Dick Gregory, Live, In Living Color! In St. Louis!

Byriehlifegrace June 11, 2008June 16, 2008

Hey! Dick Gregory, internationally known comic and social activist, is coming home to St. Louis. How cool is that? The New Millennium Group invites you to welcome Gregory on June 19, 2008. Doors open at 5 p.m. at the Starlight Room on 8350 N. Broadway.

Dick Gregory

Dick Gregory recently stole the stage at Tavis Smiley’s 2008 State of the Black Union event is returning home to help us celebrate Juneteenth by discussing what’s going on in the world today in his own satirical way.

Snacks and drinks will be available from 5-7 p.m. to start off an evening that promises to be both hysterical and informative. Only $15/person or $25 for a VIP table. Everything is cabaret style seating.

Show begins at 7:45 p.m.

Contact me if you live in St. Louis and want to sit with me at our V.I.P. table with some of the coolest people around.

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