It’s Vibes times again.
The 5th Annual Vibes Art Showcase will be held at 2720 Cherokee Performing Arts Center on Saturday July 30 from 6 p.m. until 1 a.m. – with a new after-Vibes brunch the next day in Old North.
Organizers described Vibes as “50 percent music showcase, 50 percent art gallery and 100 percent fresh, innovative art, culture and good vibes.” It’s a grand arts showcase all about sharing positive vibes and giving local artists a platform.
Vibes prides itself on finding artists in and outside of the metro St. Louis area of all different media and providing them a platform to showcase their work.
“People should expect to see a wide variety of emerging artists and networking opportunities,” said Jarrel Lawrence, the creator of Vibes. “It shows a side of the city the youth rarely get to see.”
There are 19 visual artists participating in the show this year, including sketch artists, graphic designers, illustrators and photographers. All artwork will be on display around the venue the entire night and available for purchase, and all artists will be present to discuss their work.
This year’s artists include Ghost in the Room, Kilograham, Hailey A.J., Micheala Angelena, S3an Alexander, Maxine Du Maine, Zae A.O.O.T, BETTIES, Jomerra Watson, Alvin Lewis, Sharelle B, Andrae EAZYOKERT Williams, Danielle Rene, ARTC, Tyler Harris, Mars Mansion, Tia Payne, Lost Liberty and Rich Bizarre.
Musical guests of many different genres, from soul to hip-hop, will perform live at the showcase. The lineup of musical performances in order, beginning at 8:30 p.m., is: Eric Donte, Bloom, Freshanova, J’Demul, Courtnie, VanaCana, Saint Orleans, Kass, Bryssa, 94 Nodd and closing act Myrion Twos.
A Vibes mix tape has been created and is available now on Soundcloud (Vibes Mix ’16) to better familiarize guest with preforming acts.
Music will be played all night with three different DJs – TYYouGenius, Paco and DJJTR3Y – proving distinct mixes all night across all three floors of the venue.
Food options will be plentiful, with four local chefs participating in the event showing off their culinary skills. Menu items will vary from savory Jack Daniel wings to stuffed strawberries. The night’s chefs include Shari, Eatzz by Keysh, Interstate 55 Cajun Creole and Chow Thyme Catering.
This year the Vibes team added a new morning-after event, Wake & Bake STL: After Vibes Brunch. Wake & Bake STL chef curators John Greene and Sharita Beck will serve an all-you-can-eat, bottomless mimosa brunch. The menu includes a cooked-to-order waffle bar and smoky lasagna with bacon. Wake & Bake STL will be held at 2720 N. 14th St. from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 31.
Every year Vibes donates a portion of its proceeds to a local charity. This year, the recipients will be the Black Rep and the Finesses Center, named in honor of Tyrell Thompson, a Vibes artist and staff member who was killed during a robbery earlier this summer.
Tickets to Vibes are available online at http://2720cherokee.com/ for $20 until July 29 and will also be available at the door. Tickets for the After Vibes Brunch can be purchased until July 30 online at wakeandbakestl.eventbrite.com or at the door for $25.
