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Paramount's 95th & State's 75th Anniversary Bash

Presented by Paramount Theatre at Paramount Theatre

May 14, 2011

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Starring the soulful & legendary...
Smokey Robinson

Gala Co-Chairs Frances Bennett and Sharon Francia cordially invite you to join us this year for the biggest party of 2011 as we celebrate the Paramount Theatre’s 95th and the State Theatre’s 75th Anniversary on Saturday, May 14th, featuring Motown legend Smokey Robinson!

The dictionary defines the popular term “comfort food” as “food prepared in a traditional style having a nostalgic or sentimental appeal.” It has been known to have a buffering effect as it soothes the soul and spurs memories of more “comforting” times.

While it’s already a known fact that popular songs often connect with listeners in a highly personal way, often recalled alongside life’s more personal moments, only a few distinctive voices in popular music can achieve that same effect with instantaneous familiarity. Singer/songwriter/producer SMOKEY ROBINSON is one of those voices. His honey-coated voice absolutely is the audio equivalent of comfort food…comfort food for the soul…with soul. In following with the aforementioned definition, the Motown legend’s forthcoming ROBSO Records CD, Time Flies When You’re Having Fun has certainly been “prepared in a traditional style,” while that oh-so-familiar, highly identifiable crooning has an indisputable “nostalgic or sentimental appeal.”

In addition to Smokey Robinson, you will enjoy three other musical acts that night, a seated dinner in an air-conditioned tent on Congress Avenue, open bar all evening, and the best live and silent auction in town. The funds raised from this event support the preservation of our two historic theatres.

If you are new to our annual gala, please keep in mind that this event has sold out for the past 4 years and is a BIG night of BIG entertainment. We open the doors at 6PM and keep you captivated all night long. The dress is casual cocktail.