Sun. Aug. 25, 2024 6:30p.m.
Terrace Theater
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Runtime
90 minutes, no intermission
Program
Prelude to the POWER UP CONFERENCE on Women's Equality Day, August 26, 2024, at the National Housing Center. taketheleadwomen.com/thepowerupconference
TAKE THE LEAD Power Up Concert is a joyful celebration of music in pursuit of advancing women’s leadership. Tonight’s concert includes performances by world-renowned pianist and composer MARINA ARSENIJEVIC, Grammy Award nominated female musical collective SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK®, and the award-winning Indie Music band, BETTY. GLORIA FELDT, President and co-founder of TAKE THE LEAD, best-selling author and lifelong activist on behalf of women’s rights, will present the 2024 Leading Woman Award to actor, activist and original Wonder Woman, LYNDA CARTER. This is a Deaf Friendly event.
Take The Lead is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Its mission is intersectional gender parity in leadership across all sectors by 2025. Its leadership development program includes training, coaching and mentoring, community building, role models, and thought leadership is proven to accelerate women's rise in their careers. Learn more at www.taketheleadwomen.com. Connect at @taketheleadwomen and @takeleadwomen.
Patrons are requested to silence cell phones and other electronic devices during performances.
The taking of photographs and the use of recording equipment are not allowed in this venue.
Program order and artists are subject to change.
This performance is an external rental presented in coordination with the Kennedy Center Campus Rentals Office and is not produced by the Kennedy Center.
Meet the Artists
Program Notes
Inspiring songs by the band BETTY and a’cappella musical group SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK; along with fireworks by award winning pianist and composer Marina Arsenijevic who will take you from the favorite classics to crossover pop/rock arrangements.
All music from tonight's concert is available on the artist’s webpage, along with memorable merchandise and more.
Staff
Staff for Women's Equality Day Power Up Concert
Gloria FeldtPresident and Co-Founder, TAKE THE LEAD
Kristina WindsorDirector of Operations, TAKE THE LEAD
Michele WeldonEditorial Director, TAKE THE LEAD
Natalie McAdams Concert and Conference Producer, NAMEVENTS
Karina Garcia Administrative Strategy Manager, TAKE THE LEAD
Orlana Darkins DrewerySocial Media Consultant, TAKE THE LEAD
Charlotte ReidChief Visionary Officer, REID RODELL
Staff for the Terrace Theater
Theater Manager Xiomara Mercado*
Head Usher Randy Howes
Production Manager Rich Ching
Master Technicians Dustin Dunsmore and Susan Kelleher
Box Office Treasurer Ron Payne
*Represented by ATPAM, the Association of Theatrical Press Agents and Managers.
Steinway Piano Gallery is the exclusive area representative of Steinway & Sons and Boston pianos, the official pianos of the Kennedy Center.
The box office at the Kennedy Center is represented by I.A.T.S.E, Local #868.
The technicians at the Kennedy Center are represented by Local #22, Local #772, and Local #798 I.A.T.S.E., AFL-CIO-CLC, the professional union of theatrical technicians.
Thank You Supporters
Women Connect 4 Good Foundation and Dr. Nancy O'Reilly SHRM
Michael Stars Loretta McCarthy Madge Stein Woods Greenberg Traurig
Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner Foundation
Pandia Health
National Housing Center Desert Harvest