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Presents

The 6th Annual Performance Series of Legends 2013

Featuring

Patti LaBelle

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Monday, March 25, 2013 7:30 pm Performance 9:30 pm VIP Reception

Join us for an evening of great music with Patti LaBelle, at the Kennedy Center's Concert Hall, in a concert benefiting the Duke Ellington School of the Arts. Ellington’s talented students will be sharing the stage with the sensational songstress for an epic performance you should not miss! THE PERFORMANCE SERIES OF LEGENDS The Performance Series of Legends is Ellington’s signature event, which began in 2008 and has since become a staple event in Washington, DC. Annually held at the Kennedy Center, this benefit concert is a major fundraiser for the school and its young talented students. Past performers have included greats like Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Smokey Robinson; as well as Ellington graduates- opera singer Denyce Graves and comedian Dave Chappelle. These legendary performers have not only raised millions of dollars for the school through ticket sales and sponsorships, but they’ve given us much more in terms of their time, energy and interaction with students in master classes, performances and much more. With the 6th Annual Performance Series of Legends, we hope to continue to gain national and international recognition for the school, raise even more funds to support the Duke Ellington School of the Arts, and most importantly forge close partnerships with companies and individuals committed to the arts, young people and education as a whole. This year’s event kicks off the 40th anniversary series of celebrations for the Duke Ellington School of the Arts. We invite you in joining us as we work to provide our students with the best arts and academic education!

THE DUKE ELLINGTON SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

The Duke Ellington School of the Arts is an accredited college preparatory public arts school in the District of Columbia. Ellington offers pre-professional training in museum studies, literary media and communications, visual arts, dance, theatre, technical design and production, instrumental music, and vocal music. Duke Ellington is nationally known for its ability to take ordinary urban kids with talent and turn them into both academic and artistic successes. Ellington has a long-standing record of having one of the highest graduation rates in the District when other DC high schools are barely hitting the 50% mark. In 2013, we had a 100% of our seniors graduate with an overwhelming majority accepted into the best universities and conservatories in the nation.

Duke Ellington consistently hosts high caliber artists who have visited Ellington not only to perform, but also to offer master classes and to engage with our students on what it means to succeed and what it takes to get there. These artists are drawn to Ellington and our aspiring young artists, because they know our students are committed to their craft and are destined to become premier performers themselves. Robert Townsend, Debbie Allen (a former Ellington dance instructor), Herbie Hancock and Charles Dutton are a few “legends” in their own right who have recently visited Ellington to offer hands-on instruction. This year, Patti LaBelle, is following in the footstep of other successful performers who are willing to support our mission and our students. By donating her talent, time and energy, she is doing her part in supporting students at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts.

PATTI LABELLE

Beautiful, simply does not describe the incomparable force known to the world as Patti LaBelle. As time continues to evolve, the soulful songbird’s name has become synonymous with grace, style, elegance and class. Belting out classic rhythm and blues renditions, pop standards and spiritual sonnets have created the unique platform of versatility that Ms. Patti is known and revered for. As the melodic doyen of the legendary 60s quartet, Patti LaBelle & The Bluebelles, and the retro 70s trio, LaBelle—Patti’s kinetic performances and signature, four-octave instrument served as the group’s torch. With over 50 years in the music business, the multiple Grammy and American Music Award winning legend continues to savor one of the longest sustained recording and touring careers in contemporary music.

It’s no small wonder that Patti has had time for anything else in between recording and touring, but she makes time and the world is oh so happy that she has! As an author she’s written five books including: Don’t Blo ck the Bles s ings : Reve la t ions o f a Li f e t ime , LaBel l e Cuis ine : Rec ipes to S ing About and Patt i LaBel l e ’ s Li t e Cuis ine , all of which charted in the top 10 on the New York Times best seller list! As an actress Patti has co-starred in numerous films, television specials and her own series, Out All Night and Living i t up wi th Pat t i LaBel l e . More recently, Patti introduced a line of signature sauces and marinades called Lady Marmalade and launched a designer bedding collection with Macy’s, Patti LaBelle Home. In addition to her amazing career as an entertainer and entrepreneurial success, Ms. LaBelle’s work as a humanitarian is just as legendary. She remains an advocate for adoption, foster care, Big Sisters and the United Negro College Fund. Additionally she serves as a spokesperson for the National Medical Association, The Minority Aids Council and the American Diabetes Association. The National Cancer Institute and the University of Miami’s prestigious Sylvester Comprehensive Care Center dedicated a special research laboratory in her honor for her work on behalf of cancer awareness. among many other initiatives. Patti has also been awarded Honorary Doctorate Degrees from The Berklee College of Music, Cambridge College, Temple University, Drexel University, The University of Texas and The University of Pennsylvania. The same motivation that had Patricia Louise Holte blossom from a choir member to lead vocalist for Patti LaBelle & The Bluebelles--Labelle, and later to her stellar solo career is the same energy that keeps her fire burning at sixty+ years young. “Each year I grow, and that’s a blessing from God. I do what I can do. I do what I feel God has given me the energy to do, so I just go out there and I do it…It’s not so much about making money because money is only a tool but it’s about performing for people. I need to sing. With a voice or without, I’ve got to get on that stage.” And the world is thankful that Ms. Patti’s voice sounds so good to our ears.

