7th Annual Passport to The World
An Evening of International Dining and Entertainment

A fundraising event to support programs and services
for refugees and immigrants who call the Mohawk Valley home.

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

partnering with the

5:30pm Pre-Show Reception feauturing
Ethnic Hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and a silent auction
(check back soon for a list of featured items)
(catered by )


7:30pm Lady Smith Black Mambazo performance

The Stanley Center for the Arts
259 Genesee Street
Utica, New York

$65 per person
(Tickets include entrance to the Pre-Show Reception and premier seating for the
Lady Smith Black Mambazo performance. )

Book your tickets by January 30, 2009!

Tickets are available for purchase at the:

• Mohawk Valley Resource Center for Refugees

• Stanley Box Office
  (Please be sure to ask for tickets to the Passport to the world event!)

• Online (via PayPal)

  

Please Note: Tickets will not be mailed. Tickets may be picked up at the Refugee Center at 309 Genesee Street, Utica, until February 3rd. Tickets can also be picked up at the door during the pre-show reception.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo hail from South Africa where they are known as the "country's cultural emissary," having accompanied Nelson Mandela to the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony in 1993 as well as performing at President Mandela's inauguration in 1994. The group consists of 8 family and friends who followed their dreams for harmonies. Ladysmith Black Mambazo's popularity around the world grew as they toured with Paul Simon. Since the 60s, Ladysmith Black Mambazo has gone on to record over 40 albums that have led to two Grammy Award wins and 11 Grammy Award nominations.

Photographs: http://www.mambazo.com/photogallery.html

Band Members:

Joseph Shabalala
Msizi Shabalala
Russel Mthembu
Albert Mazibuko
Thulani Shabalala
Thamsanqa Shabalala
Sibongiseni Shabalala
Abednego Mazibuko

To find out more about the Ladysmith Black Mambazo visit their website: www.mambazo.com

All event proceeds will support Center programs & services for refugees and immigrants who call the Mohawk Valley home.