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Bessie Smith Heritage Festival featuring Ruben Studdard

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Saturday, Aug. 23rd 2008, 2:30pm – 11:59pm

Location:

Bessie Smith Hall (African-American History Museum)
200 E Martin Luther King Blvd
Chattanooga, TN 37403   (Map)

Online:

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Price:  $25 in advance and $35 at the gate

Contact:

(423) 266-8658

Description:

The first annual Bessie Smith Heritage Festival will kick off on Saturday, August 23 at 2:30 pm with an opening activity, “A Tribute to Bessie” Jazz and Blues lecture demonstration in the Bessie Smith Hall at 2:30 p.m. with blues artist Vasti Jackson and Jazz artist Joe Johnson and others.

Concerts will be held following the opening activity from 3:30 pm to midnight on the grounds of the museum. The festival’s entertainment includes not only Ruben Studdard, but also R&B crooner, Calvin Richardson; internationally acclaimed blues artist, Vasti Jackson; Nashville’s contemporary jazz saxophonist, Joe Johnson; Birmingham’s “Just a Few Cats” and Chattanooga’s own world beat band Ogya.

Tickets for this music filled day are $25 in advance and $35 at the gate. Tickets may be purchased online or at one the of the following ticket outlets:

· Chattanooga African American Museum
· Mary’s Lounge, 2125 McCallie Avenue
· Advantage Windows & Doors, 3709 Brainerd Road
· J. T. McDaniel’s Novelty & Sales, 1401 East 3rd Street

Contact Rose Martin at (423) 266-8658 for more information.

 
 

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