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December 29, 2011
Jazz/R&B Songstress Eloise Laws to Perform on
New Year’s Eve To Benefit U.S. Vets Inc.
Active and Retired Military Personnel, Buffalo Soldiers,
and Tuskegee Airmen are among the honored guests
(December 28, 2011) Los Angeles, CA -World-renowned singer Eloise Laws will be performing to a sold out crowd, which includes military men and women – active and retired. The New Year’s Eve celebration begins at 7 p.m. at Nola’s Taste of New Orleans Restaurant, 734 E. 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA (Arts District in downtown Los Angeles). At midnight, KCAL TV’s Judge Joe Brown will toast to the New Year. KJZZ 88.1 FM’s Bubba Jackson will host.
“Bringing in the new year with family, fans, and some of the brave men and women who fought to protect our nation, is a true blessing and testament to still standing,” said Laws, who is a breast cancer survivor. To that end, her sister Debra Laws (“Very Special”) and other surprise guests will join her on stage to give fans of the talented Laws Family an unforgettable night of magical music.
The attendance of the veterans was made possible by the urging of Eloise Laws and the generous support of US Bank. “I am honored to be included in Ms. Laws event and pleased to know that veterans are given recognition for our sacrifices,” said Sgt. First Class Charles Davis (ret. Army) and honorary Buffalo Soldier. Also attending is Major Andrew Aaron, a decorated Korean War Buffalo Soldier, is a member of the 9th and 10th Horse Calvary Buffalo Soldier Regiment, which was recently inducted in the Gene Autry Museum.
Sponsors include One Hope Wines, Miss Jessie, City of Hope, US Bank, LA Sentinel, Ivie, McNeill & Wyatt, Platinum Star PR, Clique Magazine, Pit Bull, Gwendolyn Kelly, DDS, Hacienda De Chihuahua, and LP Entertainment.
About Eloise Laws
Award-winning vocalist and Broadway actress Eloise Laws counts her blessings. Laws, a four-year breast cancer survivor, will discuss her journey of healing in a book to be released in the fall of 2012. Ms. Laws is an original lead cast member and developing partner of the highly successful Tony-nominated play It Ain’t Nothin’ But the Blues. Eloise and the famous Laws Family (Hubert, Ronnie, & Debra) are in development of a new television docuseries. Her current CD is titled Secrets. For more about Ms. Laws, visit www.eloiselaws.com.
About US Vets Inc.
Since its establishment in 1992, thousands of at-risk veterans have benefited from U.S. VETS services each year — they have engaged over 100,000 veterans through outreach services, provided residential services to over 20,000 veterans, and placed over 8,000 veterans into jobs. With 12 facilities in six states and the District of Columbia, they serve more than 2,000 veterans each day. To learn more, visit www.usvetsinc.org. To make a donation, call 213-542-2600.
For Media
This is a media friendly event, please contact Marie Lemelle, Platinum Star PR at 213-276-7827. Photos will be available.
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I totally wanted to be there, but I had an unforseen family emergency that didn’t allow me to be in Los Angeles. I miss you guys & Happy New Year to all.
this video was made for all those that could not be there in body but surely in spirit!
Blaze-Out