Thank you Commissioner Steptoe for that encouraging update - sounds like a celebration... most befitting the Godfather of Go-Go! I will take your advice and Go-Go on down to Howard Theater to pay my respects.
Peace and Blessings,
Maria on Newton
Peace and Blessings,
Maria on Newton
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Subject: [WardFive] CHUCK BROWN: Today's viewing at Howard Theatre
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Sent: Tue, May 29, 2012 1:48 pm
Subject: [WardFive] CHUCK BROWN: Today's viewing at Howard Theatre
All those interested in attending today's Chuck Brown viewing should know the lines at the Howard Theatre move very quickly (1.5 hours max). And the conversations in line are fantastic. It is great to see so many taking time to pay tribute to the DC's Godfather of Go-Go and his phenomenal music which spans decades. The heat had little bearing (I had on a business suit) so go-go ahead down, stand in line (til midnight), buy some souvenirs and reminisce about your best go-go fun.
Chuck's daughter DC activist Cherita Whiting is there all day. If you have a chance, give her a big hug for their loss. Funeral is on Thu at noon (DC Convention Center).
Commissioner Carolyn C. Steptoe
5A07 - (202) 556-5886
(pardon typos, etc.)
WASHINGTON -
It will be the last chance for fans to see Chuck Brown at Howard Theatre as they say goodbye to "The Godfather of Go-Go."
"They'll have the opportunity to walk into the theater, to see him in his hat, his guitar, we'll have his music playing, a photo montage," says Micha Woods, Howard Theatre's event planner.
Brown had been in the theatre during the renovation. He was schedule to perform here April 21.
"I know that Chuck was very excited about getting back here at the Howard," Woods recalls.
He would never get the chance to take the stage. He died earlier this month at the age of 75.
Now his fans will meet at Howard Theatre Tuesday to pay their respects and honor his musical legacy. Organizers are expecting thousands of people to attend.
They are also expecting for it to be extremely hot. Because of that, they are setting up emergency personnel across the street.
"The fire department, EMS, the police, everyone will be outside. We have tons of water for the public as well as nurse's station," Woods says.
With more than 30,000 expected to show up, there will be street closures. Organizers say Metro is the best way to go.
"We are on the Green and Yellow lines, which is the Howard University-Shaw exit. T Street will be closed. 7th Street, certain components of that [will be closed] as well. Also, Wiltberger [Street] on the side of the theater [will be closed]," says Woods.
The public viewing is from 11 a.m. through midnight.
"We want everyone in the city who loved Chuck to have a chance to see him," says Cheryl Copeland.
Brown's funeral will be Thursday at noon at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
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Very kind regards,
Commissioner Carolyn C. Steptoe
5A07 - (202) 556-5886
(pardon typos, etc.)
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