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February 26, 2010 Dear Friends and Supporters of the Auntie Karen Foundation: Here we are again sharing in the excitement of another Legends Of. . . performance. Each year the search for the best is often tedious but always ends up in our favor! This seventh year of the Legends Of… concert series is no different, as we bring into our midst the legendary and dynamic musical duo: Ashford and Simpson. Their God-given talents and skills extend far beyond the beauty of their voices and we are excited about having them in the city of Columbia and in our presence tonight. Thank you for your presence also. It is because of your continued encouragement and interest that we able to continue to illuminate the arts. You, individually and collectively, have continued to support the vision and mission of the Auntie Karen Foundation, and nothing that you do for the foundation goes unnoticed. Your feedback is valuable and your input into the plethora of activities that the Auntie Karen Foundation does throughout the year serves to make us stronger. Our strength is further developed through the commitment of our sponsors and partners. Each year they, too, become more phenomenal in their giving and their inspiring dedication to join us in making the Legends of Concert Series an extraordinary event. We appreciate the opportunity to continue to learn from each sponsor and partner and work with them to make what seems at times to be an impossible venture transform into a possible blessing that goes beyond the expected. The Auntie Karen Foundation Board of Directors continues to overwhelmingly support the work of the Legends Of… planning committee, which is sustained by individuals who sacrifice their time in countless ways. The volunteers, preview party hosts and friends of Auntie Karen Foundation surpass their past successes as they continue to leap into new areas of growth and development on behalf of the foundation. Every committee member is valued and worthy of praise for their contribution to tonight’s performance. This is your night to enjoy and become absorbed in the radiance and beauty of music and fun. Tre` Tailor and Mildred Allen,

Legends Of…2010 Co-Chairs

Background/SummaryThe Auntie Karen Foundation welcomes you to our seventh annual Legends Of...Concert Series. In 2004, our inaugural event featured Roberta Flack in concert with special guest, The Capital City Cho-rale. In 2005, we presented Jazz Legend, Dianne Reeves with special guest, The Auntie Karen All Stars, South Carolina’s Finest Musical Talent. Patrons are still rav-ing about Al Jarreau (2006) and Patti Aus-tin (2007). In 2008, we welcomed The Joe Sample Trio and Take 6. While in 2009, we showcased funk Legend, George Duke and jazz vocalist, Rachelle Ferrell. Tonight we are honored to welcome the dynamic singing, songwriting duo, Ashford & Simp-son.

The Auntie Karen Foundation created the Legends of...Concert Series to pay tribute to the contributions African American music has made to history. Each year during Black History Month, the series profi les a jazz, rhythm and blues, gospel or blues artist who has made a lasting contribution to the history of music. The series places a special emphasis on Jazz Legends. In addition, we have extended our series to include “Legends of...In the Schools”. “Legends of...In the Schools” is a series of art events designed to sa-lute African American Heritage. Events include: Folk Art, Quilting, Dance, Spoken Word, Written Word and Music. Through a partnership with The Columbia Mu-seum of Art and CSAM (The Center for Southern African American Music at The USC School of Music, the last Saturday in January 2010, we featured some of the best local and regional artists at no cost to the public.

About UsAuntie Karen® FoundationThe Auntie Karen Foundation is a global, nonprofi t, 501(c) 3 charitable corporation certifi ed by the state of South Carolina on October 31, 2001. The founda-tion’s mission is to create and implement a series of reproducible community outreach programs de-signed to empower, enlighten and educate through

the arts.

Board of Directors:Karen Alexander, PresidentDr. Phyllis Sanders, Vice-PresidentDr. Norma JacksonJanet Johnson-WhippleGwen JordanLinda WilsonTony WiseClaudia GoodsonShirley Mack

Tonight’s performance is dedicated to the memory of Auntie Karen Board members, Deborah Woodard and Dr. Linda Rochelle Lane.

The Auntie Karen Foundationrelies on community supportfrom you to help us further ourmission.

