The Apollo 2005 Spring Benefit: Celebrating the Legacy and Championing the Vision of the Apollo Theater.NEW YORK New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of -- Future Apollo Legends Boyz II Men Boyz II Men is an American R&B/soul singing group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1988 as a quintet which originally included Marc Nelson, Boyz II Men found fame as a quartet, with members Nathan Morris, Michael McCary, Shawn Stockman, and Wanya Morris, on Motown , Vanessa Williams, and Many More Join "Ossie and Ruby" Award Recipients Spike and Tonya Lewis Lee to Ensure That the "Magic Lives On" The Apollo Theater
The Apollo 2005 Spring Benefit will be a stellar and soulful evening complete with a "Walk of Fame" processional on the red carpet, an outdoor concert in tribute to Apollo Legends, a VIP Sponsors cocktail party, and a magnificent Apollo concert and honors ceremony featuring performances by stage and screen star Vanessa Williams, acclaimed smooth R&B group Boyz II Men, soul artist Gerald Levert This article has multiple issues: * It does not cite any references or sources. Please help improve this article by citing reliable sources. * It may be confusing or unclear for some readers. , and gospel sensation Bebe Winans BeBe Winans (born Benjamin Winans, 17 September 1962, in Detroit, Michigan) is a Grammy Award winning gospel and R&B singer. He is a member of the noted Winans family, most members of which are also gospel artists. . "We are ecstatic to present our first Apollo Theater 2005 Spring Benefit which will unite top business leaders, world-renowned entertainers, and the Harlem community to honor The Apollo's heritage and set the stage for our great future," said Ms. Jonelle Procope, President of The Apollo Theater Foundation. "With the ongoing support of both our corporate sponsors and individual donors, we are confident this milestone event will help guarantee the legacy of The Apollo Theater." The evening will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the Apollo Moments -- a free outdoor community event located on 125th Street in front of the Apollo Theater. Afterward, an intimate Sponsors VIP reception will precede the highlight of the evening, The 2005 Apollo Spring Benefit Concert & Awards Ceremony, which will then be followed by the Apollo Legends Lounge Party -- a fabulous, A-list soiree soi·ree also soi·rée n. An evening party or reception. [French soirée, from Old French seree, from seir, evening, from Latin complete with a fantastic menu of food, live music, dancing and mingling under an elegant outdoor canopy. In a special tribute to the late Ossie Davis, Chairman Emeritus of The Apollo Theater Board of Directors and his wife Ruby Dee Ruby Dee (born October 27, 1924) is an American actress, poet, playwright, screenwriter, journalist, and activist. Early life She was born Ruby Ann Wallace in Cleveland, Ohio, and grew up in Harlem, New York. , the Apollo Theater Foundation has this year established the Ossie and Ruby Award, which will be presented annually to a married couple who replicates the pair's commitment to family, community, and to the craft. The first Ossie and Ruby Award will be presented to film producer/director phenomenon Spike Lee Noun 1. Spike Lee - United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957) Lee, Shelton Jackson Lee and his wife, Tonya Lewis Lee, a contemporary author. Esteemed Apollo benefactors Sandy and Joan Weill will receive the Corporate Award for their ongoing support of The Apollo Theater and its programs. In addition, the venerated Community Award -- given to those who have made an outstanding contribution to both The Apollo Theater and the Harlem community-at-large -- will be jointly awarded to Congressman Charles B. Rangel Charles Bernard "Charlie" Rangel (born June 11, 1930) is an American politician. He has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives since 1971, representing the Fifteenth Congressional District of New York (map) Rangel's district, the smallest in the and entrepreneur/activist Percy E. Sutton. Sponsors for The 2005 Apollo Spring Benefit include Time Warner, Starwood Foundation (Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide), Belvedere Vodka, Coca-Cola Foundation, Citigroup, Apollo Real Estate Advisors, L.P., TV One and Mercedes-Benz. The 2005 Apollo Spring Benefit Committee is comprised of such elite members as Andre Leon Talley, Quincy Jones, Whoopi Goldberg, Suzanne de Passe Suzanne de Passe (born in 1948 in New York City, New York) is an American entertainment executive; the CEO of television production company de Passe Entertainment; and the first and only African-American woman to be nominated for an Academy Award for writing. , Gayle King and Chris Rock. For more information regarding purchasing tickets for The Apollo 2005 Spring Benefit event and/or to make a donation to the Apollo Theater Foundation, contact The Daily Blossom at 212-633-6529 or visit The Apollo online at www.apollotheater.com. The Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. ("the Apollo") was established in 1991 as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and development of the world famous Apollo Theater, a New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. , New York State and federally-dedicated historic landmark. The Apollo continues to celebrate and promote the cultural heritage and performance traditions of communities of color, honor the legendary artists who have played the Apollo, and provide a performance platform for future stars. While preserving and building upon the theater's rich history, the Apollo Theater Foundation also serves as a cultural and educational resource for the community and the public at large. |
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