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“Life, Love & Lenny – A Celebration of Lenny White” at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall | March 6th, 2025

LIFE, LOVE, & LENNY – A CELEBRATION OF LENNY WHITE
** MARCH 6TH AT 8PM,
** AT JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER’S FREDERICK P. ROSE HALL

On March 6, 2025 the life and music of Lenny White — the iconic GRAMMY-winning drummer, who is among jazz music’s most prolific and celebrated artists, producers, composers and sidemen — will be fêted at a one-night-only celebration filled with music and memories at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall.

Town Hall Presents: “Keeping The Faith: Celebrating 30 Years of Music and Entertainment with Faith Evans” | Feb. 28th, 2025

THE TOWN HALL PRESENTS
KEEPING THE FAITH: CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT WITH SINGER/SONGWRITER FAITH EVANS

(New York, NY — February 20, 2024) – On the heels of Black History Month and the beginning of Women’s History Month, the historic Town Hall will present Keeping The Faith: Celebrating 30 Years of Music and Entertainment with Singer/Songwriter Faith Evans featuring tribute performances by multiple Grammy Award-winning recording artist Twinkie Clark and Grammy Award-nominated artists Kim Burrell, Kierra Sheard, and B. Slade.

IMG Artists Presents Damien Sneed in “Tribute to Aretha Franklin: Queen of Soul” feat. Valerie Simpson & Karen Clark Sheard | Tour Kicks Off Feb. 3rd, 2022

IMG Artists Presents Multi-Talented Bandleader
Damien Sneed in A Tribute to Aretha Franklin,
The Queen of Soul in a 26-City North American Tour
Featuring Singer-Songwriter Icon Valerie Simpson and Gospel Legend Karen Clark Sheard

(New York, NY – January 10, 2022) – Damien Sneed, the multi-genre composer, bandleader, musician and vocalist, announces a brand-new multi-media touring show for 2022, titled A Tribute to Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul.

The Carr Center Presents “To Stevie With Love” Tribute Concert | Feb. 26th, 2022

The Carr Center Presents “To Stevie With Love”
Tribute Concert featuring Terri Lyne Carrington,
Grégoire Maret, Michael Mayo,
Frank McComb, and Others

Detroit’s Legacy Black Arts Organization Celebrates
Motown Legend Stevie Wonder
During Black History Month

(Detroit, MI – January 25, 2022) –Detroit’s The Carr Center at DSA will present the dynamic live concert titled To Stevie With Love on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at the Detroit School of Arts, Ford Theatre, 123 Selden Street, at 7:30 p.m.

The George Floyd Commemorative Concert | May 30th, 2021 in Houston, TX

George Floyd Commemorative Concert Announced For May 30th in Houston, TX

The George Floyd Foundation will Host a Commemorative Concert To Mark The One Year Anniversary of The Tragic Death and The Continued Fight for #JusticeForGeorge

HOUSTON, May 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The George Floyd Foundation (GFF) announced today that they will host a George Floyd Commemorative Concert on Sunday, May 30, 2021 in Houston, Texas.

12th Annual Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour | Kicks Off May 17th, 2018

McDonald’s Reinforces its Commitment to the Community through 12th Annual Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour

Free Concert Series Continues Support for Ronald McDonald House Charities, Introduces New Scholarship for one HBCU Student

OAK BROOK, Ill., March 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — McDonald’s USA announced the return of one of its staple events, the 12th Annual Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour. The longest-running, brand-owned gospel tour of its kind is back with an award-winning talent line-up sure to please fans nationwide.

Harlem Stage Presents “ELLA – A CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION” in New York | Jan. 16th, 2018

Harlem Stage Presents
ELLA – A CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
Tuesday, January 16, 2018 – 7:00PM

NOVEMBER 20, 2017 – New York, NY — On January 16, 2018 at 7:00pm, join Harlem Stage — the legendary uptown venue that for over 30 years has been promoting the creative legacy of Harlem and artists of color — for a special winter benefit performance that will honor the life and work of Ella Fitzgerald.

The 38th Annual John Coltrane Memorial Concert: “ORNETTE ‘N ‘TRANE” | Oct. 24th, 2015

38th John Coltrane Memorial Concert: “ORNETTE ‘N ‘TRANE” — repertoire set for concert on October 24, 2015

“ORNETTE ‘N ‘TRANE” : the 38th Annual John Coltrane Memorial Concert, co-presented by Friends of John Coltrane Memorial Concert (fJCMC) and Northeastern Center for the Arts. Saturday, October 24, at 7:30 pm. Tickets: $30 general admission, $25 students/seniors, $40 VIP [all ticket prices include service charge]. Held in Blackman Theatre, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115. For tickets: tickets.neu.edu, 617-373-4700 (TTY 617-373-2184); further information on the concert can be found at www.friendsofjcmc.org.

The 8th Annual All-Star Gospel Celebration in Houston, TX | Feb. 16th, 2013

The 8th Annual All-Star Gospel Celebration will honor Gabrielle “Gabby” Douglas, Tracy McGrady, CleRenda McGrady, and
Roland Martin

HOUSTON, Feb. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — Former Miss Black Texas, Tomeka Holyfield in conjunction with NBA Entertainment, brings the Gospel to All Star Weekend with a star studded celebration of Faith and Inspiration. The 8th Annual All Star Gospel Celebration will honor Olympic Gold Medalist Gabrielle “Gabby” Douglas, NBA All Star Tracy McGrady and wife CleRenda McGrady, Journalist and Political Analyst Roland Martin, and several local pastors.

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The 8th Annual All-Star Gospel Celebration in Houston, TX | Feb. 16th, 2013

The 8th Annual All-Star Gospel Celebration will honor Gabrielle “Gabby” Douglas, Tracy McGrady, CleRenda McGrady, and
Roland Martin

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