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NEWS
Special benefit concert features music by Grammy Award-Winner Linda Clifford, Jazz Trumpet Legend Orbert Davis, CBS 2 Chicago Anchor Jim Williams emcees, and other special guests include Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, CHICAGO - In joyous celebration of President Elect Barack Obama's historic inauguration, the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (ATRU) and The City Lights Orchestra, under the musical direction of Rich Daniels, will present "America in the age of Obama, A Concert Honoring Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness" Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. For one night only, the stage of the Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Parkway, will overflow with the talents of hundreds of musicians, including leading figures from the worlds of pop music and jazz, as well as a number of prominent Chicagoans. Tickets are on sale now. Joining Daniels and The City Lights Orchestra on stage will be three-time Grammy Award-winner Linda Clifford; acclaimed jazz trumpeter Orbert Davis; the Soul Children of Chicago under the direction of Walt Whitman; the Walter Payton College Prep Concert Choir under the direction of Jeffrey Weaver; and other musical guests including Chicago jazz-gospel vocalist Suzanne Palmer, plus Chicago jazz guitarists and vocalists Bruce Mattey and Mark Madsen. The musical selections performed will include original compositions as well as patriotic songs and beloved classics. CBS 2 Chicago Anchor Jim Williams will emcee the evening. Other special guests including Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan; Boeing Company Vice President Anna Eleanor Roosevelt, granddaughter of President Franklin D. Roosevelt; and Roosevelt University President Charles R. Middleton will provide narrations of historic texts, poetic readings and theatrical soliloquies. The Chicago Federation of Labor (CFL), the Illinois American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (IL AFL-CIO) and many affiliated local labor unions are generously providing partial sponsorship for this spectacular musical celebration. This inaugural event also marks the first in a series of concerts that the Auditorium Theatre will present in partnership with The City Lights Orchestra. Proceeds from the evening will benefit the creation of The City Lights Foundaton, serving at-risk youth in Chicago as well as the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. "For decades, the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University has strived to present not only the world's most talented artists, but also works that speak to today's audiences and provide insight into the contemporary world," said ATRU Executive Director Brett Batterson. "Celebrating this inspirational event in partnership with Rich Daniels, an event that is transformational fo our great country and indeed our world, fulfills this ambitious mission at an entirely new level." "Our vision is to present a program that will have cross generational appeal," added Daniels. "The United States of America, and indeed the world, is at a crossroads. We hope this unique evening will give the audience a palpable sense of this historic time while also beginning a new chapter in the Auditorium Theatre's glorious history." The history of Rich Daniels and The City Lights Orchestra encompasses more than three decades of enthralling performances, collaborations with world-renowned musicians, countless awestruck audiences and substantial critical acclaim. Since 1974, Daniels has been making music professionally and appearing across the country at private events and concerts. Some of the illustrious artists he and his orchestras have accompanied include: Ray Charles (a frequent collaborator), Mel Torme', Burt Bacharach, Dionne Warwick, Dennis DeYoung, Diane Schuur, Dihann Carroll, Michael Buble, David Foster, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, The Manhattan Transfer and Garth Brooks. PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE AND TICKET INFORMATION The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University and The City Lights Orchestra proudly present "America in the Age of Obama, A Concert Honoring Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness" on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $35/$55, and single tickets are on sale now. For tickets, visit the Auditorium Theatre Box Office at 50 E. Congress Parkway, call 312.902.1500 or visit ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit auditoriumtheatre.org. Discounted tickets for groups of 10 or more are available by calling 312.431.2357. ABOUT THE AUDITORIUM THEATRE OF ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, located at 50 E. Congress Parkway, is an independent, not-for-profit organization committed to presenting the finest in international, cultural and community programming to Chicago, and to the continued restoration and preservation of the National HIstoric Landmark Auditorium Theatre. For more information about programming, volunteer and donor opportunities or theatre tours, call 312.922.2110 or visit auditoriumtheatre.org, now featuring Chicago's Landmark Stage, a comprehensive online history of the Auditorium from 1889 through today, made possible by the generous support of the American Express Performing Arts Fund. # # # Posted by Administrator (audito) on Mar 04 2009 at 11:05 AM
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