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THE CIRCUS 2 EXHIBITION

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Dear Friends, Supporters, and Legends Family, It is with immense gratitude and joy that I welcome you to the 21st Annual Legends of... Concert & Auction! For over two decades, this event has been a celebration of faith, culture, and the transformative power of music and the arts. Each year, we bring together extraordinary talent, devoted supporters, and a shared vision of empowering the next generation through the work of the Auntie Karen Foundation.

Tonight, we are honored to present 5-Time Grammy Winner, PJ Morton, an artist whose music speaks to the soul and whose journey reflects the resilience and passion we celebrate. His artistry, like the mission of our foundation, embodies the belief that creativity has the power to inspire, educate, and uplift communities.

Beyond the stage, the VIP Reception and Auction and our special art exhibition by JRenee Art, “The Circus 2,”remind us of the importance of artistic expression in telling our stories and preserving our culture.

Your support tonight directly fuels our mission to empower, educate, and uplift young minds through the arts, entrepreneurship, and mentoring programs. Because of you, we continue to create opportunities that shape the future leaders, artists, and innovators of tomorrow.

Thank you for being part of this journey, believing in our mission, and celebrating the power of music, art, and giving with us tonight. Enjoy the show, and let’s continue to make a lasting impact together!

Sincerely,

Karen Alexander-Banks President & CEO

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Auntie Karen Legends of...Artists 2004 - Roberta Flack 2005 - Dianne Reeves 2006 - Al Jarreau 2007 - Patti Austin 2008 - Joe Sample & Take 6 2009 - George Duke & Rachelle Ferrell.

2010 - Ashford & Simpson 2011 - Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds 2012 - Patti Austin & Ramsey Lewis 2013 - Gladys Knight 2014 - “A Tribute To George Duke” featuring Kirk Whalum, Lalah Hathaway & Jonathan Butler 2015 - Chaka Khan. 2016 - Al Jarreau with The SC Philharmonic Orche 2018 - “A Tribute To Prince” featuring Sheila E & Morris Day and The Time 2019 - The Isley Brothers. 2020 - Stephanie Mills & Peabo Bryson 2021 - Vanessa Williams with The Colour of Music Orchestra 2022 - Jeffrey Osborne & Lalah Hathaway 2023 "A Tribute To Al Jarreau" featuring Kirk Whalum, Regina Belle, Chris Walker & Bob James 2024 "A Testament To Our Faith" Legends of Gospel featuring Donnie McClurkin, Marvin Sapp, and Hezekiah Walker 2025 PJ Morton

Background The Auntie Karen Foundation is thrilled to welcome you to the 21st annual Legends of… Concert Series, an iconic celebration of music, culture, and community.

Since our inaugural event in 2004 featuring the legendary Roberta Flack and The Capital City Chorale, the Legends of…

Concert Series has showcased unforgettable performances by music legends such as Dianne Reeves, Al Jarreau, Patti Austin, Joe Sample Trio, Take 6, George Duke, Gladys Knight, and many more.

This year, we are excited to continue this remarkable legacy with Grammy Awardwinning artist PJ Morton as our headliner.

The 21st Legends of… Concert takes place tonight Friday, February 21, 2025, at 8:00 PM at the Koger Center for the Arts in Columbia, SC. The Legends of… Concert Series is more than a performance; it’s a celebration of the rich legacy of African American music.

By becoming a sponsor, you’ll be part of an event that unites and uplifts through the power of music.

The Auntie Karen Foundation created the Legends of...Concert Series to pay tribute to the contributions African American music has made to history.

Tonight’s performance marks the 21st Legends of...Concert.

The Auntie Karen Foundation relies on community support from you to help us further our mission.

We kindly accept your tax deductible gifts.

There are many ways you can support The Auntie Karen Foundation.

Complet & mail the sponsorship form and check to: Auntie Karen Foundation PO Box 602 Columbia, SC 29202 Give online: www.auntiekaren.org CashApp: $auntiekarenfnd For more information: visit www.auntiekaren.org

Legends of...Survey Scan the QR Code to complete the survey before intermission to qualify for tonight’s door prizes.

Your participation helps us with obtaining funding to continue to bring shows like this one.

The Koger Center COVID 19 Protocol will be followed.

On the cover: PJ Morton in Concert About Us

The Auntie Karen Foundation is a global, nonprofit, 501(c) 3 charitable corporation certified by the state of South Carolina on October 31, 2001. The foundation’s mission is to create and implement a series of replicable community outreach programs designed to empower, enlighten and educate through the arts.

