WMNF Presents: A Juneteenth Celebration

Saturday, June 18th, 2022

The Palladium Theater

253 Fifth Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Doors at 7pm, Openers Start at 7:30pm, Music Starts at 8pm

Advanced sales have ended as of 4:30pm today – please get your $25 tickets at the door, there are plenty available.

All Ages Welcome!

No WMNF Covid Event Protocols for this event. Masks will be provided for those who want them. Masks are not required for entry.

“Juneteenth [is] an affirmation that despite the most painful parts of our history, change is possible—and there is still so much work to do.” – President Barack Obama

Come celebrate Juneteenth with your Tampa Bay community and Community Radio Station! WMNF 88.5FM recognizes Juneteenth with an array of Black excellence, featuring local Tampa Bay spoken word poets, Soul Caravan starring Theo Valentin, Rita Wilson, Tron Montgomery, and Hiram Hazley wtih Musical Directors Kenny Walker & Vincent Sims! Expect the best renditions of Earth, Wind and Fire, a soul revue, as well as poet Gemini Fox and Donald L. Dowridge, Jr. as Frederick Douglass opening the show, all while connecting with neighbors and friends.

Honor this historical holiday with great music, dancing in the aisles, friendly company, and WMNF!

“Juneteenth allows us to remember how far Black people have progressed and it is a reminder of the strength we have within us.” – Bethel Kyeza

In addition, WMNF is thrilled to honor this holiday with The Palla dium Theater! Established by art philanthropists in 1998, the historic theater’s mission has always been to serve all of Tampa Bay as a performing arts center that welcomes everyone and serves the entire community with artistically and culturally diverse performing arts and programs. As two organizations that put community first, WMNF and The Palladium hope you join us in celebrating Juneteenth this year!

“Even in the face of a broken system, we choose to find joy in resistance and celebrate in community.” – Obrian Rosario

Here is some information on the featured vocalists:

Theo Valentin – https://theovalentin.net/bio.htm

Tron Montgomery – https://www.fox13news.com/news/singing-sanitation-worker-takes-the-stage-after-sundown.amp