Heard Around Downtown

☀️  "It’s just exceptionally vibrant down here."
👟  "600 people climbed 42 flights."

🩷  "There's a $5.5 million economic impact."

🐶  "It's a paw-ty in the park!"

🏗️  "We’re well on our way to rebuilding the central hub."

News of the Week

Best of College Hockey Will Takeover Downtown

America’s top men’s collegiate hockey teams — the Frozen Four — will take over Downtown St. Louis next weekend, April 10-12. The two-session event will take place at Enterprise Center, and fans are welcome to attend open skate sessions with the 2025 Frozen Four teams: Boston University, Penn State, University of Denver, and Western Michigan University. (St. Louis Sports Commission) 
 
St. Louis Union Station will host free events throughout the weekend including pep rallies, street hockey activations, slap shot challenges, poster making sessions, and more. (Frozen Fest)

Where Your Weekend Starts: Busch Stadium

Friday Night Live is Downtown's ultimate happy hour party, brought to you by the St. Louis Cardinals. During every Friday night home game this season, Busch Stadium’s Budweiser Terrace will offer $5 beers and hot dogs, $6 margaritas, live music, and more. (St. Louis Cardinals)

More Top Stories of the Week

Missouri bill by St. Louis senator pushes tax credits for Downtown revival: “You could see like retail stores and a grocery store.” (KTVI/Fox 2) 
 
Downtown office building eyed for residential conversion: “The six-story building is attractive for an office-to-residential conversation because it has windows on all four sides and big enough floor plates that allow for a sizable number of units on each floor while also providing access to windows and natural light.” (St. Louis Business Journal) 
 
STL city leaders make bold steps to tackle Downtown blight: “What we are doing today is taking bold actions to address that blight and create opportunities to create economic progress to be able to show pride of our city and the future development.” (KTVI/Fox 2)

Down Memory Lane: Sold On Saint Louis Music Video

Upcoming Events

Next Week: Downtown’s Best Outdoor Lunch Returns

Make plans to step away from your desk to experience Lunchtime Live — enjoy music, great local food, and fresh air as you dine outdoors with colleagues or friends. The weekly event, presented by Greater St. Louis, Inc. and the Downtown St. Louis Community Improvement District, runs April through October.

April 9 
Live Music: Two Pedros  
Food Trucks: Spud Shack, Mr. Gonzo’s Tacos 
 
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 

Happening This Weekend: St. Louis Battlehawks Home Opener, Sunday, April 6

Business Spotlight

Calla Lily Formals

Located at 1004 Olive Street, Calla Lily Formals specializes in dresses for prom, pageant, homecoming, galas, and more. The locally owned, family-run boutique offers personalized, one-on-one shopping experiences in a stunning, historic Downtown St. Louis space. Take a 30-second peek inside "the most beautiful and extravagant building you will see."

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