Keep Oakland Ballet Dancing

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got this in email this morning. the artistic director is a very close family friend.

"Ms. Brown is the first African-American woman in the nation to direct a ballet company."

we wish her all the best, and will give what we can. thanks for your consideration.

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A message from:

Honorable Mayor Jerry Brown

Councilmember Ignacio De La Fuente

Vice Mayor Henry Chang, Jr.

We are writing to you today to invite you to join us to Keep Oakland Ballet Dancing. Founded in 1965, Oakland Ballet is the oldest cultural institution in the East Bay. We can ensure the enduring legacy of this cultural institution with your support and tax-deductible donation of any amount. We cannot afford to lose the outstanding educational, artistic and cultural value that Oakland Ballet has brought to our community for nearly 40 years.

The Oakland Ballet Association has launched an intensive major fundraising campaign and their goal is to raise $500,000 by May 31, 2004. Time is very sensitive, and your donation is crucial to meeting this goal. We, therefore, urge you to demonstrate your support by donating to the Oakland Ballet Association today.

Please send checks payable to Oakland Ballet: 130 Linden Street, Oakland, CA 94607, or call [phone], or donate online at www.oaklandballet.org.

Remember, your contribution can make a tremendous difference!

Honorable Jerry Brown
Mayor
City of Oakland

Ignacio De La Fuente
President of the Council/Councilmember
City of Oakland

Henry Chang, Jr.
Vice Mayor/ At-Large Councilmember
City of Oakland

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more on Karen Brown, Artistic Director:
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An Interview with Karen Brown, Artistic Director of Oakland Ballet

by Toba Singer

Oakland, June 2003 -- Karen Brown attracted my attention when she began her stewardship of Oakland Ballet three years ago. A female ballet company Artistic Director, who is African-American, she seemed genuinely eager for, and expert at, outreach into the Black community of Oakland. She struck me as a born leader and I have been curious about where those leadership qualities would take her and Oakland ballet.
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MORE...
http://www.criticaldance.com/interviews/2003/karenbrown20030600.html

[mr_hat]

1. My sister was a soloist with the OB. She was a wicked Lizzy Borden.

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2. small world for sure

cool connection. and that is one spiffy user name sir.

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3. kick (two, three, four...)

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