Historical Summer 2004 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Grab your lawn chair, blanket, food (no glass, please) and head over to Ivory Perry Park, formerly Visitation Park, the 4th Sunday of each summer month. Denise Thimes, renowned for her performances at the Black Rep and around the world, will lead off the second season of free concerts on Sunday, June 27, 2004, from 6-8 p.m. July 25th will bring the three-octave range of rhythm and blues vocalist Charles Glenn. You may have caught Glenn singing the national anthem at the Blues or Rams‚ games. Kim Massie, a remarkable blues and jazz singer, will conclude the series on the August 22nd.
In the past year, Massie has twice traveled to Hungary to perform. Ivory Perry Park is located on Belt Avenue, two blocks north of Delmar. Belt Ave. is the stoplight at Connect Care Hospital between DeBaliviere and Union. Children can enjoy hula hoops and frisbees during the June and August concerts.
A sprinkler system will be set up during the July concert, so children may wear their swim suits. Thanks to the efforts of many community and school groups, local businesses and churches, and St. Louis City officials, these free concerts will be a great place to hear wonderful St. Louis talent this summer.
In case of rain, concerts are held inside at 733 N. Union, 314-361-8844. For more information, or to volunteer to help with these concerts, call Carla Mash Duncan at 314-727-2309 or check www. union-avenue.org/perry.html.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, Summer 2004.
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