Mistress and Master of ceremonies
Debbie Norrell
(Pittsburgh Courier's Lifestyles Editor)
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Ed Gainey
(PA State Representative)
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Afro Blue has quickly gained national attention, winning numerous awards singing music in the style of Take 6 and Manhattan Transfer, while adding their own unique sound. In 2011 the group was selected as one of 16 a cappella ensembles to participate in NBC’s reality show competition, The Sing Off, where they finished in the top four.
Special guests appearances by
Pittsburgh's own Elevations
(first prize winners of the 2012 Monterey Next Generation Jazz Festival)
and The Shady Side Academy Chamber Choir
We will also be honoring:
Dr. Herbert V.R.P. Jones
Dr. Herbert V.R.P. Jones - director of the The Pittsburgh Gospel Choir and one of the nation's foremost figures in choral conducting and pedagogy and an expert in the intersection between theology and musical expression.
Dr. Jones is an active member of the American Choral Directors Association, the Music Educators National Conference, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Tau Beta Sigma, and the National Guild of Sacred Dancers. He has published articles in the Mississippi ACDA/Mississippi Music Teachers Journal, the Academic Division of GMWA, and the Milestone Christian Bookstore Newsletter.
DJ Nate DA Phat Barber
Nate Mitchell, aka DJ Nate Da Phat Barber, is easily one of the most recognizable names in the Pittsburgh region. Over the last 20 years, he has built a reputation as one of the city's premier deejays and top-rate barbers. His list of businesses includes The Natural Choice Barber Shop & Salon in Pittsburgh, Charismatic Nightlife event & promotions company, and a thriving deejay business with an ever growing clientele. Nate has also produced and promoted some of best events Pittsburgh has ever witnessed. Not limiting himself to his hometown, Nate has rocked crowds in such markets as New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Richmond, DC and many more.
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets prices are $25 and $30 and can now be purchased at
Brown Paper Tickets www.brownpapertickets.com/event/335549.
August Wilson Center for African American Culture
980 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
TICKET OUTLETS
Dorsey's Record Shop
7614 Frankstown Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15208 |
(412) 731-6607
Stedeford's Record Shop
417 E Ohio St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 | (412) 321-8333
The Attic Record Store
513 Grant Ave Millvale, PA 15209 |
(412) 821-8484
720 Music, Clothing & Cafe
4405 Butler St Pittsburgh, PA 15201(412) 904-4592
The Hillman Center for Performing Arts
423 Fox Chapel Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15238 (412) 968-3040
www.thehillman.org
EVENT SPONSORS
For more information contact:
Donald Patterson @ 412.241.6218
Popa Banks @ 412.292.1753
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YOUR BAP OFFICIAL EBLAST WILL ALSO BE TWEETED OUT ON TWITTER
AND LISTED ON OUR BROTHA ASH PRODUCTIONS FACEBOOK
FAN PAGE FOR FREE |
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