The Black Arts Group aren't the only ones using the Scott Joplin House State Historic Site as a performance venue this winter, as during February the former home of the famous ragtime composer will also play host to several musical programs celebrating Black History Month.A couple of these may appeal to jazz listeners, especially the event at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 25, when Dennis Owsley, host of Jazz Unlimited on KWMU and author of the St. Louis jazz history City of Gabriels, will give a talk based on his book, and the husband-and-wife duo of keyboardist Reggie Thomas and vocalist Mardra Thomas (pictured) will perform.
Also of possible interest is "Rags to Rap," scheduled for 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 11 and described as "a musical exploration of the importance of the tradition of syncopation from ragtime to current music trends," featuring author and entertainer Sule Greg Wilson. For more information on the Scott Joplin House State Historic Site, you can call 314-340-5790. For more about Black History Month events at state parks around Missouri, see this article.
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