The American Legacy Awards 2010 Gala to be Held April 10 at Pantages Theatre

We're rolling out the red carpet and raising a toast to honor Minnesota's finest in community achievement, literary arts, and entertainment.

This gala event will celebrate individuals who have accomplished notable acts or exemplify community leadership. In addition, a special tribute will be presented to Adiliah Barnes, an award-winning actor of stage, television and film. Adiliah is best known to television audiences for her role as Anne Marie on ABC's Roseanne. Barnes will perform her widely toured one-woman play, I AM THAT I AM: WOMAN, a historical journey into the lives of seven renowned women. This play, now in its sixteenth season, has toured three continents (Africa, Europe, North America) including 40 states across the U.S.A. As a writer, Barnes completed her first book, Essence Magazine's best seller "On My Own Terms: One Actor's Journey" in December, 2008.

Entertainment includes national and local groups such as Adilah Barnes, opera singer James Earl Jones II, The Metropolitan Boys Choir, Excelsior, a charismatic choral ensemble and a special performance by The Natural Born Thriller, Matt Macis, a Michael Jackson Impersonator.

A VIP Reception will follow at the Seven Ultra Lounge and Sky Bar from 10pm to Midnight ($75 VIP ticket includes a ticket to show, food and drinks at Seven)

Master of Ceremony: Rohan Preston, Star Tribune theater critic and Emmy Award winner

Distinguished Honorees, among others, include:

Adilah Barnes, award winning actor: Lifetime Achievement Award for Entertainment
Representative Bobby Champion (District 58B): Community Leadership Award
Dr. William Green, Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent: Education Award
Pastor Efrem Smith, The Sanctuary CDC, Spiritual Well Being Award
Greta Oglesby, actor: Performing Arts Award
Keith Wyche, President, Cub Foods Retail Group: Legacy Corporate Leadership Award

The American Legacy Awards 2010 Gala Celebrating Achievers Connecting the Past, Present and Future Leaders

Pantages Theatre
Saturday, April 10 at 7:00pm

TIckets on sale Wednesday, March 24 at 10:00am

$50.00 to $75.00

$75 VIP seating is available and includes a post-show reception at Seven Ultra Lounge and Sky Bar with complimentary food and drinks.

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