is back for its third year 鈥 and the festival is bringing living legends and beloved local acts to the stage. Among this year鈥檚 performers are Chaka Khan, Black Pumas and Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue.
On Wednesday鈥檚 St. Louis on the Air, Chris Hansen, executive director of the Kranzberg Arts Foundation, and Larry Morris, the organization鈥檚 director of programs and partnerships, shared what audiences can expect during the festival.
Hansen and Morris also previewed free community events that include a daylong professional development opportunity for creatives in the region. And new to this year is MATI Places, pop-up music events happening across Grand Center over 12 hours.
For insight into the line up, the work that goes into booking festivals and how the arts community is at the center of it all, listen to St. Louis on the Air on , , or click the play button below.
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When: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 12
Where: Various locations
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When: 9:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 13
Where: .Zack (3224 Locust St., St. Louis, MO 63103)
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When: Sept. 14-15
Where: Grand Center Arts District
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