The opening reception of a new show highlighting the art of two St. Louis Illustrators, John Dyess and Kevin Belford, begins at 5:30 p.m. in the art gallery of Webster Groves Christian Church (WGCC.)
Dyess will have on display a portrait series done for the Civil Rights Walk of Fame and other illustrations of black history. Belford's work features the illustrations he created for the book he wrote “Devil at the Confluence,” which is about St. Louis pre-war blues and jazz legends and their music.
Beginning at 6:30 p.m., there will be a Martin Luther King Jr. Worship Celebration in the sanctuary with music and participation from Affton Christian Church, Centennial Christian Church, Memorial Boulevard Christian Church and Union Avenue Christian Church. The Rev. Derrick L. Perkins of Centennial Christian Church will be preaching.
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The artwork will be on display in the WGCC Art Gallery through March 4.
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