A Red Circle’s Creative Spot Grand Opening in Ferguson

Event Title: Grand Opening Weekend – A Red Circle’s Creative Spot (May 2–3) Dates & Times: Friday, May 2, 2025 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Saturday, May 3, 2025 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Location: A Red Circle’s Creative Spot 414 S. Florissant Rd. Ferguson, MO 63135 Event Description: A Red Circle invites the community to celebrate the launch of A Red Circle’s Creative Spot, a new arts and wellness hub in Ferguson, with a two-day Grand Opening weekend filled with music, art, and community healing. This isn’t just a ribbon cutting — it’s a reclamation. In a city that has carried the weight of national headlines, A Red Circle’s Creative Spot offers something different: joy, creativity, and healing led by North County’s young people. From drumbeats to paintbrushes, from spoken word to song, this space was made for them — and for the community that continues to rise. A Red Circle invites the public to not just witness this moment, but to help build what comes next. Local businesses and community partners are invited to sponsor this youth-driven space and its growing programs. Sponsorship opportunities: https://aredcircle.org/sponsors Friday, May 2 – Ribbon Cutting & VIP Reception 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (Open to the public) Hosted by A Red Circle and the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce, with remarks from: • Mayor Ella Jones (Ferguson) • Mayor Reggie Jones (Dellwood) • Councilwoman Rita Days (St. Louis County Council) • Congressman Wesley Bell (or representative) • State Rep. Rochelle Walton Gray • Erica R. Williams and Jessica Johnson of A Red Circle 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM VIP Reception (Invite-only) Guests with VIP credentials are invited inside A Red Circle’s Creative Spot for a catered reception, a live performance by Lady J Huston, and screenings of The Community Peace Song and The Kwanzaa Experience. For VIP inquiries, contact Joyce “Lady J” Huston at A Red Circle: (314) 328-2286. The full Friday program concludes at 6:00 PM. Saturday, May 3 – Public Grand Opening Celebration 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Free & Open to All • Lady J Huston live at 3:30 PM • Vendor fair & food trucks • Paint-the-building youth mural project • Face painting, scrappy crafting & sidewalk chalk • Carnival games with prizes • Selfie photo booth • Youth karaoke hosted by Eric Williams • Guided tours of A Red Circle’s Creative Spot • Community raffle (must be present to win) Cost: Free admission. All ages welcome. RSVP (for Saturday): https://CreativeSpotOpening.eventbrite.com Organizer Website: www.aredcircle.org Contact: A Red Circle – (314) 328-2286 Press Contact: NíCole Gipson, NGPR Strategic Communications [email protected] Social Media: Instagram: @aredcirclenp Facebook: facebook.com/aredcirclenp Twitter/X: twitter.com/ARedCircleNP YouTube: youtube.com/@aredcirclestl #TheCreativeSpot

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