Nicole Henry to Perform a Benefit Concert
ACCLAIMED JAZZ SINGER NICOLE HENRY TO PERFORM ‘A JOYFUL SOUND!’
HOLIDAY CONCERT TO BENEFIT MIAMI CHILDREN’S INITIATIVE
Choir of Local Children from Liberty City to Join Award-Winning Singer On-stage at
Concert Supporting Miami Non-profit Organization
MIAMI (Nov. 5, 2013) – With the goal of raising funds and awareness for local non-profit Miami Children’s Initiative, acclaimed jazz vocalist and 2013 Soul Train winner Nicole Henry will perform a holiday benefit concert, “A Joyful Sound!” at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at the historic Colony Theatre, 1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, Fla. 33139. The event will kick off at 6 p.m. with a pre-show cocktail party for VIP ticket holders and sponsors. Tickets are priced at $125 for VIP seating and $45 for general admission. Tickets are available at the Colony Theatre box office or via Ticketmaster.
Miami Children’s Initiative is a nonprofit organization focused on transforming Liberty City, one of South Florida’s most challenging and promising neighborhoods, into a more prosperous community.
Miami Children’s Initiative is the exclusive charitable beneficiary of “A Joyful Sound!” which will feature classic songs for the holiday season. Henry will perform accompanied by a live five-piece band and a choir of local children from Liberty City.
“It’s critical to give children what they need to become the best they can be,” said Henry, an internationally renowned vocalist who has earned three top 10 albums, toured in more than 15 countries and was recently nominated for a 2013 Centric Soul Train Award. “Miami Children’s Initiative is helping make that happen in so many ways for the children of Liberty City. It’s an honor to be involved in its mission.”
Cecilia Gutierrez-Abety, managing director of Miami Children’s Initiative, added: “We’re thrilled that our longtime advocate Nicole Henry is dedicating such a wonderful event towards advancing Miami Children’s Initiative and our goal of creating a more prosperous community for Liberty City’s children and families. There’s no better time than the holidays for uniting on behalf of those in need in our community, and we invite all of South Florida to join us at this world-class concert in support of a homegrown cause.”
Event sponsors include BNP Paribas; Morgan, Lewis & Bockius; FBMC Benefits Management; Robert M. Levy & Associates; MCNA Dental Plans; City Furniture; Apollo Aviation; Southern Wine & Spirits; The Betsy – South Beach; and the University of Miami.
About Nicole Henry
Since her debut in 2004, Nicole Henry has captivated audiences while establishing herself as one of the jazz world's most acclaimed vocalists. Her expressive, soulful voice and uplifting energy has earned her three top 10 albums along with international accolades from Moscow to Madrid. Adding to her vocal talents, Henry’s beauty and on-stage rapport, combining confidence, sincerity and a touch of sass, have beguiled fans in more than 15 countries. Nicole Henry recently earned a 2013 Centric Soul Train Award nomination for Best Traditional Jazz Performance. For more information, please visit http://www.nicolehenry.com.
About Miami Children’s Initiative
Miami Children's Initiative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on transforming Liberty City, one of South Florida’s most challenging and promising neighborhoods, into a more prosperous community. Like the Harlem Children’s Zone project, Miami Children’s Initiative takes a block-by-block approach to breaking the cycle of poverty by investing in the potential of every child. In partnership with Liberty City’s residents, youth, religious centers, schools, businesses and non-profit organizations, Miami Children’s Initiative provides a unified continuum of support, education and care that begins before birth and continues through college and career. More information about Miami Children’s Initiative is available at http://www.miamichildrensinitiative.org.
Read MoreHOLIDAY CONCERT TO BENEFIT MIAMI CHILDREN’S INITIATIVE
Choir of Local Children from Liberty City to Join Award-Winning Singer On-stage at
Concert Supporting Miami Non-profit Organization
MIAMI (Nov. 5, 2013) – With the goal of raising funds and awareness for local non-profit Miami Children’s Initiative, acclaimed jazz vocalist and 2013 Soul Train winner Nicole Henry will perform a holiday benefit concert, “A Joyful Sound!” at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at the historic Colony Theatre, 1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, Fla. 33139. The event will kick off at 6 p.m. with a pre-show cocktail party for VIP ticket holders and sponsors. Tickets are priced at $125 for VIP seating and $45 for general admission. Tickets are available at the Colony Theatre box office or via Ticketmaster.
Miami Children’s Initiative is a nonprofit organization focused on transforming Liberty City, one of South Florida’s most challenging and promising neighborhoods, into a more prosperous community.
Miami Children’s Initiative is the exclusive charitable beneficiary of “A Joyful Sound!” which will feature classic songs for the holiday season. Henry will perform accompanied by a live five-piece band and a choir of local children from Liberty City.
“It’s critical to give children what they need to become the best they can be,” said Henry, an internationally renowned vocalist who has earned three top 10 albums, toured in more than 15 countries and was recently nominated for a 2013 Centric Soul Train Award. “Miami Children’s Initiative is helping make that happen in so many ways for the children of Liberty City. It’s an honor to be involved in its mission.”
Cecilia Gutierrez-Abety, managing director of Miami Children’s Initiative, added: “We’re thrilled that our longtime advocate Nicole Henry is dedicating such a wonderful event towards advancing Miami Children’s Initiative and our goal of creating a more prosperous community for Liberty City’s children and families. There’s no better time than the holidays for uniting on behalf of those in need in our community, and we invite all of South Florida to join us at this world-class concert in support of a homegrown cause.”
Event sponsors include BNP Paribas; Morgan, Lewis & Bockius; FBMC Benefits Management; Robert M. Levy & Associates; MCNA Dental Plans; City Furniture; Apollo Aviation; Southern Wine & Spirits; The Betsy – South Beach; and the University of Miami.
About Nicole Henry
Since her debut in 2004, Nicole Henry has captivated audiences while establishing herself as one of the jazz world's most acclaimed vocalists. Her expressive, soulful voice and uplifting energy has earned her three top 10 albums along with international accolades from Moscow to Madrid. Adding to her vocal talents, Henry’s beauty and on-stage rapport, combining confidence, sincerity and a touch of sass, have beguiled fans in more than 15 countries. Nicole Henry recently earned a 2013 Centric Soul Train Award nomination for Best Traditional Jazz Performance. For more information, please visit http://www.nicolehenry.com.
About Miami Children’s Initiative
Miami Children's Initiative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on transforming Liberty City, one of South Florida’s most challenging and promising neighborhoods, into a more prosperous community. Like the Harlem Children’s Zone project, Miami Children’s Initiative takes a block-by-block approach to breaking the cycle of poverty by investing in the potential of every child. In partnership with Liberty City’s residents, youth, religious centers, schools, businesses and non-profit organizations, Miami Children’s Initiative provides a unified continuum of support, education and care that begins before birth and continues through college and career. More information about Miami Children’s Initiative is available at http://www.miamichildrensinitiative.org.
