The Wilson Pickett, Jr. Legacy Announces '25 at the Top' Exhibit

By: Aug. 15, 2012
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The Wilson Pickett Jr. Legacy, LLC (WPL) will open the Wilson Pickett: 25 at the Top exhibit on Friday, August 17, 2012. This exhibit pays tribute to one of our greatest rhythm and blues legends - "Wicked" Wilson Pickett.  25 At the Top: The Exhibit is a pictorial overview which includes original programs, clothing, posters, scores, photos, recordings, awards, video footage and gold records. The exhibit will be displayed at the Porter Sanford III Center for Performing Arts from August 17 - September 23, 2012. Admission is free. 

During the final weekend of the exhibit, the Wilson Pickett Jr. Legacy will bring back the hit musical, In the Midnight Hour: The Music of Wilson Pickett, at the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts Center September 21 -23, 2012.   Featuring film and television star andNAACP Image Award Winner Cassi Davis, this Broadway style musical is produced by Kenneth Green, directed by Seret Scott with musical direction by Keith Wilson.

In the Midnight Hour: The Music of Wilson Pickett, is a jukebox musical that celebrates the music legacy and life of the international Rhythm and Blues, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame artist, The "Wicked"  Wilson Pickett.  Conceived by Kenneth Green, this production takes you on the journey of a musical icon that has helped shape the genres of soul music and Rhythm and Blues.

WHO: The Wilson Pickett, JR Legacy announces Wilson Pickett: 25 at the Top an exhibit of music memorabilia and the jukebox musicalIn the Midnight Hour: The Music of Wilson Pickett.  

WHEN: Exhibit: August 17 - September 23, 2012.  Exhibit Open Monday - Friday from 10-6. Saturdays from 10-2.  Show Schedule: September 21 - 23, 2012. Friday at 8 PM, Saturday at 2:30 and 8 PM, Sunday at 2:30 PM.

WHERE: Porter Sanford Performing Arts Center, 3181 Rainbow Drive, Decatur, GA 30034 

ADMISSION TO THE EXHIBIT: FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

FOR TICKETS TO THE SHOW: 1.877.725.8849 or ONLINE at http://www.ticketalternative.com/Venues/599.aspx.

 



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