Friday, March 30, 2007
All-Ford Event at the Museum of Transportation
On Sunday, April 1, 2007, there will be an ALL-FORD EVENT at the Museum of Transportation from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. hosted by: The Model A Restorers Club, the Model T Ford Club of Greater St. Louis, and the Missouri Valley Early Ford V-8 Club.
When Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line to automobile production in 1913, he paved the way for his Model T to become the most influential and popular vehicle in automotive history. After 19 years and the production of 15 million Model Ts, Ford introduced the dramatically different and improved Model A in 1927 as a 1928 model, and the relatively sophisticated but still inexpensive Model A paved the way for Ford’s introduction of an affordable V-8 engine to the masses in the mid-1930s.
At this event, visitors will have the opportunity to: see a Ford Model T assembled from parts in just minutes—and then driven away, witness the evolution of Ford and the United States automotive industry, visit with the owners of these beautiful automobiles and learn about the history, restoration, and enjoyment of their vehicles
Admission to this automotive event is free. Admission to the remainder of the Museum of Transportation is $4 for adults, $2 for seniors and children ages 5-12, and children under 5 are free with a paying adult family member.
The Museum of Transportation is a unit of St. Louis County Department of Parks and Recreation and according to the Smithsonian Institution “has one of the largest and best collections of transportation vehicles in the world.” It is located at 3015 Barrett Station Road in West St. Louis County, and is open Tuesday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
When Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line to automobile production in 1913, he paved the way for his Model T to become the most influential and popular vehicle in automotive history. After 19 years and the production of 15 million Model Ts, Ford introduced the dramatically different and improved Model A in 1927 as a 1928 model, and the relatively sophisticated but still inexpensive Model A paved the way for Ford’s introduction of an affordable V-8 engine to the masses in the mid-1930s.
At this event, visitors will have the opportunity to: see a Ford Model T assembled from parts in just minutes—and then driven away, witness the evolution of Ford and the United States automotive industry, visit with the owners of these beautiful automobiles and learn about the history, restoration, and enjoyment of their vehicles
Admission to this automotive event is free. Admission to the remainder of the Museum of Transportation is $4 for adults, $2 for seniors and children ages 5-12, and children under 5 are free with a paying adult family member.
The Museum of Transportation is a unit of St. Louis County Department of Parks and Recreation and according to the Smithsonian Institution “has one of the largest and best collections of transportation vehicles in the world.” It is located at 3015 Barrett Station Road in West St. Louis County, and is open Tuesday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Monday, March 12, 2007
Unwind at The Westin St. Louis
At the tick of five, UNWIND begins. Celebrate the end of the day, and the beginning of the evening. The nightly ritual at the The Westin St. Louis' Clark Street Grill offers two hours of tempting your palate and seducing your senses with select appetizers, cocktails and signature sounds.
The Westin has introduced the Unwind experience in all of its global properties. Once the sun sets in St. Louis, TheWestin lobby evolves with music, scent and lighting to enhance your senses. Treat yourself to Unwind. You deserve it!
Unwind takes place Monday-Friday, 5 to 7 p.m. *The event may not be available on Cardinal baseball home games.
Here's the schedule:
Not So Mundane MONDAY Culinary Experience
Pull up a seat to sophisticated taste at the Clark Street Grill's show kitchen. You'll learn to prepare The Westin's daily Amuse Bouche (pre-meal appetizer) and get to sample along the way.
Toe Tapping TUESDAY
Live Music, begins at 6 p.m. Experience Mo & Dawn, a charismatic musical duo whose clever take on jazz, soul, funk, and percussion sounds will awaken your spirit.
"Knotty" or Nice, 5-7 p.m.Knitting has never been so much fun. Whether your day’s been good, bad or indifferent you’ll find a group of people to unwind with. The Westin provides knitting needles and yarn, or you can just join in for the casual conversation. Beginners invited!
Winding Down WEDNESDAY Culinary Experience
Learn about The Westin's sophisticated taste at the Clark Street Grill's show kitchen.
THURSDAYS with a Twist Beverage Class
Awaken your taste buds to wine, beer and/or spirits. This evening seminar includes tips and tastes from various vendors and local wineries. Each week is different.
Thank Goodness it's FRIDAY Culinary Experience
Another great opportunity to learn how to prepare The Westin's daily Amuse Bouche (pre-meal appetizer).
See you there!
The Westin has introduced the Unwind experience in all of its global properties. Once the sun sets in St. Louis, TheWestin lobby evolves with music, scent and lighting to enhance your senses. Treat yourself to Unwind. You deserve it!
Unwind takes place Monday-Friday, 5 to 7 p.m. *The event may not be available on Cardinal baseball home games.
