Follow the path around the statue of German-American Civil War General Franz Sigel at the Union Avenue entrance to Forest Park, past the cat tails, and you may come across Marie Jary and her husband, architect Sandy Talley (above), putting the final touches on a pop-up dining pavilion that has finally come to fruition after…
Category: Art & Architecture
Amy Johnson creates KayOss in CWE
After I told a friend a little bit about Amy Johnson yesterday, she said, "There are just so many creative people around here!" And finding these artisans, and then introducing them to you, is one of the reasons I love writing this blog. The first floor of Amy Johnson's home in the CWE has been…
A neighborhood get-together and dedication of Taylor Park Friday
In an effort to promote new connections and community spirit in the CWE, the Central West End Association has been sponsoring a series of monthly "First Friday Happy Hours" in various venues around the neighborhood. The May event was held at the World Chess Hall of Fame. Next up is Taylor Park, above, where the…