Auntie Karen® Foundation

The Auntie Karen Foundation is a global, nonprofit, 501(c) 3 charitable corporation certified by the state of South Carolina on October 31, 2001. The foundation’s mission is to create and implement a series of reproducible community outreach programs designed to empower, enlighten and educate through the arts. Programs include: Annual Young Entrepreneur’s Conference Since 2004, this innovative conference held on the campus of Benedict College has brought together youth (ages seven to twenty two) from across the region to foster economic empowerment. Each year, ten young entrepreneurs under the age of twenty five are featured.

Auntie Karen’ s Place TV Pilot: Auntie Karen’s Place The Auntie Karen Foundation partnered with SC ETV and Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital to produce a 30-minute DVD that uses puppets and music to provide a simple way to explain life skills such as: health, emergency preparedness, jazz music and financial literary.

The Foundation received a grant from the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Columbia and SC Competitive Grants program.

Artpreneur/Technopreneur Classes The purpose of the Artpreneur/Technopreneur classes is to “inspire a new generation of business leaders through arts and technology”. Classes include: visual art, dance, creative cooking, guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, spoken word and etiquette. The Auntie Karen Foundation’s Artpreneur pilot program started in 2003.

Hugs From Carolina The Auntie Karen Foundation partnered with Auntie Karen Inc. and City Light Inc. to create Hugs From Carolina. Hugs From Carolina, a division of Hugs Around The World, has Olivia The Octopus spreading hugs to the survivors of Hurricane Katrina. The program was launched in Biloxi, Mississippi on October 14, 2005. Children were given an adoption kit which included: an Olivia The Octopus Hand puppet and the book “Olivia Gave A Hug Today”. Once again, Olivia and City Light Inc. joined forces with a Hugs Campaign in Saluda, SC. Legends of...(A Salute to Black History) The Auntie Karen Foundation pays tribute to the contributions of African Americans with the Legends of...Programs. Each year, the celebration includes: Black History Program with The Columbia Museum of Art, The Legends of...Master Class with CSAM (Center for Southern African American Music at USC) and The Legends of...Concert & Silent Auction (Koger Center) Gordon’s Garden The Gordon’s Garden Program was created to teach kids about healthy living habits. Gordon, an original Auntie Karen character, is an overweight, purple Jamaican Yam. The Jamaican Yams are used to teach healthy living skills to youth via music, books and DVDs. The fear that Gordon’s weight and eating habits are putting him at risk for developing diabetes was the inspiration for the garden.

Auntie Karen’s character Olivia The Octopus is an International Jazz Diva. The Hugs Around The World campaign was created to have Olivia travel the world giving hugs. To date Olivia has traveled to Brazil, Costa Rica, Venezuela, Japan, Holland, Ghana and Nigeria.

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Gordon Meets The Neighbors Next Door Coloring Book The Gordon Meets The Neighbors Project launched on July 2, 2021. The project started in 2020 during the Covid 19 Pandemic. The Auntie Karen Foundation partnered with Stacey Atkinson and the The Door of Homes to produce Covid Styled Outreach Programs. The next result was a collaboration with The Auntie Karen Foundation and The Young Writer's Society to produced this coloring book.

Story created and written by Quinn Hayes and the youth from the Young Writers Society: Serenity, NiʼJayia, Rodnessia, Delron, Kenndal, Tykeria, Kiara & Direll Illustrated by Valencia Goodwin Graphics & Layout: Tiffany Housey, Karen Alexander-Banks Inspired by the Auntie Karen Foundation & Gordon, the Overweight Purple Jamaican Yam Gordon the Overweight Purple Jamaican Yam is one of fifteen original Auntie Karen Characters.

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2024 Deborah Woodard Memorial Scholarship Winners The Auntie Karen Foundation proudly congratulates the 2024 Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Brandon Davis Bostic, owner of Dave's Creations, which specializes in party planning, entertainment, and toy creations; Naim Muslin, founder of zSync, a clothing brand that emerged from Naim’s personal journey of resilience and creativity; Christian Bostic, founder of Divine Design Digital Creations and an accomplished author, whose business is focused on digital design. Each of these young entrepreneurs has demonstrated outstanding innovation and entrepreneurial spirit.

The Deborah Woodard (September 13, 1956 - January 23, 2009) Memorial Scholarship Award is presented annually to deserving young entrepreneurs who exhibit remarkable business acumen and drive. This scholarship honors the legacy of Deborah Woodard, who served on the Auntie Karen Foundation Board and had a special passion for the Young Entrepreneurs Conference, her favorite event.

Her memory lives on through the inspiring accomplishments of these future business leaders.

The Auntie Karen Legends of...Master Class is a one day event in partnership with Richland County School District One and The University of South Carolina School of Music, where students from across the State have an opportunity to spend time with Grammy Award Winning Music Legends who headline the annual Auntie Karen Legends of...Concert.

In 2006, The Legends of... Master Class Series began at The University of South Carolina School of Music with Al Jarreau.