WHY BECOME A SPONSOR? What do FedEx, Renaissance Hotels, T-Mobile, Feld Entertainment, The Kennedy Center, The George Washington University and firms like Morgan Lewis, Dickstein Shapiro and Sullivan & Cromwell all have in common? The Duke Ellington School of the Arts! They are all leading supporters of Duke Ellington who annually sponsor the Performance Series of Legends and remain dedicated to investing in DC’s youth. What better way that to give back to your community than through nurturing youth that will shape our future? The continued success of our students has led to a growing national reputation for the Duke Ellington School of the Arts. Our students and alumni are routinely chosen to perform in local, national and international venues, including repeated appearances at the White House. After 38 years in operation, Ellington alumni are now Grammy and Tony-award winners, Emmy-nominated actors and arts administrators for leading arts institutions around the nation. So when you partner with Ellington, you are building your brand with a true Washington institution that cultivates young people that become leading scholars, artists and citizens of our community and the world!

SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES

We would like for you to be a part of our success! Sponsoring the 6th Annual Performance Series of Legends is a unique opportunity for your organization to support one of the leading arts schools in the nation. As a sponsor, your organization will:

• Have an opportunity to meet Patti LaBelle at a private party. (Sponsorship levels $10,000 and above. Space limited.)

• Gain exposure through several marketing and promotional channels leading up to the benefit concert.

• Achieve enhanced visibility in the community. • Become a partner of a leading arts school with proven academic and artistic success.

BENEFIT COMMITTTEE Honorary Chairs: DC Mayor Vincent C. Gray

Senator Claire McCaskill (MO) Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley

Malik Yoba Co-Chairs: Janet Langhart-Cohen

Annie Whatley

Members: Danny Andrews Mason Ashe Eliot Battle, MD Sherri Blount Priscilla Clarke Edward Cohen Dennis Cotter Tedd Davis Donna Englander Ari Fitzgerald Kenneth Hopper

Robert D. Horvath, Jr. Elfreda Massie Meredith Morrison Nancy Racette Alex Romain Torrey Shallcross Thomas Sugrue Virginia Sullivan Liv Violette Lisa Williams-Fauntroy Sheryl Woods

An Evening with Patt i LaBel l e

Bene f i t ing the Duke Ell ington School o f the Arts Monday, March 25, 2013

At the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

PRESENTING SPONSOR $100,000

Presenting Sponsor of the 2013 Performance Series of Legends. Verbal recognition from the Kennedy Center Concert Hall stage and prominent recognition in all printed materials

and featured signage at the VIP reception for “An Evening with Patti LaBelle” Robust Entertainment and Hospital i ty Package

• Main stage appearance and recognition during the program • Fifty (50) prime orchestra or box seat tickets to An Evening with Patti LaBelle • Fifty (50) tickets to the VIP Reception • Special recognition as VIP Reception sponsor • Twelve (12) invitations to private party with Patti LaBelle, early March 2013 TBD (space limited) • Ten (10) complimentary tickets to any Duke Ellington School of the Arts performance throughout

the 2013-2014 school year • Invitations to other Duke Ellington School of the Arts special events year round

Publi cat ions and Col lateral Impress ions

• Logo placement on all event signage • Logo recognition in the event program • Additional advertising exposure through radio and print media, including recognition in Press

Releases (intermittently distributed to national and local media outlets) • One full-page color advertisement featured in a souvenir book for An Evening with Patti LaBelle • Recognition featured in promotional advertisements for An Evening with Patti LaBelle • Recognition of event sponsorship in a featured article in Rhythms, the Duke Ellington School of the

Arts’ eNewsletter • Logo on the Duke Ellington School of the Arts’ website and/or a hyperlink from the site to the

Sponsor’s website • Corporate visibility at VIP Reception with opportunity to provide promotional gifts to VIP guests

An Evening with Patt i LaBel l e Bene f i t ing the Duke Ell ington School o f the Arts

Monday, March 25, 2013 At the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP $50,000

Verbal recognition from the Kennedy Center Concert Hall stage and recognition on featured signage at the VIP Reception for “An Evening with Patti LaBelle”

Robust Entertainment and Hospital i ty Package

• Main stage recognition during the program • Twenty-five (25) prime orchestra or box seat tickets to An Evening with Patti LaBelle • Twenty-five (25) tickets to the VIP Reception • Special recognition as VIP Reception sponsor • Ten (10) invitations to private party with Patti LaBelle, early March 2013 TBD (space limited) • Eight (8) complimentary tickets to any Duke Ellington School of the Arts Performances throughout

the 2013-2014 school year • Invitations to other Duke Ellington School of the Arts special events throughout the year

