Celebrate the advent of spring by joining your friends and neighbors at the annual Barbecue and Music Festival presented by Red Mountain United Methodist Church, on Sunday, March 8, from noon to 2 p.m.
“We are excited to be able to offer an event with such high-quality music, great food, and a wide variety of activities for all ages,” explained Senior Pastor Mary Bullis. “This is our gift to the community, as everything is free to our guests.”
The picnic-style lunch will include Waldo’s BBQ sandwiches, hot dogs, coleslaw, baked beans, chips, macaroni and cheese, desserts and beverages.
A variety of music will be played throughout the campus. Everyone will enjoy the return performance of Mitzi Smith, accompanied by JR McAlexander and the Band, taking place in the tent behind the church. Mitzi will be singing well-known musical pieces, including Broadway and Gospel selections. She has performed in many venues across the U.S., and was once a back-up singer for Elton John.
JR, executive director of Showtune Productions and organist/keyboardist at the church, is an accomplished pianist who has directed numerous musical shows in the U.S.
Other music will feature Margie Mays, John Park, Mike Wooton, and Gene Ball, who will present both Christian and old-style country music in Madsen Hall. Jim Moses, well-known acoustic guitarist and vocalist, will perform folk music and ballads on the patio.
People of all ages will especially like getting close to a variety of clean and cuddly small animals at the Dreams Come True Petting Zoo. There will be bounce houses, face painting, children’s games, with lots of prizes, and a sport throw inflatable. New this year will be a rock-climbing wall. Everyone can join in the fun of a karaoke session.
More information is available at www.rmumc.com, or by calling the church office at (480) 981-3833. The church is located just north of Power and McDowell roads, at 2936 N. Power Road.