FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Karen Alexander Donald Wood
(803) 748-7124 (803) 414-8295
karen.alexander@auntiekaren.org media@auntiekaren.org
The Auntie Karen Foundation Celebrates 10thAnnual Legends of…Concert Series
Columbia, SC– (November 27, 2012) – The Auntie Karen Foundation will present its 10th annual Legends of Concert at the Koger Center for the Arts (USC) in Columbia, S.C. on Friday, February 22, 2012 at 8 p.m. The concert will feature ten times Grammy award winning vocalist, Gladys Knight. The official announcement will be made on Thursday, Nov. 29 at Jet Nigh Life, 700 Gervais Street, #B.
Ms. Knight will also present a Master Class for local students on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2012 at C.A. Johnson Preparatory Academy (a Richland One school). The class is designed for students from elementary school to college. Student sponsorships are available and can be purchased through the foundation at (803) 748-7124 or akfoundation@aol.com.
Proceeds from the concert will benefit the programs of the Auntie Karen Foundation. Tickets are: $125 for Orchestra and Reception (AKF VIP Package available through the foundation); $100 for Orchestra level seating; $75 and $85 for Grand Tier seating; and $55 for Balcony seating. There are a limited number of discounted student and AARP tickets for $70 (Grand Tier) and $50 (balcony). Tickets are on sale now!
Tickets are available by calling (803) 251-2222; in person at the Carolina Coliseum Box Office; or online at www.CapitolTickets.com. For sponsor information, please contact the foundation at (803) 748-7124 or an AKF Legends of Committee member.
Legends of . . . . Master Class with Gladys Knight
Thursday, February 21, 2012
Time: TBA
C.A.Johnson Preparatory Academy
2219 Barhamville Road
Audience: Open to students from elementary age through college. Advance registration required.
Legends of . . . . Concert
Friday, February 22, 2012
Time: 8 p.m.
Koger Center for the Arts (USC)
About the Foundation: The Auntie Karen Foundation is a global, non-profit 501(c) 3 charitable corporation in the state of South Carolina. The foundation’s mission is to create and implement a series of reproducible community outreach programs designed to empower, enlighten and educate through the arts. These programs include: Artpreneur/Technopreneur classes, an annual Young Entrepreneur’s Conference, and Hugs from Carolina, a partnership with City Light featuring Auntie Karen’s International Character, Olivia the Octopus and our newest program Gordon’s Garden which is designed to educate our community on the need to eradicate childhood obesity.
Media Inquiries Only:For more information on the Legends of Concert series or the foundations, contact Karen Alexander, Auntie Karen Foundation at (803) 748-7124 orakfoundation@aol.comor Donald Wood at (803) 414-8295 or dowood0713@aol.com.
