Old Orchard Gazebo Music Series

Spend six Friday evenings in the waning days of summer and into the fall at Gazebo Park in the Old Orchard Business District in Webster Groves from 7:00 to 8:30 PM starting on August 20th and running thru September 24th.

The Gazebo Series made its first appearance in 2004 when a group of Old Orchard business owners decided to gather local bands at the gazebo in the park in their business district and share free music with the community on summer evenings. Many of those same business owners along with several new ones continue to organize and put on this event for the enjoyment of the community. With the series going dark last year due to COVID restrictions, this year will mark the 16th year for this favorite community event.

So bring a lawn chair, fill your picnic basket with carryout or delivery from an Old Orchard eatery, and enjoy the sounds of popular local musical favorites. This year’s lineup promises to have something for everyone:

August 20th Broken Hipsters
August 27th Brother Francis and The Soultones
September 3rd Diesel Island
September 10th Hobo Cane featuring Javier Mendoza
September 17th The People's Key
September 24th Jake's Leg

Gazebo Park is located at 8180 Big Bend Boulevard where Lockwood meets Big Bend in Webster Groves, MO. Free parking is available in the various parking lots throughout the business district and on its streets.

Changes for Ivory Crockett Park

Ivory Crockett park is scheduled for renovations over the next few years. The park improvements were a priority of the City Council who were instrumental in moving the deadline for renovations forward. Ivory Crockett Park is located in North Webster at 106 Almentor Ave. The park was created in 1971 and was known as Central City Park. In 1994 it was renamed Ivory Crockett Park after Ivory Crockett, a 1968 graduate of Webster Groves High School who broke a world record when he ran the 100-yard dash in 9 seconds claiming the title, “The world's fastest human.”

Ivory Crockett Park basketball and tennis courts, playground, pavilions, parking lots, and walking paths need renovation. This community survey was designed to gain feedback from those who use the park regularly and have an idea of what additions and renovations would be most appreciated by the community.

If you would like to share feedback on the park, please fill out this survey.

City Chats on Facebook Live

The City of Webster Groves held a second “City Chats” Facebook Live conversation on Wednesday, August 11. Director of Public Affairs & Engagement, Jennifer Starkey, led a discussion with Webster Groves City Manager, Dr. Marie Peoples and Assistant City Manager Eric Peterson. They answered questions about the TIF Commission, masking in city buildings, a vaccine mandate for City of Webster Groves employees and community feedback on our next Fire Chief. If you were unable to view the conversation live, you can view the video here.

TIF Commission Selected

The City Council held a special work session on Tuesday, August 10 to conduct interviews with residents interested in being appointed to a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Commission for the Douglass Hill project proposal. The Council selected Clark Hotaling, Ryan Murphy and Kyle Wilson for the Commission.

The TIF Commission will review the proposed redevelopment plan and make recommendations to the City Council. The City Council adopted Resolution #2021-33 convening the TIF Commission at the July 6, 2021 meeting. For more information on the TIF Commission and to view the other members, please visit our website.

Fire Chief Community Input Survey

After nearly 30 years with the City of Webster Groves, Chief Tom Yohe will be retiring and the city is beginning the search for a new Webster Groves Fire Chief. As a part of the search, the City is seeking input from the community on the qualities and attributes they would most like to see in the next Fire Chief. Please fill out this survey to share your thoughts.

Upcoming Events

Bach to the Future with Strings
Wednesday, August 18
5:30 p.m.
Glen Park, 199 Newport Ave.
Maestro Leon conducts some of St. Louis' finest string players, along with jazz-classical group Back to the Future.

Piano Fest
Saturday, August 28
6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
12 E. Lockwood Ave.
Bring a lawn chair to this free event and enjoy the music of several well-known pianists and musical groups.

World Peace Concert
Saturday, September 4
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Webster Garden Cafe
Nine outstanding local music performers - from soloists to 5 member bands - will each play a 20-minute set of songs of peace, harmony and understanding. Food and drink will be available for sale at the Cafe.

Join the list at webstergroves.org/thefridaypage. The Friday Page is published at the end of each week online at www.webstergroves.org/thefridaypage and is distributed to subscribers via webstergroves.org/notifyme.