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Free Comic Book Day is a single day (the first Saturday in May each year) when participating comic book shops all across the world give away comic books absolutely FREE to all comers! Star Clipper in the Delmar Loop always participates in this hugely popular event, to be held Saturday, May 5 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. We will feature comics from Ape Entertainment, Archie, Archaia, Boom!, Dark Horse, DC, Drawn & Quarterly, IDW, Image, Top Shelf, Disney and Marvel!
 
This year we will celebrate with comic-themed live entertainment by area bands, superheroes in costume and host our special guest or honor writer Jason Aaron (SCALPED, WOLVERINE, and the current smash hit series WOLVERINE & THE X-MEN)!
 
The schedule of events is as follows:
 
Jason Aaron Meet & Greet: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Voltron Live: 10 a.m to 12 p.m
“Supergrunt” (band Bunnygrunt performing a set of superhero covers): 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Losing Controllers (Live video game music): 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The return of Superfun Yeah Yeah Rocketship: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
MoYo (Missouri State Yoyo Freestylers) with DJ: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. -http://moyostates.com/
 
Local Lo-Fi electronic act 3 of 5 will be playing a short set of Nintendo3DS music between each musical act.
 
For more details as they become available, be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
 

Join us for the “A Means to Meaning: The Triptych: Artists and Poets Offer Us Energy, Courage, Faith & Fun” Gallery Talk at RAC on Thursday, April 5.  The reception begins at 5:30 and the talk begins at 6:00.
 
In this exhibition, the work of six artists and six poets is inextricably linked.  Each artist created a triptych and is paired with a poet who has written a poem in response to the triptych.  The form of the triptych also refers to the triangular relationship between artist, poet, and viewer/reader.
 
If you have questions, please call Sarah at 314-863-5811 or e-mail sarah@stlrac.org.
 

Join us for the exhibition opening on Friday, March 16  from 5:30 – 7:30pm at The Gallery at the Regional Arts Commission.
 
In this exhibition, the work of six artists and six poets is inextricably linked.  Each artist created a triptych and is paired with a poet who wrote a poem in response to the triptych.  The form of the triptych also refers to the triangular relationship between artist, poet, and viewer/reader.
 
Poetry Reading – 6:30pm | Opening Night in The Gallery
 

Since opening in 2011, Three Kings Public House as been on quite a roll. Last November, the upscale pub was named by The Riverfront Times as the “Best New Bar,” and now they just joined the St. Louis Originals.

The Saint Louis Originals includes three dozen of the area’s top independent restaurants. Its members are culinary innovators committed to uniting the energies of local restaurants and celebrating the food and friendship indigenous to St. Louis neighborhoods. The organization has more than 30,000 Rewards Card members, who enjoy exquisite food at all participating restaurants and earn points for discount purchases in the process.

What makes Three Kings different from other local bars is amount of pride its owners take in supporting farms in Missouri and Illinois. This mutually beneficial relationship helps insure diners are getting the freshest produced picked at the peak of the season.

For more information about the organization or its Rewards Card, which is good at all member establishments, please visit www.saintlouisoriginals.com. And of course, visit threekingspub.com for menu and dining information.

Happy St. Patrick’ Day!

Fitz’s would like to celebrate by offering FREE SHIPPING on all website purchases.

Save yourself a trip, stock your fridge, and take full advantage of this great deal!

Mayor Shelley Welsch unveiled the City of University City’s new brand identity – “Neighborhood to the World”—at the city’s Celebration of Diversity event last Saturday. This new identity is the result of a formalized branding process undertaken by the city that included input from residents, businesses and community leaders.’Neighborhood to the World’ captures the true essence of University City because it embodies both pride and diversity in the area.

“While most communities in this area are focused on regional competition, our new brand identity elevates University City to a much higher competitive level,” says Walker. “We have the assets, diversity and progressive mindset to attract investment in our community on a global basis. Regardless of ethnicity or nationality, you will find our community welcoming, a true place to call home. ‘Neighborhood to the World’ is not just a slogan, but an open invitation to both individuals and businesses that are seeking a progressive and eclectic environment in which to live, work or play.”

The new brand identity will begin appearing on city signage and in communications. This is obviously extremely relevant to the entire Loop Business District because it establishes our area as a global player. Look out for many cultural activities to come in the future!

Source: University City Patch 

Double Discount Days and Demos! Date: 3/9/2012 – 3/11/2012

Location: In-Store Friday, March 9 through Sunday, March 11, 2012 we will be offering our valued, preferred customers an exclusive discount of 20% off their entire purchases, all weekend long!

March is Youth Art Month, so in observance we are offering three youth focused demos that are entertaining for all ages, including adults! Join us in store on Friday, March 9 for a Suminagashi Paper Marbling Demo! The word “Suminagashi” translates literally as “spilled ink.” Centuries before the art of marbleizing papers was practiced in Western cultures, Japanese craftsman created patterns by floating ink on the surface of water and transferring it to a sheet of paper. In this demo you will be able to create your own unique print using this same method! A Mise-en-Scene demo will be held on Saturday, March 10. “Mise-en-Scene” (meaning “to place on stage”) is a French expression referring to the physical setting of a stage or performance. The background scenery is designed to help tell a story in a play or on film by creating an environment. Create a small scene of your own using templates or from your imagination! Don’t miss an Impressionistic Marker “Painting” demo on Sunday, March 11! The alcohol based ink in Blick Studio Markers makes them great for paper applications, but for a really unique drawing experience, try them on clear film during this demo. Make your drawing into a custom bookmark! Discount is exclusive to Preferred Card Members. Session: Suminagashi: Friday March 9, (1-3pm) Session: Mise-en-Scene: Saturday, March 10, (1-3pm) Session: Impressionistic Marker “Painting,” March 11, (1-3pm)

Join us at Cicero’s (on the loop!) Sunday March 4th from 3:00pm-5:30pm

RSVP here… http://www.moenviron.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Live-Green-or-Die_Annual-Meeting-MCE.pdf

 
2) Do you want a better understanding of how economics and politics shape environmental policies and ultimately determine if the lake, stream or ocean you swim in is harboring incurable brain parasites, toxic algae, or deadly bacteria and if the food you eat is loaded with chemicals, hormones, and antibiotics?
 
3) Are you becoming increasingly annoyed with hearing about environmental abuses and find yourself asking, “How can this stupid tragedy be happening?”
If you answered yes to any of the following questions, you understand the urgency……
Live Green, or Die
Water, food and energy for Missouri’s Future
 
Walk, bike, roll, or Metro to the Loop in St. Louis and join the Missouri Coalition for the Environment for our 44th Annual Meeting where you can learn:
What Missouri’s independent environmental organization is doing on water, food, and energy policy, and
How you can help
 
College Student Door Prize – Bring 5 fellow students from your college
 

Vintage Vinyl is very excited to be hosting a special meet & greet and album listening party with Eric Roberson when he visits St. Louis next week for a big show at Plush.

A true independent artist in every sense of the word, Eric Roberson has built an amazing career organically by releasing great records and performing memorable live shows. On the road promoting his latest record, “Mister Nice Guy”, the two time Grammy Award nominee will be in St. Louis for a performance at Plush on February 25th but will be stopping by Vintage Vinyl for a special meet & greet and CD signing with fans starting at 4:00PM.

Wednesday February 29th from 8:30am-4:00pm