Heard Around Downtown

🏈  “It’s definitely good for the city!”
🎉  “The ultimate block party is back!”

⚽  “St. Louis CITY looks to rebound.”

🍸  “We have a surprising number of speakeasy bars.” 

🚪  “They wanted to make the stadium more accessible.”

News of the Week

Best of College Hockey Headed to Enterprise Center

America’s top men’s collegiate hockey teams have taken over Downtown St. Louis this weekend. Saturday’s NCAA Frozen Four Fan Fest at St. Louis Union Station is open to the public and includes pep rallies, street hockey activations, slap shot challenges, poster making sessions, and more. The championship game — Boston University vs. Western Michigan — is Saturday, April 12, 6:30 p.m. at Enterprise Center. (St. Louis Sports Commission)

Two New Venues Will Open Near Busch Stadium

Momentum continues in Downtown St. Louis as Ballpark Village announced two new dining opitions — AVA Garden Bar and Crown Hall — will open Thursday, April 17.  
 
“Bringing these two brand-new, world-class dining and entertainment concepts to Downtown St. Louis is incredibly exciting,” said Mike LaMartina, President of Ballpark Village. “The commitment to great food and the best local, regional, and even surprise national artists at Crown Hall, as well as the collaboration with the incredibly respected entertainment team from AVA Garden Bar, will set a new hospitality and entertainment standard.” 

Other upgrades in Ballpark Village include upgraded seating and enhanced technology on the second and third levels of the Budweiser Brew House. (First Alert 4/KMOV)

More Top Stories of the Week

Andrew Lloyd Webber Was Here: “It’s my first time in St. Louis and it’s a 19th century architectural paradise, simply marvelous with such unexpected treats. I definitely want to return.” (Instagram) 
 
Genesis Social House Offers a Casual Business Gathering Place Downtown: “We’ve started with so much enthusiasm, and the neighbors have been great.” (St. Louis Magazine) 
 
New Downtown St. Louis Residents Often Come From Outside the State: There’s been a question on Alex Oliver’s mind as his real estate firm has grown occupancy at its apartments along Washington Avenue in downtown St. Louis: “Where is everybody coming from?” (St. Louis Business Journal)

Down Memory Lane: Stories from people who built the Gateway Arch

Upcoming Events

Explore St. Louis

Dine Downtown Every Wednesday

End hump day hunger and make plans to attend Lunchtime Live, presented by Greater St. Louis, Inc. and the Downtown Community Improvement District. Each week, Lunchtime Live offers live music, local food trucks, and fresh air fun in one of Downtown’s iconic courtyards, Old Post Office Plaza. (Greater St. Louis, Inc.)

April 16 
Live Music: Antonio Foster 
Food Trucks: Grace Chicken & Fish, Farmtruk, Boba.co 
 

April 23 
Live Music: Leslie & Clint 
Food Trucks: CluckOinkMooSliders, Hog Call BBQ, Man That’s Good Mobile 
 

April 30 
Live Music: Tyffany & Curt 
Food Trucks: NY Toms, Truck Norris, Dessert Road Coffee 

Looking for more things to do? Explore an event calendar dedicated to Downtown St. Louis.

Business Spotlight

Kris Cole Design Showroom & Accessories

Known for stunning silhouettes and intricate beadwork, clothing designer Kris Cole showcases her unique designs out of two storefronts in Downtown St. Louis — 1309 and 1311 Washington Avenue. Customers can explore both custom designs and ready-to-wear items, including dresses, handbags, and accessories. (Take a 30-second peek inside.)

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