Historical November–December 2018 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
First off, you need something to wear to the Homecoming!
These locallyowned shops are just around the corner and offer a unique collection of shoes and clothing that will make you stand out at holiday parties, Posh Shoe Bar, 6193 Delmar, Calla Lily, 6195 Delmar, or Cocktailz – A Beauty Bar, 6150 Delmar?
The St. Louis International Film Festival runs from November 1 to November 11 with the Tivoli, 6350 Delmar, serving as a key venue for film screenings and events.
The Loop’s very own Joe Edwards is being honored with a tribute at Delmar Hall on Wednesday, November 7. Tickets are available on St. Louis Cinema’s website, CinemaStLouis.org.
The real holiday kick-off is Small Business Saturday on November 24, an all-day event that is a great time to shop some tried and true Loop favorites, Plowsharing Crafts, 6271 Delmar, The Silver Lady, 6864 Delmar, and Subterranean Books, 6275 Delmar. Also, discover other locally-owned shops like OSO: A Style Lab, 6321 Delmar, Baked T’s, 6368 Delmar and Artisians in the Loop, 6511 Delmar. Did you know, you can even get your own eyewear made on-site at Copper Hinge – Small Batch Eyewear, 6513 Delmar, just bring in your prescription.
There are so many shops we can’t name them all but we can tell you that there’s something for everyone.
The Delmar Loop will host a series of holiday events in December, check out VisitTheLoop.com for a full listing of events including the Loop Ice Carnival, January 18-20.
There is also a whole host of new businesses.
The Yoga Source, 6170 Delmar, just relocated to the Loop and offers yoga classes and workshops daily.
The Baked Bear, ice cream sandwiches featuring fresh-baked cookies at 6140 Delmar, Krab Kingz serving Louisiana-style seafood boil dishes at 5860 Delmar, and HopCat boasting 80 beers on draught and a tasty pub menu at 6315 Delmar have all opened to rave reviews.
If you are looking for entertainment, The Duck Room at Blueberry Hill features live music by local and national acts at 6504 Delmar, The Pin-up Bowl offers an evening of bowling at 6192 Delmar and the Red Herring Escape Rooms provide a true escape challenge with several rooms and adventures at 6358 Delmar.
The Pageant, 6161 Delmar, and Delmar Hall, 6163 Delmar, have a full calendar of concerts but make sure you get your tickets because many of their holiday shows sell out. Make your tour of the Delmar Loop easier to navigate and pick-up a brochure with a listing of all of the businesses at the Moonrise Hotel, 6177 Delmar. You can also try out the new menu at The Eclipse Restaurant while you are there. Keep up on everyday events and happenings by following us on Facebook and Twitter, @TheDelmarLoop, or check out our website at VisitTheLoop.com.
Original photograph caption
Two ribbon-cuttings were held on Friday, October 3: The Yoga Source, 6170 Delmar, moved from Richmond Heights. The Baked Bear, 6140 Delmar, is locally-owned by Steve Lemley and is the first of its kind in St. Louis. Ice cream cookie sandwiches? Yum!
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, November–December 2018.
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Archival transcription note: Ribbon-cutting caption prints Friday October third, which is Wednesday in twenty eighteen. Source date retained, no inferred correction.
Original source: SD_Times2018_11.pdf, printed page(s) 1; PDF page(s) 1.
