C. G. O’Kelly Library is gearing up for its annual fundraiser. The theme for this year’s event is “Black Diamonds: A Family Portrait”, and it is scheduled to take place in the Anderson Center on Saturday, Nov. 11.
Tickets are on sale for $25 for students with their I.D. and $50 for general admission. Deadline to purchase tickets is Friday, Nov. 3, at the library, Room 227.
“Black Diamonds” refers to the generations of women who raise families and contribute to the future by teaching their children about life and sharing their stories through the centuries. Part of the evening’s program will dramatize one family’s story, according to information on the library’s Web site. The event will consist of two halves, said Dr. Mae Rodney, library director. The first half is from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in McNeil Ballroom. It will include an all-you-can-eat dinner buffet, with a musical performance (spirituals and hymns) by Raminiscence, WSSU’s jazz ensemble, directed by Dr. David Legette.
The second half runs from 8:30p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in Dillard Auditorium. This segment will include a presentation by Library Services, and introduction of special guests and patrons. It will conclude with “Black Diamonds: A Family Portrait” video sketch. Janice Lambert, event planer and budget manager of O’Kelly Library, said the evening will be a dressy affair.
“To all the students who are planning to attend this event, I must stress that it is a dress to impress event, no jeans and t-shirt allowed,” she said.