closing and all the kitchens are closed, Gooseberries at 2754 Chippewa is a oasis in the desert for vegans and meat & cheese lovers alike. Late nite service runs between 11PM and 2AM and offers a wide variety of magical food wonders. Go for the fried tofu basket paired with a variety of Kim and Ross's speciality hot sauces and dips, or any of their veggie forward dishes.

Treat Yourself to the Entire Menu at Station 3

Go for: The Spoiled Brat

It’s hard to select just one standout item from Station 3’s impressive menu. Why? Everything—but three “flex” dishes—is vegan. Located near Cherokee Street in the historic Benton Park neighborhood, Station 3 boasts a menu with meat alternatives for days. Craving a juicy vegan burger? They’ve got it. Crispy vegan chicken more your thing? They’ve got that too. If you can’t decide, take a chance on The Spoiled Brat: a Beyond brat topped with grilled peppers and onions, giardiniera, and mustard. Wash down your meal with a soft serve ice cream concoction, fresh juice margarita, or signature cocktail on Station 3’s impressive patio.

May 27, 2022

Adrian Octavius Walker & PSA: Launch “We Matter” Public Art Installation on Cherokee Street

This week, local public art project PSA: debuted its newest collaboration, featuring the work of nationally acclaimed photographer and native St. Louisan Adrian Octavius Walker. The six banner piece - titled  “We Matter”  - was installed on the exterior wall of The Luminary at Cherokee and Ohio.

The installation will be displayed for one year and was made possible, in part, by funding from the National Academy of Design/Edwin Austin Abbey Memorial Trust Fund for Mural Painting in the United States and Cherokee Street Community Improvement District with support from The Luminary.

Photos by RJ Hartbeck


Adrian Octavius Walker is a mixed media artist based in Chicago, whose work is inspired by the black body, dynamics of the black family and the African American experience. “We Matter” explores Black American beauty traditions among Black men. The intimacy depicted in each photograph erases the possibility of threat often assigned to black men. Instead, it pushes the viewer to see the power of kinship within the Black community.

Walker’s work has been featured in The National Portrait Gallery in Washington D.C., The New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Time Magazine. This installation is the artist's first large scale public art project in his hometown of St. Louis. 

PSA: features text installations by St. Louis artists, writers, and poets and is organized by artists Shannon Levin and Marina Peng. Work has been displayed in various locations throughout the region, including the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis,  2222 Chippewa in Marine Villa and as part of The Luminary’s billboard project launched in November 2020.

Photos by RJ Hartbeck

May 26, 2022

Your Memorial Day Weekend Plans

Looking to hunt for antique treasures and one-of-a-kind finds at a mile-long caravan? Cherokee Street is the spot this weekend. Want to dance the night away with DJ Nico Marie, Blvck Spvde & James Biko? We've got you. In search of circus performances, live comedy or wine with a side of live music. All can be found on Cherokee.

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Community Improvement District

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3407 S. Jefferson, Suite 515
St. Louis, MO 63118

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Community Improvement District

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3407 S. Jefferson, Suite 515
St. Louis, MO 63118

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Community Improvement District

Copyright © 2019 All Rights Reserved

3407 S. Jefferson, Suite 515
St. Louis, MO 63118

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Community Improvement District

Copyright © 2019 All Rights Reserved

3407 S. Jefferson, Suite 515
St. Louis, MO 63118

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