6th Annual Charlie Mack Party 4 Peace Celebrity Weekend

July 18, 2009 - PRLog -- Media Contacts:
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ENTERTAINERS AND ATHLETES CONVERVE ON THE CITY TO CURB VIOLENCE

Philadelphia, PA (July 16, 2009) -  Mega stars Terrance Howard and Nia Long will join Will Smith’s long time aide and confidante Charles “Charlie Mack” Alston, film producer and promoter for the 6th Annual Charlie Mack Celebrity Weekend, a series of star-studded charity events from July 24-26, 2009 in Philadelphia, PA. Appropriately titled the “Charlie Mack Party 4 Peace Celebrity Weekend,” portions of the proceeds raised during the weekend will benefit Mothers in Charge, a Philadelphia-based victims’ advocate group that supports women who’ve lost loved ones due to violent crimes, Yesha Ministries and other Philadelphia area non-profit anti-violence groups.

Producer/promoter Charlie Mack, actors Terrance Howard and Nia Long will lead many of Tinsel Towne’s celebrities around the city of Philadelphia to raise awareness about the on-going crime spree and heightened violence. The event will overflow with many of the entertainment industries A-list notables, such as Tyrese Gibson of the recently released film, “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen”; Megan Good of the block buster hit, “Stomp The Yard”; comedian/actor Kevin Hart of the film, “Not Easily Broken”; actors Marion “Pooch” Hall and Hosea Chanchez of the hit CW Show, “The Game”; Jurnee Smollett, of the Award Winning film, “The Great Debaters”; Reality Star Sheree Whitfield of the Bravo Reality Show, “Real Atlanta Housewives”; Comedian G-Thang; NBA Superstars: Lou Williams of the Philadelphia 76ers, Rasul Butler of New Orleans Hornets, Hakim Warrick of the Memphis Grizzlies, Kyle Lowery of the Houston Rockets along with hip hop legend Doug E. Fresh, just to name a few.

“I am proud once again that Hollywood and the many of the NBA Players will come to Philadelphia to join in the efforts to stop the violence and increase the peace in the city of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection and that Terrance and Nia will be joining us for the first time in this year’s cause,” remarks Mack. Charlie Mack is considered by many in the entertainment and music industry as a seasoned insider with ties to many of today’s leading actors/actresses and musical greats.

 Besides being friends to the stars and sporting professionals, Mack co-produced the block buster hit, “Atl,” starring Rapper T.I and currently manages hip hop artist Meek Mills. Since the inception of Party 4 Peace, homicide rates in the city of Philadelphia dropped by 10% each month after Celebrity Weekend, which sends a message that celebrities can make a difference.

In 2006, Academy nominee Will Smith joined his long time friend during the weekend and was clearly stunned by the crime plaguing the city of Philadelphia. Smith stated, “It is hard for me to get a grip on what is happening in the streets of Philadelphia, the same streets that I grew up on and walk through, however, I do understand there is a different mind set today then when I was raised so I feel compelled to do something.”  

For more information about the Celebrity Weekend, visit the official website: www.charliemackcelebrityweekend.com or call 215-334-6000.



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6th Annual Party 4 Peace Celebrity Weekend
Event Specifics At-a-Glance

Friday, July 24th:

8:00 PM – 11:00 PM LAFF 4 PEACE, Yesha Fellowship Hall, 2301 Snyder Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
Comedian G-Thang will kick-off the Weekend with a comedy show featuring Hope Flood, Red Grant, TuRae, Jamal Daman, and Naimlyn and hosted by Jvonne Pearson.

SATURDAY, JULY 25th:  

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM GOOD WILL TOUR, Youth Study Center – 3200 Henry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA This event is closed to the public.
Celebrities will join Mothers In Charge, Law Enforcement, Educators and Government Officials as they address at risk youth and the issues currently plaguing them.

