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\nAkua Allrich, noted jazz and blues singer, as well as Image Band and CAFE\u2019s Positive Vibrations Youth Steel Orchestra, led by renowned steel pannist Josanne Francis will also perform.<\/p>\n
COLLEGE PARK, Md., Oct. 15, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Cultural Academy for Excellence (CAFE) fundraising affair will take place on Saturday, November 9, 2019. The CAFE 2019 Fundraising Gala is a black-tie affair that will feature headliner performances by world-acclaimed artists David Rudder, known as the Calypso King of the World, and Allison Hinds, aka the Queen of Caribbean Soca.<\/p>\n
\nAkua Allrich, noted jazz and blues singer, as well as Image Band and CAFE\u2019s Positive Vibrations Youth Steel Orchestra, led by renowned steel pannist Josanne Francis will also perform.<\/p>\n
The Fundraising Gala will occur at the following venue:<\/strong> For the past 24 years, CAFE has helped over 1,500 children and families from underserved communities achieve scholastic success and personal fulfillment. The organization is dedicated to developing academic excellence, artistic brilliance, cultural awareness, and civic responsibility in all students who participate in its innovative After-School and Saturday Academy programs.<\/p>\n CAFE\u2019s offerings include urban gardening, robotics, health and wellness initiatives (which address childhood obesity and food insecurity issues rampant in at-risk families), youth entrepreneurship, music, dance, visual arts, and academic tutoring, as well as English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) classes for non-English speaking parents. These programs are supported by public and private sector contract awards, grants, sponsorships, and donations from generous benefactors.<\/p>\n \u201cWe can do even more with the help of new donors and sponsors,\u201d says Lorna Green, Founder and Executive Director of CAFE. The support and patronage at this year\u2019s Fundraising Gala will help CAFE continue to enhance the lives of our children.<\/p>\n Tickets for the Fundraising Gala can be purchased at: https:\/\/cafeyouth.org\/gala\/<\/a><\/p>\n The Cultural Academy for Excellence (CAFE) is a\u00a0501(c)3 non-profit\u00a0corporation located in Prince George\u2019s County, Maryland.<\/p>\n For more information please visit: https:\/\/cafeyouth.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n Media Contact:<\/strong> VIDEO (YouTube): https:\/\/youtu.be\/GHltgG77wM4<\/a><\/p>\n
\nSamuel Riggs IV Alumni Center
\n7808 Alumni Drive
\nUniversity of Maryland, College Park, Md.
\n6:30 p.m. \u2013 11 p.m.<\/p>\n
\nLorna Green CEO
\nCultural Academy For Excellence (CAFE)
\n11305 Chantilly Ln, Mitchellville, MD, 20721
\nPhone: (301) 785-0390
\nEmail: info@cafeyouth.org<\/a><\/p>\n