We would kindly accept yourtax deductible gifts.

Make checks payable to:

The Auntie Karen Foundation3419 Hazelhurst Rd.Columbia, SC 29203Send an email to:Akfoundation@aol.com orcall 803-748-7124.

Pictured on the left:Legends of... past artists: George Duke (2009), Rachelle Ferrell (2009), Joe Sample (2008), Take 6 (2008), Patti Austin (2007), Al Jarreau (2006), Dianne Reeves (2005), Roberta Flack (2004)

Auntie Karen® FoundationThe Auntie Karen Foundation is a global, nonprofi t, 501(c) 3 charitable corporation certifi ed by the state of South Carolina on October 31, 2001. The foundation’s mission is to create and implement a series of reproducible community outreach programs designed to empower, enlighten and educate through the arts.

Auntie Karen Foundation’s programs have benefi ted youth from the age of three to twenty two. These pilot programs include participants from area schools, churches, and community organizations. Foundation programs are documented so that other communities across the globe can duplicate them.

Programs include:

Annual Young Entrepreneur’s Conference For the seventh year, this innovative conference held on the campus of Benedict College has brought together youth (ages seven to twenty two) from across the region to foster economic empowerment. Each year, ten young entrepreneurs under the age of twenty fi ve are featured. Auntie Karen’ s Place TV Pilot: Auntie Karen’s PlaceThe Auntie Karen Foundation partnered with SC ETV and Palmetto Health Children’sHospital to produce a 30-minute DVD that uses puppets and music to provide a simple way to explain life skills such as: health, emergency preparedness, jazz music and fi nancial literary. The Foundation received a grant from the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Columbia and SC Competitive Grants program.

Artpreneur/Technopreneur Classes The purpose of the Artpreneur/Technopreneur classes is to “inspire a new generation of business leaders through arts and technology”. Classes include: visual art, dance, creative cooking, guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, spoken word and etiquette. The Auntie Karen Foun-dation’s Artpreneur pilot program started in 2003.

Hugs From CarolinaThe Auntie Karen Foundation partnered with Auntie Karen Inc. and City Light Inc. to cre-ate Hugs From Carolina. Hugs From Carolina, a division of Hugs Around The World, has Olivia The Octopus spreading hugs to the survivors of Hurricane Katrina. The program was launched in Biloxi, Mississippi on October 14, 2005. Children were given an adoption kit which included: an Olivia The Octopus Handpuppet and the book “Olivia Gave A Hug Today”. Once again, Olivia and City Light Inc. joined forces with a Hugs Campaign in Salulda, SC.

Legends of...(A Salute to Black History)The Auntie Karen Foundation pays tribute to the contributions of African Americans with the Legends of...Programs. Each year, the celebration includes: Black History Program with The Columbia Museum of Art, The Legends of...Master Class with CSAM (Center for Southern African American Music at USC) and The Legends of...Concert (Koger Center)

Auntie Karen’s character Olivia The Octopus is an International Jazz Diva. The Hugs Around The World campaign was created to have Olivia travel the world giving hugs. To date Olivia has traveled to Brazil, Costa Rica, Venezuela, Japan, Holland and Africa.

AUNTIE KAREN'S PLACE TV PILOT ON SC ETV STREAMLINE

Auntie Karen3419 Hazelhurst Rd.Columbia, SC 29203Tel: 803-748-7124Fax: 803-256-6971Email: akfoundation@aol.com

For more information contact: Karen Alexander (803) 748-7124akfoundation@aol.com

The Auntie Karen Foundation is a global, 501 c 3 charitable corporation certifi ed by the state of South Carolina on October 31,2001. The foundation’s mission is to create and implement a series of reproducible community outreach programs designed to empower, enlighten and educate through the arts. For more information visit: www.auntiekaren.org or call 803-748-7124.

The Auntie Karen Foundation partnered with SC ETV, Palmetto Health and The University of SC School of Music to produce a thirty minute TV pilot entitled Auntie Karen’s Place. The pilot uses jazz, reggae and rhythm and blues music, along with Aun-tie Karen original characters to teach life skills to elementary students.

