2008 information and schedule is now online! http://www.iistl.org/festival.php
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AUG. 23-24 -- TOWER GROVE PARK, ST. LOUIS -- RAIN OR SHINE! :)
Festival of Nations is a FREE outdoor multi-ethnic celebration featuring traditional dance and music, ethnic food, cultural and educational exhibits, folk art demonstrations, and international market.
Presented by the International Institute and 125 ethnic organizations, the festival promotes awareness and understanding of our community’s growing ethnic population.
WHEN: Aug. 23 (10am - 7pm) AND Aug. 24 (10am - 6 pm)
WHERE: Tower Grove Park on the City’s South Side. The event takes place near Grand and Arsenal, steps away from the International District. A free shuttle service will be available throughout the park.
PRICE: Admission and entertainment are FREE; food and gifts are affordably priced.
ENTERTAINMENT: Three stages of non-stop music and dance performances by traditional ethnic artists, local world music favorites and the finest traditional acoustic music and song.
Stage Hours:
Forest (Main) Stage, Sat. 10:15am-7pm; Sun. 11am-5pm
World Music Stage, Sat. Noon-6:45pm; Sun. 11:30am-4:30pm
Folk Grove, Sat. 11:45am-6:30pm; Sun. 11:30am-4pm
ALSO ON THE SCENE:
*60 food and gift booths
*Scottish games
*Learn Indian kuchipudi and other ethnic dances on the popular Village Green
*Fun for the whole family: Hands-on arts and crafts, plus a dog Watering Station: cooling off for people and pets
*Community Organization Booths -- places to learn about the International Institute and other vital agencies in St. Louis.
Who I'd like to meet:
Everyone interested in...
1) learning about St. Louis immigrant and refugee communities
2) ethnic folk performers and crafts
3) international dances and sports
4) trying new foods from around the world
5) free entertainment in Tower Grove Park
Wine in the City Party At the Historic Cabanne House at Forest Park Tuesday, October 9 SPREAD THE WORD!!
Wine in the City is a party geared at connecting young adults in the St. Louis area to local volunteer and networking groups. Join FUEL and over 30 St. Louis wine clubs, not-for-profit, and networking groups for a night with wine, food and music!!
This is an outdoor tented event that will be held on the grounds of the Historic Cabanne House in Forest Park on Tuesday, October 9 from 5:30-9:30 PM. Admission is free, but you must bring a bottle of wine or a dish to share (*one per person). If in doubt, bring food. Crown Valley Winery and Boulevard Brewing Co will also be there to provide a limited amount of beer and wine to sample. Wine glasses are not provided, but souvenir goblets are available for $5. No RSVP necessary. 21 & over.
Join FUEL & the RFT for an amazing afterwork party!
"Sake in the City"
The Drunken Fish (CWE) Tuesday, September 11 5:30 - 10:00 PM
PS. Join Fuel and i-Squared, Saturday, October 13 for a day trip to Crown Valley Winery. We meet at Pat's Bar in Dogtown at 10:30 AM for a light breakfast and bus pick up. Tickets are $28 and include breakfast, a souvenir wine glass, wine sampling, and transportation from/to Pat's Bar. Itty bitty coolers are allowed under seats on the bus. Tickets go on sale August 30th and are sold on a first come, first served basis. Sign ups are not accepted without payment. Don't delay. This event sells out every year!!
For more info, contact us at info@fuelforthecity.org. www.fuelforthecity.org or www.iistl.org. Send checks payable to "Fuel for the City " to:
Kate Howell International Institute 3654 S. Grand St. Louis, MO 63118.
An e-mail address MUST be included for each person attending.
