your Music at the Intersection weekend starts on thursday
Thursday, Sept. 12 from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Called “MATI Places,” some of the area’s most dynamic businesses and organizations are activating unique music, art and community engagement programming in the ramp up to the highly anticipated festival weekend. On Thursday, September 12, attendees can walk St. Louis’ central corridor, experiencing - all within a one-mile radius - everything from rooftop yoga and diva dance parties to steampunk tech and pop-up fashion. Mixed into the fun are opportunities for artists and creative professionals to learn and network.
Most MATI Places events are free to attend.
Some RSVPs are required and certain activations may have a cover.
Intersection of washington ave and N Leonard will be closed due to the festival
Participating Locations
- 1. Work and Leisure
- 2. STL.org's Curiosity Building
- 3. Hidden Gems
- 4. Heydays HQ
- 5. Harris Stowe State University: Center of innovation and Entrepreneurship
- 6. Turn Restaurant
- 7. Sally's Rooftop
- 8. Blueprint Coffee At the High Low
- 9. SOPHIE’S Artist Lounge & KAF ART YARD
- 10. Mid Coast Media
- 11. Strauss Park
- 12. The Dark Room at the grandel
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Work & Leisures is hosting a happy hour sponsored by Habitat Financial from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Join for complimentary light appetizers, a cash bar, and music by DJ MAHF.
In addition, Habitat Financial will be offering office hours for 1-on-1 meetings with members of the music industry. Habitat Financial specializes in helping labels, publishers and distributors streamline royalty processing, payments and financial operations. To schedule a meeting time, contact calvin@habitat.financial.
SCHEDULE:
OFFICE HOURS
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Habitat Financial Open Meeting TimeHAPPY HOUR
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
w/ DJ MahfSPONSORED BY:
Work and Leisure x Habitat Financial
12:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
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Vinyl Lounge: A Curated By CURIOSITY Event
Join us at STL.org's CURIOSITY Building for an immersive listening experience featuring curated vinyl records, personal turntable stations, and a chill living room setup. View the paintings of artist and musician Gabriel Bonfili perfectly paired with the vibrant atmosphere of Music at the Intersection.
SCHEDULE:
10 am - 5 pm
3033 Locust Street
Doors open all day. Come hang.
10:00 AM
- 5:00 PM
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Divas through the Decades: dance to the iconic divas of the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s. Hosted by Maaad.Maxa & Special Guests. Dress up as your favorite iconic diva and enjoy a free photobooth and drink specials. 10% of sales at Golden Gems will be donated to
Rung For WomenSCHEDULE:
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Happy Hour6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
DJ SetSPONSORED BY:
Hidden Gems
4:00 PM
- 11:00 PM
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Gear up for a day of food, funk and fun at STEAMFUNK: a day-long activation where tech and music collide!
Dive into a dumpling and boba bar by local chefs and artisans while you sip old-fashioneds by Uncle Nearest.
Get lost in the rhythms of acoustic serenades and funky beats from local artists that will keep you dancing all day long.
Explore steampunk inspired tech activations and unleash your creativity in community art activities. Whether you're a time-traveling tinkerer, a curious adventurer or enthusiastic music lover — there's something for everyone. Dress in your steampunk gear and join Heydays for an unforgettable day where culinary delights, musical magic and steampunk spectacles await. Don your finest goggles and corsets, and prepare to be transported to a world where whimsy and wonder becomes reality!
SCHEDULE:
12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Funk and fun at STEAMFUNKSPONSERED BY:
Uncle Nearest, HeyDays, Loutopias
12:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
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As creatives are growing in their artistry, there can be a lack of business savvy to advance them to the next level! The same can be said for entrepreneurs who need to activate their creativity. Harris-Stowe wants to provide a safe space for inspiration, innovation and expression to support STL business and creative natives as they continue to shine in our community and beyond!
SCHEDULE:
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Creative Elevation: Inspire, Innovate, Impact!
