Red Capet At the Royal

This event is to rejuvenate the area not just for the business but for the community. The areas have such a history. Along the African American Heritage Trail businesses include the Chief Creole, Galleries 909, Lorene’s Fish & Crab House, 3 Daughters Brewing, Manhattan Casino…
The African American Heritage Trail has deep history that can found in the website of
. The history starts a long time ago along the 22^nd street. Most of the building history begins from 1920’s. The red carpet event just a small portion of the trails from Chief Creole to Royal Theater. The Royal Theater opens 1948 for all kind play and movie. Then it stops at 1966. Tonight is a very special night that opens to public again to show a single movie — Think like a man single feature. This movie producer is the local born Will Packer who graduated in St. Pete High School who makes it to Hollywood with movie production such as Ride Along and Stomp the Yard. We have special treat tonight for a movie in special theater that not opening for feature since 1966. We also got to meet the producer.
The night also begins with Gibbs High School student performance. It starts with a 16 years old sing a-​cappella with Summer Night. Beautiful voice with this young lady. The Chief Creole also serves some food while we enjoy the singing. Then walk down to the Gallerie 909 enjoy the creative painting. Then we ended with the Royal Theater with Fish Fried from Lorene.
This is a wonderful night that the City of St. Pete to rejuvenate the area. We like to thank the councilman for this effort.

I had a great time and was thrilled that my buddies Grace and Boon came out to party with me. The energy and enthusiasm for the Deuces area is terrific. Chief’s and Lorene’s are great places for delicious food and they delivered. Chief’s has a wonderful atmosphere and patio. Lorene’s is more appropriate for take-​out.
The vitality of the area includes these cool eateries, a market, Sylvia’s, the Manhattan Casino, the African American Museum, an great art gallery (909), Night Flow fruit salads and stews up the block, and a lot of churches. It’s a cool place to check out and you can tour the African American heritage trail signs which cover some of the history.
Amy Carson Sauers and others from the Deuces Live organization and SPC did a great job arranging the event. The movie, Think Like a Man, was a lot of fun. Sharing with community members was great and Will Packer and his mom coming through to visit with us was a REAL treat. God bless them all. :)