Stevie Wonder to Serenade Joseph Lowery Sunday
The legendary singer/songwriter is headlining a long list of top local and international performers who will join in the civil rights icon's 90th birthday party, hosted by CNN's Soledad O'Brien.
Stevie Wonder is one of many top performers set to celebrate the 90th birthday of Cascade Heights resident and civil rights icon Rev. Dr. Joseph Lowery.
Hosted by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and CNN's Soledad O'Brien,"His Words—Our Gift," touted as a musical and theatrical experience, will feature performances by Jennifer Holliday, Peabo Bryson, Tramaine Hawkins, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Cicely Tyson, Dawnn Lewis, Cassi Davis and the Morehouse and Spelman glee clubs, according to a release Friday by Tracye Bryant of Azye Entertainment, Inc.
The event begins 6 p.m. Sunday at Symphony Hall. Tickets are $50, $75 and $100 and available for purchase on the Woodruff Arts Center ticket webpage or at Atlanta Symphony Hall.
Proceeds benefit Joseph E. Lowery Institute for Justice and Human Rights at Clark Atlanta University. For information about the birthday Lowery visit www.loweryinstitute.org or call 404-733-5000.
M Jernice Flowers
12:59 pm on Saturday, October 8, 2011
That's a tremedouse BLESSING and humble honor to be there for all that will able to attend .. It'll also be (Nat'LPastors Appreciation Day!../10.09.11) and my Sr Pastor's B'day,as well.. (10/09,Chika Ounzo,of www.rhfan.com, who's been here in the ATL since '80)But a very BIG shout-out!... to Rev.Dr.J.Lowery, Our Father GOD'S richest blessings for this your new B'day begininng...Happy Bless Birthday ~2~you!.Sir.....Becasue it's was actually,10/07/2011...
Jennifer Freeman
1:57 pm on Saturday, October 8, 2011
What a historical icon God has graced us with. I know the celebration will be spirit-filled and jubliant. I am sorry I won't be there, but Rev. Dr. Lowery and his family will be in our prayers.
Wanda Baker
8:32 am on Sunday, October 9, 2011
Happy Birthday Reverend Joseph Lowery! I sincerely hope and pray that God will bless you to see many, many more. Aithough I will not be able to attend, I hope that everyone has a blessed, wonderful time. '' Smile ''
Dr. Babs Onabanjo
9:57 am on Sunday, October 9, 2011
Congratulations! Rev. Dr. Joseph Lowery on the occasion of your 90th Birthday. This is the day that God has made and let us rejoice and be blessed by the power of the Most High, the Almighty, the Omnipotent, the Alpha & Omega, the beginning and end, the Jehovah, the awesome God. To God be the honor, the praise and the glory. You are a blessing to the world. Congratulations! The A .D. King Foundation, Chair Emeritus, Mrs. Naomi B. King & President/CEO: Dr. Babs Onabanjo
Delores "Dee" Turner
8:34 pm on Sunday, October 9, 2011
Happy Birthday to a sincerely great man....and still a good looking one also!!