Publ i cat ions and Col lateral Impress ions

• Logo placement on all event signage • Logo recognition in the event program • One full-page color advertisement featured in a souvenir book for An Evening with Patti LaBelle • Recognition featured in promotional advertisements for An Evening with Patti LaBelle • Recognition of Event Sponsorship in a featured article in Rhythms, the Duke Ellington School of the

Arts’ eNewsletter • Logo on the Duke Ellington School of the Arts’ website and/or a hyperlink from the site to the

Sponsor’s website • Corporate visibility at VIP Reception with opportunity to provide promotional gifts to VIP guests • Recognition in Press Releases (intermittently distributed to national and local media outlets)

SIGNATURE SPONSOR $25,000


• Fourteen (14) prime orchestra or box seat tickets to An Evening with Patti LaBelle • Fourteen (14) tickets to the VIP Reception • Eight (8) invitations to private party with Patti LaBelle, early March 2013 TBD (space limited) • Six (6) complimentary tickets to any Duke Ellington School of the Arts Performances throughout the

2013-2014 school year • Invitations to other Duke Ellington School of the Arts special events throughout the year


• One half-page color advertisement featured in a souvenir book for An Evening with Patti LaBelle Recognition featured in promotional advertisements for An Evening with Patti LaBelle

• Recognition of Event Sponsorship in a featured article in Rhythms, the Duke Ellington School of the Arts’ eNewsletter

• Corporate name visibility with opportunity to provide promotional gifts for the VIP Post-Reception guests

• Recognition in Press Releases (intermittently distributed to national and local media outlets)



PREMIER SPONSOR $10,000


• Eight (8) Prime orchestra or box seat tickets to An Evening with Patti LaBelle • Eight (8) tickets to the VIP Reception • Four (4) invitations to private party with Patti LaBelle, early March 2013 TBD (space limited) • Four (4) complimentary tickets to any Duke Ellington School of the Arts Performances throughout

the 2013-2014 school year • Invitations to other Duke Ellington School of the Arts special events throughout the year

Publ i cat ions and Col lateral Impress ions

• One half-page color advertisement featured in a souvenir program book for An Evening with Patti LaBelle Recognition featured in promotional advertisements for An Evening with Patti LaBelle

• Recognition of Event Sponsorship in a featured article in Rhythms, the Duke Ellington School of the Arts’ eNewsletter

• Corporate name visibility with opportunity to provide promotional gifts for VIP Post Reception guests

• Recognition in Press Releases (intermittently distributed to national and local media outlets)

ENCORE SPONSOR $5,000


• Six (6) prime orchestra or box seat tickets to An Evening with Patti LaBelle • Six (6) tickets to the VIP Reception • Invitations to other Duke Ellington School of the Arts special events throughout the year


• Acknowledgement listing featured in the evening program • Acknowledgement listing featured in Rhythms, the Duke Ellington School of the Arts’ eNewsletter

BRAVO SPONSOR

$2,500 Robust Entertainment and Hospital i ty Package

• Four (4) Orchestra seat tickets to An Evening with Patti LaBelle • Four (4) tickets to the VIP Reception • Invitations to other Duke Ellington School of the Arts special events throughout the year


• Acknowledgement listing featured in the evening’s program • Acknowledgement listing featured in Rhythms, the Duke Ellington School of the Arts’ eNewsletter



Sponsorship Agreement Form

To confirm your support, please complete the information below and fax it to (202) 333-7930, e-mail it to [email protected], or mail it to the address below.

(Must RSVP by March 1st, 2013 to guarantee listing in publications.)

Contact Name: _________________________________________________________________ Company/Organization: _________________________________________________________ Street Address:__________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip: _________________________________________________________________ Telephone: ______________________________ Fax: __________________________________ E-Mail: _______________________________________________________________________ Please List in Printed Materials as: ___________________________________________________________ I/we agree to sponsor An Evening wi th Pat t i LaBel l e at the following level:

Presenting Sponsor $100,000 Platinum Sponsor $50,000 Signature Sponsor $25,000 Premier Sponsor $10,000 Encore Sponsor $5,000 Bravo Sponsor $2,500 Individual VIP Ticket(s) $500

Total of ________ Tickets

Signature: ________________________________________________Date: _________________________ Company or Individual Title: _______________________________________________________________ Method of Payment: Please provide full payment with the completed Sponsorship Agreement form or mail to the address below. Any sponsorship not paid upon submission of agreement will be invoiced for the amount of the selected level of sponsorship. Final payments must be made by COB on March 15th to guarantee tickets. Payment by Credit Card: Payment by Check: American Express Make checks payable to The El l ing ton Fund MasterCard 3500 R Street, NW Visa Washington, DC 20007 Cardholder’s Name: ______________________________________________________________________ Card Number: ___________________________________ Expiration Date: _______ Security Code: ______ Cardholder’s Signature: ___________________________________________________________________

For more information please contact: Grace Hong, Chief Development Officer (202) 333-1235 or [email protected]

I/we are unable to attend but would like to make a contribution of $_____________

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