Knoxville, TN July 14, 2010 - As the economy teeters on collapse, people are looking for ways to release their stress and enjoy life. People Empowering People Project (PEEP) will sponsor a week of fun filled activities during the month of August. The activities include a musical concert (August 22nd, 4pm, Payne Avenue Missionary Baptist Church), Benefit Program (August 27th, 7pm, Marriot), and a Health Awareness Program (August 28th, 9am, Harvest Plaza at Five Points). The Musical will feature some of Knoxville premiere artists and entertainers including Aaron Staples, Atone, Murphy Strong, and Carolyn Wilkerson; the concert is free. The Benefit Program is a black tie event which features a tribute to the Arts. Entertainers include Carpetbag Theatre and the Knoxville Opera. The cost of admission is $50. PEPP Executive Director Estraletta Green explains, “We are excited about the upcoming program which will feature artists across various genres'. PEPP is a local non-profit health organization. Green adds, “The idea of the "A Healthy Dose of the Arts" benefit program is to highlight the connection between health and the arts. Our objective is to help people live better lives by providing information on prevention and education on management of health issues.”
Finally, PEPP will host a community-wide health awareness day with a health fair and vendors across a broad spectrum of areas. The public is invited. For more information, please contact Estraletta Green at 865-524-6100.
About the Organization
PEPP is a local non-profit health organization which has operated in the community for the past ten years and the idea of the "A Healthy Dose of the Arts" benefit program is to highlight the connection between health and the arts. Our objective is to help people live better lives by providing information on prevention and education on management of health issues. We are excited about the upcoming program which will feature artists across various genres'.
