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The sounds of The Temptations The four tops & the Marvelettes
We ARE Rising!
Our newly appointed Executive Director, Ms. Rasheedah El-Amin, who took over the leadership role in January of 2013 as our Acting Director, has done a wonderful job of taking us to new heights as we make sure that all citizens of our great city, state and region can enjoy the sounds of music, the sights of art and the words of progress as they visit this great theatre. Thank you Ms. El-Amin for leading the way. With the celebration of the Lyric’s three year anniversary on Oct 28, 2013, we were filled with pride regarding the accomplishments of the last three years, while remaining mindful that there is still much more to do. The increasing of our corporate support, seeking of grants and most importantly, the support of the people in our community will help to sustain the promise that the Lyric brings to many throughout the region.
– Abdul Muhammad, Board Chair “We Rise” are the words placed high upon a wall in the New Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center. Three years later, I’m proud to say “We ARE Rising.” On behalf of the Board and as Chair of the Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center Board of Directors, I am pleased to share with you that our 2014 Fundraising Season is starting on Feb 15, 2014 with the fabulous sounds of “Motown Magic.” Since the reopening of the Lyric on October 28, 2010, the focus has been placed on celebrating the history and influence of African Americans as well as other cultures. Through a variety of activities and events, this has proven to be a very diverse celebration indeed.
I am very excited to announce that you too can now be apart of history with our brand new Theatre Seats naming rights program (Claim Your Seat). What a great way to have your name placed on a seat in a theatre via a nameplate and show your support for this great Institution. More information regarding this opportunity is included in this program. Nothing great happens without great leadership and support, thus many thanks must be given to the Board Members for sharing their time, effort and talents with the Lyric. A big THANK YOU must be given to the Lyric’s staff and volunteers for working tirelessly to make sure the doors are open and that the people enjoy this great theatre. Because of their effort, “We ARE Rising!”
Thank you for joining The Lyric Theatre & Cultural Art Center for our First fundraiser for 2014- Motown Magic: The Recreation of Motown If you were here for The Lyric’s presentation of The Temptations Revue last February then you know you are in for a second round of magical, timeless tunes! There is something to be said about the staying power of Motown music. Whether you experienced first hand the unveiling of each hit song or not, this music continues to bring about positive memories that leave you with a smile on your face, makes you want to dance and sing along. Tonight we have the marvelous melodies of The Marvelettes (Please Mr. Postman)- one of Mowtown’s first female group to create a number one single. The spectacular sounds of The Four Tops (I Can’t Help Myself- Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch). And of course the hit makers themselves- The Temptations Revue (My Girl).
– Rasheedah El-Amin, Executive Director Please note that the fun doesn’t stop tonight. The Lyric will continue in our efforts to reach our mission to preserve, promote, present and celebrate diverse cultures through artistic presentation throughout 2014 with an assortment of wonderful entertainment… so stay tuned.
Yetta Young,
Producer Direct from the USA, this spectacular live show faithfully recreates the 60’s & 70’s hits from Motown and soul greats such as The Temptations, The Marvelettes and Four Tops. The Motown Magic show features twelve superb vocalists backed by a six piece powerhouse band, which when combined presents a fantastic musical journey throughout the days when Motown and soul became synonymous with the Detroit legends. Non-stop, singalong Motown, this fabulous production leaves all other Motown shows standing in its shadow. You’ll be dancing in the aisles and screaming for more – of Motown Magic: The Recreation of Motown.
motown: the sound that changed america The Four Tops Maurice Rayford Clifford Frazier Al Burrus Reville Baptiste
The Marvelettes Sherri Williams Kelle Jolly Valerie Skelton
the temptations Nate Evans Reginald Reed Ritchie Stanley Lawrence Jefferson Ollie Bolds
the Band
Kevin Dickson Frank Sheadrick, Jr. Nate Evans, Jr. Kenneth Honeycutt Brandon Bowman Richard Gallagher
Yetta Young, is the CEO and Executive Producer of YYP & Associates, LLC, a production, management and consulting firm specializing in producing extraordinary events, now celebrating 16 years. Yetta is the Co-Founder and Co-Executive Producer of The Get Elevated Women’s Conference (GEWC), to be held May 9 – 11, 2014, at the exclusive 4-Diamond Montelucia Resort & Spa, in Scottsdale, AZ. The GEWC is a one-of-a-kind premiere conference for women who are ready to step up boldly, fully embrace and own their calling and live a life by design. Over the course of 3 transformational days women will be engaged in a ‘whole woman’ experience like no other. Yetta is proud to have brokered a deal with Bravo TV’s newest hit reality show, Thicker Than Water, which will feature parts of the GEWC in its second season this fall. For more info – www.GetElevated2014.com. Butterfly Confessions, Yetta’s first stage-play, is a love letter to women of color and shares heartfelt emotions and lessons about intimacy, sexual responsibility and overcoming adversity. The play blends humor and heartbreak with education, empowerment and inspiration. Her mission is to have Butterfly Confessions licensed and performed in colleges and communities across the country as collective voices join forces to raise awareness for violence against women and girls and HIV/AIDS. In addition to seeing Butterfly Confessions on Bravo’s Thicker Than Water this fall, you can also see a production at Ohio Wesleyan University on March 29, 2014. Butterfly Confessions is available for purchase at www.ButterflyConfessions.com Yetta is excited to Co-Author the upcoming book, “Mommy Diva’s on the Move: The Best Kept Secret Essentials for Single, Married, Divorced & Widowed Mompreneurs,” scheduled for a September 2014 release and she is proud of her significant contribution to the Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center as their first Executive Director.
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Abdul Muhammad, Chair, SVP of Mortgage Lending, Fifth-Third Bank, Area Sales Manager
Robert Jefferson, MPA, Retired Federal Bureau of Prisons, Former 2nd District Councilmember
Glenda Humphrey George, Esq Vice Chair Managing Attorney Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Department of Law
Dr. Everett McCorvey Professor of Voice & Director - University of Kentucky, UK Opera Theater, Lexington Opera Society Endowed Chair in Opera Studies
Paula King, Treasurer, Retired Director of Community Development, Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Juanita Betz-Peterson Retired Director of Staff & Community Development, University of Kentucky Medical Center, Chancellor’s Office of Minority Affairs George Brown Contractor/Supply Chain Coordinator, University of Kentucky Chris Ford 1st District Councilmember, Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Chester Grundy Senior Diversity Advisor to the Dean, College of Medicine, University of Kentucky Janet Holloway Founder and consultant to Women Leading Kentucky (1999-2013); board chair, Carnegie Center for literacy and learning; writer and author of memoir, A willful child.
Melissa Moore Murphy, Esq, Prosecutor, Fayette County Attorney’s Office Miles Osland Director of Jazz Studies, Professor of Saxophone, University of Kentucky Sharmy Carr Membership Coordinator, KET !