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Christine King Farris 95th Birthday Celebration | Make a Joyful Noise
Make a joyful noise! A fundraiser celebrating 95 years of the life of Dr. Christine King Farris. CLICK TICKETS TO PURCHASE OR MAKE DONATION
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Ebenezer Baptist Church 101 Jackson Street Northeast Atlanta, GA 30312
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Refund Policy
No Refunds
About this event
Join in this historic moment of honor and of entertainment, celebrating the 95th birthday of Dr. Christine King Farris. Spelman College Professor for 56 years (retired); Co-Organizer, The King Center; Longest Serving Member of Ebenezer Baptist Church and sister of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Come and sing with the honoree the melodies of her life. led by special guest artists and musicians.
Featuring...
Cassi Davis Patton, Actress/Singer, Star of Tyler Perry’s House of Payne and the Madea Franchise
Ms. Dottie Peoples, Dove and Stellar Award Winning, Grammy Nominated Singer/Songwriter
Angel Taylor Capehart, Grammy Nominated Singer of the Platinum Group Trin-i-tee 5:7
Lydia Pace, Gospel Recording Artist, Anointed Pace Sisters
The Atlanta Chapter of the Gospel Music Workshop of America
The Ebenezer Baptist Church Combined Choir
Jarvis Wilson, Anointed Pianist, Minister of Music, West Hunter Street Baptist Church
Maestro Kenneth Lowe, Gospel Recording Artist, Gospel Choice Music Awards (GCMA) Choir Director of the Year nominee
Laura English Robinson, Mezzo Soprano, International Performance Artist, Voice Faculty, Spelman College
Dr. Uzee Brown, American Singer, Performer, Educator, Published Composer, Arranger, Choir Director of Uzee Brown Society of Choraliers
Spelman Glee Club, Premier Performance Organization for Spelman College, Dr. Kevin Johnson, Director
Dr. Patrice Turner, Musician, Educator, Minister of Worship and Arts, Ebenezer Baptist Church
Dr. Joyce Finch Johnson, Professor Emerita, Legendary Organist for Spelman College
Paula Grissom Broughton, Musician, Scholar, Instructor of Music, Spelman College
Christine King Farris Handbell Choir, Ebenezer Baptist Church
Farris Christine Watkins, Songstress, Granddaughter of Dr. Christine King Farris
Hosted by:
- Christine King Farris Legacy Foundation, Inc.
- The King Center
- Ebenezer Baptist Church
- Martin Luther King National Historic Park (Atlanta)
Proceeds to benefit leadership development and the Christine King Farris Scholarship at Spelman College.
All attendees are asked to adhere to the CDC advisory for COVID-19.