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Union Communion Ministries (UCM) proudly presents the 15th annual Free Ivory Perry Park Summer Concert Series. West End residents and visitors from around St. Louis are all welcome to enjoy this incredible summer music series!
The concerts take place in The West End at Ivory Perry Park, 800 N. Belt, at Delmar and Belt (between Union Avenue and DeBaliviere; on Belt two blocks north of former Connect Care).
In case of inclement weather the concert will be held at Pilgrim Church UCC, 826 Union Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108.
The concerts are from 6-8 pm and pre-concert activities start at 5:30 pm (food vendors, children’s activities, community organizations, plus YogaBuzz will lead free yoga in the park. Bring your mat or borrow a mat.) JUNE 25: the series will kick-off with Denise Thimes. (This is very special!!!) Denise was the first performer at the debut of the Ivory Perry Park Concert Series 15 years ago.
Her career spans three decades, during which she has performed nationally and internationally, even singing for Queen Elizabeth II!
She is one the most cherished voices of modern jazz. You won’t want to miss the first Lady of St. Louis jazz! JULY 23: features Marquise Knox! Marquise is a young and amazingly talented native St. Louisian blues musician. Knox has played with the greats, B.B. King, Pinetop Perkins, and David “Honeyboy” Edwards.
Now Marquise will play in Ivory Perry Park with his very talented band! AUGUST 27: Do you want to dance?
If dancing is what you want then join us for Dirty Muggs, one of the hottest St. Louis bands! Dirty Muggs is Saint Louis’s premier group for high energy, family fun and dancing! For more information: www.IPPConcerts.com Facebook: @IPPConcerts or call: Tina Phil, UCM Executive Director, at 314-367- 2112
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Denise Thimes.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, Summer 2017.
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