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Artists are welcome at Swan Meadow. But so are non-artists. And so are, as co-owner Fern Meadow calls them, the “art curious.” If any of this sounds like you, come on by. Swan Meadow (3334 Louisiana Ave) is a studio, workshop space, Risograph printing press, and a retail shop for local zines and art by […]

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Want to know what the Cherokee CID has been up to? Looking for ways to get involved? The best way to stay up to date is to attend the Cherokee CID public meetings which take place quarterly in January, April, July & October. If you missed the meeting, don't fret. Find high-level updates and action […]

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To improve lighting and visibility in our district, the Cherokee Street Community Improvement District is launching a Pedestrian & Storefront Lighting Program that will facilitate adding new exterior pedestrian lighting on residential and commercial buildings within the district, and also fund storefront window lighting systems with automatic timers for small businesses.  Through this program, property owners or businesses […]

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CHEROKEE STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO — St. Louis’s annual Cinco de Mayo Festival will take place on Cherokee Street on Saturday May, 4th 2024, 11AM - 8PM. Organized by Cherokee Street Foundation — the street’s events non-profit organization — the Cinco de Mayo festival will once again take over six blocks of Cherokee Street – […]

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On Cherokee Street, we’re here for women every day—but are excited to highlight the contribution that women and femmes have made to making our Community Improvement District the thriving St. Louis dining destination, shopping street, and art mecca it is today. Want to show your support for Women’s History Month in St. Louis? Look no […]

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Cherokee Street’s Love Bank Park Committee is seeking a design for two exterior faces of the Love Bank Park storage building.  The Parameters: Parking Seating & Striping Colors: Cherokee Street Signage Color Palette: Love Bank Park Principles:  How to Submit Your Design:

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The 16th annual Print Bazaar on Cherokee kicks off this Saturday December 2nd — and the street has again 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 […]

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So where do the owners of one of St. Louis's best gift shops shop for gifts? See where Golden Gems founders Amanda & Susan recommend for Cherokee Street spots to shop for something for your friends, or yourself!

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Sleek. Discreet. Luscious. When you enter 13th and Canna, you’ll catch a whiff of luxury—and absolutely nothing else. After all, that’s the point. Co-founders Tameca Burnett and Sherrell Hall launched 13th and Canna, their innovative line of odor-eliminating luxury candles, in 2021. While the line was specifically inspired by the need to cover the smell […]

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The annual Festival of Nations celebration takes place Saturday, August 26 and Sunday, August 27 in Tower Grove Park. The event — a favorite among St. Louisans — features food, music, dance, and culture of over 75 nations.  This year’s lineup features several vendors from Cherokee Street. You may recognize them from our Calle Cherokee […]

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The Cherokee Street Community Improvement District is seeking an Events & Special Projects Manager!  ABOUT THE ROLE We’re looking for someone who is a pro at organizing events — large and small. Roughly 60% of this role will be focused on supporting events of Cherokee Street Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Cherokee Street Community Improvement […]

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The Cherokee Street Community Improvement District has launched a rolling Window Repair Grant Program to improve the appearance of the street and support small businesses and property owners that are struggling to cover costs for exterior property damage. This program is for business owners and building owners in the District and is a *reimbursement* program; […]

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There’s a new something sweet on Cherokee Street. And not just sweet. Savory, too. And meaty, cheesy, chocolatey, rich, and any other word you can think of to describe the mouthwatering menu at Crepes and Treats. While the family-owned shop is new to Cherokee Street and celebrating their grand opening at 2752 Cherokee St at […]

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Sol Touch Massage and Reiki has recently opened at 3325 Cherokee at Louisiana, and owner Isabela is excited to bring her special brand of community-forward healing to the South St. Louis community. The new business lets her focus on what she loves most: healing others through massage, reiki, and acknowledging both the physical and energy […]

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Each Spring—and for one day only—our favorite businesses up and down Cherokee Street transform into music video sets for local bands. Lo-Fi Cherokee is an electric event that features one-song performances from all types of local musical artists and projects, set against the backdrop of Cherokee Street storefronts and spaces. The performances are recorded by […]

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What do artisan home goods, metaphysical tools, and custom hand-made leather have incommon? At first glance, says Elk & Vine owner and artist Vince Walzberg, not much. But the common thread that ties the offerings of his new shop together is empowerment: to be yourself, to make your space reflect your personality, to explore your […]

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What if the resources that are available to communities when disaster strikes and things are at their worst were also available year round to help our communities become their best? Nicholas Oberfrank, or Obie as he’s known around Cherokee Street, has seen the worst. The Florida and New Jersey native is the founder and current […]

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Cherokee Street is a sight to see all year round — not just in times of golden ginkgos or cold margaritas on hot summer days. To drum up some winter Cherokee St. love – and photography, the Cherokee CID Marketing Committee is hosting a Winter Photo Contest! Submit your best photos of Cherokee Street in winter […]

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Help Cherokee Street stay green and clean! The Cherokee CID is requesting proposals for seasonal landscaping maintenance & tree care for our district, which spans Cherokee Street between Gravois and Indiana. Services include: weeding hard surfaces in the district, watering planters and small trees, mulching tree lawns and trimming trees. In 2022, the CID installed […]

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There’s a new national standard for helping the community find jobs. It’s empathetic. It’s strategic. It’s inclusive. And it’s happening right now in St. Louis and on Cherokee Street. Stevens, who serves as Regional Director of the Save Our Sons program—an affiliate program of the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis—says partners across the country […]

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