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Maker Space Vender Gallery
Featuring unique businesses in community that hand make their products. Request vendor space via email ciehssu@hssu.edu.
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Headshots Kickback & Networking
Professional headshots and networking -rooftop edition
6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Idea lab x Creative Professionals
“How to thrive in your industry” Creative Professional Panel
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
CIE Hornet Artist Showcase
Harris-Stowe Students & Alum talent showcase featuring music, dance, spoken word, comedy, visual art.
SPONSERED BY:
Harris-Stowe University: Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
4:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
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The Turn Tables: music, small bites and drinks, feat. The Royale Resident DJs
SCHEDULE:
3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
MATI Happy Hour @ TurnSPONSERED BY:
Turn Restaurant + Mighty Kind
3:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
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Join Urban Harvest STL in some rooftop revelry as they usher in Music at the Intersection with a day full of activities and experiences for everyone. Take a tour of the rooftop garden, or browse some unique treasures with local vendors like Vanchovy. Bend and stretch at yoga or experience a lasting reminder of the weekend with a flash tattoo by Astropokez. You won’t "kale" the vibe as Urban Harvest STL wraps up the day with a happy hour featuring garden themed cocktails and tasty treats.
Theme: Don’t Kale the Vibe! Revelry on the Rooftop
10:00 a.m. -
Garden Tours (on the hour staring at 10 a.m.)10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Flash Tattoos, Vendors (w/ Vanchovy)12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Roof Top Yoga2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Flash Tattoos, Vendors (w/ Vanchovy)2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Flower Arranging and Bouquet Design4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Turnip the Beet Garden Party5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Turnip the Beet Garden PartySPONSERED BY:
Urban Harvest STL
10:00 AM
- 6:00 PM
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Specialty drinks all day long.
SCHEDULE:
8:00 a.m. - Close
SPONSERED BY:
Blueprint Coffee
8:00 AM
- 4:00 PM
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This Field Club Media event will highlight emerging talent that are leading the way in local art and entertainment.
SCHEDULE:
3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
The Art of RecreationSPONSERED BY:
Field Club Media
3:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
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Join Mind Speak Consulting for an informal and vibrant panel discussion about deejay culture in 2024 and beyond. Whether you're a seasoned deejay, a music enthusiast, or someone curious about the behind-the-scenes business challenges, this event promises to be an enlightening experience featuring deejays from St. Louis and the Midwest.
SCHEDULE:
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
THE SPIN: A Discussion About The Cultural, Creative, and Economic State of Being A DeejaySPONSERED BY:
Mind Speak Consulting
11:30 AM
- 1:00 PM
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The BloX Party: A MATI Family Activation
SCHEDULE:
10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Grand Center Arts Academy / Performing Art11:00 a.m. -11:45 a.m.
Josiah Burton, Antonio Foster, & Benjamin Coan = CVPA Alumni Jayden Brown - Tap12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
HEAL Center for the Arts / Jazz band1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Blck Bird String Ensemble2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Alpha Phi Alpha Step & Stroll2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
African Drumming | Solomon Ahmed3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
St. Louis Teen Talent / Fuse4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Tribe Abiodun "Born out of a Festival"5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
DJ Cassiana Dance PartySPONSORED BY:
Grand Center Inc x Kranzberg Arts Foundation
VIEW FLYER
10:00 AM
- 6:00 PM
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Wrap up your MATI Places adventure through with live music and great drinks at the MATI Places Afterset. Enjoy an evening powered by the Kranzberg Artist in Residency and The Townsend Agency - in partnership with the Recording Academy - offering a perfect blend of vibrant performances and refreshing beverages. Featured artists: Frankie DoWop & The Thundacats and Eldraco
SCHEDULE:
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
MATI Place Afterset feat. Frankie DoWop & The Thundacats and EldracoSPONSERED BY:
The Townsend Agency x Kranzberg Artist in Residency x Recording Academy: Memphis Chapter
7:00 PM
- 10:00 PM