To view The Auntie Karen's Place TV Pilot follow the steps below:

1. visit: http://www.scetv.org/education/streamlinesc/ 2. Logon using your SC ETV Streamline ID and Password3. Type: "AUNTIE KAREN" in the search box.

Auntie Karen Characters:

Olivia the OctopusOlivia the Octopus is an international jazz singing Octopus diva. She is the leader of The Auntie Karen Ocean Band and the host of The Auntie Karen's Place TV show. Olivia is pictured with Victoria, Tiff anie and Twana Williams.

The Jamaican YamsThe Jamaican Yams are a reggae band called Provisions. They can be heard playing at the Hut in Jamaica, the spot owned by Yams, Yusef and Yolanda. The Jamaican Yams consists of: Yusef (Dad), Yolanda (Mom), Whipper (Son), Mya (Daughter) and Gordon (Friend) and Cousin Zetta Cousin Zetta has sickle cell disease.

Bull & BearD Black the Bull and Big Red the Bear are best friends and mem-bers of a Blues Band, "The Wall Street Duo:.

This project is funded in part by: The SC Competitive Grants pro-gram and Ronald McDonaldHouse Charities.

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1 What is Jazz? with Olivia the Octopus2. When Cousin Zetta Comes to Visit: A Sickle Cell Story with The Jamaican Yams3. Save or Spend (Financial Literacy) with Bull & Bear

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FREE EVENT!

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Exhibits

The Auntie Karen Foundation The Auntie Karen Foundation will display information and the work of select artist directly affi liated with the organization.

Auntie Karen's Young Entrepreneurs , Community Visual Artists & Vendors

Visual ArtistsRodgers Boykin & Valencia Goodwin

For more information contact: Georgean McConnell (803-479-3088) gmcconnell@mozart.sc.eduElizabeth Pou (803-777-2042) epou@mozart.sc.edu

7th Annual Legends Of...Concert Series & Auction

Ashford & Simpson

Proceeds to benefi t The Auntie Karen Foundation

1:20 Zion Canaan Praise Dancers

1:40 Soloist Roger Jenkins

2:00 Ricardo Holmes & the Heavenly Heirs

2:20 Angelic Praise Group

2:40 T.D. Brown & the Mighty Glory Ayers

11:20 AM Quilting Professional Kitty DadeKitty will demonstrate and display the infl uence of African –America heritage in quilting

11:40 AM Eau Claire and Keenan High School Jazz Bands

12:10 PM Shamar Harrison, Dancer

12:30 PM South Carolina State University Ujimaa Dancers and Drummers

12:50 PM Poetry sponsored by the SC Poetry Initiative & Columbia Museum of Art Poet-in Residence, Ms. Charlene Spearen

The Auntie Karen Foundation is a global, 501 c 3 charitable corporation certifi ed by the state of

South Carolina on October 31,2001. The foundation’s mission is to create and implement a series of

reproducible community outreach programs designed to empower, enlighten and educate through

the arts. For more information visit: www.auntiekaren.org or call 803-748-7124.

CSAM (The Center for Southern African American Music at The University of South Carolina) strives to

enhance the understanding of the rich musical traditions that entered this country primarily in the

South. For more info visit: www.sc.edu/csam or call 803-777-2042.

The SC Arts Institute was created in 2005 to celebrate, enhance, and promote the rich array of arts

programs and events at the University of South Carolina.

Today is dedicated to the memories of Auntie Karen Board Members, Deborah Woodard & Dr. Linda Rochelle Lane

OTHER EVENTSLegends of Master Class

February 25, 2010 - USC School of MusicAshford & Simpson will share their talent and lessons learned in a master class at the University of SC. The class is designed for students from Elemen-tary to College.

This event is free, however there is a fee to tour the museum.

