Name: Breaking the Chains
Start: 2026-04-11T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Florissant Performing Arts Center

Florissant Performing Arts Center

Breaking the Chains by Lynn L. Barnes
Tickets: General Admission ($40), Seniors/Military-veterans and active military ($30)
On the verge of college, Tiara struggles to let go, convinced her family won't survive without her. When hidden pain, betrayal, and generational wounds come to light, the entire household is shaken. Breaking the Chains delivers a heartfelt mix of drama, humor, and redemption as this family fights for healing.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/133998/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

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Breaking the Chains

Breaking the Chains by Lynn L. Barnes
Tickets: General Admission ($40), Seniors/Military-veterans and active military ($30)
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Join us at Arsenal BG Ballpark on August 15, 2026, for this family-friendly event where runners, walkers, and strollers are all welcome. Dress comfortably, bring your crew, and get ready to cross the finish line in every color of the rainbow—covered in bubbles and memories you’ll never forget!
🎈 Perfect for families, friends, and fun-loving runners 👟 All ages and fitness levels welcome 🫧 Expect laughter, music, and mountains of foam 🎟️ Registration is open now – spots fill up fast!
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Explore the fascinating history, culture and architectural legacy of Downtown St. Louis from the City's founding through its current development. We offer tours every Saturday starting at 9:30 AM, April through mid-November.
Tours are limited to 15 people and cover about two miles at a leisurely pace. Tickets are $20 (children under 12 are free). Purchase tickets at <a href="https://landmarks-stl.org/events-2/tours/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Landmarks-STL.org</a>
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Celebrate the GRAND OPENING of Uhuru Bakery &amp; Café, a project of the Black Power Blueprint, on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 12 - 5pm at 3719 W. Florissant Ave., St. Louis. This free community event marks a major victory for food sovereignty, bringing healthy food access, jobs, and economic self-reliance back to North St. Louis.
Taking place during Marcus Garvey’s 139th birthday weekend, the event honors his legacy of Black economic institution-building with the raising of the red, black, and green African flag, a full marching band and a Build-a-Black-Doll booth.
Everyone is welcome to check out the stage with voices from the community, live African music, drumming, and spoken word. Attendees can enjoy Uhuru's famous pies, housecrafted jerk chicken, and air-roasted coffee for sale, as well as complimentary sampling stations.
Uhuru Bakery &amp; Cafe is part of the larger Black Power Blueprint suite of programs, by and for the Northside community, including the Uhuru House community center, the Vanguards Basketball Court, the One Africa! One Nation! Farmer's Market and the Shamba la Uhuru Freedom Farm.
RSVP if you can, so we bake enough pies:) You can also sign up to volunteer at, and sponsor the event. Go to UHURUPIES.ORG! Everyone is welcome!

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Uhuru Bakery & Café GRAND OPENING Celebrates...

Celebrate the GRAND OPENING of Uhuru Bakery & Café, a project of the Black Power Blueprint, on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from...

Uhuru Bakery & Café GRAND OPENING Celebrates Marcus Garvey’s 139th Birthday!

Celebrate the GRAND OPENING of Uhuru Bakery &amp; Café, a project of the Black Power Blueprint, on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 12 - 5pm at 3719 W. Florissant Ave., St. Louis. This free community event marks a major victory for food sovereignty, bringing healthy food access, jobs, and economic self-reliance back to North St. Louis.
Taking place during Marcus Garvey’s 139th birthday weekend, the event honors his legacy of Black economic institution-building by raising the red, black, and green African flag.
Everyone is welcome to check out the community history exhibit and enjoy live African music, drumming, and spoken word. Attendees can also enjoy Uhuru's famous sweet potato pies, housecrafted jerk chicken, and air-roasted coffee for sale, as well as complimentary sampling stations.
Learn more at <a href="https://uhurupies.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">uhurupies.org</a>.

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Olivia Neal received her Bachelor of Science in Theater Performance at Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville. She has performed with various national and international artists. Olivia has been seen in solo performances such as, “Here’s to Life: The Experience, Starring Olivia Neal” at the St. Louis History Museum, A Tribute to Aretha Franklin in Tampa, FL. She was also seen in the production and book premiere release of Rivers of Women. Some of her leading roles include Raisin in the Sun (Ruth and Beneatha), For Colored Girls (Lady in Orange), Intimate Apparel (Esther), Suessical (Sour Kangaroo). She was also seen in Tell Me Something Good, Uprooted, Issues of Love, Colored Museum, Amen Corner, and Gospel at Colonus. She was nominated for an Irene Ryan award for her role as Esther in Intimate Apparel and also nominated as Best Comedic Actress by Arts for Life for her role in ‘And the World Goes Round’. She performed in the Tribute to Aretha Franklin hosted by Howard Neal Entertainment, the St. Louis Black Repertory Theater tribute to Whitney Houston and a Tribute to Stevie Wonder at Jazz on Broadway, all of which she received rave reviews. She was the vocal director and assistant musical consultant for the Howard Neal and Friends Band. She also served as the vocal assistance for JPEK Creative Works, and for Totally Committed Young Adult Choir. She’s also worked as the Music Director for Pistarckle Theater in St. Thomas, Virgin Island. She was the Vice-President of Shoestring Records and Nikeda Entertainment.
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The Best of Stephanie Mills

The Best of Stephanie Mills
"Never Knew Love Like This Before" "Home" "Feel The Fire" "I Feel Good All Over" "A Rush On ME" and...

