A STORY TO TELL, FEATURING MAVIS STAPLES: A CONCERT BENEFITING THE AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE SOCIETY (AAHS)
Mavis Staples is coming to Franklin, TN on November 12, 2023 to perform a benefit concert for the African American Heritage Society of Williamson County. The event is being produced by the ERACE Foundation.
Get ready to be mesmerized by the legendary Mavis Staples as she takes the stage. This in-person event is your chance to witness her soulful voice and captivating storytelling firsthand. Mavis will be joined by Tommy Sims and Tom Douglas as well as other special guests. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to experience the magic of Mavis Staples in an intimate setting.
“We want to honor and celebrate the legacy of Mavis and the musical legacy that she has been a part of that benefits us all.”, said Alma McLemore, Executive Director of AAHS.
The night will begin with a writer’s round hosted by Tommy Sims which will be a combination of the songwriter’s original songs and some of the Staples’ family songs as a ‘tribute’ to the amazing life and music legacy of Mavis and her family. The evening will conclude with an unforgettable concert by Mavis Staples.
“I am the messenger” says Mavis. “That’s my job, it has been my whole life, so I am going to keep on delivering my message every single day”. That message…. A clarion call to love, to faith, to justice, to brotherhood, to joy.
You can get your tickets for an amazing night filled with music, memories, and a story that will touch your heart by visiting the AAHS website at aahswc.org. The concert will be at Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin on November 12th at 7pm. General admission tickets are $80/per person. Premier seating tickets are $120/per person.
If you are interested in sponsoring this exciting event, please contact Alma McLemore at alma@aahswc.org.
About AAHS
The African-American Heritage Society is a non-profit organization whose mission is to collect, preserve, and interpret artifacts pertaining to Williamson County’s African American culture and increase understanding and appreciation of our heritage for future generations. AAHS is a 501c (3) organization; donations are tax-deductible and may be made online at aahswc.org. To make a donation through mail, checks should be made payable to the African American Heritage Society, P. O. Box 681016, Franklin, TN 37068