The 20 Pearls Foundation Inc. Presents An Evening with Violin ‘Soul-o-ist’ Karen Briggs
In Support of the HerShe Group Foundation, Inc.
Thursday, January 31, 2013, 6:30 p.m.
The Smith Center for the Performing Arts
Tickets are $65 & $70, plus any additional service fees
To purchase tickets, please visit The Smith Center Box Office, call 702.749.2000, or visit http://www.thesmithcenter.com
Las Vegas – January 07, 2013 – The 20 Pearls Foundation Inc., is the charitable arm of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Theta Theta Omega Las Vegas Chapter, is proud to present “An Evening with Violin ‘Soul-o-ist’ Karen Briggs,” a concert in support of the HerShe Group Foundation, Inc., an organization preparing girls in foster care for successful transition into adulthood.
Karen Briggs is a world renowned violinist who has earned the nickname “The Lady in Red” by her adoring fans after extensively touring with celebrated instrumental musician Yanni and joining him on his critically acclaimed and live multi-platinum recorded album Yanni Live at the Acropolis (1993) which became one of the top selling PBS specials of all time and broadcast in 65 countries. Her musicianship is reflective of her exposure to countless music genres including jazz, gospel, Latin, classical, African and Middle Eastern. She is a highly sought after featured soloist who has perfected the melismatic style captivating audiences at Carnegie Hall, Royal Albert Hall, the Apollo Theater, and the Kennedy Center.
Briggs has collaborated with many influential musicians including Wynton Marsalis, Swinging into the 21st (2012) and Selections from Swingin’ into the 21st (2011); Ledisi, Lost & Found (2007); Kenny Loggins, More Songs from Pooh Corner (2000); Vertu’, Stanley Clark, Lenny White and Richie Kotzen (1999); Diana Ross, Every Day Is a New Day (1999); and Kirk Franklin, Donnie McClurkin and Yolanda Adams, The Hopeville Tour/DVD (2009), to name a few.
She began her professional career with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra after graduating from Norfolk State University in Norfolk, Virginia. Several years later she released her self-titled debut album Karen (1992), her sophomore album Amazing Grace (1996), followed by Soulchestral Groove (2009).
Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Seating is at 6 p.m., showtime is 6:30 p.m. The Smith Center Box Office is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and is located on the west entrance of Reynolds Hall at 361 Symphony Park Avenue.
About the 20 Pearls Foundation, Inc.
The 20 Pearls Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit organization committed to serving the Las Vegas community in support of educational achievement, scholarship programs, and philanthropic endeavors. The Foundation, in partnership with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Theta Theta Omega Las Vegas Chapter, also supports other programs for all segments of the public including cultural and historical activities and community and health services. The 20 Pearls Foundation is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. For more information please visit 20 Pearls Foundation, Inc.
About the HerShe Group Foundation, Inc.
The HerShe Group Foundation, Inc. was founded in 2004 by Kenadie Cobbin Richardson to help transform the lives of girls who have been neglected, abused and abandoned. Its mission is to prepare youth in foster care to successfully transition into adulthood through the performing arts, mentoring, college and career readiness, leadership training and exposure to extraordinary experiences. For more information please visit www.hershegroup.org.
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For information regarding The 20 Pearls Foundation, Inc., please contact:
Kim Martin
702-526-6426
Kim457@cox.net
For information regarding the HerShe Group Foundation, Inc., please contact:
Kenadie Cobbin-Richardson
(310) 641-4400 office
kenadie@hershegroup.org
For information regarding Karen Briggs, please contact:
Winston Sanders
702-242-8944
winstonzanders@yahoo.com