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Wintermarkt Returns To Skinker DeBaliviere — Artists And Bake-Sale Call

November–December 2005

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Wintermarkt, an outdoor arts and crafts fair sponsored for the fifth year in the Skinker DeBaliviere neighborhood, returns Saturday, December 3, 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Greg Freeman Park at Four Corners (the intersection of Kingsbury and Des Peres Blvd.). Guests will stroll outdoors among booths set up by participating artists and craftsmen. Potters, glass blowers, photographers, jewelers, and many others will offer their finest wares. Neighborhood bakers will present fine food products from their ovens, both for snacking that day or for gifting further into the holiday season. Roasted chestnuts, hot dogs, hot beverages and other goodies will be offered . Musical entertainment features area choirs, a hand bell group, a capella performers from Wa s h – ington University and more Individual craftsmen will demonstrate their skills. Horse-drawn carriage rides can be purchased through the neighborhood. Come and share a creative afternoon of merriment and anticipation in the finest European tradition.

The festivities continue no matter what the weather; if it’s really cold, wear your boots and mittens and sample some spiced cider or gluhwein. Last year, over thirty-five vendors afforded shoppers a wide variety of hand-crafted, one-of-akind gift items. Many are returning for their second or third year! Organized by members of the West End Arts Council, the event is funded in part by a grant from the Regional Arts Commission. Funds raised help underwrite programming for the community throughout the year. So don’t miss out – visit this beautiful neighborhood, get in the holiday mood and be prepared for upcoming festivities.

Bake Sale Donors

The 5th Annual Wintermarkt, to be held December 5, 2005, will feature fine food products from our neighborhood bakers’ ovens, both for snacking that day or for gifting during the holiday season. West End Arts Council is seeking donations from neighbors to sell at this annual bake sale. Cookies, brownies, and individual treats are great sellers. At the food tent there will be hot dogs and brats, roasted chestnuts, hot cider, a special German treat from the St. Louis Gast House, all in addition to our fabulous bake sale items. Our bake sale will include those amazing cookie/ornaments in the shape of Gingerbread Men that are donated every year by Joan Bender.

If you are interested in donating baked goods, contact Laure Porterfield at 862-5122 or skinkerd @ s t l o u i s . m i s s o u r i . o rg, or Katrina Stierholz, 863-0965.

Call for Artists

The West End Arts Council invites you to participate in the fifth annual West End Arts Council Wi n t e rmarkt on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2005 from 11 am until 4 p.m. Wintermarkt is held in the Skinker DeBaliviere neighborhood at the corner of Kingsbury and Des Peres (a public square).

We seek artists (including crafters) to sell their works at this outdoor arts and crafts fair. Last year we had ceramacists, candlemakers, jewelry makers, glass artists, a doll maker, gard e n – inspired accessories, handmade purses, musicians, and more.

In keeping with European tradition, the event will be held outdoors.

We will also feature a bonfire.

We also are looking for donated baked goods for our bake sale.

The West End Arts Council will sell an array of homemade baked goods, along with hot drinks, hot dogs, and roasted chestnuts.

If you would be interested in participating, please register by November 25th. Artists will be required to supply their own table. For more information about the artist sale, to register, or for donating baked goods, contact Laure Porterfield at 862-5122 or at skinkerd@stlouis.missouri.org.