Executive Committee

Karen Alexander, PresidentTre Tailor, Co-Chairperson

Mildred Allen, Co-ChairpersonHope Jeffcoat, Secretary

Barbara BowmanDonald WoodJoan Mobley

Sarah B. WatsonLinda Wilson

Melanie BakerJackie Griffi n

Jamesetta JamesToshia Addison

Planning Committee MembersAshley MedburyMelanie Baker

Team MembersDebbie Cherry

Dr. Casey Goldston Dana McCullough

Georgine McConnellElizabeth PouIrma Lowman

Precious Bryant Lorraine MickleStan Cummings Percalee MorrisJackie Griffi n Tojuana PratherNorma Irvin Courtney RohanAnne Kelly Lisa Willingham

Ashford & SimpsonAs songwriters and performers, Ashford & Simpson have long ranked among the most acclaimed and admired creative couples in contemporary music.

Their award-winning collaborations began, incredibly, over four decades ago, in 1964 to be exact. That year they recorded an original song, “I’ll Find You,” as “Valerie & Nick,” having met earlier that year in New York at the White Rock Baptist Church. Nickolas Ashford had just moved to New York from Detroit in pursuit of a theater career, having completed a course in modern dance at the University of Michigan. Homeless upon arrival, he happened upon Bronx native Valerie Simpson, who had studied piano since the age of fi ve and was playing and singing with the Harlem church’s legendary choir.

Nick joined the choir and the two began writing songs, selling their fi rst batch, which included “I’ll Find You,” for $75. They were soon signed to the legendary Scepter Records as staff songwriters, breaking through in 1966 when Ray Charles landed a major hit with their composition “Let’s Go Get Stoned.” This led to their signing with Motown Records, where they penned the classic Marvin Gaye/Tammi Terrell hits “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” “Your Precious Love, “Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing,” “You’re All I Need to Get By” and “Good Lovin’ Ain’t Easy to Come By.” They also wrote hits for other Motown greats, most notably Diana Ross, who launched her solo career with a hit remake of “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” that was also produced by Ashford & Simpson, as were such later A&S-written hits as “Reach Out and Touch (Somebody’s Hand)” and “The Boss.”

But the songwriting/producing duo had its own recording/performing aspirations as well. While Valerie had scored with a pair of well-received solo albums for Motown in the early 1970s, it was with Warner Bros. Records that the by now married Ashford & Simpson fully realized their artistic vision. From 1973 to 1981 they released nine albums, yielding such unforgettable hits as “Send It,” “Don’t Cost You Nothin’,” “It Seems to Hang On,” “Love Don’t Make it Right,” “Is It Still Good to Ya” and “Found a Cure.” The hitmaking continued after a move to Capitol Records in 1982, with “Street Corner,” “Highrise,” “I’ll Be There for You,” and of course, “Solid,” which topped the r&b chart in 1984 and crossed over to No. 12 on the pop singles chart.

All the while they continued writing and producing for other artists, including Ben E. King, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Chaka Khan (they wrote her hit “I’m Every Woman”) and Quincy Jones (they co-wrote and performed on his hit “Stuff Like That”). Their concert appearances, meanwhile, were exhilarating: Choreographed by Tony Award-winning George Faison, the shows incorporated stunning costumes and sets that made Ashford & Simpson a live attraction worthy of the best venues in the country. In fact, they were the only r&b act to perform at the historic Live Aid event in 1985, where they brought out Teddy Pendergrass to join in on “Reach Out and Touch (Somebody’s Hand)” in his fi rst performance following his tragic car accident, and later starred in concerts celebrating Nelson Mandela’s 70th birthday and President Clinton’s fi rst inauguration.

In 1996, “Reach Out and Touch (Somebody’s Hand)” was used as the theme for the Summer Olympics in Atlanta. Also that year Nick and Val formed their own label, Hopsack & Silk, and released “Been Found,” an acclaimed music/poetry album collaboration with their friend Maya Angelou.

