100 Black Men of Louisville Gala takes place April 29
Renowned R&B singer Charlie Wilson, lead singer for The Gap Band, will headline this year's 100 Black Men of Louisville Gala on April 29 in the Cascade Ballroom at the Kentucky International Convention Center.
Tickets are $150 per person. Tables of 10 are available. You can order tickets online or by calling (502) 291-0485.
The 100 Black Men of Louisville organization awards scholarships to seventh-grade African-American boys. To be eligible for the scholarships, these youths must excel in school, stay drug-free and act as a big brother. Some of the students are chosen to participate in national academic competitions and their travel expenses are paid.
Doors open at 7:30 p.m. The buffet line and cash bar open at 8 p.m. DJ Reggie Regg will provide music for dancing later on in the evening.
Parking's available at two nearby parking garages: the Cowger Garage, located at Fourth and Market streets, and the Commonwealth Garage, located on Jefferson Street between Third and Fourth streets (next to the Hyatt Regency Hotel).
Posted by Ivonne Rovira
