Dinner and gospel music at Cincinnati State

February 11, 2009

Marcia Caulton works at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. As the assistant director of student activities, her job is to help students navigate the College and develop their interests outside the classroom.

She’s also one of the people sought out by students – and sometimes faculty members – when they need help with audio equipment for a performance.

What some of those folks might not realize is that Caulton is blessed with a luscious singing voice.

On Feb. 25, the Cincinnati State community – and the public at large – will have an opportunity to hear that voice for themselves.

Caulton, a familiar presence in church choirs around Cincinnati, has agreed to perform at a benefit concert sponsored by the Cincinnati State chapter of the National Council on Black American Affairs. Because she will sing a selection of gospel music, the show is being billed as “Marcia Caulton & Grace.’’

The music is just part of the evening’s event. The concert will be preceded by a dinner prepared by Cincinnati State’s renowned Summit Restaurant, which is housed within the College’s Midwest Culinary Institute.

The buffet dinner will be served between 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Space is limited to 60 people. The concert will begin at 7:45 p.m.

Cost for a combo ticket (for the meal and concert) is $30 for a single, $55 for a couple. Cost for a concert ticket only is $15 in advance, $20 at the door.

The dinner and concert are part of Cincinnati State’s celebration of Black History Month. Proceeds from the event will benefit the NCBAA Scholarship Fund.

To purchase tickets or seek additional information, please contact Katrina Rugless (513) 569-1825, Janice Lewis (513) 569-1536, or Crystal Bossard (513) 569-4756) at Cincinnati State or send an e-mail to Bossard at crystal.bossard@cincinnatistate.edu.