Historical May 1981 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
For those residents who were engrossed in other endeavors and let winter “slip away”, they will be happy to know that it’s Art Fair time again!
This year’s testimonial to our neighborhood – the fourteenth ‘consecutive – will be held on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10, from noon to 5:00 pm.
As in previous years, a variety of activities are being planned for that day. Artists’ and craftsmen’s exhibits will again be displayed along the 6100 block of Kingsbury Avenue. Cash prizes will be awarded by a committee of judges in various categories.
In addition, there will be the perennial display of neighborhood children’s artistic masterpieces.
This year’s House Tour will feature five homes with a wide range of architectural style and scale. (See page 6 for more detailed information.) Tickets for the House Tour have again been held to an “inflation-busting” $2.00 per adult and $1.00 per child under twelve and will be available at any of the five houses or at the Information Booth in the middle of the 6100 block of Kingsbury. Buses will be provided to shuttle visitors from house to house along the tour.
By popular demand the St. Louis Police Department’s Grand Fuzz Band will be back to entertain young and old alike.
In addition, Larry Williams, a former resident of Skinker-DeBaliviere, will delight children with his balloon sculptures of animals and magical tricks. Of course, an Art Fair would not be complete without food and refreshments.
As in previous years, neighborhood groups will be offering a variety of “delicacies” from barbecue to those infamous “all purpose” burritos. Be sure to come and enjoy the day’s event’s!
While you are there, stop by the Information Booth and sign up for next year’s Art Fair so that we may continue this important neighborhood tradition.
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Original Art Fair photograph. The Paper, May 1981, page 1. Photographer not credited.
Originally published in The Paper, May 1981.
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