The Peru Gazette

This weekend is Juneteenth (June 19–21), and Plattsburgh Blues and Jazz is proud to be partnering with the Colors of Freedom Committee North Star Underground Railroad Museum, John Brown Lives!, the Clinton County Historical Association, SUNY Plattsburgh, Paul Smith’s College, and the Plattsburgh Public Library as part of the community events to commemorate this important weekend in our community.

Because blues and gospel music are deeply connected to the story of freedom and the roots of American music, we’re presenting a special Juneteenth Concert on Friday, June 19, featuring Harlem blues and soul artist Solomon Hicks, and we added the outstanding Plattsburgh State Gospel Choir to open up the evening.

The concert runs from 7:00 to 9:30 PM at Retro Live, which will be transformed into a live music club complete with tables, seating, and a dance floor. Advance tickets are just $20 and are available at: https://sevendaystickets.ticketsauce.com/e/juneteenth-concert-with-king-solomon-hicks and 25 at the door.

The Juneteenth celebration continues throughout the weekend.
On Saturday at 10:00 AM, the Colors of Freedom Committee will host a free Underground Railroad bus tour beginning at the North Star Underground Railroad Museum in Keeseville. From 1:00 to 3:00 PM, the Plattsburgh Public Library will host a Juneteenth film screening. Then from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, the SUNY Plattsburgh Museum Gallery will present “What Remains: Voices from the Margins of History,” followed by a free acoustic performance by Solomon Hicks.

On Sunday, June 21, the weekend concludes with a community picnic and celebration at John Brown Farm from noon to 2:30 PM, featuring John Brown’s final speech, praise dancers, live music, and more.

Join us for this weekend of history, culture, community, and music