Honoring St. Louis' Own Tuskegee Airmen

A powerful new exhibit at Soldiers Memorial in Downtown St. Louis pays tribute to the courage and perseverance of the Tuskegee Airmen — with a special “Hometown Heroes” section recognizing 91 St. Louisans who helped change the course of history. (Preview The Soldiers Memorial Exhibit)

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A St. Louis Bird That Crosses Divides Gets His Own Show: The Weatherbird, considered the oldest continuously running daily cartoon in American journalism, is the subject of the exhibit “Behind the Feathers: A Century of Weatherbird History,” on display through Feb. 15 at the Field House Museum in Downtown St. Louis. (New York Times)

 
Underdog, Blues Announce Multi-year Marketing Partnership to Enhance Fan Engagement: “Being on the ground at Enterprise Center this season, we’re meeting fans on the cusp of a new era in the overall sports experience, and doing so in a way that’s authentic to the Blues and everything they represent.” (St. Louis Blues)

How St. Louis CITY SC is Cultivating Soccer Across the Metro Area: “We just want to make sure that any kid in the region has a chance to try soccer. Hopefully, a lot more kids fall in love with the sport and keep playing it. We teach social and emotional lessons through sport as well, so we just hope it has a positive impact on their lives.” (St. Louis Magazine)

Friendsgiving Brunch on Laclede's Landing: Make plans to experience Friendsgiving Brunch at 612 North Event Space and Catering, Sunday, Nov. 16. (River Bender)

Sportsmanship Stage: The Musial Awards

Next Week: Dine Downtown

Celebrate the talent and innovation behind St. Louis’s growing reputation as one of America’s top dining destinations during Downtown Restaurant Week — presented by Greater St. Louis, Inc. and Explore St. Louis. The annual event returns next week, Oct. 20-26, offering diners a taste of the neighborhood’s best restaurants through nearly 30 special menus, offers, and limited-time deals. (dinedowntownstl.com)   

Lunchtime Live Continues

Enjoy food trucks, live music, and a vibrant lunch atmosphere in Kiener Plaza and Old Post Office Plaza with Lunchtime Live events, Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., presented by Greater St. Louis, Inc. The daily food truck schedule runs through the end of October. (downtownstl.org)

Downtown Momentum

Arch Grants

With expanded headquarters at 2315 Locust Street, Arch Grants is a vibrant hub for local founders shaping the future of St. Louis. The space fosters collaboration, creativity, and growth — and comes alongside a new lending program with the James S. McDonnell Foundation and St. Louis Community Credit Union to help startups scale. 

Since 2012, Arch Grants-backed companies have generated $1.3B in revenue, 4,000 jobs, and $870M in follow-on capital, proving that investing in entrepreneurs drives inclusive growth in the St. Louis region. (Arch Grants)

Farmtruk Downtown: October Food Truck Lineup

Heard Around Downtown

• “St. Louis set a new standard.”
• “The key is public-private partnerships.”
• “I saw Downtown in a whole new way.”
• “Safety and hospitality go hand in hand.”
• “Bands of America is Downtown this weekend.”