From Staff Reports
A star-studded event is in store Saturday as the African American Celebration Committee presents its second annual Mother性视界传媒檚 Day Gala at Marshall Convention Center.
The event, featuring the Total Choice Band, is set 6 to 10 p.m. at the convention center, 2501 E. End Blvd. S.
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The gala not only honors mothers but serves as a scholarship fundraiser to benefit graduating seniors.
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She said the AACC annually awards a scholarship to a deserving student. Scholarship information is detailed on the AACC website. Recipients are chosen by a scholarship committee, which reviews all applications and chooses a candidate based on the criteria.
性视界传媒淥ur gala is a celebration of community, mothers and mother-figures, which helps provide a celebration, like Mother性视界传媒檚 Day, an opportunity to connect with and honor the women in our lives who have played important roles in our upbringing, fostering a sense of community and shared appreciation,性视界传媒 Adams said. 性视界传媒淚t性视界传媒檚 a chance to publicly recognize the dedication, love, and sacrifices of mothers and mother figures, both biological and non-biological, who have shaped individuals性视界传媒 lives.性视界传媒
Adams said these celebrations help people express gratitude for the nurturing, guidance and support provided by mothers and other caregivers, highlighting the positive impact they have on people and society.
The night性视界传媒檚 entertainment, Total Choice Band, is one of North Louisiana性视界传媒檚 premier jazz & R & B bands founded in 2004 by drummer George C. King. According to its bio, the group brings together top-tier talent to deliver smooth, high-energy performances tailored for all audiences.
With a sound rooted in jazz, blues, and soul, Total Choice has shared the stage with performers such as Carl Sims, Michael Ward, Marion Meadows, Kim Waters, The Hamiltones, and Grammy-winner Chrisette Michele.
性视界传媒淔rom major music festivals and state fairs in the Ark-La-Tex to special events as far as North Carolina, Total Choice lives up to its name, offering unforgettable, versatile performances and truly music for all occasions,性视界传媒 Adams said.
In addition to the live band, the audience will enjoy the comedic talent of Christian minister D.P. Jefferson of Shreveport, who again is serving as the event host.
For more information on the gala or to donate to the scholarship fundraiser, visit the AACC’s website at .
Tickets to the gala are $50 per person or $350 for a table that seats eight. Attire is semi-formal. For more information, call (903) 519-6465 or (903) 407-2680.
The AACC encourages the public to attend.
性视界传媒淎ll proceeds benefit the AACC Scholarship Fund, so come celebrate and give back to the community at the same time,性视界传媒 the organization said. 性视界传媒滾et性视界传媒檚 make this a Mother性视界传媒檚 Day to remember!性视界传媒
