Historical April–May 2021 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
February was Black History Month and the Delmar Loop celebrated by highlighting the Black and African American members of the St. Louis Walk of Fame.
There are 150+ stars and close to 1/3 are Black and African Americans, all from St. Louis, who contributed to the culture of the United States.
The last induction ceremony before the pandemic was the Isley Brothers, their star was set in front of the Pageant at 6161 Delmar.
The crowd spanned all walks of life and different races.
It was so wonderful to see everyone brought together by the ceremony and all smiling and enjoying the moment.
We are looking forward to more times like that soon. You can visit the St. Louis Walk of Fame any time! It’s a great way to stretch your legs and get a history lesson. Fun for all ages. Visit the website for more information, StLouisWalkOfFame.com. February also brought three new businesses to the Delmar Loop and all Black-owned, now that’s a way to celebrate! AAA Fish House, 5916 Delmar is open for business now, serving carry out and offering curbside pick-up. Here’s the Facebook Page: facebook.com/AAA-Fish-House Backing Blacks, 5901 Delmar, a retail shop supporting Blackowned businesses. Here’s the Facebook Page: facebook.com/ Backing-Blacks-St-Louis-Apparel-and-Custom-Prints Black Beauty Supply, 5892 Delmar, beauty supplies for hair plus make-up and apparel. Look for them on Facebook and Instagram @blkbeautysupplystl Looking ahead for spring, The Pageant and Delmar Hall are planning new concerts by local musicians dubbed, “The Endeavor of Normalcy Series”.
The first in the series, a concert by Jake’s Leg sold out in less than 24 hours.
The Pageant and their staff are fully dedicated to making the venue safe for patrons during this time. Check out the shows and the efforts they are making to create a safe environment at ThePageant.com.
As the warm weather approaches, outdoor dining will return.
We look forward to being outdoors and enjoying Prime 55, The Moonrise Hotel’s rooftop bar, Mission Taco Joint, and Nudo House, just to name a few. There’s always something fun on The Delmar Loop’s social media: Facebook, @thedelmarloop; Instagram @delmarloop; and Twitter @thedelmarloop. News updates: www.visittheloop.com. Keep Calm and Carry Out – Stay well and healthy!
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, April–May 2021.
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Original source: SD_Times2021_04.pdf, printed page(s) 6; PDF page(s) 6.
