Grand Center

roger wyoming II · PostMay 13, 2014#3762014-05-13T17:20+00:00

wabash wrote:Does anyone know what's going on with this office building in Grand Center?

Here is more on the new Jazz center:
http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/m ... 15ade.html

Jazz at the Bistro closes its doors later this month but will reopen in October as an all new state-of-the art venue and center for jazz.

The newly-christened Ferring Jazz Bistro will kick off with an October show from jazz legend Wynton Marsalis.

The Harold and Dorothy Steward Center for Jazz will be home to both the Ferring Jazz Bistro and the Centene Jazz Education Center. A jazz lounge and staff headquarters are also part of the equation.

The space expands next door into the former Greenberg Van Doren Gallery Building....

BrickCity4470 · PostMay 13, 2014#3772014-05-13T18:50+00:00

Was just reading about this and looks like its going to be a bigger draw once it reopens. very exciting

Presbyterian · PostMay 13, 2014#3782014-05-13T20:15+00:00

NextStl story on Jazz St. Louis: http://nextstl.com/2014/05/jazz-st-loui ... -campaign/

framer · PostMay 14, 2014#3792014-05-14T02:31+00:00

Looks awesome. Great news. And BB King's just around the corner.

Presbyterian · PostMay 14, 2014#3802014-05-14T16:21+00:00

Has anyone heard anything about the Grandel? No ownership change or permits on record.

roger wyoming II · PostMay 14, 2014#3812014-05-14T21:55+00:00

^ good question.... one of the many mysteries of Grand Center. I also wonder if GC has made any decision on the possible garage/retail.

Steve Smith said he hopes to begin work on the Missouri Theater Building in 4-6 weeks.

moorlander · PostMay 17, 2014#3822014-05-17T00:12+00:00

Closed all summer? I'd think they'd want to do the renovation in the winter months....

roger wyoming II · PostMay 17, 2014#3832014-05-17T01:36+00:00

^ Is your comment in regard to Missouri Theater Building work? There is nothing to close in that vacant building.

johnnyqnola · PostMay 17, 2014#3842014-05-17T18:27+00:00

^ I took it as Jazz at the Bistro being closed all summer.

framer · PostMay 22, 2014#3852014-05-22T04:15+00:00

The Pulitzer is expanding. Nothing too dramatic, just a renovation of the lower levels; but it will increase their exhibition and program space. They're going to close for construction in late August, and re-open in May 2015.

Also, they're changing their official name to The Pulitzer Arts Foundation.

PostMay 29, 2014#3862014-05-29T18:15+00:00

A bit more info on the Pulitzer's expansion:

http://pulitzerarts.org/resources/press/news/expansion/

PostJun 06, 2014#3872014-06-06T02:59+00:00

I just got a look at the latest plans and renderings for the new Public Media Commons under construction between KWMU and KETC; this thing is gonna be really cool. Multiple interactive media projection and LED surfaces cover two large walls, along with performance areas, seating, and landscaping. Should be pretty spectacular at night, and very cool during the day as well. This will be a great spot to hang out before and after theater events.

wabash · PostJun 28, 2014#3882014-06-28T16:43+00:00

The Times Square of St. Louis

Redbrickcity · PostJul 17, 2014#3892014-07-17T01:06+00:00

http://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/nea ... and-center

framer · PostAug 16, 2014#3902014-08-16T02:00+00:00

They've been testing the giant video screen in Media Commons. Really looking good.

blzhrpmd2 · PostAug 16, 2014#3912014-08-16T13:57+00:00

Great pic above. Where exactly is this video board?

framer · PostAug 16, 2014#3922014-08-16T18:27+00:00

^On the north side of Olive, between the KWMU and KETC buildings. Grand opening September 13. More info here:

http://ninenet.org/archives/pressroom/p ... ptember-13

imran · PostAug 16, 2014#3932014-08-16T21:44+00:00

This is what it looked like today

PostAug 16, 2014#3942014-08-16T21:49+00:00

And close by, under a cheap stucco job, The Palladium waits for a savior.

jcity · PostAug 25, 2014#3952014-08-25T02:26+00:00

This is cool and all but I wish it was in a spot that was much more visible.

jambo · PostAug 25, 2014#3962014-08-25T14:53+00:00

Saw this on twitter for the media commons:

goat314 · PostOct 02, 2014#3972014-10-02T03:07+00:00

Grand Center Development Keeps Going

The Grand Center neighborhood is growing. This comes as no surprise to Michelle Stevens, vice president of Grand Center Inc. But, she says the area still has a long way to go before the “Growing Grand” plan is fulfilled.

This plan, which was finalized a bit more than a year ago, involves using the arts as a catalyst to growth and prosperity in this once lively neighborhood. The goals include increasing art spaces, living environments, retail locations and making the neighborhood more pedestrian friendly.How far has the area progressed?

http://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/gra ... eeps-going

roger wyoming II · PostOct 02, 2014#3982014-10-02T12:51+00:00

^ Should we be concerned about no mention of the Missouri Theater project? Lawrence Group was to have this project well underway by now. (On the other hand, the article didn't mention the Jazz Saint Louis expansion and opening.)

dredger · PostOct 02, 2014#3992014-10-02T17:06+00:00

^ Isn't there also a parking structure deal in the works that might lead to some additional residential infill separate from the latest proposal referenced in the article.

It gets pretty impressive if you add a couple of projects that have been proposed an or supposedly in the works not noted in the article. Still nice to see a positive article put out there.

Presbyterian · PostOct 03, 2014#4002014-10-03T16:16+00:00

Sheldon Plaza:

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