 Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling recording artist, pianist and composer Jim Brickman is scheduled to perform a concert for charity at The Tower Club in Springfield, Mo., on April 8. The special evening is presented by John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts, the official hotel sponsor of the Jim Brickman concert tour.; |
WHAT:
An Intimate Evening with Jim Brickman at The Tower Club, Presented by John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts The special black tie event will benefit two worthy causes:
• Convoy of Hope
• The Jim Brickman Scholarship Fund for The Cleveland Institute of Music
Also, the launch of The Tower Club’s Give Back to the World initiative in which a portion of every dollar spent experiencing world class dining at The Tower Club will go to those in need around the world
WHO:
Jim Brickman: Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling recording artist, pianist and composer
John Trones: Adult contemporary recording artist and actor touring with Jim Brickman as a guest vocalist
Executives from John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts: Official hotel sponsor of the Jim Brickman concert tour
Management from The Tower Club: Luxurious fine dining in a newly renovated club atmosphere featured in the highest point in Missouri, affording spectacular views of Springfield
Rick Zorehkey, corporate relations director, Convoy of Hope: A faith-based organization with a driving passion to feed the world, including having 88,000 children enrolled in the Convoy of Hope children’s feeding initiative; currently providing relief assistance to the victims of the 8.9 magnitude earthquake and tsunami in Japan
The Jim Brickman Scholarship for The Cleveland Institute of Music: Leading international conservatory that is distinguished by an exceptional degree of collaboration between students and teachers
Concert attendees spanning The Tower Club and Highland Springs Country Club members, representing the Missouri civic, business, performing arts, academic, and sport communities: Approximately 250
WHEN & WHERE: Friday, April 8, 2011
7-9 p.m. CDT • 7-7:45 p.m.: On 22nd floor of The Tower Club, pre-concert reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres and premium cocktails
• 7:45-8 p.m.: On 21st floor, recognition of Mr. John Q. Hammons’ legacy of excellence and philanthropy, followed by donation presentation to designated charities
• 8-8:45 p.m.: On 21st floor, live concert with Jim Brickman and guest vocalist John Trones
• 8:45-9 p.m.: On 21st floor, meet and greet with Jim Brickman, along with passed desserts and premium cocktails The Tower Club, Hammons Tower, 22nd Floor, 901 St. Louis Street, Springfield, MO 65806 Event valet parking at Hammons Tower entrance
Event tickets now available to The Tower Club and Highland Springs Country Club members for purchase by calling 417-866-4466; ticket price $100 each, while supplies last
CO. INFO.: About John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts Springfield, Mo.-based John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts is the nation’s leading independent builder, developer, owner and manager of upscale, full-service hotels, resorts and suites, including: Embassy Suites Hotels, Renaissance, Marriott, Radisson, Residence Inn, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Holiday Inn and Courtyard by Marriott brands. With approximately 80 hotels strategically located near demand generators, such as state capitals, universities, airports, corporate headquarters or office parks in secondary and tertiary markets, John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts’ properties are dominant in their markets. Over the course of his impressive 52-year career in the hotel business, Mr. John Q. Hammons has developed 210 hotels. For more information about John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts, please visit the company’s website at www.jqhhotels.com.
