Area Excursions
Still Fine at 89: Happy Birthday to the Father of Rock and Roll
October 16, 2015
It’s practically impossible for us not to swell with pride when we remember that Chuck Berry, the rock and roll pioneer who’s given so much to the music world, hails from St. Louis. We salute him today, his 89th birthday! Chuck was born in 1926 and grew up in The Ville neighborhood in north St. ... Read more
Chill Out With These 5 Great Fall Beers at Eclipse Restaurant
October 15, 2015
A lot of things change in the fall – the leaves, the weather and the time, to name a few. But the desire to drink great beer remains steadfast. No matter your style, Eclipse Restaurant has the beer selection and knowledgeable bartenders to find the right brew to please your palate. That said, we invite ... Read more
5 ways to celebrate National Adopt a Shelter Dog month
October 7, 2015
Here at the Moonrise Hotel, we love animals! As a pet-friendly hotel, we understand how much the four-legged members of your family mean to you. October is National Adopt a Shelter Dog month, and we can’t help but spread the news in hopes that deserving dogs can find a new home! Below are five stellar ... Read more
Halloween Party on the rooftop at the Moonrise Hotel in the Twilight Room
October 7, 2015
This October, there are plenty of spooky events going on around St. Louis to get you in the Halloween spirit. Whether you’ve got the kiddos in tow or are looking for some adults-only fun, there’s something for everyone! Check out some of our faves below. Tivoli Theatre See a late night movie at the Tivoli ... Read more
Fun, philanthropy and fashion, with a green twist, comes back to the Moonrise this fall!
October 7, 2015
Date: Friday, November 6, 2015 Time: 7 – 11 pm Tickets: $40 for Garden members/$50 for non-members Venue: Moonrise Hotel, 6177 Delmar, St. Louis, MO 63112 We are proud to be a sponsor of the 2015 Green Ball! Proceeds from the gala will go to the EarthWays Center, a division of the Missouri Botanical Garden. ... Read more
Fall means fresh offerings from Eclipse Restaurant
September 29, 2015
Fall has officially landed in St. Louis. While the days are starting to get a little cooler, Eclipse Restaurant is heating up. The new fall menu at Eclipse Restaurant has all the fall flavors you could hope for alongside the classics. Start with the Grains & Bone Broth Salad packed with faro, quinoa, arugula, baby ... Read more
5th Annual Chalk the Loop
September 22, 2015
Artists of all ages and abilities can leave a mark on the Delmar Loop with their own chalk masterpieces! This colorful event takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. While the event is free for all spectators, tickets for participants are $10 for Adults, $8 for Students and $6 for ... Read more
Total lunar eclipse plus a “Supermoon”!
September 22, 2015
This Sunday, September 27, join us on the Rooftop Terrace for a rare stellar occurrence. There will be a total lunar eclipse AND a “Supermoon”! The blood red moon will start around 8 pm and peak between 9 and 10:30 pm. Sounds like the perfect time to grab an after dinner drink from our incredible ... Read more
LouFest, Forest Park Balloon Race, highlight outdoor St. Louis events in September
September 9, 2015
Those recent, unseasonably cool temperatures can only mean one thing: fall is almost here! And just because summer vacation is over doesn’t mean the outdoor fun has to be. In fact, September is chock full of amazing outdoor events in and around the world-famous Delmar Loop and Forest Park. So get those hoodies and jackets ... Read more
#CheersTo35Years: Celebrating 35 Years of Operation Food Search
September 2, 2015
This month, Operation Food Search is launching their year-long 35th anniversary celebration! The #CheersTo35Years campaign will raise money for the hungry through participating restaurants, wine bars and retailers. When you order the “OFS Wine,” a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Operation Food Search. Being a wine-o never felt so good! Eclipse Restaurant ... Read more
The Loop is Open and Ready to Party!
August 21, 2015
There’s a lot of buzz on the Delmar Loop these days – not to mention a lot of digging, hammering and all-around machining, too! Crews are hard at work laying down tracks for the new Loop Trolley, which is scheduled to open in late 2016 and will connect University City with Forest Park. But don’t ... Read more
Lights, Camera and Happy Birthday to Shelley Winters!
August 18, 2015
Today we’re wishing a happy birthday to a true Hollywood trailblazer: actress Shelley Winters! Winters, a two-time Academy Award winner, was born Shirley Schrift on August 18, 1920, in an apartment on Newstead Avenue in St. Louis. Her father was a men’s clothing designer and her mother was a singer with The Muny. The family ... Read more
The Delmar Loop Welcomes Wash. U. Students!
July 31, 2015
It’s that time of year again when scholars from around the world make their pilgrimage to Washington University for another school year. Whether you’re brand new to this whole “dorm” thing or renting your last apartment in University City before venturing into the post-grad world, the Delmar Loop has plenty to offer. From weekly groceries ... Read more
The Eclipse Restaurant is hoppin’ for National IPA Day
July 31, 2015
As far as craft beer styles go, the India Pale Ale pretty much reigns supreme. It’s the top-selling beer style in U.S. grocery and liquor stores. It’s the most-entered category at the Great American Beer Festival. And for the past four years, the IPA has had its own day. This year, National IPA Day takes ... Read more
Operation Food Search’s Tomato Explosion: House Tomato Pasta
July 9, 2015
This month the Eclipse Restaurant is participating in Operation Food Search’s Tomato Explosion. That means all throughout July when you order our House Tomato Pasta, a portion of the proceeds goes to Operation Food Search to help connect children most in need to nutritious meals. Our House Tomato Pasta is a tomato fettuccine with yellow ... Read more
Step up! It’s Josephine Baker’s birthday!
June 3, 2015
One of the many things we love about the St. Louis Walk of Fame is that each of its inductees is a star in more ways than one – and world-renowned dancer, singer, actress and civil rights activist Josephine Baker is no exception! Baker, whose birthday is today, was born in 1906 in St. Louis. ... Read more
Happy Birthday to Sally Ride
May 26, 2015
Today we salute the stellar Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, on what would’ve been her 64th birthday! Ride was born May 26, 1951 in Los Angeles. She was one of 8,000 people to respond to an ad seeking female space program recruits and was chosen to join NASA in 1978. Ride became ... Read more
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