 “When Harlem Came To Paris” Returns To Entertain WashingtoniansIn its 3rd consecutive year, the much anticipated event “When Harlem Came to Paris” takes center stage at The Alliance Française, 2142 Wyoming Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20008. Tickets are $65 for the General Public & $55 for Alliance Members
By: Christina Alexander of Amplify,iMC Returning in its third consecutive year, the much-anticipated “When Harlem Came to Paris,” is set this year in 1926. Following a fictitious back-story, Harlem socialite Mamie Mason travels with and hosts the “best and brightest of America’s Negro artists” on a cultural tour of Paris. They celebrate their last night in Paris, at a salon-style party, which serves as setting of the WHCTP event. This production allows attendees to immerse themselves in the authenticity of the time: dressing in 1920s style fashions, witnessing portrayals and interacting with figures of that time; all the while enjoying live music, a silent art auction, and a full buffet with a variety of time-inspired cocktails. This year’s tribute will focus on the young band of visionaries who produced the infamous Fire ! ! literary magazine and music talent from the blues and early jazz era. This year the portrayed include literary artists Langston Hughes, Zora Neal Hurston, Richard Bruce Nugent, Wallace Thurman; and musical artists Claude McKay, W.C. Handy, Ma Rainey, Lillian Harding-Armstrong and Fats Waller. Visual artists were also an important element of the Harlem Renaissance and in honor of this component WHCTP will feature a silent auction, hosted by Authentic Contemporary Arts curator Sharon J. Burton. The auction features 12 original pieces created by James Terrell; and a portion of all proceeds will go to the Alliance’s ABEI foundation, which currently brings French language and culture education to six high-need DC public schools. Tickets are $65 for the General Public and $55 for Alliance Members About Lil SoSo Productions: Established in September 2001, Lil SoSo Productions (LSP) is a multifaceted company that specializes in event concept production, among many other capabilities. Known for its unique events, LSP is the future of cultural entertainment with the ability to provide visibility to an often under marketed demographic that tends to shy away from the mainstream. Marketing schemes. LSP’s serves a client base that is racially diverse, with non-traditional lifestyles choices and professions who are highly engaged in cultural and historical events. About Alliance Française de Washington: The Alliance Française, a 501c3 organization not subsidized by the French Government, is the largest network of French language and cultural centers in the world. There are 1,300 Alliance chapters established in 12 countries, including 140 chapters in the United States, serving 400,000 students. The Alliance Française de Washington is affiliated with the first of all Alliances, the Alliance Française de Paris. L’Alliance Française is dedicated to promoting French language and culture, and to fostering friendly relations between Francophones and Francophiles of all racial, national and ethnic origins. With more than 3,200 members L’Alliance Française de Washington DC, a nonprofit, non-governmental and educational association, is headed by a Franco American Board of Directors. To see footage from the WHCTP 2008 & 2009 events, please visit: http://www.youtube.com/ http://www.youtube.com/ The media are encouraged to cover these events. For more information please visit www.harleminparis.com, www.lilsoso.com, or www.francedc.org. For press and sponsorship opportunities please contact Christina Alexander at amplifyimc@gmail.com and Gerald Watson at artvscommerce12@ # # # AMPLIFY,iMC is a boutique Communications Agency offering clients expertise in Public Relations; specializing in branding, building market & community awareness, increasing visibility, and special event coordination. End
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