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Summer Children’s Concert Series: Alma de Mexico

  • Tower Grove Park Stupp Center 3616 Southeast Drive St. Louis, MO, 63110 United States (map)

Bring your little Mozart or Verdi and join us for a music-filled summer. Tower Grove Park is pleased to announce that the 2021 Summer Children’s Concert Series will return on the first three Fridays of the month in June, July, and August. Each month will introduce a different genre of musical education. The concert series is free and open to the public. Registration is not required, but does provide a way to communicate event changes.

Concerts will run from 10-10:45 a.m. at the Stupp Center Amphitheater (3616 Southeast Dr., St. Louis MO 63116). Gates will open at 9:30 a.m.

August 20: Alma de Mexico

A riveting performance with skilled dances, eloquent movement, and bursts of color awaits viewers. Are you ready to witness this masterful display from the Mexican folklore dance group, Alma de Mexico? Alma de Mexico has been active in St. Louis for decades under the artful direction of Octavio Nieto. With the help of the lovely Gabriela Cornelius, it is sure to be a performance to remember.

series and dates

Series 1: The Kingsbury Ensemble

June 4 | The Story of Babar the Little Elephant

June 11 | Magical Make-believe

June 18 | The History of Musical Instruments

Series 2: St. Louis Musicians

July 2 | Here Comes the Brass!

July 9 | Peter and the Wolf

July 23 | The Bremen Town Musicians

Series 3: Cultures Around the World

July 30 | St. Louis Irish Arts

August 6 | St. Louis Taiko Drummers

August 13 | The Wee Heavies

August 20 | Alma de Mexico

SAFETY PROTOCOL

  • Please stay home if you or anyone in your family is showing any cold or flu-like symptoms.

  • Maintain a 6-ft distance from other families who are not in your pod. A pod is a prearranged group of people who have agreed to socialize together.

  • Guests will be required to wear a mask for entry and when moving inside the amphitheater.

  • All are welcome, but we encourage guests who are not vaccinated or high-risk to consider their own safety when choosing to attend.

FAQ

  • Guests are encouraged to register prior to the event. Walk-ins are welcome, if capacity allows.

  • Gates open at 9:30 am.

  • Guests should bring a small picnic blanket for sitting in the grass.

  • No restroom access on site. The Stupp Center will be closed to visitors. The nearest restroom is the Old Comfort Station (3621 Northeast Drive, St. Louis MO 63116), which is located on the northeast corner of the park.

  • In the case of inclement weather, guests should check their email and Tower Grove Park’s media sites (website, Instagram, and Facebook) for current information

Earlier Event: August 19
Tower Groove Concerts in the Park
Later Event: August 20
Tower Groove Concerts in the Park