Umphrey's McGee, STS9 Coming to Chesterfield Amphitheater

Tickets go on sale today for the concert, which is scheduled for Aug. 22.

Tickets go on sale today for a summer concert at the Chesterfield Ampitheater that will feature prog rockers Umphrey’s McGee and self-described “audio-visual force” STS9. The concert is a presentation of the St. Louis venue The Pageant and will bring the two bands to the stage Aug. 22. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. with the show set to begin at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 in advance and can be purchased at the Pageant Box Office or on Ticketmaster. Tickets will not be available at the Chesterfield Amphitheater until the day of the show, where they will cost $40, if tickets remain. The concert is scheduled regardless of weather and no refunds will be issued, according to the Pageant. 

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City Aims to Promote Amphitheater by Sponsoring 1st Paid Event

The one-time disbursement of $35,000 is an effort to promote the facility as a regional destination that can draw the kinds of acts seen at St. Louis venues like The Pageant.

The City of Chesterfield is looking to get more noise out of its amphitheater by hosting a ticketed event this year in an effort to showcase the facility for private enterprises. The city council approved pulling $35,000 from its park fund reserves toward hosting the private event at a recent meeting. Councilman Randy Logan said the idea is not for the city to become a full-time concert promoter, but the request still drew opposition from fellow councilman Barry Flachsbart, who voted against the proposal. “I just have this uneasiness with us competing in the sense with the private organizations that might do things like that,” he said. Flachsbart added that his vote was “based on principal” and described his objection as mild. Planning and…

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Chesterfield Approves $361,000 in Improvements for City Parks

The expenditures encompass six projects at three facilities and include new signage, bleacher covers and a VIP deck at the amphitheater.

Parks in the city of Chesterfield are set to receive a raft of improvements this spring after the city council approved approximately $361,000 in upgrades last week. The funds will pay for a list of projects at the Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex, Chesterfield Central Park and the city’s amphitheater: Parks Director Tom McCarthy said he was happy to receive the “thumbs up” from the city council to get started. “It’s great. These are things that we have wanted to do for a long time,” he said. One of the larger expenditures, the $75,000 bridge is an item that McCarthy is particularly glad to see approved. It will be constructed over the spillway at the northern edge of the park, completing a loop around the pond, and likely be finished …

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Rock Out with the Chesterfield Concert Series' Final Show

The Well-Hungarians will be playing at the Chesterfield Amphitheater

First Earth Day Celebration at Chesterfield Amphitheater

The April 21 annual event offers recycling, free trees, eco-friendly products. City officials provided the following information:

Start making plans now to save up your recycling materials for the 21st Annual Earth Day event in Chesterfield—to be held for the first time at the Chesterfield Amphitheater.  Earth Day focuses on the conservation and reuse of natural resources.  The Citizens Committee for the Environment for the City of Chesterfield will host Earth Day events on Saturday, April 21 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Festival and on-stage entertainment will be inside the Chesterfield Amphitheater at 631 Veteran’s Place Drive. The drive-thru recycling collection will be on the parking lot at Central Park located at 16365 Lydia Hill Drive. Residents can bring nearly anything to be recycled including:  Free confidential document shredding will be provided by Cintas (…

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Dancing Room Only as Amphitheater Concert Celebrates Summer's End

A party atmosphere pervaded the pavilion with singer Erin Bode at the mic.

A party atmosphere filled the Chesterfield Amphitheater in Central Park on Saturday night for the closing concert of the summer, featuring Erin Bode and her band. Residents set up supper tables and sipped wine. Children danced and played in the wings of the stage.  Debbie Biggane of Kirkwood and Marshall Watts of Wildwood danced away the evening by the stage as Bode sang. After such a stifling hot summer, Saturday night turned balmy and breezy when the sun dipped below the tree-line behind the amphitheater. Stars peeked out at sunset. Patch will find out about next summer's concert series, and post.

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That '80s Band Plays Chesterfield Amphitheater Saturday

The concert is part of the Chesterfield Amphitheater concert series.

That '80s Band will take their audience back a few decades at the Chesterfield Ampitheater Saturday. The band members go by stage names such as "Mick Fly," "Dan Duran" and "Valerie Girl." Expect tunes from Journey, Billy Idol, The Go Go's and more. The concert is part of a series at Chesterfield Amphitheater. If you go: When: 7-9 p.m. Saturday Where: The city's amphitheater, located within Chesterfield Central Park, 631 Veterans Place Dr. What can I bring?: The amphitheater has both fixed seating and lawn seating. You might want to bring a picnic blanket. There is a concessions stand, but you're welcome to bring your own food and drinks, as long as there are no glass bottles.  Cost: Free 

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Artist Seeks Funding for Outdoor Sculpture

Sculptor Matt Donovan has started an online fundraiser to pay for the creation and placement of his sculpture.

One area artist is on a quest to bring his sculpture to Chesterfield. Wildwood resident Matt Donovan is raising money to fund the placement of his work "Harvest Hunter." The bronze sculpture is about 9 feet tall and depicts a barn owl in flight.  "It's a different style than most of my other pieces," Donovan said. This sculpture is more stylized, he said, pointing to the three curves at the bottom that represent vegetation. Donovan is raising money through Kickstarter, an online platform to crowd-source funds for creative projects. He's set a goal of raising $45,000 by Sept. 2. Everyone who contributes to the project receives a reward. For $10, a donor gets a signed postcard of the sculpture once it's been installed. If someone donates $10…

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Rock 'n' Roll 5K Hits Chesterfield

The race, called an "opening act" for a new half-marathon and marathon in St. Louis, started and ended at Chesterfield Amphitheater.

Runners were treated to quite a race Sunday morning near Chesterfield Amphitheater. The Rock 'n' Roll 5K featured disc jockeys along the route to keep the more than 1000 runners motivated.The race started and ended at Chesterfield Amphitheater. The route went down Chesterfield Parkway and looped through the Chesterfield Mall parking lot. The post-run party featured the band Surrender Dorothy, plus plenty of snacks and treats. The race is an "opening act" for the upcoming Rock 'n' Roll marathon and half-marathon in St. Louis. Those races will be held Oct. 23 in downtown St. Louis. Registration for those races closes Oct. 16. It's now $105 to register for the half-marathon and $115 for the marathon. St. Charles Patch editor Kalen Ponche ran …

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Griffin and the Gargoyles Play at Amphitheater Saturday

The concert starts at 7 p.m.

Got plans Saturday night? Why not check out a free concert at the Chesterfield Amphitheater?  Griffin and the Gargoyles will be playing at 7 p.m. There were voted the Best St. Louis Cover Band of 2010 by the Riverfront Times. They play a little bit of everything, including (but definitely not limited to) Cake, The Beatles, Blink 182, Rascal Flatts and Justin Timberlake. Check out their demo video to learn more! If you go: When: 7 p.m. Saturday Where: The Chesterfield Amphitheater, located within Chesterfield Central Park, 631 Veterans Place Dr. What can I bring?: The amphitheater has both fixed seating and lawn seating. You might want to bring a picnic blanket. There is a concessions stand, but you're welcome to bring your own food and …

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