
(Louisville, KY) Louisville Central Community Center, (LCCC) in collaboration with VIPP Communications announces their inaugural Kentucky Derby event. On Friday, May 4 th from 10 am to 2 pm at Old Walnut Street, 1300 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd, it’s the Oaks Day Derby Brunch. This year’s theme: Songs in the Key of Life, a Stevie Wonder Tribute starring R&B/Soul artist
J. Holiday.
The Derby Brunch hosted by Sherlene Shanklin is from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm. Some of Louisville’s top artists will open for Holiday. Ade’, Sheryl Rouse and Junior J will perform some of Wonder’s greatest hits. The Youth Repertory Theater Troupe will showcase their talents after LCCC’s leadership and performing arts department prepared a curriculum giving the youth a history and music lesson on the humble beginnings of Stevie Wonder. The youth studied the multi-Grammy Award winning
artist and his long span career in the entertainment industry.
Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 at the door. You can purchase them at louisvilletickets.com. Doors open at 10 a.m. and guests are asked to wear their Oaks Day attire including your fascinator and/or hat to the brunch. There’s will be vendors with your last-minute items needed for Derby. If you would like to reserve a booth contact Erica Bledsaw, Oaks Day Coordinator at Erica.bledsaw@lcccnews.org or by calling LCCC at (502) 583-8821 ext. 130. Proceeds benefit LCCC youth programs.
The Louisville Central Community Centers is a 501c(3), private, non-profit community-based organizations. We offer a variety of programs and services in support of children and families. Early childhood, education, youth development, arts education and other after school programs, employment services and job training for adults, money management, and homeownership
are just some of the services provided.
We would like to thank the following who made our inaugural event successful: JIGGA MCC Ent., Erica Denise, VIPP Communications, Passport Health Plan, Manhattan on Broadway and WoodForest National Bank.
If you would like to be a sponsor, request media credentials and/or request interviews, please contact us at please contact VIPP Communications at 502-295-0435 or by email at info@vippcommunications.com.
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