LOUISVILLE (WHAS11)-- Down the Stretch: Many of the events around the Kentucky Derby party with a purpose. The Louisville Central Community Center, (LCCC) in collaboration with VIPP Communications announces their inaugural Kentucky Derby event. On Friday, May 4th from 10 am to 2 pm at Old Walnut Street, 1300 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd, it’s the Oaks Day Derby Brunch. This year’s theme: Songs in the Key of Life, a Stevie Wonder Tribute starring R & B/Soul artist J. Holiday.
I'm honored to be hosting the Derby Brunch which is from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm. Some of Louisville’s top artists will open for Holiday. Ade’ and Sheryl Rouse will perform some of Wonder’s 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 Stevie Wonder. The youth studied the multi-Grammy Award winning artist and his long span career in the entertainment industry.
Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 at the door. You can purchase them at louisvilletickets.com. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and guests are asked to wear their Oaks Day attire including your fascinator and/or hat to the brunch. There’s will be vendors with your last-minute items needed for Derby. If you would like to reserve a booth contact Erica Bledsaw, Oaks Day Coordinator at Erica.bledsaw@lcccnews.org or by calling LCCC at (502) 583-8821 ext. 130. Proceeds benefit LCCC youth programs.
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