Saint Louis Story Stitchers Summer Events - Pick the City UP

ST. LOUIS - July 21, 2023 - PRLog -- FINAL EVENTS in Pick the City UP

Youth, ages 16-25 years old, present original music, poetry and dance that uplifts our city and builds understanding while addressing public safety issues. Learn about the community through the words of young leaders. Participate in a family-friendly open mic, check out local designers, come hang at a park with the Story Stitchers!

Youth 16-25 years old - join Stitchers Youth Council by filling out the form at storystitchers.org  to access our new Center and free program!

EVENTS are FREE and Open to the Public

Tour Director: Willie James aka Sillo

With an impressive career spanning several years, Sillo has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry including Pretty Ricky, Kendrick Lamar, Rihanna and his expertise in dance has been showcased on prominent platforms such as BET and MTV.

August 5
Karaoke Couture
Sing, Dance, Urban Drip
Grab a mic to share a song and browse leading local designers' street wear.
Designers: Natt Burns, Nuski, Darryle Lyndsey, Rugged Ragz Lucas, LetzWin LyfeStyle
Video Watch of Pick the City UP, Story Stitchers' new video that was commissioned by The Lewis Prize for Music and released nationally July 25th. Story Stitchers will release the music video and new single Aug 5th!
Cash bar
High Low, 3301 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63103
6:00-9:30 PM
Presenter: Saint Louis Story Stitchers

August 6
7th Annual Marquette Community Day
Marquette Park at Minnesota
11:00 AM-4:00 PM
Presenting Partner: Allies of Marquette Park

September 16
OVP Kickback
Featuring Story Stitchers' SAFE! Team
SAFE! Team Landing Page: https://storystitchers.org/safe-team/
Columbus Square Park
16 Columbus Square Dr, Saint Louis, MO  63101
2:00-6:00 PM
Presenting Partner: Office of Violence Prevention
Pick the City UP LANDING PAGE: https://storystitchers.org/2019-tour/

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

Pick the City UP is presented with support from the Regional Arts Commission and with additional support from the City of St. Louis Office of Violence Prevention.

Story Stitchers programs are supported in part by The Lewis Prize for Music, Deaconess Foundation, Trio Foundation of St. Louis, and Kranzberg Arts Foundation.

ABOUT Saint Louis Story Stitchers Artists Collective

Saint Louis Story Stitchers Artists Collective is a non-profit organization engaged in urban storytelling. The mission of Saint Louis Story Stitchers is to document St. Louis through art and word to promote understanding, civic pride, intergenerational relationships and literacy. Learn more at storystitchers.org/