M WEEKEND A B E N E F I T F O R M O T O W N M U S E U M MOTOWN 60th ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND A celebration so big, it takes three days to do it! SAVE THE DATES S eptember 21 – September 23, 2019 MOTOWN GOSPEL CONCERT A Spirit Filled Musical Experience Saturday, September 21, 2019 6:00 – 8:00PM Detroit World Outreach Motown 60 Weekend will kick off with a high-spirited concert paying tribute to the record label’s gospel roots. This memorable night of music, hosted in partnership with Triumph Church, will feature Grammy Award winning Motown Gospel artist Tye Tribbett, Stellar Gospel Award winning artist Tasha Page-Lockhart, Detroit’s own Kierra “KiKi” Sheard and Pastor Deitrick Haddon, along with Grammy Award winning artist Regina Belle and Detroit’s Mass Choir. Tickets will be FREE on a first come, first serve basis, Wednesday, August 28, 2019 from 11AM – 5PM at Motown Museum. Limit 2 per adult while ticket supplies last. An Unforgettable Evening of Musical Tributes and Award Celebration Sunday, September 22, 2019 7:30 – 10:00PM Orchestra Hall at the Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center The evening of all evenings! Hitsville Honors will celebrate Motown founder, Berry Gordy and 60 years of the “Motown Sound.” Motown Alumni will join Industry trailblazers to receive Hitsville Honors recognition. Grammy Award winning Motown artists the Temptations and the Four Tops, join legendary Motown artists Mary Wilson and Martha Reeves to perform memorable Motown hits. Grammy Award winning Motown artist Ne-Yo, Grammy nominated Motown artist KEM, Beth Griffith-Manley, Grammy nominated artist Big Sean and other surprise guests will also take the stage to pay tribute to Motown legends. Attire: Motown Chic (Semi-Formal) SOUL IN ONE CELEBRITY GOLF CLASSIC Golfers Get Ready for a Shotgun Start Monday, September 23, 2019 Registration: 11:00AM Tam O’Shanter Country Club To close out the weekend, join Motown family and friends for a relaxing day on the greens. Enjoy Michigan’s famous fall season and savor a delectable gourmet lunch and dinner with celebrities Duke Fakir of the Four Tops, renowned songwriters and producers Brian Holland and Mickey Stevenson, iconic media personality Donnie Simpson and Detroit Pistons James “Buddha” Edwards. Shotgun Start, Scramble Format: 12:30PM REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN See contact information below. For RESERVED PREMIUM SEATING and all MOTOWN 60TH WEEKEND event sponsorship opportunities or to register for the Soul In One Celebrity Golf Classic, please contact a member of the Motown Museum Fund Development and Community Activation Team: Paul Barker, ext. 226 Stephen Pagnani, ext. 225 Tonette Bryant Carter, ext. 252 at (313) 875-2264, or email to: [email protected] AMPLIFY: The Sound of Detroit Singing Competition Preliminary Rounds Date: Thursdays Oct. 3rd, Oct 10th, Oct 17th and Oct 24th Location: Detroit Institute of Music Education, 1265 Griswold, Detroit, MI 48226 Grand Finale Date: Fri. Nov. 15th, 8pm – 10pm Location: The Garden Theater, 3929 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201 Calling Detroit’s top singers to the stage! Enter the AMPLIFY singing competition for a chance to win recording studio time and a $2,500 cash prize! This competition is like no other. Meet and be mentored by industry professionals, gain national exposure and earn the title The 2019 AMPLIFY: The Sound of Detroit Winner! Competition details coming soon. CAROLS AND COCOA Date: Sat. Dec. 7th, 7pm – 9pm Location: Motown Museum Join Santa and Mrs. Claus for a magical evening at Motown filled with live music and holiday cheer. Come sing, sip and Shop Around to find unique gifts for the music lover in your life. To PURCHASE RESERVED PREMIUM SEATING Please contact a member of the Motown Museum Fund Development and Community Activation Team: Paul Barker, ext. 226, Stephen Pagnani, ext. 225, Tonette Bryant Carter, ext. 252 at (313) 875-2264, or email to: [email protected] CLICK TO PURCHASE RESERVED GENERAL SEATING