Get a jump on the gorgeous fall weekends this season! Keep a watch for our weekly installment of 10 Things We Love in and around Alpine Shop, Kirkwood and Saint Louis at large.   1) Roots n Blues Festival - Columbia, MO Fri - Sept 21 and Sat Sept 22nd. [caption id="attachment_1467" align="alignright" width="186"] Roots n Blues Fest in CoMo[/caption]   http://rootsnbluesnbbq.com/ http://schlafly.com/events/calendar/2012/09/21/roots-n-blues-n-bbq/   Love music, bbq and art all mixed with an eclectic college town culture? Then ride your bike into the heart of Downtown Columbia this weekend to check out this year's Roots n Blues festival.The lively downtown vibe will ignite this weekend as likeminded folks gather for food, music and fun!   2) The North Face Summit Series for Women - The highest quality pieces from The North Face.  Scythe Jacket Flux Power Stretch Pant, Thunder Micro Vest, Pink Ribbon Osito Jacket, and Flux Power Stretch 1/4 Zip Jacket   3) Gateway Cross Cup - U-City MO Heman Park - Wed Sept 26th http://www.gatewaycrosscup.com/   Its begun! Cyclocross season is heating up as the weather cools down. This raucous sport is as fun to watch as it is to race. Take the opportunity to check out the international racing scene as it comes to Saint Louis. Doesn't hurt that its always fun to explore The Loop!   4) The North Face Summit Series for Men - Exclusive clothing to keep you dry, warm and focused on your sport this season. [caption id="attachment_1468" align="aligncenter" width="199"] Summit Series for Men[/caption]

Paramount Peak Convertible Pant, Eidolon Pant, Flux Power Stretch 1/4 Zip 

5) Missouri Children in Nature - ongoing [caption id="attachment_1469" align="alignnone" width="300"] At the park! Smile![/caption] http://childreninnature.mo.gov/   This new site is a hive of information about kid friendly activities in the outdoors in our great state! Explore this site and give your children a rich experience in a Missouri state park, out on the trail or just in your own backyard this fall.   6) Patagonia for Women - Neutral stripes and plaids made from tough materials are in for this early fall season. Better Sweater Striped Marsupial, Down with It Vest   7) Kirkwood Dog Days Festival - Sat Sept 22nd http://www.downtownkirkwood.com/upcoming-events/dog-days-celebration.aspx   Bring your four legged friend to Kirkwood this Saturday to see the dog parade at 9am and then shop around for fun toys and treats! Visit booths and vendors, see the farmers market! We personally invite you to come up to Alpine Shop and show off your pup, being a dog friendly establishment certainly has its perks!   8) Patagonia for Men - We love Patagonia plaids for men! Pair with a vest and jeans for a classic look. Buckshot Long Sleeve Shirt, Classic Retro-X Vest, Regular Fit Jeans     9) Kirkwood Heroes' Bike Ramble - Sat Sept 22nd 7:30am   http://www.kirkwooddesperes.com/event_detail.asp?evID=1275   Is your child interested in law enforcement? Sign up today to enjoy a 10 mile casual bike ride through historic Kirkwood to benefit Backstoppers and Kirkwood Police Explorers. Give back to these wonderful organizations and enjoy a crisp autumn morning outdoors with your loved ones.   10) Salomon XR Mission for Women [caption id="attachment_1473" align="aligncenter" width="199"] Built tough, built for women and gorgeous colors to boot![/caption]