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM – CHARLIE MACK LOVE FOR THE KIDS LUNCHEON, PECO Headquarters, 2301 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA This event is closed to the public.
The luncheon is comprised of a panel of influential members of the community who will be led in a discussion concerning issues that impact the youth of Philadelphia.

9:00 PM – 2:00 AM – ALL STAR ALL WHITE CELEBRITY PARTY, Plush Night Club, 338 North 8th Street, Philadelphia, PA

SUNDAY, JULY 26th:

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM – CHARLIE MACK & MOTHER’S IN CHARGE “HEAL THE WOMEN, HEAL THE NATION”, Riverside Female Correctional Institution

12:00 PM – 3:00 PM – BRUNCH WITH THE STARS 4 PEACE, Ms. Tootsies Lounge, 1314 South Street, Philadelphia, PA

12:00 PM – 4:00 PM - KEYSTONE MERCY HEALTHY HOOPS, Liacouras Center, 1776 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA
Keystone Mercy Health Plan will conduct asthma screenings prior to the start of the Celebrity Game. Come out and support the Healthy Hoops asthma management program and learn how to manage and control your Asthma. Take part in the Healthy Hoops Program by calling 215-863-6666.  This program is sponsored by Keystone Mercy Health Plan, AstraZeneca and the Healthy Hoops Coalition.

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM – 12th ANNUAL CELEBRITY BASKETBALL GAME, Liacouras Center, 1776 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA  For Tickets Call: 215-204-2424
This is the crown jewel of the weekend. Professional NBA Hoop-stars past and present will compete on the hardwood for the annual Charlie Mack Basketball Trophy and bragging rights. NBA stars such as Lou Williams, Kyle Lowry, Hakim Warrick, Rasul Butler, Maurice Speight, Jason Thompson and more will compete.

Special half-time performance: Old School meets New School: Greatest Entertainer Doug E. Fresh, Meek Mill and “Yung LA”.

9:00 PM – 2:00 AM – CELEBRITY BASKETBALL GAME AFTER, Luxe’ Lounge, 718 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
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Confirmed Celebrities/Athletes:
Actress Nia Long
Actor Terrance Howard
Actress Megan Good
Actor Tyrese Gibson
Actress LisaRaye
Comedian/Actor Kevin Hart  
Actress LisaRaye
Actress Vanessa Williams
Actress Jurnee Smollett
Actor Marion “Pooch” Hall
Actor Hosea Chanchez
Actor Chico Benymon
Actor Flex Alexander
Reality Star Sheree Whitfield
Comedian G-Thang
Comedian Red Grant
Comedian TuRae Gordon
Comedian Hope Flood
Comedian Jamal "Gravy" Woodland
Supermodel Toccara Jones
Legendary Hip Hop Artist Doug E. Fresh
Hip Hop Artist Lil Mama
Hip Hop Artist Yung Dro
Hip Hop Artist Gilly Da Kid
Hip Hop Artist Yung LA
Hip Hop Artist Meek Mill
NBA Player Jameer Nelson
NBA Player Jason Thompson
NBA Player Kyle Lowery
NBA Player Hakim Warrick
NBA Player Donte Green
NBA Player Rasual Butler
NBA Player Sean Singletary
NBA Player Lou Williams
NBA Player Marreese Speights
NBDL Player Mark Tyndale
Euro-Professional Basketball Player Lynn Greer
Euro-Professional Basketball Player Jerome “Pooh” Allen
And 1 Street Ball Player A.O.
NFL Player Jason Avant
NFL Player Leonard Weaver
NFL Player Raheem Brock
Retired NBA Player Alvin Williams
Retired NBA Player Derek Anderson
Retired NBA Player Cedric Ceballos
Retired NBA Player Marc Jackson
Retired NBA Player Lewis Lloyd
Retired NBA Player Cuttino Mobley
Retired NFL Player Mike Patterson

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Started in 1990 solely as a celebrity basketball game, The Charlie Mack Party 4 Peace Celebrity Weekend has evolved into a charitable benefit to raise awareness and money for organizations that seek to eradicate violence.