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Greetings!, Art Sanctuary's 10th anniversary coincides with the most
historic presidential race in our lives, and the most troubling financial
crisis in recent memory.Art
Sanctuary's commission of "A Shepherd Among Us" by Grammy-nominated composer Hannibal Lokumbe, speaks to these times. Written in honor of the Church of the
Advocate's Fr. Paul Washington, this work for mass choir celebrates Fr. Paul's
justice ministry and the spirit of activism that brought black power into the
sanctuary and supported the ordination of women to the Anglican priesthood.
The Gala Premiere of "A Shepherd Among Us", will be a dazzling
black-tie optional event, Friday, November 14, starting at 6:30pm at Girard College. The evening will feature Mayor Michael Nutter and honor Philadelphia's
own hip hop phenomenon, The Roots, and features in performance a stunning
ensemble of talent: Hannibal
on trumpet with his own New York-based quintet, internationally acclaimed
bass-baritone Kevin Deas, and the choirs:
Bright Hope Baptist Church's Celestial Choir, the Clayton White
Singers, the African Episcopal Church of
St. Thomas, The Chancel Choir, all led by conductor and master keyboardist J. Donald Dumpson.
Following this unique and inspiring concert, gala attendees
will walk from the Girard College Sanctuary to Founders Hall where they will
enjoy four themed rooms with an array of food by Catering by Design, drinks, live
entertainment featuring MOSU led by jazz guitarist Monnette Sudler, salsa
dancers, spoken word, and more!
NOTE: Please check out The Philadelphia Tribune's article on Hannibal Lokumbe. Join us for this
exciting event! Purchase
your tickets now!
$500-$300 (VIP seating and gala reception)
$150 (General seating and gala reception)
$50 (Concert only). Group discounts available by calling our office.
Special Offer: Purchase a minimum of 10 General
Seating and Gala tickets ($150 ea.) and receive a copy of "A Shepherd Among Us"
music score autographed by the composer Hannibal
Lokumbe (Offer expires: November 7,
2008). For more information: 215.232.4485 or www.artsanctuary.org
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