Founded in 2001, the Auntie Karen Foundation creates a series of community outreach programs that empower, enlighten and educate through the arts.  Proceeds from the concert will benefit the various Auntie Karen Foundation programs. Come enjoy an amazing performance and help a great cause!

When: February 24, 2012 at 8:00 PM

Where: Koger Center, University Of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

Tickets:
Adults: Orchestra $66.00, Grand Tier $56.00, Balcony $46.00
AARP, Students, Groups of 10 or more: Balcony $41.00, Grand Tier $51.00
includes a $1.00 restoration fee

To buy tickets and get more info go to:

 http://www.capitoltickets.com/

Koger Center

Among the speakers was Santana Roberts an aspiring artist and mentee of Patti Austin. Santana is the daughter of two high school teachers in Providence, Rhode Island, who, like many middle class families, struggle every day just to make ends meet. Even during these trying times, they’ve continued to support their daughter who at a very early age dreamt of becoming a singer.

At the age of 12, Santana sent a letter to Patti Austin’s manager requesting a copy of a beloved arrangement that Patti had performed, called “A Tisket A Tasket.” Although hundreds of requests like these are received every day, this one caught Ms. Austin’s attention.

“Santana showed a great love for classic songs and great music at such a young age,” said Patti. “It reminded me of myself as a teenager.”

Thus was born a bond that has transformed a fan – celebrity relationship into an enduring mentor – mentee friendship. Mentoring has been a lifelong passion of Patti’s. With good friend and co-founder, Dawn Carroll, she helped launched the Over My Shoulder Foundation. Their charter is to foster mentoring, especially as it relates to music and then leverages the media to further the message … the art of “Mentorology.”

Patti’s passion for mentoring youth grows stronger every day as she continues her tireless mission to help those who need a helping hand. At a recent performance to celebrate Audio Technica’s 50th anniversary, Ms. Austin requested that a $10,000 charitable donation be granted as a scholarship to Santana Roberts, helping her to achieve her dream to attend the prestigious Berklee College of Music.

“I’m beginning to live my anticipated dream and I look back on my young life and know that without the mentorship of Patti Austin my fire could have gone out,” remarked Santana Roberts. “Alongside my mom, I want to thank Ms. Austin for being my source of inspiration and continuing to believe in me.”

There is no greater reward then knowing that, in some small way, you’ve helped a fellow human. As we close out National Mentoring Month, join Patti Austin and the Over My Shoulder Foundation to help someone who needs a helping hand.

When: February 17th at 8:00 PM

Where: Philharmonie Luxembourg, Luxembourg

To buy tickets and get more info go to:

http://www.philharmonie.lu/en/programm/events.php?seite=event_details&id=2020

When: January 22 at 7:30 PM

Where: Emporia Greensville Performing Arts Center in Emporia, VA

To buy tickets and get more info go to:

http://www.mrac-arts.com/series_austin.html

When: January 21

Where: Carpenter Theater Richmond, VA at 8:00 PM

Tickets: $12 – $76

To buy tickets and get more info go to:

http://www.richmondcenterstage.com/event/richmond-symphony-genworth-financial-symphony-pops-ella-music-ella-fitzgerald-starring-patti-a

For more info or purchase tickets: Click Here or call the Box Office @ (317) 843-3800

The University of South Carolina is hosting the 9^th Annual Auntie Karen Foundation Legends of…concert series.  On Friday, February 24, 2012 at 8pm in the Koger Center for the Arts, Grammy Award winners Patti Austin and Ramsey Lewis will be performing!  The foundation creates and implements reproducible community outreach programs to empower, enlighten and educate through the arts.

To purchase tickets: Click Here or call (803) 251-2222

Grammy Winner Patti Austin wants to illuminate the world stage and dedicate her hit song “Soldier Boy” to all of the troops coming home from Iraq. With 40,000 troops expected to return home by year end, there is indeed much that we must do to support them. Started in 2003, the Iraq war has claimed over 6,300 U.S servicemen. Compounding that stark number are the countless displaced families, loved ones and those returning with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD.

Several estimates suggest that returning veterans suffering from PTSD range from 6% to 10%, with many of them suffering from alcoholism, substance abuse and other issues including depression and suicidal tendencies. Many veterans, having lived in fear and anxiety while engaged in warfare, come home with violent tendencies. It’s estimated that at least 10% of veterans seek individual, group and marital therapy.

As a show of support for the soldiers coming home from Iraq, Patti Austin would like to dedicate a special video rendition of her song “Soldier Boy”, soliciting photos and videos from veterans or family members of veterans of the Iraq War. A dedicated Facebook page, www.pattiaustin.com/soldierboy, has been created to help collect these poignant images.

“There’s nothing more selfless than our men and women who lay down their lives in support of our country. They deserve to be treated with the honor and respect befitting guardians of democracy around the world” asserted Patti Austin. “President Obama has signed legislation to help unemployed veterans find work. The least that I can do is to raise awareness to the plight of our returning soldiers.”

If you would like to honor your soldier and be included in this very special video rendition of Soldier Boy, please visit the Facebook page at www.pattiaustin.com/soldierboy.

After the performance, enjoy festive dancing, a countdown to 2012, and a balloon drop in the Grand Foyer, free with your concert ticket.

Event info:
A Jazz New Year’s Eve
Sat., Dec. 31, 2011
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St NW Washington, DC
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The Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony will also kick-off AEG’s Season of Giving – an initiative designed to raise funds and generate awareness for non-profit organizations supporting hunger, homelessness and healthcare issues.

Event info:
HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING AT L.A. LIVE
December 2
Nokia Plaza L.A. LIVE | 7-8 PM
FREE TO THE PUBLIC