LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Down the Stretch: Louisville Central Community Center, (LCCC) in collaboration with VIPP Communications announces their second annual Kentucky Derby event. On Friday, May 3rd at 11 am at Old Walnut Street, 1300 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd, it’s the Oaks Day Derby Brunch. This year’s tribute will take you through the music catalog of Gary, Indiana native and pop megastar Michael Jackson.
The Derby Brunch is from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm. Some of Louisville’s top artists will perform some of the King of Pop’s 13 singles that hit number one on the charts. Sheryl Rouse, Jason Clayborn and Jon-John Johnson will perform some of Jackson’s memorable and greatest hits. The Youth Repertory Theater Troupe will showcase their talents after LCCC’s leadership and performing arts department prepared a curriculum giving the youth a history and music lesson on the humble beginnings of Jackson in Indiana living in a two-bedroom home with seven brothers and sisters at the time along with his parents practicing night and day to make the Jackson 5 a household name. Motown Records signed the group and the rest was history for Michael and his family.
Tickets are $45 in advance and $50 at the door. You can purchase them at louisvilletickets.com. Doors open at 10 a.m. and guests are asked to wear their Oaks Day attire including your fascinator and/or hat to the brunch. I'm excited to announce that I will be hosting the event There’s will be vendors with your last-minute items needed for Oaks and Derby. If you would like to reserve a table or purchase tickets at louisvilletickets.com. Proceeds benefit LCCC youth programs.
Last year in our inaugural event music icon and Motown legend Stevie Wonder was highlighted along with J. Holiday as our featured music guest.
The Louisville Central Community Centers is a 501c(3), private, non-profit community-based organizations. We offer a variety of programs and services in support of children and families. Early childhood, education, youth development, arts education and other after school programs, employment services and job training for adults, money management, and homeownership are just some of the services provided.
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