Events

08/11/2008
MEDIA ONLY: 2008 PIONEER AWARDS


09/05/2008
ICONS OF SOUL—Friday September 5
The R&B Foundation and the African American Museum in Philadelphia will present the photography of Mark DelCostello featuring doo-wop and R&B stars. Many of the legendary artists captured in the photos will mingle with the guests during the exhibit’s opening reception.

AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM IN PHILADELPHIA
701 ARCH STREET 6-8PM


09/07/2008
BACK TO BANDSTAND—Sunday September 7
We’ll take guests back to the original studios of American Bandstand (now The Enterprise Center) for a nostalgia-filled concert and Q&A session. Early Bandstand artists will be showcased at this ticketed event sponsored by PNC Bank.

THE ENTERPRISE CENTER (FORMERLY AMERICAN BANDSTAND STUDIOS)
4548 MARKET STREET, PHILADELPHIA 2 - 4PM


09/08/2008
WATTSTAX TRIBUTE SCREENING —Monday September 8
African American history was made in 1972 when Richard Pryor, Isaac Hayes and other Stax artists filled a Los Angeles stadium for a concert commemorating the 7th anniversary of the Watts riots. The film of the concert, “Wattstax,” documents the performances and the reactions of the platform shoed, dashilki wearing fans. The screening and a panel discussion will be held att the Clef Club with Stax stars in attendance.

THE CLEF CLUB FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
736 S. BROAD STREET, PHILADELPHIA 7-9pm


09/09/2008
R&B Foundation 20th Anniversary Gala: The 2008 Pioneer Awards - Philadelphia, PA
The Kimmel Center for Performing Arts

This year, the R&B Foundation celebrates our 20th anniverary with a spectacular Rhythm & Blues gala like no other! Join us on September 9th as we honor legends Chaka Khan, Donny Hathaway, Teena Marie, Bill Withers, Sugar Pie DeSanto, Kool & The Gang, The Whispers, The Funk Brothers and Al Bell of Stax Records

General tickets begin at $55 and are available through the Kimmel Center Box Office or by calling 215.893.1999. Please click the "BUY TICKETS NOW" link below to purchase tickets today!

For gala tickets packages starting at $175, please contact the R&B Foundation at 215.568.1080.

Don't forget to mark your calendar!


09/09/2008
BLUE CARPET EVENT - Monday September 9
Come out to see all of your favorite stars as they stroll the Blue Carpet when they arrive at the Kimmel Center for the 2008 Pioneer Awards! !