The viewing today ends at 10 pm and not midnight as cited in the news story excerpt in red at the bottom. See the media release from last week. The time has not changed since then.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, May 24, 2012
Mayor Gray and Brown Family Announce Memorial Events for Chuck Brown
Events Include Public Viewing at Historic Howard Theatre and Public Memorial Service at Walter E. Washington Convention Center
WHAT/WHO: The Brown Family, Mayor Vincent C. Gray, Events DC and The Howard Theatre have invited fans of the late Go-Go artist Chuck Brown to a series of events memorializing his life and contributions to the District’s and the nation’s musical and cultural heritage.
WHEN/WHERE: Public Viewing
Tuesday, May 29th
11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
The Howard Theatre
620 T Street NW
http://www.thehowardtheatre.com/
Public Memorial Service
Thursday, May 31st
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
801 Mount Vernon Place NW
DETAILS/LOGISTICS:
Public Viewing
The general public is welcome to attend the viewing, which will take place on the first floor of the theatre. Please note: no photography of any kind will be allowed inside of the theatre.
The general public is strongly encouraged to use public transportation for the viewing, as parking will be extremely limited and surrounding streets will be closed. The Shaw/Howard University Metrorail stop on the Green Line is located a block from the theatre (please exit towards Howard University). In addition, Metrobus operates buses on several lines along Florida Avenue NW and 7th Street NW near the theatre. To plan your trip by Metrorail or Metrobus, please visit Metro’s website at http://www.wmata.com/.
For those who are not able to use public transportation, limited parking is available near the Howard Theatre on the day of the viewing:
· Howard Center, located at 2224 Georgia Avenue (across from Howard University Bookstore)
· East Towers Lot, located at 2200 8th St. NW (behind the Howard Center lot)
· Banneker South, located at 2345 Sherman Avenue.
Memorial Service
The use of public transportation is also strongly encouraged for the memorial service. The Mount Vernon Square/7th Street/Convention Center Metrorail stop on the Green/Yellow Lines directly services the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Multiple Metrobus and D.C. Circulator bus routes also stop on at the Convention Center on Mount Vernon Place NW, M Street NW and 7th Street NW.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to The Chuck Brown Foundation, Inc. PO Box 4558, Silver Spring, MD 20914 (www.thechuckbrownfoundation.com). The Chuck Brown Foundation is a Maryland nonstock corporation. It is in the process of applying for Section 501(c)(3) status under the Internal Revenue Code.
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From: Steptoe, Carolyn C.(ANC 5A07) (ANC 5A07) <5A07@anc.dc.gov>
To: ward5 <ward5@yahoogroups.com>; wardfive <wardfive@googlegroups.com>
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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