Tribeca PAC And New Federal Theatre Present HATITUDES: A Tribute To The Grace And Style Of Our Mothers

BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center, the longest operating performance venue in lower Manhattan, in partnership with the New Federal Theatre, proudly presents the inaugural Hatitudes: A Tribute to the Grace and Style of Our Mothers on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 13, 2018 with a reception at 2:00PM, followed by a performance at 3pm.

New Federal Theatre's Audience Development Committee noticed that many friends of the theatre were caregivers of their mothers, or had lost their mothers due to long illness or quick suddenly with no preparation. These conversations were profound and moving and lead to this event: a tribute to mothers. Additionally, putting on one's 'Sunday Best' is a tradition in African-American culture most often learned from mothers. The tradition of going to church on Sunday dressed in one's best and most beautiful outfit; capped off with gloves and a hat, is a memory to celebrate!

This event will specifically honor Marie Brown, Marjorie Johnson & LaZette McCants. Marie Brown's contribution to African-Americans in the publishing world is unmatched. Marjorie Johnson is an award-winning and critically acclaimed actress who is always serving others in need: members of the church, visiting those in nursing homes, and caring for sick friends and family. LaZette McCants is one of the founders of the AUDELCO Awards, Torch Bearers, and Volunteer Divas.

The program and awards presentation will be tributes and poems written by Gina Bardwell, Lynnette Freeman, Yvette Heyliger, Christine Toy Johnson, Leslie Lewis, Dominique Morisseau, SM Shephard-Massat, Arminda Thomas, Nikkole Salter, and Bridgette Wimberly. The afternoon will include readings, song, and dance, all celebrating our mothers.

Tickets are $25. To purchase tickets, call Ticketing Services at (212) 220-1460. Single tickets can also be purchased by visiting our website at http://tribecapac.org/event/hatitudes-a-tribute-to-the-grace-style-of-our-mothers/?instance_id=440 or by visiting the Box Office at 199 Chambers Street, Tues-Sat from 12PM - 6PM. Call (212) 220 - 1460 for more information!

BMCC Tribeca PAC is Downtown Manhattan's premier presenter of the arts, reaching audiences from the college community, downtown residential and business communities, local schools, families, and audiences of all ages. BMCC Tribeca PAC strives to present a broad global perspective through the presentation of high-quality artistic work in music, theatre, dance, film and visual arts. BMCC Tribeca PAC is located on the Borough of Manhattan Community College campus, 199 Chambers Street (between Greenwich Avenue & West Street) and is convenient to the 2/3, A/C/E and R subway lines and the New Jersey Path Train. For more information please visit our website, www.tribecapac.org.