A pair of concerts and a movie in the park, are helping the City of St. Catharines bring the community together again.
With COVID-19 restrictions slowly lifting, the City’s special events team has been working to bring back some activities that allow residents to enjoy some in-person programming, while also ensuring compliance with the current public health guidelines. The City is organizing a pair of concerts, in conjunction with Niagara Artists Centre (NAC), to take place in the downtown core on Sept. 3 and 10, with plans to also host a Moonlight Flicks event on Sept. 21 in Rennie Park.
“We know our community has missed some of our regular summer activities, such as concerts in the park, so we’re excited to bring the community together again, in a safe way,” said St. Catharines community and events coordinator Andrea Connelly-Miele. “We hope some small in-person events will provide an opportunity for residents to enjoy some entertainment in safe and appropriate ways.”
While Summer Concerts in the Park were not able to take place this year, a pair of Music in the Core events will provide an opportunity to enjoy live music, for free, downtown in the public space at 201 St. Paul St. East. The first concert takes place Friday, Sept. 3, from 5-8, featuring Joe Lapinski, with special guest Dave Clark. They will be performing a three-hour set on the new NAC Papa Tee Showmobile. On Friday, Sept. 10, from 5-8 p.m, the City will then present Box Hockey Night in STC, also in conjunction with the NAC, at 210 St. Paul St. East. The Postmen will be performing live music, and the City will also have its box hockey setups placed throughout the site for groups to go head-to-head against family and friends, on a drop-in basis only.
Occupancy in the space, which is located at the corner of St. Paul and James streets, will be limited in accordance with provincial restrictions on gathering sizes. Attendees are also encouraged to respect physical distancing, wearing a mask when distancing is a challenge, ensure healthy hygiene practices, and follow all recommended public health measures.
The City will also welcome back Moonlight Flicks, produced in partnership by PGG Media Group, on Tuesday, Sept. 21, at Rennie Park. Free for families, Moonlight Flicks is an outdoor movie showcase under the stars. The movie being screened will be Finding Nemo. Bring a blanket, lawn chair and some canned goods for Community Care and enjoy some quality time outside with friends and family. Movies start at dusk and are dependent on weather. Attendees are asked to ensure they follow any recommended public health guidelines, including physical distancing.
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