Tower Grove Farmer's Market

Find ShowMe Etsy throughout the season at Tower Grove Farmers' Market rated the top farmers market by the RFT in 2008. The Tower Grove Farmers' Market is a non-for-profit organization with a wide variety of local produce, meats and other local food products. It runs every Saturday from May 9 through October 24, 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., and is loacted in Tower Grove Park, just west of the Pool Pavillion.

ShowMe Etsy will there on the following dates:
May 9 (opening)
May 23
June 20
September 19
October 3rd
October 24 (closing)

Upcycle Exchange at Artropy!

And just what is the Upcycle Exchange? It's a fabulous program... as artists we're always looking for items to use in our art. Here's an easy way to donate unused craft items at ShowMe Etsy's Artropy event!

Here's a blurb from the Upcycle website!
The Upcycle Exchange is an pilot program aimed at initiating a cradle-to-cradle inspired production concept for the indie craft community. The basic premise is that customers can receive incentives, such as discounts on merchandise or other perks, when they collect and donate materials that crafters use to create handmade merchandise. Micro-manufacturers have formed a vast network both on the internet and in their communities over the past 10 years, and have enjoyed an explosion of popularity through local events and online shops. In light of the endlessly varied aesthetic tastes and resourcefulness of these well-connected cottage industries, we think they exhibit a huge potential to absorb over-consumption, and serve as a model for producing more sustainable domestic goods.

Artropy - Saturday, April 25th - 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Join us for the spring ShowMe Etsy show at SqWires - the Annex in historic Lafayette Square on April 25th from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This show features more than thirty exceptional St. Louis artists with diverse talents in many areas including: jewelry design, painting, textile arts, photography, mixed-media, glass work, eco-fashion and illustration. Can't wait to see you!

For more information: www.ShowMeEtsy.org

Crazy Autumn Art & Craft Show

The ShowMe Etsy street team is putting on our first show this week. The Crazy Autumn Art & Craft Show will be Thursday, October 16, from 5-9 pm at SqWires Annex in Historic Lafayette Square.

This show will be a great way to get holiday shopping done early. In addition to lots of vendors who have shops on Etsy, the show will also include special guest artists Big Small Town Designs and MFA students from the Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts at Washington University. This show will offer a little bit of everything, from fine art paintings and photography to unique jewelry to fiber arts to handmade cards and much much more.

In addition to all of this handmade art and craft goodness, there will be free cheese and crackers and a cash bar. Also, there will be a free raffle to win one of four gift baskets stuffed with handmade items made by the show participants. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to pick up one-of-a-kind, handmade gifts!

Webjam!

The ShowMe Etsy team was excited to find out we were featured in Webjam's newsletter. Webjam is one of the easiest ways for local communities, interest groups, charities, fan clubs or families to stay connected online and share content in a controlled and safe environment. Most important, we keep you, the public, informed of upcoming ShowMe Etsy events! Check us out...

www.ShowMeEtsy.org

Cool Art, Hot Jazz

The ShowMe Etsy team is fortunate to be at Cool Art, Hot Jazz Festival this weekend! Good music, fantastic art... what more can you ask for? :)

Pere Marquette Peach Festival

So delectable. So juicy. And oh so sweet! The summer calls delicious fresh fruit and at this time of the year, peaches are at the peak. Pere Marquette Lodge will be holding its 2nd Annual Peach Festival and many ShowMe Etsy members will be there! Check out below for more info!






2nd Annual Peach Festival
Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center
Great River Road near Grafton, Illinois
618-786-2331
Sunday, August 3rd, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Tower Grove Farmers' Market

ShowMe Etsy keeps on movin' and groovin' on! Even in St. Louis' infamous summer heat, many of us braved the scorching weather and participated in the Tower Grove Farmers' Market. You find us next at Pere Marquette Peach Festival, Sunday, August 3rd!

Concert for Conservation

Members of the ShowMeEtsy street team will have several booths/tables at the Concert for Conservation on Saturday, July 12, 7 pm, at the Lucas School House. In addition, participating members are donating items for a raffle to raise additional money for The Nature Conservancy.

Playing at the Concert for Conservation will be The Mosby Group and Students of Imrat Khan. Todd Mosby appeared recently on Cityscape on KWMU and Stumble in the Dark on KDHX, where he talked about the concert and his music.

The mission of The Nature Conservancy is "to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive." Tickets for the Concert for Conservation are $10 in advance and $12 day of show. A matching donation will be made for every ticket purchased.

Attending this event is a great way to help a good cause, hear some great music, check out some local artisans, and meet members of the ShowMeEtsy team. We hope to see you there!