November 16, 2011
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Atomicdust Hosts Open House for St. Louis Creative Industry

Creative Industry Open House

Calling all industry friends, friendly competitors, and vendors with benefits.

Fresh off our move to St. Louis’ Midtown Alley, we thought it would be friendly to have an open house (and open bar) with our industry friends, neighbors, and the awesome creative community in St. Louis.

This is going to be a pretty low-key, casual event. We’ll have some beer. And even some snacks. But don’t judge us if we don’t have anything hanging on the walls yet.

So if you’re part of the St. Louis creative community, stop by after work on Thursday, November 17th and say hello. Our doors will be open. Let us know you’re coming on our Facebook Page.

We’re also taking this opportunity to host a canned food drive for our neighbors at Food Outreach, so please bring a donation to the event! Find out more about Food Outreach here.

September 26, 2011
by Stephen
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Remembering a Street Fest Past…

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All this build-up to Saturday’s Midtown Alley Street Fest 2011 is making us a bit nostalgic. We headed back to the archives to flip through some photographs from last year, allowing us to relive the event as it was getting its legs as a wee two-year-old. (The full gallery is here.) About 3,000 people showed up that fine day — up from about 800 the year before. This Saturday? We’re expecting between 4,000 and 6,000 revelers, potentially doubling attendance from last year.

Thanks in advance for being part of Midtown Alley Street Fest 2011, as the event grows along with St. Louis’ most exciting new neighborhood.

September 21, 2011
by Danielle
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What Time Is That Band Playing?

You’ve seen the lineup. You know you don’t want to miss your favorite band at Midtown Alley Street Fest on October 1st. But what time should you be there?

You’re in luck! Now you know the schedule for the day:

10:00-11:00am David Beeman (of Old Lights)

11:00-12:00am Derrick Streibig (of We Are Warm)

12:00-1:30pm Kim Massie

 1:50-3:20pm Stickley & Canan

3:40-4:50pm Animal Empty

5:10-5:55pm Née

 6:15-7:00pm Union Tree Review

 7:20-8:05pm Pretty Little Empire

8:25pm-9:55pm Murder City Players

10:15-11:00pm The Blind Eyes

Remember – come early, and stay late. We’ll have plenty of other festivities going on all day, including great food from local restaurants, the Microbrew Beer Garden, antique car show, Kid’s Zone and SLU’s Open Air Market featuring local art, crafts and gifts!

September 8, 2011
by Jane
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2011 Music Lineup

Murder City Players performing at the 2010 Street Fest.

Midtown Alley has put together an amazing group of musicians for this year’s Street Fest. We’ll have music to match everyone’s taste from soul to indie rock to reggae to folk, just to name a few.

Featured artists include:

  • Kim Massie – an amazing, award-winning soulful, bluesy vocalist
  • Murder City Players – a leading Midwest reggae/ska collective
  • The Blind Eyes – an indie band with a knack for songwriting and strong live performances
  • David Beeman, of Old Lights – a stand-out singer and songwriter
  • Pretty Little Empire – with their unique blend of beautifully-crafted folk, twang and pop songs
  • Animal Empty – delivering exhilarating alternative, modern rock
  • We Are Warm’s Derrick Streibig – sharing his unique vocals, songwriting and guitar playing abilities
  • Union Tree Review – an indie pop sextet with an amazing breadth of sound
  • Joe Stickley & Sean Canan –  who create Irish folk and American roots music using simple rock rhythms and honest storytelling
  • Née – delivering an eclectic sound from charismatic front-woman Kristin Dennis and drummer Mic Boshans

The music will begin at 10 a.m. and last until 11 p.m. We hope to see you there.

August 31, 2011
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3rd Annual Midtown Alley Street Fest!

When: Saturday, October 1, 2011, 10am – 11pm

Where: The Heart of Midtown Alley on Locust Street from Garrison to Hotel Ignacio.

Live Music On Two Stages: Live Music includes: Kim Massie, Murder City Players, David Beeman (of Old Lights), Derrick Streibig (of We Are Warm), Stickley & Canan, Animal Empty, Née, Union Tree Review, Pretty Little Empire, and The Blind Eyes.

Microbrew Beer Garden: 10am – 11pm

Food From Area Restaurants: 10am – 11pm

Saint Louis University’s Open Air Market: 10am – 5pm

Antique Car Show: 10am – 5pm

Kid Zone: 10am – 5pm