Fundraiser Gala "Harlem Nights" Theme

Schedule

Sat Feb 25 2023 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Location

Snelling Conference Center | Augusta, GA

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This Gala is to support nonprofit 501 c3 organization, Transformation Training Institute, Inc. Come join us as we celebrate the renaissance
About this Event
1st Annual Fundraiser Gala 2023
Join us for our 1st annual fundraiser Gala with the theme: “Harlem Nights” on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at The Snelling Center in Augusta, Georgia.
Time: 7:00 - 10:00 PM (EST) - Doors open at 6:30 PM.
*This event is formal attire (Harlem Nights formal attire optional). Gala tickets are open to the public.
Come enjoy a night of Live Entertainment, Silent Auction, Dancing, Great Food & Lots of Fun!Hotel Accommodations
If you’re traveling from out of town you can get a special discounted rate at the Hilton Hotel by clicking clicking link below.
Hilton Garden Inn, 1065 Steven Creek Rd., Augusta, Georgia
https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/agsaggi-hnfg-d048a08a-c3e3-4e68-9ab6-1d4f894ebe60/

ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE USED TO FACILITATE FUTURE TRAININGS. (Tax Deductible)

Please view the black history month conference page or about us page to learn more about how we use the proceeds from our fundraiser events. www.transformationtraininginc.com

Note: Tickets for the 4th Annual Black History Month Conference 2023 are purchased separately. To purchase tickets for the conference visit TTI, INC. website. There is a discount when both tickets are purchased together. We will be unable to change once purchased.


GALA TICKET PRICING
? General Admission: $100 donation
? VIP: $125 donation - Includes special verbal recognition & “Harlem Nights” Theme souvenir ticket.
? Partner: $150 donation - Includes special verbal recognition, “Harlem Nights’ souvenir ticket and TTI’s Partner name listing in Gala’s program booklet.
 Featuring
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Poncere, Event Hostess

Poncere has opened for well-known artists to include Marvin Sapp, Bishop Paul Morton, George Wallace and J Anthony Brown. Poncere was also the winner of Season One of Columbia’s Got Talent at the Comedy House in Columbia, SC.

In 2009, Poncere started Poncere Productions where she specializes in providing clean comedic entertainment. Her ability to reach audiences of diverse backgrounds and age groups has garnered her engagements at women’s conferences, single’s events, comedy shows, teen programs, community programs, church events, and private celebrations. Her mission is to change lives one LAUGH at a time, and she is passionate about sharing her witty personality and comedic gifts with the world.

Poncere holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Paine College and a Master’s Degree from the University of South Carolina in Clinical Psychology. Poncere serves as a mentor in the community, and she is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over ten years of experience in the field of Mental Health delivering services to children, adolescents, and adults.


 Cher Best, Keynote Speaker

 Weekdays 3-7PM on 96.3 Kiss FM-Augusta Ga. & 6-10AM

Morning Mix Entertainment host WRDW News 12

Multi-media talent-Speaker--writer-community advocate


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Cher Best has it going on…literally! Her successful media career spas 19 years! Her career in media currently includes co-hosting the popular local afternoon show in Augusta – The Fattz & Cher Afternoon Ride-Out Show on 96.3 Kiss FM and host the 30 minute long form public information show Augusta In Review which runs across six radio stations every Sunday night. Cher is also the Marketing/ Promotions Manager for iHeartMedia-Augusta where she supervises the marketing, and branding for six radio stations and oversees event marketing for the cluster.

She is a graduate of Augusta University with a BA in Sociology and Criminal Justice and minor in Political Science. Cher calls her fans “Life Changers”, because she believes that every person has the ability to change a life. With a personal social media following of over 55,000 and a listening audience of over a quarter million, her fans look to her for the latest in entertainment, fashion, lifestyle advice and service information.

Cher currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Richmond County Public Library. She has served on the Board of Directors for the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia and Leadership Augusta. She is currently on the Board of Directors for the Wilson Branch Family YMCA and is the Founder and President of “Cher’s Sisters Only Club” – a women’s civic organization that focuses on meeting the needs of women and mentoring girls. She is a member of the National Association of Black Female Executives and a recipient of the Girl Scout Women of Excellence Award, the Augusta Partnership for Children Visionary Award and the Servant Leadership Award from the Georgia Women’s Legislative Caucus.

Her sincere warmth, easy going personality, and strong work ethic have endeared her to many but Cher’s desire to help others is what endears her to all who meet her. It is summed up in a quote that she says describes her life’s purpose.

 Shannon Pinkney & Band

Live Music Entertainment (Covering the Late, Duke Ellington & more)


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Shannon “True Blue” or “Deon Blue” Pinkney is a beautiful and fun pianist in Columbia, SC. He always plays with a smile and exudes joy, calmness, and humility everywhere he goes. Listening to him is a treat as he aims for melodic expression and often interjects quirky musical quotes from a variety of other tunes. In the middle of a ballad he might throw in a quote from a children’s song or a famous Brazilian bossa nova. He’s a great entertainer and one of the easiest sidemen to work with. Shannon adds a lot of flavor to the gig.


 Andreas Smith

 Silent Auction Artist


Andreas "Drizzy" Smith is a self-taught artist born and raised in Aiken, SC. With over 20 years of experience, Andreas works primarily with acrylic mediums, but is more than adequate with watercolors, chalk, pastels, graphite, as well as a host of other mediums. To date, he has hosted 6 art shows as well as been featured in other art and poetry shows as a live painter. In January 2022, he was a featured artist at the North Augusta Arts and Heritage Exhibit, "Artists of Color." His visual artwork consists mostly of, but is not limited to, portrait and abstract works. However, in recent years he has extended his portfolio by curating 2 albums that can be heard on Soundcloud and YouTube entitled "Heavy Lies the Head" and "HLTH2," which were heavily inspired by Shakespeare's Henry IV. To add to his many accolades and resume of expertise Andreas is a certified plantsman and owner of "Plant Daddy Exotics," a nursery where he concentrates on growing unique and exotic plants. Additionally, Andreas is the owner of Liberation Studios, a mobile art gallery where he specializes in the sales of original commission art pieces and personal artworks.

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Where is it happening?

Snelling Conference Center, 3165 Washington Road, Augusta, United States

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Tickets

USD 100.00 to USD 150.00

Transformation Behavioral Health, LLC

Host or Publisher Transformation Behavioral Health, LLC

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