Al shared his knowledge in the first Master Class with students from area middle schools, high schools and colleges. These students also attended the concert the following night. For most of the students, this was their first exposure to Al Jarreau and his music. Since then, students have had the honor of attending master classes with Patti Austin, Joe Sample, Rachelle Ferrell, Ashford & Simpson, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Ramsey Lewis, Patti Austin, Gladys Knight, Kirk Whalum, Lalah Hathaway, Jonathan Butler, Chaka Khan, Al Jarreau again in 2016, Sheila E, Morris Day & The Time, The Isley Brothers, Peabo Bryson, Stephanie Mills, Vanessa Williams and Jeffrey Osborne, Chris Walker, Bob James, Regina Belle, Donnie McClurkin.

Imagine playing the drums with Sheila E, jamming with Ernie Isley, scatting with Al Jarreau or listening to Ashford and Simpson share the inspiration behind many of their Motown hits. EXCITING!!! Well, students from rural communities and other districts across of the State of South Carolina have had those experiences and more at The Auntie Karen Foundation Annual Legends of…Concert and Master Class.

You can help bring this experience to life by sponsoring youth to participate in one or both of the Auntie Karen Legends of...Programs.

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Pictures from Master Classes with Donnie McClerkin, Al Jarreau Tribute, Ramsey Lewis, Gladys Knight and Sheila E.

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Musical Talent PJ Morton is a soulful singer, songwriter, performer, and producer based in his hometown of New Orleans. A true musical force, Morton is a five-time GRAMMY Award winner and 20-time GRAMMY nominee, celebrated for his boundary-pushing artistry that blends elements of R&B, soul, and gospel. His exceptional talents have also earned him numerous nominations for BET, Soul Train, and NAACP Image Awards, along with sold-out performances at iconic venues like the Apollo Theater, Kennedy Center, and stages worldwide.

Beyond his solo career, Morton has been the full-time keyboardist for Maroon 5 for over 12 years and is the founder of his own independent label, Morton Records. His music is shaped by collaboration with some of the most influential artists of our time, including Stevie Wonder, Erykah Badu, Jon Batiste, Nas, Lil Wayne, JoJo, Yebba, and Jill Scott, to name a few.

In 2024, Morton made history as the first Black composer to write an original song for a Disney attraction, penning music for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland and Disney World. That same year, he released the album Cape Town to Cairo, a project entirely written, recorded, and produced during an inspiring 30-day journey across Africa. The album showcases Morton’s commitment to weaving global influences into his unique sound.

Adding to his achievements in 2024, Morton published his memoir, “Saturday Night, Sunday Morning”, through Worthy Publishing, an imprint of Hachette Book Group. The book offers a deeply personal look at his life and career, reflecting on his journey as an artist and the tensions between music and faith, race and culture, and identity and expression.

Known for his authenticity and versatility, PJ Morton continues to redefine modern music while honoring the rich traditions of his roots. His ability to bridge genres, inspire audiences, and make history solidifies his place as one of the most innovative and influential artists of his generation.

TiffanyJ & No Space Gang (Artist & Band Leader) TiffanyJ is an award-winning artist and songwriter with over 20 years of professional experience, 1 EP, 3 albums, and 2 docu-concert films, including Solbird Sessions Live on Amazon Prime. Her soulful sound and emotional storytelling have earned her a spot on iTunes’ R&B/Soul charts. As a multi-hyphenate creative, she inspires audiences worldwide through her music, books, media design, and speaking.

Antonio McKie II (Keys) Antonio “TJ” McKie II is a versatile musician and producer specializing in keys and piano across gospel, R&B, hip-hop, soul, funk, and jazz. A dedicated student of his craft, he performs with other bands, including Rod Foster & Company, S’way and the Apostrophe, Cottontown Soul Society, Happy Accidents, and Undaground Station. He is most often TiffanyJ’s musical director.

J Rich Williams (Drums) J. Rich Williams is a dynamic drummer, producer, and engineer with 20 years of experience in music, media, and ministry. Inspired by the legendary J Dilla, Rich commands the stage with energy while performing with Rod Foster & Company, Happy Accidents, Undaground Station, and now No Space Gang.

Praylonn Prince (Bass) Praylonn is a powerhouse talent and true legacy in music—a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and singer with 30 years of experience. Having toured the world playing drums and bass guitar, he infuses every performance with unmatched creativity, style, and passion and brings that to NSG as TiffanyJ’s very first producer.

Jon Warf (Guitar) Jon is a powerhouse guitarist, bassist, and the go-to guitar technician for artists far and wide. A skilled producer and mixing engineer, his work shines in collaborations with S’Way and the Apostrophe, MIDS, and more. Known for bringing the funk, he lights up the stage with unforgettable guitar riffs.

