Metropolis Programs
Check out Metropolis' plethora of programs:
The Walk
Are you a better host than guest? Do you love meeting new people? Want to experience the city and its bars? We're looking for you! We need new captains starting as soon as possible. The Walk is a monthly pub crawl, on the first Thursday of every month, that is a great way to meet new people (many of the participants recently moved to St. Louis), learn about ways to get involved in Metropolis, have a great time, and make a difference. To inquire about this position contact president@mstl.org.Goals:
- Introduce people to the many great bars and restaurants throughout the city
- Bring life back to the streets of downtown St. Louis after 5PM
- Introduce people to Metropolis and our projects
- Improve peoples perceptions of the city by immersing them in its many great neighborhoods
- and, to support city businesses
Each month, the Walk Captain posts the bar schedule for Thursday Night's Walk to the calendar. You can also have it e-mailed to you by subscribing to the Metropolist.
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The Detour
The Detour is a monthly event which occurs on the third Thursday of every month. This is event let’s our members experience different downtown activities that you might not try or experience alone. Some examples are our Trapeze Lesson Night, Bowling Night, and even an upcoming Rock Climbing Night!Do you have a suggestion for an activity or want to be a Captain for The Detour? If so please contact president@mstl.org for more details.
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Wine Club
The Wine Club (Est. 2001) is a monthly wine-tasting, social networking event that is usually scheduled, with rare exception, on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm at various locations in the City. This is an informal event and no knowledge of wine, cork sniffing techniques or lingo is needed.We usually meet in unique locations such as lofts, mansions, condos, rooftops, rehabbed houses, art galleries, recording studios, museums, and event spaces. Occasionally we meet in businesses that sell wine such as new wine bars or restaurants. If it is in a home or alternative space, the host chooses a theme (type of wine) and each participant is asked to bring a bottle of that type of wine or a plate of appetizers to share. If it is in a wine bar or restaurant that is providing the wine, we charge a nominal admission fee to cover the costs of the wines provided for tasting and some food. All events take place within the City Limits of St. Louis.
Reservations are always required. An invitation with all the details is posted on the Metropolist about a week before the event at which time you can RSVP. We will also post the event details on the calendar. We generally can accommodate around 100 people, depending on the location. If you do not subscribe to the Metropolist, but would like to receive invitations, you can subscribe to the Wine Club List at www.groups.yahoo.com/group/Metropolis_Wine_Club. We also ask for volunteers at each event to help register guests and pour wine. For questions or if you would like to host an event at your home or business, contact wineclub@mstl.org.
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Metropolis Insider
The idea driving the Insider is to explore the unique aspects of our city and to get a chance to go “behind the scenes” in St. Louis. These are exclusive opportunities to check out a part of St. Louis that not everyone gets to see and experience. Space is always limited so please RSVP!If you have any ideas for a Metropolis Insider location or event please contact our Living Environments/Perception chair at livingenvironment@mstl.org.
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The Wash
An old fashioned neighborhood clean-up where we pick up trash, plant trees and flowers.Goals:
- Recognize that every little bit helps in the Perception that St. Louis City is a viable, attractive place to "live, work and play."
- Gather people to support our efforts to "clean and green" city.
- Build an ongoing commitment to the city's neighborhoods.
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The LOT
Metropolis, St. Louis presents The Lot, an annual, free outdoor music festival in the city of St. Louis. Come out and enjoy free local bands and entertainment, as we transform the Schlafly Tap Room parking lot into a thriving concert venue.^ to top
Race around the Lou
Metropolis St. Louis presents the annual Race Around the Lou! It's "Like the Amazing Race, but St. Louis style". Teams compete in a race to the finish for fun and prizes using only Metrolink and Metrobus. With improvements and more challenging tasks, each year's Race will be even more exciting than last year!^ to top
Downtown Architectural Walking Tours
When: Every Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. from April through October. We have an East tour, and a West tour. See the details below for where to meet us.$5 per person, 12 and under free. No reservations, just show up!
Downtown Architectural Walking Tour — East: : The Heart of St. Louis.
Metropolis offers a two-hour walking tour of the Heart of Downtown Saint Louis. The tour will explore the rich history and architectural legacy of the eastern side of Downtown, from the founding of the City through its modern development and continuing re-development. The tour will include the Old Cathedral, the Post Office District, the Wainwright Building, and the Eads Bridge, as well as modern contributions to the City's rich urban fabric such as the Arch, the General American Life Insurance Building and Busch Stadium.
Where : The tour begins outside the western entrance to the Old Courthouse, on Broadway between Market and Chestnut, opposite Kiener Plaza.
Downtown Architectural Walking Tour — West: : Beyond the Arch.
Metropolis, a volunteer organization dedicated to promoting the City of St. Louis, will offer a two-hour walking tour, highlighting the little known history and architectural significance of downtown St. Louis' Memorial Plaza and surrounding district. Historic buildings will include the Kiel Opera House, City Hall, the Soldiers Memorial, among others, and focus on how they played a role in the development and continuing re-development of the city.
Where: The tour begins on the sidewalk outside the Grand Hall/hotel entrance to Union Station just west of 18th street on Market. For more information, or to schedule a tour on a day other than Saturday, please email architecture@mstl.org.
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Dinner Roulette
Dinner Roulette is a unique way to meet new people, dine at one of our many great City restaurants, and learn more about one another through lively dinner conversation. All you need to do is to RSVP in advance. Please check the calendar for upcoming dates and times.Each dinner group will be assigned a Dinner Captain. This person will contact you confirming your reservation as well as provide information on location, directions and any other pertinent information. You simply show up and enjoy!
If you would like to be considered as a possible Dinner Captain, please indicate this on your reservation. As a Dinner Captain, you will be your group's 'host' for the night. You choose the restaurant, inform your group of location, time, cuisine type, etc and ensure a great evening is had by all! Selected Dinner Captains will be provided with further instruction.