Prince, "one of the most talented and commercially successful pop musicians of the last 20 years", is set to return to the Super Bowl scene for Super Bowl XLV. In 2007, in Miami, Prince performed at halftime for Super Bowl XLI. On Friday, February 4, 2011 at 8:00 p.m, at theEvent Tent Complex at the site formerly known as Reunion Arena on Reunion Blvd. , Prince will perform at theEvent, an all-inclusive evening of music and culture, benefitting The Goss-Michael Foundation.
This all-inclusive soiree boasts music, art, food, spirits and more. Along with the rare performance by Prince, entertainment will include music from The Goss-Michael Foundation scholarship winners, guest DJ’s, a silent auction, as well as additional special guests to be announced. Recently Erykah Badu was announced to perform a full set before Prince goes on.
Arts and Culture supporters can experience theEvent with those who are as invested in the community as they are through ticket and table donations benefitting The Goss-Michael Foundation. “One of The Goss-Michael Foundation’s missions has been to encourage the talents of young artists, both visual and performing, through our statewide high school scholarship programs. With the funds raised at this one-of-a-kind event, students will be able to reach for their dreams. Prince is an artist that hundreds of millions of people around the world admire. Our scholarship winners and all of us are honored that Prince has selected The Goss-Michael-Foundation as the beneficiary” says Joyce Goss of The Goss-Michael Foundation
The Single Ticket $1,500 Contribution includes general admission, open bar and food stations. The VIP Nest for Six $12,000 Contribution includes VIP admission, reserved lounge style seating for six, dedicated server for drinks and food.The Head Table for Ten $25,000 Contribution includes VIP admission, plush stage side seating for 10 and dedicated server for food and bottle service.
The Goss-Michael Foundation, founded by recording artist George Michael and his partner Kenny Goss. is dedicated to contributing to Dallas' thriving artistic community and enhancing the public's familiarity and interaction with mid- career and emerging British artists. Through the Foundation, the public is not only able to view the work of internationally renowned artists, but is able to see the relationships that exist between them within the context of the collection. In addition to its stimulating exhibitions, the Foundation has assembled a resource center, providing a library and archive of research materials for the benefit of students, educators and aspiring young artists, as well as a growing scholarship program benefiting Texas high school seniors. Since 2007, over $50,000 in scholarships has been awarded to visual arts and music students enabling them to pursue a higher education in the arts.
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