POWERplex Concerts Attract Many Wanting Safe, Fun Time

Post author:independentnws
Post published:May 26, 2020
Post category:Alton, IL / BlackJack / Spanish Lake / Entertainment / Travel / Events / Ferguson / Florissant / Hazelwood / Music / School News

POWERplex Fills Entertainment Void for Eager Guests; Hosts Local Grads too

On May 21, POWERplex, off Highway 370, began hosting outdoor concerts and movie nights. The venue follows all the remaining COVID-19 compliants for health department recommendations and evenings feature teenage- and family-friendly bands paired with family movies now through June 6.
The concerts are shown on five HD/LED Jumbotrons, with music broadcast through FM stereo transmitters to car radios. The 9-acre audience area can hold up to 450 cars. Guests may bring their own coolers; barbecue and snacks can be delivered to vehicles. Each car receives a 10’x15′ picnic area where guests can sit outside while distancing from other cars.
The venue opens at 5:30 p.m. with concerts at 7 p.m. and movies at 8:45 p.m. General admission parking passes each night are $40 per car in advance and $50 at the gate with a six person per-car limit. Guests can reserve spots in the front two rows for $60 per car in advance and $70 at the gate. Tickets may be purchased online.
Remaining Concerts at POWERplex :

Tuesday, May 26: FAMILY NIGHT Band TBD, followed by Pixar/Disney’s Onward.

Wednesday, May 27: FAMILY NIGHT. The teenage boy band, Scamps. Movie: Pitch Perfect.

Thursday, May 28: FAMILY NIGHT. Another great group of young rockers, Mint Queso. Movie: Space Jam.

Saturday, May 30: It’s ’70s supergroup SuperJam with the movie Dazed and Confused.

Friday, June 5: One of St. Louis’ favorite dance bands, Trixie Delight, followed by the movie Dirty Dancing.

Saturday, June 6: Blues rock band Jeremiah Johnson with Chrome and Steele featuring Steve Scorfina of REO Speedwagon and Pavlov’s Dog. There is no movie on this major concert night.

Caption: This photo was taken by Nichole Richardson at the Friday, May 22 concert. The band was Petty Cash Junction and the movie for the evening was Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Over 2000 guests enjoyed the shows.