D.C. Office of Creative Affairs hosts Jazz in the City event
By Ashleigh Fields AFRO Assistant Editor afields@afro.com
Residents enjoyed an evening of smooth jazz for free on Feb. 26 at the Carlyle Room in Washington, D.C.
The D.C. Office of Creative Affairs hosted the event to close out Black History Month with a tribute to great legends who often performed in the District, including composers Duke Ellington, Billy Taylor and Andrew White.
Director of the Mayor’s Office of Cable Television, Film, Music and Entertainment Latoya Foster organized the event, ensuring performances from the award-winning artist Raheem DeVaughn. Other performers included pianist Daniel Weatherspoon, keyboard virtuoso Marcus Johnson, the soulful Carly Harvey and instrumentalist Amy K. Bormet.
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Latoya Foster welcomes the crowd to the free Jazz in the City event.
Marcus Johnson enjoys the work of other live performers before his set on stage.
Lance Reynolds serves up the latest tunes for the audience from the DJ’s booth.
Teresa Marie serves as the mistress of ceremonies for the widely attended show.
Marcus Johnson plays the piano with passion.
Carly Harvey displays a golden outfit for a memorable night.
Daniel Witherspoon, the first artist ever granted a live in-studio performance at Nasdaq in Times Square, shares his talent on the keys.
Amy K. Bormet pours out her soul on stage.
Shelly Brock (left), Rodney Foster, Eric Pearson and Vernon Martin
Cora Master Berry (left), known as the “First Lady of D.C.,” with Aaron Mayers.
AFRO Photos / Darrell Stoney Sr.
Annual ‘Kappa Vegas’ fundraiser returns for 51st year
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The Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation of Metropolitan Baltimore held the annual Kappa Vegas Gala at Martin’s West in Baltimore County on March 1. Members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity donned their best threads for the event, now in its 51st year. The Vegas- themed event was complete with casino tables, food and a dance floor. Elected officials and residents alike came together to celebrate a night of scholarship, brotherhood and Black excellence.
Alexander Washington, of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity’s Pi Nu Chapter, with his date for the gala, Tylia Eley.
Howard Tutman III (left) enjoys the 2024 Kappa Vegas Gala with Maryland Sen. Antonio Hayes (D-40), Don Ervin and Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott.
Kyshaun Bradford, of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity’s Iota Gamma Chapter, shows allegiance to his organization.
Charles Mason, Stone Mountain-Lithonia alumni, with Alyse Robinson.
Zina Stenner and Dr. Chantelle Teasdell
Each year attendees of the 2024 Kappa Vegas Gala come together to network and enjoy the casino-themed event.
Sherry Wilson (top), Alicia Bell and Snook Kinney
Former Baltimore City Mayor Catherine Pugh takes a moment with AFRO Media Sales Consultant Craig Talley.
Tyrel Fuentes helps Chaz Crockett adjust his bow tie, proving with action that he is his brother’s keeper.
Don Ervin (left) and Howard Tutman III
Quintin and Megan Lathan, founders of “Beauty Plus,” a hair and cosmetic supply store with two Baltimore City locations, enjoy the gala. Quintin is a member of the Baltimore Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity.
Trey (left) and Natasha Howard enjoy the event with Dana and Kevin Peck, AFRO director of digital solutions and AFRO vice president of marketing and technology, respectively.