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Get in touch with your creative side at Loop Arts Fest

Finding the perfect outing for the weekend can be challenging, especially when you’re looking for something that will fit a variety of tastes and ages. Luckily, we’ve done the scouting for you! The 2017 Loop Arts Fest will take place Wednesday, June 21st, 2017, through Saturday, June 24th, 2017. It will include family-friendly fun for all who appreciate art and music. Whether you’re an amateur, a professional, or a spectator, this extraordinary celebration of music and art is sure to please every member of your crew. After making your rounds in the Loop what better way to end the day then a signature cocktail on the rooftop terrace at the Moonrise Hotel, the views from the roof are spectacular.

Make Music Day

Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Although Make Music Day began in France in 1982, this exciting affair is now held in 700 cities and 120 countries across the world. In the Delmar Loop, this event takes on a personality all its own. With painted pianos placed along the street, passersby are encouraged to take time out of their day to create melodies, no matter if you prefer consonance or dissonance. In addition to originating tunes on the pianos, live musicians will be performing outdoors at ten of your favorite businesses throughout the Loop including Vintage Vinyl, Pin-Up Bowl, Mission Taco, and Blueberry Hill. Children and adults of all ages are welcome to join in the fun or boogie in the background. The live performances will begin at 10 am and continue until 10 pm. For a comprehensive list of performers and locations where they will play, stop by MakeMusicDay.org! Feel free to pop on over to our acclaimed rooftop bar to take in the sites or relax with your favorite cocktail. We’ll be waiting!

Chalk The Loop

Saturday, June 24, 2017

From novices to professionals, artists of all experience levels enjoy participating in Chalk The Loop. As a chance to highlight creativity and skill, Chalk The Loop also offers a great spectator experience. To entice more contestants, cash prizes will be offered in the following categories: Best of The Loop Theme, Best Walk of Fame Theme, and Most Creative. First ($150), second ($100), and third ($50) prize awards will be presented in each category. All of the winners will be announced on VisitTheLoop.com on Monday, June 26th, 2017. The cost of registration is $10 for adults, $8 for students, and $6 for children 12 and under. To sign-up, you will need to purchase tickets. You must then print the payment confirmation page and present it at the 9:00 am check-in, where you will receive a premium box of chalks to get going on your unique images. If the weather does not permit the event, it will be moved to the following day (Sunday, June 25th). You can check out the Chalk The Loop Facebook Page for more information! You can even view the progress from our rooftop bar! With excellent food and drinks, it’s the perfect place to hang with friends!

We hope to see you this weekend in the marvelous and charming St. Louis Delmar Loop!