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energy repertoire ranges from gospel to jazz to classical music. In addition to appearing on CBS’s “Early Show” and winning the First Place prize in the McDonald’s Gospelfest at Madison Square Garden, they’ve performed with Elton John, Gladys Knight, Earth Wind and Fire, Kelly Clarkson and Aretha Franklin, among may others. Describing the upcoming performance, Wright exclaimed “We are ambassadors of love and our intention is to bring light and inspiration to the Maidstone. We’ll cover the whole gamut musically. If you like tradition gospel—we’ll have that. If you like contemporary inspirational, classical,
spiritual—we’re bringing it all. Every musical appetite will be satisfied!” The performer/director went on to note that when performing in the Hamptons “people come with an expectation which makes it easier for The group with Director Chantel Renee Wright, top right us to sing. Last year people were anticipating something wonderful to happen in the room and I could sense that they were really RESERVE A TABLE FOR uplifted by what we did.” FOUR AT BLACKWELLS, The Child Care Center’s Bonnie Cannon RECEIVE A FREE ROUND OF GOLF FOR DAD. said it is an honor to have the group, which has previously toured Chicago, Atlanta, and California, here in the Hamptons to help to raise funds for her organization. When asked what initially drew her to Songs of Solomon, she said, “They’re a young, youthful African American organization with some Latinos as well—which is very similar to our organization. Chantal has taken Harlem kids under her wing and formed an amazing group that is constantly traveling around the world for various performances.” Cannon added that Wright’s organization has been a driving force in “helping build opportunities for the young people involved, which is in alignment with what the Bridgehampton Child Care Center strives to do.” Co-Chairing this year’s benefit are Dan Rattiner, founder and editor of Dan’s Papers, and Kayce Freed Jennings, who was married to the late ABC News anchor Peter Jennings— a generous supporter of the Bridgehampton Child Care Center. The Center has been an indispensable force in helping lower income and growing migrant populations on the East End for over 60 years. The charitable organization offers after-school programs, low cost summer camp, and youth programs, as well as adult development services such as ESL, and HeadStart for preschoolers from Montauk to Westhampton. This is a very special opportunity to help support a worthy cause, while enjoying a 45minute performance by a world-renowned gospel group. To further sweeten the pot, the Maidstone has prepared a decadent spread that includes specially prepared cocktails, a full bar and hors-d’oeuvres. There will be a silent auction of over 50 items, including some donated from major Hamptons restaurants and boutiques (including Ralph Lauren and Tiffany’s), along with works of art, theGolf is a passion. Embedded into your DNA. Fortunately ater tickets, and Hampton Classic items. Songs of Solomon Gospel Choir. Saturday, there’s a course minutes away where you can share a June 5 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Maidstone tradition of sportsmanship with those that matter most, Club, 50 Old Beach Lane, East without the restrictions you may find elsewhere in life. Hampton. Tickets are $150 per person. Seating is limited. Call 631.537.0616 for )$,5:$< '5,9( Õ :$',1* 5,9(5 Õ -929- Õ *5( $752&.*2/)&/8% &20 reservations.
FOR ALL THAT WE PAS S DOWN TO OUR CHILDR E N, LOVE OF THE GAME IS STI LL ONE OF THE F E W THAT CAN’T BE TAX E D.
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