Here's the schedule:
Not So Mundane MONDAY Culinary Experience
Pull up a seat to sophisticated taste at the Clark Street Grill's show kitchen. You'll learn to prepare The Westin's daily Amuse Bouche (pre-meal appetizer) and get to sample along the way.
Toe Tapping TUESDAY
Live Music, begins at 6 p.m. Experience Mo & Dawn, a charismatic musical duo whose clever take on jazz, soul, funk, and percussion sounds will awaken your spirit.
"Knotty" or Nice, 5-7 p.m.Knitting has never been so much fun. Whether your day’s been good, bad or indifferent you’ll find a group of people to unwind with. The Westin provides knitting needles and yarn, or you can just join in for the casual conversation. Beginners invited!
Winding Down WEDNESDAY Culinary Experience
Learn about The Westin's sophisticated taste at the Clark Street Grill's show kitchen.
THURSDAYS with a Twist Beverage Class
Awaken your taste buds to wine, beer and/or spirits. This evening seminar includes tips and tastes from various vendors and local wineries. Each week is different.
Thank Goodness it's FRIDAY Culinary Experience
Another great opportunity to learn how to prepare The Westin's daily Amuse Bouche (pre-meal appetizer).
See you there!
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Thursday, March 01, 2007
The Road to Final Four Runs Through St. Louis
St. Louis is one city that loves sports – and once again, the titans of NCAA men’s basketball are returning to town in hopes of making it to the top tier of college basketball. The road to the NCAA tournament will include a pit stop in the Gateway City, March 23-25, 2007, at the Edward Jones Dome. The winner of the NCAA 2007 Division I Men's Championship Midwest Regional will “keep the dream alive” and head for this year’s NCAA Final Four in Atlanta.
Catch the games on TV at one of the city’s numerous sports bars or restaurants. Many of the most popular places to watch a game have some famous names attached to them, like former baseball Cardinal and current broadcaster Mike Shannon’s Steaks & Seafood, Dierdorf & Hart’s – run by legendary football Cardinals Dan Dierdorf and Jim Hart – and Blues hockey great Bernie Federko’s Steak & Sports Grill.
There’s also the “Mad Hungarian,” Al Hrabosky’s Ballpark Saloon, Ozzie Smith’s Ozzie’s Restaurant & Sports Bar and Pujols 5 Westport Grill, whose namesake is none other than Cardinals slugger Albert “El Hombre” Pujols. There are also a number of J. Buck’s Restaurant locations throughout the region, whose namesakes are the late Hall of Fame broadcaster Jack Buck, his Fox sportscaster son Joe, and daughter Julie, a local radio personality.
Fresh from hosting a spectacular NCAA Men’s Final Four in 2005, St. Louis is keeping its “game face” on by hosting a number of NCAA tournaments during the next few years. In addition to this year’s regional, the city is set to host the 2007 NCAA men’s hockey championship – “the Frozen Four” – April 5-7 at the Scottrade Center, as well as the NCAA Division III Men's Tennis Championships, May 15-20, 2007, at the Dwight Davis Tennis Center. The NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships return to the city in 2008 and 2009, and St. Louis will host the 2009 Women’s Final Four at the Scottrade Center. In March 2010, the NCAA men’s regional returns to the Edward Jones Dome in downtown St. Louis for another installment of exciting college hoops action.
Catch the games on TV at one of the city’s numerous sports bars or restaurants. Many of the most popular places to watch a game have some famous names attached to them, like former baseball Cardinal and current broadcaster Mike Shannon’s Steaks & Seafood, Dierdorf & Hart’s – run by legendary football Cardinals Dan Dierdorf and Jim Hart – and Blues hockey great Bernie Federko’s Steak & Sports Grill.
There’s also the “Mad Hungarian,” Al Hrabosky’s Ballpark Saloon, Ozzie Smith’s Ozzie’s Restaurant & Sports Bar and Pujols 5 Westport Grill, whose namesake is none other than Cardinals slugger Albert “El Hombre” Pujols. There are also a number of J. Buck’s Restaurant locations throughout the region, whose namesakes are the late Hall of Fame broadcaster Jack Buck, his Fox sportscaster son Joe, and daughter Julie, a local radio personality.
Fresh from hosting a spectacular NCAA Men’s Final Four in 2005, St. Louis is keeping its “game face” on by hosting a number of NCAA tournaments during the next few years. In addition to this year’s regional, the city is set to host the 2007 NCAA men’s hockey championship – “the Frozen Four” – April 5-7 at the Scottrade Center, as well as the NCAA Division III Men's Tennis Championships, May 15-20, 2007, at the Dwight Davis Tennis Center. The NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships return to the city in 2008 and 2009, and St. Louis will host the 2009 Women’s Final Four at the Scottrade Center. In March 2010, the NCAA men’s regional returns to the Edward Jones Dome in downtown St. Louis for another installment of exciting college hoops action.
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