Join us for these casual, outdoor concerts on The Sheldon’s elegant Steward Family Plaza! Enjoy live music by some of St. Louis’ best musicians, while enjoying a picnic dinner and drinks.

Tables will be sold for up to 2 or 4 guests and tables will be assigned upon arrival. An optional picnic dinner and bottles of wine may be purchased along with your concert ticket. Picnics must be ordered by 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 1.

Drinks may also be purchased on-site. No outside food or beverages, please. Advance registration is required. No tables will be sold on the night of the event.

Saxophonist, composer and educator Kendrick Smith was born and raised in East St. Louis, IL. Smith began playing in grade school, developing his skills much earlier than many musicians. His talents would be further shaped in high school by studying with legendary baritone saxophonist and founding member of the World Saxophone Quartet Hamiet Bluiett. Following his study at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville under the tutelage of pianist Reggie Thomas, Smith would secure a residency at St. Louis’s Premier Lounge. As his star began to climb, The St. Louis American billed him as “Baby Bird,” a reference to iconic saxophonist Charlie Parker and a New York Times review stated, “Kendrick Smith was playing the alto saxophone like his life depended on it!” One of the emerging pillars of the St. Louis music scene, Smith puts it best in that his vision is to “strive for excellence, show forth professionalism on and off the bandstand, to touch people, and to keep jazz music alive and moving forward.”

Join us for First Fridays in Grand Center starting at 5 p.m. when we will celebrate the opening of Barbara McDonnell: Summer by the Mississippi in the Nancy Spirtas Kranzberg Gallery. McDonnell will give an informal gallery talk at 6 p.m. Free and open to the public!

Catering by Orlando’s:

Fried Chicken
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Brownie

Or

Veggie Stuffed Peppers
Potato Salad
Apple Crisp

Add dinner or wine to your order