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The 11th Annual “A Great Night In Harlem” | May 17th, 2012

Join Quincy Jones and 40 other legends
for an unforgettable night that will help save the music…

Jazz Foundation of America presents its 11th Annual
“A GREAT NIGHT IN HARLEM”



APOLLO THEATER
MAY 17th

7PM

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PERFORMANCES BY*

Over 40 legends of jazz, R&B, blues, and Rock ‘n’ Roll including

Macy Gray, Dr. John, Paquito D’Rivera,
The Randy Weston African Rhythms Trio,  
Rebirth Brass Band, Treme Brass Band,
David Johansen, Stanley Jordan, Essie Mae Brooks,
Kansas City Band featuring Steven Bernstein,
Geri Allen, James Carter, Christian McBride, Don Byron,
Curtis Fowlkes, Craig Handy, Victor Lewis,
Mark Whitfield, Art Baron, and Jerry Dodgien…

with incredible last minute surprises to come…

Special Guest – Quincy Jones.

This year’s concert is produced by Hal Willner of Saturday Night Live.

*Schedules subject to change.

2012 DR. BILLY TAYLOR HUMANITARIAN AWARD
Claude Nobs
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The 4th Annual Pink and Black Tie Gala | May 17th, 2012

American Cancer Society’s Fourth Annual Pink & Black Tie Gala To Celebrate  Honorees “Made In Brooklyn” on
May 17, 2012



Celebrity Hosts Stacy London, Cat Greenleaf and Chuck Nice Return to Raise Awareness in the Fight Against Cancer

BROOKLYN, NY – March 6, 2012 – The American Cancer Society today announced that its Pink & Black Tie Gala will return for a fourth year to Stage 6 at Steiner Studios on May 17, 2012.  One of the leading charitable events of the year in Brooklyn, more than 450 attendees are expected, including corporate sponsors, business, healthcare and social leaders, and supporting celebrities. To continue, please click “MORE”!

St. Jude Soul Celebration Gala feat. Ne-Yo | Nov. 11th, 2011

Hip-Hop Celebrity Moms Strike a Chord in the Fight Against Childhood Cancer

Inaugural Soul Celebration Gala to Benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – To Include Special Performance by Ne-Yo!

 

Who:               Hip-Hop celebrity moms Loraine Smith (mother of GRAMMY®-award winning artist Ne-Yo), Aliyah “Mama Pain” Najm (mother of rap artist T-Pain) and Jacida Carter (mother of rap artist Lil Wayne) will co-chair this inaugural event. Film and television actress Elise Neal and CNN anchor Fredricka Whitfield will emcee the event. Additionally, Atlanta-area St. Jude patients and sisters, Jayla & Felicia and their parents will be on-hand to share their St. Jude story. To continue, please click “MORE”!

St. Jude Soul Celebration Gala feat. Ne-Yo | Nov. 11th, 2011

Hip-Hop Celebrity Moms Strike a Chord in the Fight Against Childhood Cancer

Inaugural Soul Celebration Gala to Benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – To Include Special Performance by Ne-Yo!

 

Who:               Hip-Hop celebrity moms Loraine Smith (mother of GRAMMY®-award winning artist Ne-Yo), Aliyah “Mama Pain” Najm (mother of rap artist T-Pain) and Jacida Carter (mother of rap artist Lil Wayne) will co-chair this inaugural event. Film and television actress Elise Neal and CNN anchor Fredricka Whitfield will emcee the event. Additionally, Atlanta-area St. Jude patients and sisters, Jayla & Felicia and their parents will be on-hand to share their St. Jude story. To continue, please click “MORE”!

St. Jude Soul Celebration Gala feat. Ne-Yo | Nov. 11th, 2011

Hip-Hop Celebrity Moms Strike a Chord in the Fight Against Childhood Cancer

Inaugural Soul Celebration Gala to Benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – To Include Special Performance by Ne-Yo!

 

Who:               Hip-Hop celebrity moms Loraine Smith (mother of GRAMMY®-award winning artist Ne-Yo), Aliyah “Mama Pain” Najm (mother of rap artist T-Pain) and Jacida Carter (mother of rap artist Lil Wayne) will co-chair this inaugural event. Film and television actress Elise Neal and CNN anchor Fredricka Whitfield will emcee the event. Additionally, Atlanta-area St. Jude patients and sisters, Jayla & Felicia and their parents will be on-hand to share their St. Jude story. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Sheryl Lee Ralph presentsThe 21st Annual Divas Simply Singing! | Oct. 22nd, 2011

ALL-STAR LINEUP ANNOUNCED FOR 21ST ANNUAL DIVAS SIMPLY SINGING!



Grammy® Winner Kelly Price, Tony® Winner Jennifer Holliday, Emmy® Winner Loretta Devine

All Bring Star Power to AIDS Benefit!


LOS ANGELES — The 21st annual DIVAS Simply Singing! for a 21st century cure for HIV/AIDS promises to be another night not to be missed!  Actress, activist and the show’s creator Sheryl Lee Ralph is happy to announce the all-star line up for the 21st annual Divas Simply Singing! AIDS benefit concert: Kelly Price, Jenifer Lewis, Hip-Hop artist YoYo, gospel great LaShun Pace, Frenchie Davis from NBC’s The Voice, and the 2010 winners of Verizon’s How Sweet the Sound – The Voices of Destiny Choir and so many more.  Along with a reunion of Broadway’s original DreamGirls, Jennifer Holliday, Loretta Devine and Sheryl Lee Ralph on the same stage celebrating 30 years of the play’s iconic debut!  Paying tribute to the ladies, singer Tony Terry will be the resident Divo.  The pre-show will be hosted by Emmy-nominated actress and newlywed Niecy Nash. To continue, please click “MORE”!!

Sheryl Lee Ralph presentsThe 21st Annual Divas Simply Singing! | Oct. 22nd, 2011

ALL-STAR LINEUP ANNOUNCED FOR 21ST ANNUAL DIVAS SIMPLY SINGING!



Grammy® Winner Kelly Price, Tony® Winner Jennifer Holliday, Emmy® Winner Loretta Devine

All Bring Star Power to AIDS Benefit!


LOS ANGELES — The 21st annual DIVAS Simply Singing! for a 21st century cure for HIV/AIDS promises to be another night not to be missed!  Actress, activist and the show’s creator Sheryl Lee Ralph is happy to announce the all-star line up for the 21st annual Divas Simply Singing! AIDS benefit concert: Kelly Price, Jenifer Lewis, Hip-Hop artist YoYo, gospel great LaShun Pace, Frenchie Davis from NBC’s The Voice, and the 2010 winners of Verizon’s How Sweet the Sound – The Voices of Destiny Choir and so many more.  Along with a reunion of Broadway’s original DreamGirls, Jennifer Holliday, Loretta Devine and Sheryl Lee Ralph on the same stage celebrating 30 years of the play’s iconic debut!  Paying tribute to the ladies, singer Tony Terry will be the resident Divo.  The pre-show will be hosted by Emmy-nominated actress and newlywed Niecy Nash. To continue, please click “MORE”!!

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