St. Louis celebration to honor Scott Joplin.(TRAVEL)

From: Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN) | Date: November 17, 2002| Author: Coles, Colleen A. | Copyright information

Byline: Colleen A. Coles; Staff Writer

In St. Louis Saturday, a celebration commemorating the birthday of the late ragtime musician Scott Joplin will be held at the Scott Joplin House State Historic Site.

The free event will include the St. Louis Ragtimers and tours of the house where Joplin lived from 1900 to...

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