2017 Media Releases

Date:

January 31, 2017

For More Information Contact:

Bob Esquivel, Aging Partners, 402-441-6102

Public Invited to Aging Partners' February Musical Performances

Aging Partners invites all senior citizens and the public to attend two musical performances in February:

• "The Roots of Black American Music from Africa to Today" - 5:30 p.m. Thursday, February 9, Cotner Center Condominium, 1540 N. Cotner Blvd. Presented in conjunction with Black History Month, Charles Bowling, Angela Onuoha, Anita Elliott and Sue Hill will take you on a musical journey from the coasts of Africa, through the fields of slavery, to the birth of black gospel music and finally arriving at the song stylings of today's greats.

Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. There is a $10 suggested meal contribution for those age 60 and over and a $10 fee for those under age 60. For those wanting to attend the performance only, there is a $5 suggested contribution for all ages. The catered Hy-Vee meal includes chicken fried steak with country gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, pineapple upside down cake, Kings Hawaiian Roll and milk.

• "Jimmy Mack's Valentine's Day Malt Shop Show" - 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 14, Downtown Senior Center, 1005 "O" St. Veteran Lincoln performer Mack will play musical favorites from the 1950s.

Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. There is a $4 suggested meal contribution for those age 60 and over and an $8 fee for under age 60. There is no charge for the performance. The special nostalgic menu will include cheeseburgers, fries and chocolate malts.

Roundtrip transportation in Lincoln is available to both events for a suggested contribution of $4. Meal and transportation reservations for both events must be made two days in advance by calling 402-441-7158. More information on Aging Partners senior center activities is available at lincoln.ne.gov (keyword: my center news).