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International Soapbox Society

International Soapbox Society, a Division of DiMBy Co., Inc. - an independent company - is pleased to announce the second annual International Soapbox Festival as part of DiMBy’s (Diversity In My Back Yard) continuing commitment to excellence in artistic expression. The festival will bring its celebration of "strength in diversity" to St. Louis April 19-21, 2002. Members of the International Soapbox Society will occupy their "soapboxes" (small one-person stages) throughout the Soulard district, each taking part in the tradition of solo performance.

Participants may include: poets, musicians, evangelists of various faiths, mimes, comedians, storytellers, carnival barkers, jugglers, peddlers, activists, political orators, and other Society members. Festival attendance will be free and open to the public. Festivalgoers are encouraged to participate. Those interested in joining the society may consult www.dimbyville.com for information and annual rates

Performers are participating on a volunteer basis. Festival Organizers encourage tipping performers you specifically enjoy.

Friday April 19th - 7:00pm, Opening Ceremonies-Drum Circle at Soulard Markets Bandstand (Soulard Market) and will feature one Soapbox with various artists.

Friday April 19^th – 9:00pm, Engagement Ceremonies. Ordained Minister Joshua Wolf will give couples of all faiths and lifestyles an opportunity to vow their love to their partner in preparation for their union of love on Sunday April 21.

Saturday April 20^th - Vashon High School will host the International Soapbox Festival’s high school debates at 12 pm at the Soulard Market Bandstand.

Saturday April 20^th - Soulard Coffee Garden will host the International Soapbox Festival’s International Kids Art Show from 10 am - 6 pm.

Saturday-Sunday April 20^th & April 21^st – Clementine’s Host A Columbus Ohio DJ Troupe who will visit the International Soapbox Festival for two days. Up to six DJ’s will spin their sounds with electrifying delight.

Saturday April 20^th - Soulard Coffee Garden will host an Art Opening from 8-11 pm. This exhibit will be on display for one month.

Saturday & Sunday from 11am - 7pm - Putt-Putt Golf Course At the Market

Bastille stage
Sunday, April 21st
11am Welcome back with m.c. Howie
11:30am Comedy for a Sunday morning
Noon Improv with The Mob
1pm Roger Wiley, stand-up
2pm Missouri Storytellers Present (II)
3pm All-Star Jam Finale
(The Magic of Jim McGregor, The Combo All-Stars, Howie and The Mob Wrap-Up)
4pm Street Fashion Show
5pm WigStock St. Louis*
7pm Drag Review

*WigStock St. Louis II
is sponsored by Soulard Bastille. Come see the best and biggest wigs in the Midwest
competing for the "Crown of Wigs". $5.00 registration fee. Registration forms located at Soulard
Bastille. For more information please contact the i.s.s at 776-6927. Download a registration form here. Judges Needed.
Winner will receive 50% of registration fees up to $500.00

Soulard Soapbox Derby
Saturday, April 20th
Noon. At the Shanti, located at 9th & Allen.
Contestants will compete in head-to-head heats
until the fastest racer has been crowned. Additional awards
will be given. Click here for the application!

Official Festival Sponsors:
DiMBy Productions
RiverTalk
Soulard Business Association
Youth Education Health in Soulard
The Shanti
Great Grizzly Bear
Soulard Ale House
Soulard Coffee Garden
Mike & Mins
Soulard Bastille
EXP Magazine
Schlafly
Beach House Books

Miscellaneous Performances Throughout The Festival Will Include
Celestial Theater Performance Artist from Colorado

50% of all proceeds from Soulard Soapbox Derby will benefit Soulard Shelter
50% of all net proceeds from WigStock St. Louis II will benefit Our Little Haven