Historical Summer 2018 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
This year marks the 16th annual Ivory Perry Park Free Summer Concert Series, held the 4th Sunday in June, July and August, from 6-8 P.M. at Ivory Perry Park, located at 800 N. Belt Ave., 63112, two blocks north of Delmar on Belt (down the street from the former Connect Care and future Delmar DivINe).
In the event of inclement weather, visit www.UCMinistries.com or call (314) 367-2112 after 4:30 P.M. for concert updates. June 24th The series kicks off with pre-concert activities at 5:30 P.M. which will include delicious food, children’s activities, chess, yoga and the community arts project. At 6 P.M. Kim Massie, one of the most recognizable vocalists in the Midwest, will take the stage and dazzle us with her expansive singing repertoire. July 22th Now if dancing is what you want to get up and do, then join Sunshine’s Performance Ensemble, a professional African dance group, that provides culture through West African drum, dances and song. August 26th Features one of the best blues band’s in the St. Louis area. Skeet Rodgers & The Inner City Blues Band stars vocalists Sandra Carter and Charles “Skeet” Rodgers who are greatly inspired by the harmonics the band expresses. Union Communion Ministries proudly presents the concert series, compliments of the Whitaker Foundation, Regional Arts Commission, Commerce Bank, Westminster Presbyterian Church (USA), Pilgrim Congregational Church (UCC), Union Avenue Christian Church (DOC), the 26th Ward Alderman, Frank Williamson; The Presbytery of GiddingsLovejoy, 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. 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 available for purchase along with free activities for the children.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, Summer 2018.
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