Atlanta, Georgia (Monday, October 29, 2018) Get ready for a memorable and moving tribute! Join Ms. Martha and Tony Hightower in celebrating the life and legacy of Atlanta's treasure: Ms. Theresa Hightower. This spectacular evening will be filled with amazing music, special memories and love; the "Lady of Song" wouldn't have it any other way.
The event will take place at the Ray Charles Performing Arts Center - Morehouse College 900 West End Avenue Southwest Atlanta, GA 30310. The tribute will start promptly at 6:00 p.m. -doors will open at 5:15 p.m. We encourage everyone to arrive early due to limited capacity. The celebration is a free event with general seating. Although the event is completely SOLD OUT don’t let that stop you from joining the celebration. Dr. Reverend Barbara L. King of Hillside International Truth Center (2450 Cascade Road, SW Atlanta, GA 30311) has graciously opened their doors to host a viewing of the tribute. The event will be streamed live on 2 large screens. And for those who cannot attend you can click on the link the day of the event and you will be able to join in the celebration: www.myjbn.com/queendiva.
On this night everyone will sparkle and shine! Be sure to dress in your best “After Five”/Semi-Formal attire. It's a party y'all...the more color the better.
Ms. Martha and Tony Hightower appreciate your support and look forward to celebrating the life and legacy of Atlanta's treasure, Ms. Theresa Hightower. As the Queen Diva would say, “Let the good times roll!!”
About Theresa Hightower
Theresa Hightower will always be regarded as one of the great jazz and blues vocalists, actresses, and songwriters of her generation. She was a veteran of concert halls, recordings, cabaret, musical theater, stage, and screen. Both critics and audiences have marveled at her range, vocal phrasing, and exciting live performances, as well as her capacity to embody and bring life to the characters she portrays on screen and on stage. She is one of only a handful of jazz artists, Cleo Laine among them, to win critical success in the fields of both Jazz and Musical Theater.
Theresa has gained a reputation as a warm and personable performer. Promoters all over the world were especially thrilled with her ability to pack any room or arena where she is performing. As a national and international touring artist, Theresa was heralded by members of the press for her exciting stage presence and universal audience appeal calling her performances “dazzling, riveting, and a knock out”.
Ms. Theresa Hightower-our friend, our teacher, our heart, our everything has made her transition on October 10, 2018. She lived a full life and we're glad to know that she had a positive impact on many lives and left a lasting impression in the city of Atlanta and beyond. SHE LIVED, LOVED, PERFORMED, TAUGHT, LAUGHED, ENGAGED... LIKE NO OTHER.