Many of us know Conor Mallon from his successful tours of the US with the band Connla. While Connla is still a focus for Conor, the shutdown gave him time to work on a solo project that had been percolating for years. The result was, “Unearthed”, a beautiful album that honors tradition while exploring the potential of the Uilleann pipes. Already a favorite showcasing band, Conor is taking Unearthed on the road.
“Unearthed has a number of meanings to me, Says Conor, in relation to this project; unearthing my own solo adventure with the project, unearthing the many unique sounds of the Uilleann Pipes and using them in combination as a percussive element within my own original compositions. ‘Unearthed’ nods to traditions from the past, cast from deep passion and respect, to push boundaries of innovation and creativity whilst never losing sight of the source. I composed and recorded original contemporary Irish music alongside more common repertoire, and used the authentic and unique sounds of the Irish Uilleann Pipes as programming samples-as percussion and rhythm underneath the melody of the track.”
Conor Mallon, from Keady, Co. Armagh, started his musical career with the Armagh Pipers Club where he attended Uilleann Pipe lessons. He has progressed through ranks to become one of the senior teachers at the club before he began touring full time. He has been taught by many pipers over the years and they include Tiarnan O Duinnchinn and Jarlath Henderson. Conor has been categorized as the one leading pipers in his generation as described by <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Ffolking.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbkhsc2JNVTlLTGh3c054RHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR64GNUBrOfAUDvJN2ecD-XLsGwZ3TP8WVWCPeFlIMBaKQPToXwMU5vm0TnKIQ_aem_zK8o9pFpruNZqR0OEnH3rw&amp;h=AUBjHBe0Zsu6xHtm7qgbrF3HqBZLx9ugjVY6JzCaPLqOUhRFbzrPBqMTZYEFuA8HunZJY6O8NxFyYA2FD6nH_j2pJw_qrgzldAAz6NBiWuPgz6EHJXJLxAmkPowL6LciPbnuFI1BDNF6SrVx&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c%5B0%5D=AUBOqC8YFRz7E521urYn9cbIq23_HiveuLGPRAWv1JVihir4Xwibg2ayPr7_Qs6Dr9TvzSYi5U4rDrJbzGmRcm0TOwU2cEeY9jvbd44SYzU_D-mo07fzVAJ_7cg-FrZifxJN2UHUldyBFzysdRob8iQXepwpInorzcA" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">folking.com</a>, “In the week that we learned of the passing of Liam O’Flynn it was apposite to hear Conor Mallon leading the next generation of Uilleann pipe players.”
Conor was the first recipient of the ACNI/BBC NI Young Traditional Musicians Platform award and subsequently was a guest musician with the Ulster Orchestra and with the award winning Foden’s Brass Band. Conor is a Senior County, Ulster and All-Ireland Champion on Uilleann Pipes in the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann and has won many other awards including the Uilleann Piping Scholarship by the Na Píobairí Uilleann Dublin in 2008 and was the first recipient of the Mark Donnelly Bursary for Uilleann Piping Award in 2010.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/151418/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More Info

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Conor Mallon

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“The most exciting vocal find in Ireland.” -Phil Coulter
George Murphy exploded onto the Irish music scene after his appearances on the RTE Television show “You’re a Star.” Just out of secondary school at age 17, he signed to Sony Ireland and his debut album ‘Dreamed A Dream’ went to No.1 in the Irish charts. Gorge is as gifted a storyteller as he is a singer. As a member of The High Kings, he toured internationally with them for two years, performing lead vocals on on classic ballads like “Raglan Road” and “Sweet Sixteen.” He has toured and collaborated with The Dubliners as a special guest. In 2019, he left The High Kings to front his own band, The Rising Sons. George is a much-in-demand headliner at festivals, and continues to perform in pubs and intimate listening rooms all over Ireland. His performance at Blue Strawberry features Sebastian McLaughlin on Banjo and Mandolin, and is comprised of George’s favorite trad Irish songs, as well as some originals.
Originally from Donegal, Sebastian McLaughlin is now a Long Island–based multi-instrumentalist specializing in Irish traditional music on tenor banjo and mandolin. He draws influence from Americana, bluegrass, folk, punk, rock, and blues. Coming from a musical family, he is related to renowned traditional musicians Martin Tourish and Ciarán Tourish of Altan. Originally rooted in rock and punk guitar, Sebastian discovered Irish music through bands such as The Pogues, The Popes, and the songwriting of Shane MacGowan. Those influences led him to the tenor banjo and helped shape a distinctive musical style that blends authentic Irish trad with the energy and attitude of punk and folk-rock. He has performed throughout the United States, Ireland, Sweden, and Switzerland with bands including Duffy’s Cut, Streams of Whiskey, Dark Streets, East River Crossing, Mickey Finn’s, George Murphy, earning a reputation for energetic live performances and a unique crossover approach to traditional Irish music.
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“The most exciting vocal find in Ireland.” -Phil Coulter
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