Charles Phoenix: HOLIDAYLAND
Dec
6
7:30 PM19:30

Charles Phoenix: HOLIDAYLAND

Live Comedy Retro Slide Show Roasting & Toasting All the Holidays! 

Be prepared to get in the mood celebrate like never before!  

Retro Pop Humorist, Charles Phoenix, super charges the classic living room slide show into a laugh-out-loud, extravaganza of mid-century merriment, fun-filled storytelling, and festive traditions.

With his keen expertise, unbridled enthusiasm, and eagle eye for odd-ball detail, Charles lavishing commentary on “flea-market found" vintage Kodachrome slides revealing the whimsical and wondrous ways we decorated, dressed, dined, and drank for New Years, Easter, July 4th, Halloween, Thanksgiving & Christmas in the 1950s & 60s! 

He also shares eye-popping edible party centerpieces, and “best of” guide to local holiday attractions.

Be prepared for your imagination to be inspired and holiday spirit to soar!

TICKETS ON SALE SOON!


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Ridgewood Home Tour
Oct
11
1:00 PM13:00

Ridgewood Home Tour

ModernSTL presents its 2025 Fall Home Tour in the historic Ridgewood subdivision in Crestwood on Saturday, October 11 from 1-6 p.m. The self-guided driving/walking tour, sponsored by Ted Wight Real Estate and Svoboda-Shell Real Estate, features multiple unique mid-century modern ranch homes designed by famed local architect Ralph Fournier and built by successful St. Louis developer Burton Duenke in the 1950s. All tour proceeds will benefit the ModernSTL Preservation Fund to help preserve mid-century modern architecture in St. Louis, including a special effort already underway to get the Ridgewood Subdivision listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

We’d like to thank the following businesses for sponsoring this event: Bower Leet Design, Svoboda-Shell Real Estate, and Ted Wight Real Estate.

Tickets: https://www.modernstl.com/shop/modernstl-2025-tour-at-ridgewood-saturday-october-11th

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May
1
5:30 PM17:30

ModernSTL Happy Hour Presented by Centro: Superdesign + Spritzes

Join us for a vibrant evening for ModernSTL members by celebrating Italian radical design, community, and cocktails—hosted by Centro.

🗓 Date: Thursday, May 1st
📍 Location: Centro – 4727 McPherson Ave, St. Louis, MO
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Evening Agenda:

  • 5:30 – 6:00 PM – Social ½ Hour
    Mingle and sip on Aperol Spritz, Italicus Spritz, Prosecco, beer, or sparkling water. Enjoy a selection of finger foods in the gorgeous Centro showroom.

  • 6:00 – 6:15 PM – Opening remarks
    Welcome and comments from ModernSTL + Centro.

  • 6:15 – 7:20 PM – Film screening
    Watch Superdesign: Italian Radical Design 1965–75, a documentary exploring the bold and visionary Italian designers who reshaped the way we live and think about space.

  • 7:20 – 8:00 PM – Wrap-Up
    Stick around for post-film conversation, community connections, and some shopping.

Free admission, but space is limited – RSVP to Facebook Event HERE.

We’d love to see you there!



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West Co. Modern Home Tour
May
4
1:00 PM13:00

West Co. Modern Home Tour

Please visit the “shop” link to purchase tickets or https://www.modernstl.com/shop/westco-modern-modernstl-spring-2024-house-tour

The tour is featuring five unique homes in the Chesterfield and West St. Louis County area, as well as a special opportunity to tour The Abbey Church at St. Louis Priory School, designed by legendary local architect Gyo Obata and consecrated in 1962. Tour homes include three custom Burton Duenke mid-century modern homes in the Riverbend Estates neighborhood, a Ralph Fournier designed home and a new modern display home in the Waterfront at Wildhorse Village subdivision. This is a driving tour - prepare to drive between tour stops with street parking available at each.

Tour check-in will be in the parking lot of St. Louis Priory School, located at: 500 South Mason Road, St. Louis, MO 63141. Check in is between 1-3:30 p.m. Priory tours close at 4 p.m. sharp.

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Barrett Brae Home Tour
May
6
1:00 PM13:00

Barrett Brae Home Tour

Tour seven difference mid-century modern homes in the iconic St. Louis County neighborhood of Barrett Brae. Founded in 1955, the Barrett Brae subdivision is partly in Kirkwood, and partly in unincorporated St. Louis county. The word “Brae” is Scottish for “hillside” and the homes are nestled into the rolling hills to the north of Barrett Station and Big Bend roads. Tickets are $30/each and are on sale now in our e-commerce store.

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CHARLES PHOENIX - MAD FOR MID-CENTURY
Apr
1
7:00 PM19:00

CHARLES PHOENIX - MAD FOR MID-CENTURY

ModernSTL is thrilled to welcome “the King Of Retro” Charles Phoenix to St. Louis on April 1, 2023!

Join us for an amazing night of storytelling, and Americana at the beautiful Ethical Society.

A limited number of VIP tickets are available for closer seating and entrance to an after-party event with Charles.

Tickets are on sale now, click here to purchase!

Sponsorship opportunities available, please contact prattbrooke@gmail.com

For more information on Charles, visit CharlesPhoenix.com

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May
14
1:00 PM13:00

ModernSTL Heart of Crestwood Home Tour

ModernSTL presents our first home tour in nearly three years!

The Heart of Crestwood Tour - from mid-century to modern, encompassing structures built from 1962 - 2004. Tour six homes and a church built during the 1960s and 1970s and even the early part of the 21st century.

Tour is from 1PM to 6PM on Saturday May 14

Tour cost is $30 per person. Once online purchase is completed, you will receive a confirmation email. Please show this email at one of the three tour check-in spots to obtain the tour map/ticket.

Check-in locations:

Southminster Presbyterian Church 10126 East Watson
9046 Sky Crest Drive
9048 Robyn Road

All tour proceeds will go to the ModernSTL Preservation Fund
Thank you for your interest and support!

Tickets

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May
12
6:00 PM18:00

Hi-Fi Happy Hour at Rocket Century

Visit Rocket Century

Saturday, May 12Th

6-8:30pm

For A Lively Evening Of Complimentary

Cocktails, Small Bites, & Vintage Cocktail Music

 

Rocket Century will be spinning a variety of vintage vinyl cocktail

music on a refurbished vintage tube amplified

console stereo record player in true

swanky mid century cocktail party style!

 

Customized Signature Event Cocktails

Served Up By

STL BARKEEP

*Beer, Wine, & Non-Alcoholic Refreshments Will Also Be Available*

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Apr
6
5:00 PM17:00

Website Launch and Movie Night at Centro Modern Furnishings

Website Launch and Movie Night at Centro Modern - Members Only

ModernSTL's Annual Meeting plus launch of our new website and screening of Le Corbusier 50: Stories Of Encounters That Have Revolutionized Design.

Doors open at 5:00 and the program begins at 5:30. In addition to providing a brief business update on the organization, we will share the features of our new website, with film screening afterward. Complimentary drinks and snacks. Donations to our preservation fund are always welcomed.

 

 

 

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Sugar Creek Ranch House Tour
Oct
7
3:00 PM15:00

Sugar Creek Ranch House Tour

Please join us in celebrating the national day of Modernism Appreciation, known DOCOMOMO Tour Day, at the Sugar Creek Ranch neighborhood tour in Kirkwood! The neighborhood is gorgeous this time of year, and we’re looking forward to a great tour!

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