DIVAS WITH A CAUSE BENEFIT CONCERT

  BENEFIT CONCERT TO RAISE AWARENESS & FUNDS FOR LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS

Seven Vocalists, Seven Causes, One Amazing Night of Music!

SMYRNA, GA ( May 19, 2011) --- On Sunday, June 19 seven of Atlanta’s top female vocalists: Sandra Hall, Theresa Hightower, Melanie Massell, Toni Redd, Gwen Hughes, Claiborne and Maryline Blackburn will come together to perform as DIVAS WITH A CAUSE in order to inspire, educate and raise funds for causes that are important to each of them. 

These strong, caring and independent women will perform in concert to support the following organizations: the Shepherd Center Foundation, the Kidney Foundation, Doris Shaheen Breast Health Center, The Valerie Fund, The Joan Gaeta Lung Cancer Fund, Humane Society of Forsyth County, and Alzheimer’s Association of Georgia.  Make plans now for an incredible night of music on Sunday, June 19 at 5:30 pm at The Buckhead Theatre. Tickets are on sale at www.divaswithacause.com, The Buckhead Theatre (Thursday & Friday from Noon- 4 pm), or by calling (678) 653-3061. 

“Shepherd Center is honored to have been selected by Melanie Massell as a beneficiary of this wonderful event,” says Bonnie Hardage, Shepherd Center Director of Major Gifts. “Support from the community has a direct impact, everyday, on restoring hope and rebuilding the lives of our patients. We are grateful to be included in this effort to not only build awareness about the wonderful work of seven charities, but also celebrate the beautiful talents of seven amazing ladies as they give of their time and talents to do good for so many in our community. “

Through music, the universal language, these organizations will benefit from the philanthropic efforts of these women. “It is indeed an honor to be part of such an incredible fundraising collaboration of talented female vocalists,” states Maryline Blackburn, the former Miss Alaska who beat Sarah Palin in the 1984 Miss Alaska Scholarship Pageant.

This event promises to be a night filled with Life, Love and Laughter. Porsche Foxx, founder of the Porsche Foxx Community Force, enthuses, "It's exciting to see this group of talented ladies focus on the community and provide an explosive night of entertainment!"

Joe Gaeta, President of the Joan Gaeta Lung Cancer Fund, says, "The Joan Gaeta Lung Cancer Fund is very grateful that the 'Barefoot Diva' Gwen Hughes chose our organization to support. We are excited to be a part of DIVAS WITH A CAUSE and are confident that it will bring awareness not just to our lung cancer fund, but to all the worthwhile causes represented.”

In 2010 The Roxy Theater, an Atlanta landmark, was renamed The Buckhead Theatre and renovated to reclaim the magic and dazzle of its jazz-era beginnings. Central to Buckhead nightlife for more than 80 years, The Buckhead Theatre is steeped in the lively spirit of its history, yet fully modernized to accommodate today’s multifaceted forms of entertainment and special events. The restorative vision for this magical Atlanta landmark is credited to R. Charles Loudermilk.  The Buckhead Theatre is located at 3110 Roswell Road (near the intersection of Roswell Road & Peachtree Road).

Tickets to DIVAS WITH A CAUSE are: $30 in advance, $40 at the door, and $75 VIP. * VIP tickets include special seating, an after-show reception with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, and a “Meet and Greet” with the DIVAS!  To purchase advance tickets visit www.divaswithacause.com, The Buckhead Theatre (Thursday & Friday from Noon-4 pm), or call (678) 653-3061.

DIVAS WITH A CAUSE is produced by C’Quinz Entertainment.  Founded in 1993, C’Quinz Entertainment, LLC has provided a variety of quality entertainment for public, private, national & international events, as well as profit and non-profit organizations.

For additional information, photos, or to schedule an interview with the DIVAS, please contact Karen Hatchett at Hatchett Marketing & PR:

770-433-1137 or Karen.Hatchett@mindspring.com