Sweet Georgia Brown performs at VIP Community Services Fundraiser Cruise May 6, 2007

“LAST OF THE RED HOT MAMAS” – SWEET GEORGIA BROWN TO PERFORM AT
VIP COMMUNITY SERVICES’ ANNUAL FUNDRAISER

-- Jazz Brunch to benefit substance abuse treatment organization –

What: Legendary jazz and blues artist Sweet Georgia Brown and her Blue Crusaders to perform at annual fundraising cruise to benefit VIP Community Services, a Bronx based comprehensive multi-service substance abuse treatment organization. Brunch, Jazz music.

Sweet Georgia Brown, “The Last of the Red Hot Mamas” has performed with Dizzy Gillespie, George Benson, Fathead Newman, KoKo Taylor and Stanley Turrentine, entertaining audiences with her high-energy performances of Jazz, Blues, and Gospel tunes.

When: Sunday, May 6
Boarding begins at 11:00 am; boat departs promptly at noon;
returns at 2:00 pm

Where: Spirit Cruises
Pier 61, Chelsea Piers
Manhattan

Tickets: From $85-$250

For information: call 718-466-4506

About VIP Community Services
Founded in 1974, VIP Community Services (vipservices.org) has grown and evolved into a comprehensive, community based organization providing substance abuse treatment, HIV prevention and care, and workforce development. VIP’s housing work is a component of the organization’s commitment to changing lives and transforming the community. VIP’s service programs offer help to more than 5,000 persons a year. Through a broad range of integrated services, VIP helps people triumph over their addictions and move from dependency to recovery. VIP’s portfolio now includes more than 500 units of affordable and rental housing.