Fourth Annual African Children’s Choir CHANGEMAKERS Gala to Take Place 12/3

By: Oct. 11, 2012
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On December 3rd, the African Children's Choir (ACC) will host their 4th annual New York City fundraising gala at the City Winery. The Children will be joined by hosts Connie Britton (three-time Emmy nominee, Friday Night Lights, American Horror Story and ABC's new TV hit Nashville), Carla Gugino (Entourage, Spy Kids and the new hit TV series Political Animals) along with a unique performance by Big Kenny (singer, songwriter, humanitarian, of country music's superstar group Big & Rich). Big Kenny will also be receiving a special award for his work in the Sudan.

The night will be in celebration of the Choir along with Broadway's best to raise money for the renowned organization. The Choir today announced the details of this year's gala:

Monday, December 3rd
6:30-7:30pm – VIP Reception & Wine Tasting
7:30pm – General Admission
8pm – Show & Auction

CITY WINERY
155 Varick Street (between Spring & Vandam Streets), NYC
Event Page: accnycgala.eventbrite.com
Straight from their Christmas theatrical tour, the African Children's Choir will be performing a segment of their new show "An African Christmas," in which they share the warmth of what it's like to celebrate Christmas in the villages of East Africa. The show features African traditional song and dance and some favorite carols and holiday tunes. This exclusive fundraising event promises guests an unforgettable evening that's sure to lift spirits while supporting the African Children's Choir as these ChangeMakers continue to raise global awareness of the plight of the orphaned and abandoned children and demonstrate the power of education.



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