Master of CeremonyMike Woolfolk, News Anchor, WACH TV 57

Mistress of CeremonyJudi Gatson, WIS TV 10

Auntie Karen Presentation

Karen AlexanderTre’ Tailor

Mildred Allen

Spoken Word Performance

Auntie Karen All-Star Band

Intermisssion

Give Aways

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Performance

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Ashford and Simpson

Welcome & Acknowledgements Dr. Harris PastidesUniversity of SC, President

Keyboardist Byron CountsThis song writer,singer, and producer displays the epitome of excellence in his writing and production of songs. As a Columbia, SC native, his musical skills range from hip-hop/R&B to classical and gospel ar-rangements. Byron currently scores music for such shows as Access Hollywood,Dateline NBC and CNN just to name a few. He is also the VP and musical director of Auntie Karen Inc. and released his fi rst solo cd project entitled WHAT-EVER in 2009.

Terence Young - Musical Director, Auntie Karen All-StarsTerence Young has earned the reputation of being one od the most talented guitarist in the nation. He has released fi ve cds to date and a Live DVD. Terence has performed with such artist as Angie stone, Jesse Powell, Angela Wimbush and jazz legend Phil Perry. He is also featured on the Earth Wind and Fire Tribute Cd playing guitar with R&B Queen Angie Stone. He is a native of Elko, South Carolina and now resides on Columbia, SC where he manages The Carolinaʼs top party Band.

Bassist Reggie SullivanReggie Sullivan is an acoustic and electric bassist residing in Columbia, South Carolina. His performance resume includes concerts with Marian McPartland, Joe Sample, Randy Crawford, Yu-seef Latiff, Howard Hewett, Wycliffe Gordon and Olivia Newton -John. He also performs regularly throughout the Southeast specializing in jazz, rhythm and blues, latin, gospel and pop. Reggie received a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance from the University of South Carolina in 2006. Please visit www.reggiesullivanproject.com for more information and a performance schedule.

Saxophonist Dante LewisDante Lewis is a powerful saxophonist from Columbia, South Carolina. After picking up the saxo-phone at the age of 12, he diligently strived to be one of the best saxophone players in the Caroli-nas. His dedication to providing quality and enjoyable entertainment has gotten him featured in the Columbia Metropolitan Magazine, the Rowan Arts Festival, and several other large charitable events. He has shared the stage with nationally known artist such as Lamar Campbell, as well as being featured in recordings of several other artists. Passionate for his instrument, he goes beyond the work of a soloist and becomes a valuable asset in his collaborations with other musicians.

Vocalist, Guitarist Don Russo Don Russo has played many styles in many groups over the years. He currently has 3 bands. His jazz groups are Little Cat Zʼ and The Don Russo Trio with which he has had a 5 year regular gig on Thursdays in the Columbia area. The original rock group is called Charming Hala. Charming Hala has just its debut album slated to be released in September of ʼ09. Don has played classical, classic rock, blue grass, and pretty much everything under the sun. Outside of playing he also teaches about 80 guitar students a week and studio sessions for various artists.

Vocalist Regina SkeetersWith her soaring voice boundless energy and unmovable faith, South Carolina native, Regina Skeeters is one of the most innovative risk taking artists today. Regina has dedi-cated her life to the delivery of gospel music. She has shared the stage with many world renowned artist such as: The Gatlin Brothers, Be Be Winans , Donald Lawrence, Tonex ,̓ Terence Young, Beverly Crawford, Tye Tribbet and the late Olanda Draper to name a few. In 2004 Regina released her debut album entitled “Breathe On Me” which included the smash hit “Put All My Trust” written and performed by Regina along with the award winning Benedict College Gospel Choir. In 2009 the EP “Relationship” was released. Along with her golden voice and undeniable writing ability, Regina still found time to land the leading role of Mary in Walter Rutledgeʼs “Soulful Noel” with Jennifer Holiday in 2008. Regina has had the opportunity to travel across the United States and abroad relaying the message of love, hope and strength through the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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Concert Data Legends Attendance 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

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