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 and 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 and 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 and Open to All
- Lady J Huston live at 3:30 PM
- Vendor fair and food trucks
- Paint-the-building youth mural project
- Face painting, scrappy crafting and 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: NiCole Gipson, NGPR Strategic Communications
nicole.gipson@rprdepartment.com

Social Media:
Instagram: @aredcirclenp
Facebook: facebook.com/aredcirclenp
Twitter/X: twitter.com/ARedCircleNP
YouTube: youtube.com/@aredcirclestl
#TheCreativeSpot

Category: Community | Local / Community