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J’Dillian J’Dillian [born Julian D. Owens] is not afraid to bare his soul to make a genuine connection to inspire and encourage others. In times like these, his music is reflective and distinctly comforting and soothing. J’Dillian proudly declares his Gospel roots but prefers to describe his faith as being committed to living in Christ Consciousness.

The music, which is described as Inspirational Soul is influenced by Gospel, R&B, Neo-Soul, and Smooth Jazz. J’Dillian composed, produced and recently released In Times Like These, a collection of 20 original songs, each highlighting this world-class “undiscovered” jewel. Find his music wherever music is sold, as well as on youtube. com/@freefeelgoodmusic where you can claim your free gift, after subscribing.

Alaina Graham Alaina is an R&B singer-songwriter credited as a writer on Isaiah Falls’ “Butterflies” (which reached The 25 Best R&B songs of 2024). In addition, Alaina continues to captivate audiences with her vocal styling and insightful songwriting. She regularly collaborates with other artists, bringing her artistic vision to a variety of projects.

Reception Performers Fairfield Central High School Orchestra The Fairfield Central High School Orchestra in Winnsboro, South Carolina, is a thriving ensemble of talented students from grades 9 to 12, focusing on string performance. Under the leadership of Ms. Naiesha Wise, the orchestra has grown in size and skill, emphasizing technical proficiency, musical expression, and collaboration.

They perform at various school, community, state, and national events, earning high ratings at competitions like the Midlands Region 3 Concert Performance Assessment and receiving Excellent, Superior, and Superior with Distinction Ratings. The students also receive Superior ratings at the Carowind’s Festival of Music. Students achieve top honors at regional events, such as the Region Orchestra and Solo & Ensemble Festivals.

AP & Soulful Touche’ Soulful Touche’ is a dynamic Columbia SC based band and show founded and led by visionary leader, AP who along with the diverse band members, is dedicated to crafting a unique and energetic sound that blends the timeless essence of soul, funk, jazz and contemporary artistry.

The band performs original music and also brings a fresh take on cover songs. AP & Soulful Touche’ crafts an unforgettable live music experience that resonates with the audience’s body and soul!

Boogie Brown Boogie Brown is a Hopkins native has been singing since the tender age of 2! With his eccentric performances and electric/intense energy he lights up stages across the tri-state and surrounding areas!

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Cheri Maree, Eric Glenn, Jeff Elmore, Rico Tyler, Sam Jenkins, Philip Whack, Terence Young & Edris Deago

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Terence Young, Collette Blakeney, Nick Brewer, Joe Jackson, Byron Counts,Sr, Jeremy Roberson, James Adams & Guy Johnson

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Terence Young, Regina Skeeters, Fred Burrell, Reggie Sullivan, Byron Counts,Sr, Don Russo & Dante Lewis

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Terence Young, Karen Thompson, G. John Martin, Mike Stone, Nigel Blanding, Stot Juru, Tristan Cills

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Terence Young, Arlington Akers, Hank Bilal, Micah Blanding, Clyde Frazier, Lasell WIlliams, Maya Neiada, J. Michael Peeples

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Terence Young, Byron Counts, II, Brittany Turnipseed, Tia Durant, Eric Gill, II, Imari Belton

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DDCP Communications also specializes in the develop­ ment and implementation of media literacy workshops and training programs for youth and adults.

The DDCP Communications family and friends gather tonight to honor the life of its co-owner, Debbie Cherry.

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Congratulates the Auntie Karen Foundation on 24 Years of enriching the lives of our youth & Welcome to Columbia, P. J. Morton

Congratulations on your continued impact and relevance in shaping and enriching the lives of our youth through better Education - Health - Music Creative Arts Economic Empowerment thereby awaking their minds to a brighter more rewarding future.

May the Lord continue to bless your efforts with ever increasing support and success!

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Richland County Council District 4 "Congratulations to the Auntie Karen Foundation for empowering, enlightening and educating the children through the arts."

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Richland County Council District 7 "Congratulations to the Auntie Karen Foundation for engaging our youth in Richland County through the arts."

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Congratulations to the Auntie Karen Foundation for 24 Years of Service to the Community from Mrs. Wanda Wilson Tutt & Ms. Linda Wilson

Congratulations to the Auntie Karen Foundation on Legends of 2025!

How exciting to see the introduction of Tyree the Chef’s influence and impact on future generations.

Thank you for creating a space to empower engage and develop future leaders through the arts.

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Langley Management, McDonald’s Brookland Baptist Church Herbert & Sandra Sims, The Friendly Caterer Bibleway of Atlas Rd. Rainbow Rose Printers, Rosa Devlin County Councilwoman Jesica Mackey Betty Graphix, LLC, Betty Etheredge Dazzle Karen Jenkins, KRJ Consulting Anthony Jackson Committee To Re- Elect Representative Terry Alexander

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