10:30 ~ Kemper Atrium, 2nd Floor
Storytelling: Ragtime Tumpie by Alan Schroeder, courtesy of St. Louis Public Library
11:00 ~ Sheldon Concert Hall
Best Talent Center Dancers
11:15 ~ Mayoral Remarks, Proclamation and Birthday Cake-cutting
The Honorable Mayor Francis Slay and the Honorable Charles Dooley, County Executive will give Mayoral Remarks, present a proclamation and cut a birthday cake in honor of Josephine Baker’s 100th birthday
11:35 – 12:00 ~ Acknowledgements:
Mary Strauss
Olivia Lahs-Gonzales
Richard Martin
1920s Kids Costume Contest Parade and Winners Chosen
Josephine Baker tribute song by Cheryl Howard
12:00 – 12:15 ~ Best Talent Center Dancers
12:15 – 12:30 ~ The CoCA Yelé dancers, Directed by Diadié Bathili
Inspired by Josephine Baker’s Famous Danse Sauvage, which incorporated African movement, the Yele Dancers perform West African dances.
1:00 ~ Kemper Atrium
Storytelling: Ragtime Tumpie by Alan Schroeder, courtesy of St. Louis Public Library
Throughout the day at the Sheldon:
Face painting, art table, free birthday cake
Exhibition viewing throughout the day.
Docents will be available to answer questions.
