All Night Time in Missouri

Fourth Friday Art Walk – Historic Downtown Ste. Genevieve Once a month, as twilight settles over the oldest town in Missouri, something magical happens. The historic streets come alive with art, conversation, and community as locals and visitors alike gather for the Fourth Friday Art Walk—a beloved tradition that transforms downtown Ste. Genevieve into an open-air gallery celebration. An Evening of Art and Discovery From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the fourth Friday of each month (February through November), the art galleries, shops, and businesses of Historic Downtown Ste. Genevieve open their doors wide, inviting you to enjoy a leisurely evening stroll through one of America’s most charming historic districts. It’s more than just an art walk—it’s a chance to slow down, connect with creativity, and experience the vibrant cultural life that thrives in this centuries-old river town. A Showcase of Regional Talent The galleries participating in the Art Walk feature works from talented local and regional artists working in a diverse array of mediums. You might encounter stunning paintings that capture the beauty of the Mississippi River Valley, intricate sculptures, handcrafted jewelry, fine photography, pottery, textiles, and mixed media pieces that push creative boundaries. Each Art Walk offers Read more…

October 22, 2022 “Meet” Dr. Lewis Linn, Missouri’s model Senator, Ferdinand Rozier an early merchant, and Jean Baptiste Valle an early leader of the community. Or “meet” folks portraying the well-to-do, or the not-so-well-to-do, residents of Ste. Geneviève’s history before 1880? At the Déjà vu Spirit Reunion, on the 4th Saturday in October from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., visitors will experience these stories and more as the Foundation for Restoration of Ste. Geneviève hosts its annual event in the historic Memorial Cemetery. Tour the cemetery via lantern light and chat “face-to-face” with friendly spirits clad in traditional dress and enjoy a hauntingly good time. Sponsored by the Foundation for Restoration of Ste. Geneviève as a fundraiser for Memorial Cemetery. Read more…

The Midnight Slip In the basement of Audubon’s Restaurant on North Main Street, The Midnight Slip listening room represents what live music venues could be if they prioritized listeners over bar revenue. With a 50-person maximum capacity, this intimate space is the antithesis of typical bar entertainment—no competing conversations drowning out performers, no distracted smartphone scrollers, no background music treatment. The Midnight Slip operates as membership venue ($60/month) supplemented by ticketed shows, ensuring audiences arrive specifically to listen rather than casually overhearing music while ordering drinks. Artists perform for crowds who came deliberately, silencing phones and focusing attention with the kind of respect professional musicians deserve. Whether you’re discovering local talent or catching traveling acts seeking genuine listening environments, The Midnight Slip delivers acoustic intimacy impossible in larger venues. Intimate Capacity: 50 People Who Came to Listen The 50-person limit distinguishes The Midnight Slip from everything else in Ste. Genevieve’s music scene. The Orris seats hundreds. Charleville Brewery and Winery operates as outdoor gathering place. The Ste. Genevieve Summer and Winter Music Series draws crowds across downtown. The Midnight Slip does the opposite—deliberately constrains audience to size where every person can see performers clearly, hear without amplification competing with conversation, Read more…

Moonlight Madness – Christmas in July Shopping Extravaganza Who says you have to wait until December to embrace the spirit of the holidays? On the second Wednesday in July, downtown Ste. Genevieve transforms into a midsummer Christmas celebration during Moonlight Madness—a delightful shopping event that combines holiday cheer with summer evening magic. Christmas in July: The Best of Both Seasons There’s something wonderfully whimsical about celebrating Christmas in the heart of summer. Picture this: warm July evening breezes, historic streets lit by shop windows, the relaxed pace of summer vacation—all infused with the festive spirit of the holiday season. It’s the perfect antidote to midsummer routine and a chance to get a head start on holiday shopping without the stress and crowds of December. Moonlight Madness captures the joy of Christmas shopping while leaving behind the cold, the pressure, and the last-minute panic. You can browse leisurely, chat with shop owners, enjoy the evening air, and make thoughtful purchasing decisions without fighting winter weather or holiday traffic. An Evening of Special Shopping From 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., participating shops throughout Ste. Genevieve’s Historic District extend their hours and roll out special discounts exclusively for Moonlight Madness shoppers. This isn’t Read more…

The Orris At 265 Merchant Street in Historic Downtown Ste. Genevieve, beneath a beautifully restored vintage marquee that has beckoned audiences since 1933, stands The Orris—quietly becoming legendary as one of the best music venues anywhere, pound for pound. When Dick Greminger and childhood friends returned home from college in the late 1970s to find their favorite hangout closed and the once-vibrant Orris Theatre an eyesore with caving roof and sagging floorboards, they scraped together enough money to buy it in 1982, converting the 500-seat movie palace into an event and performance center that’s earned comparison to Pappy and Harriet’s iconic California desert roadhouse: a destination venue in unexpected location where quality music and character space create magic big-city concert halls can’t replicate. Now hosting the Ste. Genevieve Chamber of Commerce’s Summer and Winter Music Series (celebrating over 15 years), national touring acts, comedy shows, and community events, The Orris delivers professional sound and lighting by Kenny Greminger and Ryan Kist, table seating for true listening experiences, full bar, catering by Sirros next door, and acoustics that make musicians notice. As Chamber Executive Director Dena Kreitler notes: “The atmosphere at the Orris is top notch. We’re lucky to partner with Read more…