2016 Gala & Silent Auction
We are excited to announce that the 2016 Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio Gala and Silent Auction will take place Saturday, September 17th from 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. at The Duke Energy Convention Center in downtown Cincinnati. This year's performer is R&B legend Freddie Jackson.
FREDDIE JACKSON'S BRIEF BIO
Born in Harlem, Jackson was trained as a gospel singer from an early age, singing at the White Rock Baptist Church of Harlem. There he met Paul Laurence, who would later become his record producer and songwriting partner. After completing school, Jackson joined Laurence's group LJE (Laurence Jones Ensemble) and played the New York nightclub scene. During the early 1980s, Jackson moved to the West Coast and sang lead with the band Mystic Merlin (with whom he released three studio albums), but soon returned to New York to work with Laurence at the Hush Productions company. He sang on demo recordings of Laurence's compositions, and also served as a backing singer for Melba Moore after she saw his nightclub act.
You will not want to miss this uber talented musical legend!
After Freddie performs, we keep the party going! The Urban League Young Professionals present the Suits and Sips Soiree - the after party to the Urban League's Gala and Silent Auction. Come party and network with the hippest young professionals in the region. There will be a DJ, live band and food!
FREDDIE JACKSON'S BRIEF BIO
Born in Harlem, Jackson was trained as a gospel singer from an early age, singing at the White Rock Baptist Church of Harlem. There he met Paul Laurence, who would later become his record producer and songwriting partner. After completing school, Jackson joined Laurence's group LJE (Laurence Jones Ensemble) and played the New York nightclub scene. During the early 1980s, Jackson moved to the West Coast and sang lead with the band Mystic Merlin (with whom he released three studio albums), but soon returned to New York to work with Laurence at the Hush Productions company. He sang on demo recordings of Laurence's compositions, and also served as a backing singer for Melba Moore after she saw his nightclub act.
You will not want to miss this uber talented musical legend!
After Freddie performs, we keep the party going! The Urban League Young Professionals present the Suits and Sips Soiree - the after party to the Urban League's Gala and Silent Auction. Come party and network with the hippest young professionals in the region. There will be a DJ, live band and food!
- The party starts at 10 pm and won't end until 1 am.
- Entry is free with your purchase of an Urban League Gala and Silent Auction reservation
- If you just want to come for the after party, reservations are $30 for general admission and $50 for VIP
- General admission includes hors d'oeuvres ($30)
- VIP admission includes VIP seating, hors d'oeuvres & access to bottle service ($50)
Attire: Black Tie
2016 Gala & Silent Auction
Date and Time
Saturday Sep 17, 2016
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM EDT
Saturday, September 17th
7:00 - 11:00 pm
Location
Duke Energy Convention Center Grand Ballroom
525 Elm Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Fees/Admission
Host/Hostess Reservation Pricing
$250 per person
$2500 for table of 10
Individual Reservation Pricing
$150 per person
$1500 for table of 10
Contact Information
B. Cato Mayberry 513 4876532