I am proud to announce our second installment to St. Louis’s version of World Hoop Day. This years event will be at the Botanical Gardens in St. Louis. The focus of this event is hoop education and awareness- The STL Hoop Club is now actively taking donations of hoop building materials which include tube, tape, and connectors. As well as already assembled hoops and cash to buy hoop products.

All donated items will go directly to the St. Louis Public School District. Last year we donated 100 hoops. This is our goal again this year.

You can email michelle@stlhoopclub.com to drop off your donation or bring your items to any hoop jam or World Hoop Day 2010. Please check our facebook for current meet ups.

Date: October 10, 2010
Location: Botanical Gardens
Time: 1 to 4 pm

* This is an all ages event and standard garden charges apply, please see complete details on our facebook events page for World Hoop Day

A new session of Beginning Hoop Dance 1 will be offered starting September 13 and going through October 4.  (Monday nights)  Class will be held at the Koken Art Factory from 7-8 pm.  The focus will be on learning core hoop concepts while having fun and getting fit.  Register at michelle@stlhoopclub.com  Hoops are available!

Cost is $10     Drop-ins welcome!

PERFORMANCES

The STL Hoopers have been hooping all over town and beyond!  We have hosted several workshops and attended different events every weekend.  Here is a sample of what we have coming up.  If you are interested in booking please contact michelle@stlhoopclub.com.

Party in the Park (St. Charles) 7-31, Private Workshop 7-31, Jerry’s B-Day Bash at Atomic Cowboy 8-1, Art-A-Fair (Cherokee)8-7, 13 Plauges featuring Beats Antique 8-13 (Koken Art Factory) Alton Casino Series with Think Floyd & Vitamen A (Alton) 8-19, Bayoo Bash at the Iron Barley (St. Louis) 8-29

Hope to see you out and about hooping it up!

Whitaker Urban Evening Series

The four week session will teach the basics of hooping on the body and off the body.  Hoop flow will be taught as well as some tricks.  Individual attention will be given to those with questions.  Class will meet every Wednesday starting July 14 and conclude  August 4, 2010.  Hoops will be provided if you need one.  Meet time is 7 pm at the STL Hoop Studio located at the Koken Art Factory in the Gallery.  (2500 Ohio Avenue)  www.kokenartfactory.com

Cost for the classes will be $40 for the four week session.  Email Michelle at michelle@stlhoopclub.com to reserve your spot.  It is suggested to take the classes consecutively but drop-ins are welcome. 

If you are intersted in booking the STL Hoop Club performances, workshops, special events, ect please also contact Michelle-

OPEN HOOP JAM is offered most Sundays at the Koken from 7-10 pm (please see site or facebook for updates) and offers hoopers the opprotunity to hoop with others, meet new people, and learn in a relaxed environment. 

Live music is occasionally offered by many great local talents.  We have in the works a juggling and belly dancing workshop.

A $5 donation is suggested but not required.  Off street parking is available.

Her Tuesday night classes will be greatly missed, Sarah is a great instructor. We wish Sarah only the best on her journey.  Her last sessions will be held on Tuesday July 12, 2010. Please take classes with her while you can.  She can be contacted at sarah@stlhoopclub.com.

The STL Hoop Club has many exciting plans to offer new classes and unique workshops in the future.  Please stay posted for the new sessions and dates.

Sarah Smith left, Brenda Anthony, Michelle Schaeffer

A Summer Solstice Celebration

 June 19 / Koken Art Factory / 3 Stages of Entertainment / 12 Hours of Music

Doors Open:  6 pm June 19

This is a 21 and up event-please go to www.kokenartfactory.com for a list of entertainment

$30 presale  $45 day of show

The STL Hoop Club will be at this event hooping it up throught the night and during the Jakes Leg Performance.  A workshop will be held at 9 pm in The Lot camp section.

Tickets for the event may be purchased online at groovetickets.comor at the Koken Art Factory.  Doors open at 6 pm, departure by 10 am.  Music will play from 7 pm to 7 am.  Early bird all access tickets will be sold until May 8^th for $30 – $40 regular pre-sale and $45 day of show.  All purchased tickets will include your choice of two complimentary drinks- draft beer-rail-soda- or water.

*Separate tickets will be sold the day of show for just Stage 3- which is located on the lower level of the Koken Art Factory.  These special tickets are available to those 18 and up- doors for the lower level are 10 pm.  Music will be played from 11-7 am on this stage.  Cost for admission will be $10 and no access upstairs will be granted.  If you are over 21 and have purchased an all access ticket you will be free to go to any stage at any time.

This unique urban camping experience will offer 8 bands and 8 DJ’s on 3 stages for 12 hours of entertainment.  Bring your music instruments, open jamming is encouraged!  Food and specialty vendors- Live Art- Workshops-Drum Circles- and more will be offered at PAJAMA JAM 2010!  Sunday morning will include a yoga session before departure. 

Dont forget to bring your pajamas!

Practice will be held on  June 13 and June 27 from 7 to 10 pm for the month of June.  

Please join us on the first floor in the stage room to the right.

The STL Hoop Club and LED Heady Hoops are proud to bring you Hoop Revolution, a wonderful night of entertainment including music, art, vendors, and performance art.  It is going to be quite the evening.  The doors will open at 6:30, the music is will start at 7 and go till 1 am.   An art show will feature art from over 14 St. Louis artists in many differnet forms of media. Many of the pieces are significant to the hoop.   Several live artists will be painting their interpretation of the music on canvas.  Loyal Family will be providing a variety of snacks

The STL Hoop Club is hosting a raffle with many great donated prizes.

*Proceeds from the event will be used to donate 200 hoops to the St. Louis City Public School District.

Please join us on 9-9-09

Koken Art Factory

2500 Ohio Avenue

St. Louis, MO 63104

Admission  is only $14

This is an 18 and up event!

We will be hosting a Hoop Workshop both days from 4-7 and performing throughout the evening’s events.  Please visit tocofestival.com for a complete list of over 30 bands that will be playing.  All proceeds will be benefit the MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION.

For charitable & educational purposes, TOCO (Tapestry of Community Offerings) raises awareness & financial support for regional families & children in need. This year proceeds from the TOCO Festival benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation©. The Make-A-Wish Foundation© grants special wishes for children with serious illnesses. Both TOCO & Make-A-Wish© share the belief that life should be measured in memories, not years!

In 2009 TOCO Festival Offers:
34 Musical Acts on Multiple Stages
LIMITED TREE HOUSES
TENT CAMPING
LARGEST WATERFALL IN ILLINOIS
SWIMMING~ CANOEING
HIKING ~HAY-RIDE TAXI
KIDS PARTY ZONE ~ Pony Rides
ART & CRAFT ~ FOOD & DRINK
CLEAN SHOWER-HOUSES THROUGHOUT!

UPGRADES AVAILABLE!

VIP RETREAT PACKAGES AVAILABLE

RETREAT CENTER 8 BUNK ROOMS WITH AIR-CONDITIONING &  PRIVATE BATHS

$45 Per Adult Ticket
Kids 12 and Under are FREE!
ADVANCED RESERVATIONS ARE HIGHLY SUGGESTED

Get tickets today from your favorite band, online,
or by calling 618-580-0303!

WWW.TOCOFESTIVAL.COM
WWW.TOCONFP.ORG
www.ondessonk.com

So if you are curious about yoyo’s or hoops, please join on  saturday August 22,  at the CITY MUSEUM!!