Michigan Festivals & Events Association – 2018 Michigan Festivals & Events Signature Online Auction Fundraiser
Auction Ends: May 22, 2018 08:00 PM EDT

Tickets (Music)

4th Annual Idlewild Empowerment Weekend: 2 (Two) Weekend Tickets (Idlewild, MI)

Item Number
246
Estimated Value
120 USD
Opening Bid
20 USD

Item Description

(2) Two Weekend Passes to the 4th Annual Idlewild Empowerment Weekend

July 14-15, 2018

Sold Out Venue in 2017. Be sure to register soon. Don't Delay.

An empowering and inspiring opportunity to hear from nationally recognized leaders and innovative entrepreneurs equipped to motivate you to unleash your full educational and entrepreneurial potential. Attend our Empowerment Weekend and be inspired, empowered, and equipped with the tactical abilities to transform your life and business; along with being educated of the historic cultural impact of Idlewild, Michigan.

The Weekend events include presenters who will discuss the historic impact of Idlewild, Michigan. Sessions will discuss the historic development and acquisition of Idlewild as a summer resort for African Americans, with inter-generational sharing of history/life experiences to encourage empowerment. Programs will also utilize music as a catalyst to help educate and engage youth and adults in the rich history and impact of music on the culture of Idlewild. These sessions will be designed to bring forth a greater awareness, appreciation and changing perception of Idlewild as a community, with a focus on the values of Idlewilds’ culture, past and present.

Sponsor a youth and afford them the opportunity to be educated and enlightened of Idlewild's Historic Culture, education, business, etiquette and more.

GUEST SPEAKERS: MUSIC PERFORMANCES: HISTORIC PRESENTATIONS: GUIDED TOUR

Saturday Empowerment Programs includes:

Welcome/Host by: Theresa Randleman, Founder, T. ROSE Foundation/WINGS
Carlean Gill, Original Idlewild Dancer, Keynote Speaker
Gloria White Gardner, Board of Director, Federation State Humanities, Guest Speaker
Shirley Gibson, Former Mayor Miami Gardens, Creator Jazz in Gardens, Guest Speaker
Karienne Rowe, Songstress/ Della Reese Musical Tribute
Girl Talk


Shanithia Jhons, Etiquette Instructor
Nadia Johnson, Youth Violinist
2 Queens, Milwaukee School of Excellence, Musical Performance
Boys to Men

Maurice Fears, Jr., Musical Performance
Austin Brothers, ABC Foundation, Guest Speakers
Kevin Livingston, 100 Suits Organization, Keynote Speaker
Sunday Brunch includes:

Live Musical Performance * LaRonn Dolley, Jackie Wilson Tribute
Marylin Atkins, Retired Judge and Author
Rose Hammond, Historic Presentation
Anthony and Brenda Wilson, Jackie Wilson Foundation Presentation
Honoring the Past, Standing in the Present, Looking towards the Future.

https://www.idlewildmusicfestival.com/

 

Tickets will be emailed to the winner.