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WHAT: |
With the clock ticking, 350 free tickets remain for the Postal Service’s March 29 Sarah Vaughan first day of issue stamp ceremony. Co-sponsored by Newark Celebration 350 (NC 350), the gala celebration includes: Grammy and Tony award-winning artists, broadcasters, entertainers, senior postal officials, and community leaders. More than 2,400 tickets have been distributed for the 2,800-seat venue. |
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WHO: |
Ronald Stroman – USPS Deputy Postmaster General |
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WHEN: |
11 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2016 |
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WHERE: |
Sarah Vaughan Concert Hall at Newark Symphony Hall |
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DETAILS: |
The Postal Service’s first day of issue stamp event is co-sponsored by NC 350, which commemorates the city’s rich history by celebrating the talents of its citizenry. WBGO radio personality Rhonda Hamilton will serve as the emcee with Deputy Postmaster General Ronald Stroman as the dedicating official. In addition to the stamp dedication, the ceremony features a video tribute to Ms. Vaughan, a proclamation from Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, and remarks from Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves. Musical highlights include performances by Tony Award-winning actress and singer Melba Moore, vocalist Carrie Jackson, the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Choir, and the NJPAC Jazz For Teens Ensemble with Jazzmeia Horn. Remaining tickets are available at the Box Office, 1030 Broad Street, Newark NJ – Tel: 973-643-8014. Resonance Records with the cooperation of National Public Radio (NPR) is also announcing the release of Sarah Vaughan – Live At Rosy's, New Orleans on March 25, 2016. The deluxe 2-CD set is comprised exclusively of newly discovered recordings by Ms. Vaughan capturing the legendary jazz singer's live performance at Rosy's Jazz Club on May 31, 1978. |
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MEDIA CONTACTS: |
George B. Flood – Office Tel: 732-819-3669 Cell: 908-477-0404 |
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