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Photo Flash: Renée Elise Goldsberry Performs at AFTD Hope Rising Benefit

The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD) held its annual Hope Rising Benefit on Wednesday night. The evening closed with a performance by Renee Elise Goldsberry, Tony-award winning actress from the original cast of HAMILTON.

VIDEO: Cynthia Erivo Performs 'If You Knew Susie' and 'Let It Be' at AFTD's 2017 Hope Rising Benefit

The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD) hosted the second annual Hope Rising benefit at The Pierre Hotel on Thursday, October 12. The evening's program concluded with a four-song set from Tony Award-winning actress Cynthia Erivo, who most recently starred in The Color Purple on Broadway. Ms. Erivo's first song, 'If You Knew Susie,' was dedicated to the memory of Susan Newhouse. Ms. Erivo capped her performance with 'Let It Be' by the Beatles, dedicated to Si and Victoria Newhouse. Watch her perform both songs below!

Photo Flash: Kelli O'Hara Performs at AFTD'S HOPE RISING BENEFIT

Last nights AFTD's HOPE RISING BENEFIT co-chaired by Donald Newhouse, Kathy Newhouse Mele, and Daniel Hedaya was a spectacular gathering to honor David Zaslav, (President and CEO of Discovery Communications) with the Susan Newhouse & Si Newhouse Award of Hope. Paula Zahn served as the host for the evening and attendees were dazzled by selection of songs performance of Tony Award winner Kelli O'Hara (The King and I) including a wonderful rendition of '"If You Knew Susie.' 

Kelli O'Hara Performs at INAUGURAL HOPE RISING BENEFIT

Davis Museum at Wellesley College to Celebrate Shakespeare's Influence on Art

The Davis Museum at Wellesley College presents That Right Promethean Fire: Shakespeare Illustrated, an exhibition that celebrates the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death with works of art that explore Shakespeare's plays. Featuring works of art from the 17th to the 21st centuries, the exhibition will include masterpieces from John Boydell's Shakespeare Gallery, a project began in 1786 that included a collection of paintings by various artists, then translated into a large-format print series, and finally into an illustrated edition of Shakespeare's plays. The exhibition will be on view from February 10 through June 5, 2016.

NDI Gala To Honor Alec Baldwin; Auction Shirts By Portman, AMERICAN IDIOT, 4/4

On Monday, April 4, 2011, National Dance Institute (NDI) a non-profit arts education organization that has transformed the lives of more than two million public school children since its founding by world-renowned dancer Jacques d'Amboise in 1976, will hold its annual gala.

NDI Gala To Honor Alec Baldwin; Auction Shirts By Portman, AMERICAN IDIOT

On Monday, April 4, 2011, National Dance Institute (NDI) a non-profit arts education organization that has transformed the lives of more than two million public school children since its founding by world-renowned dancer Jacques d'Amboise in 1976, will hold its annual gala.

Wellesley College Presents WOMEN OF WILL, 10/15-16

The Boston-area premiere of Tina Packer's acclaimed performance of 'Women of Will' is the centerpiece of Shakespearean Character on Trial, a two-day series of events that brings together some of the most recognized theater producers and academic authorities on Shakespeare. Sponsored by the Susan and Donald Newhouse Center for the Humanities at Wellesley College, it will be held Friday and Saturday, Oct.15-16. All events are free and open to the public.