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Thursday, April 12, 2012

Opening: Historic Howard Theatre

 The Howard Theatre originally opened in 1910 and launched the music careers of  Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Marvin Gaye and The Supremes.  Sadly, the Howard Theatre sat empty for years, but after a $29 million renovation it is open again.  


I had the pleasure of attending the grand opening evening with Trombone Shorty and George Clinton.  They put on amazing show!

In addition to first-rate entertainment, The Howard Theatre features a full dining menu designed by consulting chef, Marcus Samuelsson.  We got a taste of some small bites and everything was delicious.

Tonight, the new venue will host a Grand Opening Gala Fundraiser presenting performers from the Howard Theatre's past and future including Smokey Robinson, Al Jarreau, Madeleine Peyroux, Savion Glover and many more. The event will honor famed Motown Records founder and producer Berry Gordy, who will be in attendance.

Hurry in soon to check out this beautiful new venue!

Howard Theatre Talent Lineup this Month
April 13th Wanda Sykes: 6pm doors/ 8pm show; All Seated; $95 GA Tables/ $125 booths  (per person)

April 13th Robert Randolph & The Family Band: 10pm doors/ 11pm show; GA Standing; $25 adv/ $30 dos

April 14th Wanda Sykes: 6pm doors /8pm show; All Seated; $95 GA Tables/ $125 booths (per person)

April 14th Yasiin Bey (aka Mos Def): Full Band Show, produced in association with Jill Newman Productions 10pm doors/ 11pm show; GA Standing; $45

April 15th Sunday Gospel Brunch featuring The Harlem Gospel Choir: includes full brunch buffet (drinks, tax and gratuity not included) 12:30pm doors/ 1:30 show; All Seated; $35 adv/ $45 dos

April 15th The Roots: Produced in association with Jill Newman Productions 7pm doors/ 9pm show; GA Standing; $55

April 16th The Roots: Produced in association with Jill Newman Productions 6pm doors/ 8pm show; GA Standing; $55

April 18th: Henson Alternative Presents: Stuffed & Unstrung: 6pm doors/8pm show; All seated; $39.50 adv/$45 dos

April 19th: Alice Smith; 7pm doors/9pm show; All seated; $25 adv/ $30 dos

April 20th Bad Brains, GZA, Lionize Doors: 6pm doors/ 8pm show; GA Standing; $29 adv/ $32 dos
 
April 22nd Sunday Gospel Brunch featuring The Harlem Gospel Choir: includes full brunch buffet (drinks, tax and gratuity not included) 12:30pm doors/ 1:30 show; All Seated; $35 adv/ $45 dos

April 22nd True Blues ft.Taj Mahal Trio plus Corey Harris, Guy Davis and Alvin Youngblood Hart: 6pm doors/ 8pm show; All Seated; $49.50 adv/ $55 dos

April 23rd: Hoodie Allen + Wax; 6pm doors/ 8pm show; GA Standing; $16 adv/$18 dos

April 25th Meshell Ndegeocello: 6pm doors/ 8pm show; All Seated; $28 adv/ $30 dos

April 26th Brightest Young Things Howard Theatre Kick-Off Party featuring The Underground Rebel Bingo Club and more: 8pm doors/9:30 show; GA Standing; $20 adv/ $25 dos

April 27th McCoy Tyner Trio + Savion Glover: 6pm doors/ 8pm show; All Seated; $45

April 27th: The Polish Ambassador: 10:30pm doors/11pm show; GA Standing; $15 adv/ $17 dos

April 28th Chuck Berry: 6pm doors/ 8pm show; All Seated; $95

April 28th The Motet "Funk Is Dead": 10:30pm doors/11pm show; GA Standing; $15

April 29th Sunday Gospel Brunch featuring The Harlem Gospel Choir: 12:30pm doors/ 1:30 show; All Seated; $35 adv/ $45 dos

April 29th James Brown Returns to the Howard. On the Patomoc Production’s entertainment special “James Brown the Man, the Music & the Message” will be screened in its entirety.  Following the screening, a concert tribute featuring past James Brown band members will recreate his past hits.  6pm doors/8pm show; All Seated; $25


Photos by Tim Cooper and Dan Swartz

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