Historical Summer 2013 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
The 11th annual free Outdoor Community Concerts is held every 4th Sunday during June – August, from 6-8 p.m. at Ivory Perry Park, located at 800 N. Belt, two blocks north of Delmar and Belt (down the street from Connect Care).
In the event of inclement weather, the concerts will be held in the gymnasium of Connect Care, located at 5560 Enright. June 23 — the series kicks off with preconcert activities at 5p.m. which will include steel drumming by Nigel Thomas, health screenings, and a flea market benefitting the new west end police substation. At 6 p.m. King Omowale and the Majestic Lions will take the stage and dazzle us with their unique style of music. Their music is a fresh style that is Roots Reggae with highlights of Fusion, R&B, Contemporary Gospel and Rock. King Omowale is a Reggae icon in Los Angeles and the Caribbean. July 28th — features the well known Soulard Blues Band with Marty Abdullah.
This blues band has toured throughout the country and the world and was voted the Best Blues Band in St. Louis by the Riverfront Times a total of fourteen times. August 25 — now if dancing is what you want to get up and do, then join us for Boogie Chyld, known as St. Louis’ No. 1 Funk and disco band. Again preconcert activities are at 5 p.m. and the bands will take the stage at 6 p.m. Union Communion Ministries proudly presents the concert series, compliments of the Whitaker Foundation, Commerce Bank, The Regional Arts Commission, The Missouri Arts Council, Westminster Presbyterian Church (USA), Pilgrim Congregational Church (UCC), Union Avenue Christian Church (DOC), the 26th Ward Alderman, Frank Williamson; The Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy, the City of St. Louis, and many others.
This is a unique and special event that brings people from all walks of life, race, and class together. So grab your friends, neighbors, congregation members, and family and head on over to Ivory Perry Park with your lawn chair or blanket to experience good music and a good time. Food and beverages will be on hand for purchase along with free activities for the children.
If you would like to support a local food pantry bring a non-perishable food donation to any of the concerts. For more information, visit the web site at www.ivoryperrypark.com or call Archilla Buford at 314-367-2112.
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Musicians accompanying Ivory Perry Park concert notice. Individuals not separately identified.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, Summer 2013.
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