BC&F Band returns to Elberta Restaurant for 1-yr anniversary on July 3rd!

 Elberta Restaurant celebrates its one year anniversary on July 3rd with a special customer appreciation day and celebration party!

The Benita Charles & Friends Band will provide the entertainment of the evening. NY-vocalist, Benita Charles will performs songs of love from her favorite singers along with original music at this elegant restaurant in Brooklyn for an evening of celebration. The show also features vocalist, Christi Gehrisch, Harris Punyon on piano and Steve Finklestein on percussion. [No cover]

Come celebrate with us for an evening of great music, good friends, delicious food and great spirits!

Hope to see you at the show!!

http:://benitacharles.com

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Performance Details:

Wednesday, July 3, 2013 - 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Benita Charles and Friends Band
@Elberta Restaurant
335 Flatbush Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(No cover)
718.638.1936
http://www.elbertarestaurant.com

NY-vocalist, Benita Charles Performs A Soulful Set At Elberta Restaurant & Bar For Make Music NY - 6/21/13

June 20, 2013, (New York, NY): NY-based vocalist, Benita Charles performs a soulful set at Elberta Restaurant & Bar in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn for the Make Music New York concert event at 7:00 pm on Friday, June 21, 2013.

Benita Charles will perform songs of love from her favorite singers along with original music from her debut CD, "Moments In Love: Volume 1" at this elegant restaurant in Brooklyn for an evening Make Music New York performance. The show also features vocalist, Christi Gehrisch, Harris Punyon on piano and Steve Finklestein on percussion. It will be an evening of great music and entertainment.

About Make Music NY:

Now in its seventh year, Make Music New York, "the largest music event ever to grace Gotham"(Metro New York), is a unique festival of free concerts in public spaces throughout the five boroughs of New York City, all on June 21st, the first day of summer. For more information, visit: http://makemusicny.org/

When: Friday, June 21, 2013

Where: Elberta Restaurant & Bar

Show Time: 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Admission: No cover

Location: Elberta Restaurant & Bar is located at 335 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn (Prospect Heights). website: http://www.elbertarestaurant.com

For more information, send email to starent99@hotmail.com or call (212) 802-9249 / website: benitacharles.com


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NY-vocalist, Benita Charles Performs At McKinley's Children's Garden For Make Music NY - 6/21/13

 June 20, 2013, (New York, NY): NY-based vocalist, Benita Charles performs in the annual Make Music New York concert at McKinley's Children's Garden in Jamaica, Queens at 2:30 pm on Friday, June 21, 2013.

Benita Charles returns to McKinley's Children's Garden for a fun-filled set of music, fun and entertainment as part of the 7th annual Make Music New York event.

McKinley's Children's Garden is a Youth focused community garden that is decorated with flowers and vegetables in a creative manner. Join us for a day of music as we celebrate the first day of summer and Make Music New York - 2013!

About Make Music NY:

Now in its seventh year, Make Music New York, "the largest music event ever to grace Gotham" (Metro New York), is a unique festival of free concerts in public spaces throughout the five boroughs of New York City, all on June 21st, the first day of summer. For more information, visit: http://makemusicny.org/


When: Friday, June 21, 2012

Where: McKinley's Children's Garden

Show Time: 2:30 pm to 3:00

Admission: No cover

Location: McKinley's Children's Garden is located at 108-56 Union Hall Street in Jamaica, Queens.

To more information, send email to starent99@hotmail.com or call (212) 802-9249 / website: benitacharles.com


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95 is the new 80!!

A special thank you to all who sent my grandfather birthday greetings and well wishes for his 95th birthday. He was so overjoyed to have received them. Thanks for your thoughtfulness and kindness. It was greatly appreciated!

Much love,

Benita Charles Music

http://benitacharles.com/

The Happiest Father's Day!

I hope all the wonderful dads had a great Father's Day yesterday! You deserve it.  Thank you for all you do.

Much love,

Benita Charles Music

"Spreading love through music for your inspiration and entertainment!"

benitacharles.com

95 cards!

 Dear Friends:

Happy Friday!  Wishing you a wonderful weekend. I hope all is well!

I have a special request of you this is not music related but it's important to me and my family.

On June 13, 2013, my grandfather, John “Pops” Gooden will be 95 years old.  Our family would like to make this a special birthday for him.  We are asking all of our family and friends to send him a birthday card or send an e-card to his email address. (Please put you are my friend on your message.  It helps the family know who the cards are coming from.) We will print out all e-cards and other electronic birthday wishes for him.  Our goal is for him to receive 95 cards on his birthday!

One notable thing about my grandfather: he's such a giving soul.  For years, he would give gifts to many of his neighbors just because he has such a giving heart.  I always admire that quality he has.  It would be nice to give him something he will enjoy this year!

Listed below is an email from my aunt, his daughter with the details.

 Thank you in advance for your support.  I know my grandfather would love to get your birthday greeting.

Much love,

Benita Charles Music

More details of the Birthday Card Blitz for John Gooden:
Date: Sat, 1 Jun 2013 01:39:17 -0700
From: Sala Adams
Subject: Birthday Card Blitz for John "Pops" Gooden

 Greetings, Friends and Family,

 THE TIME HAS COME ONCE AGAIN!  Thursday, June 13, 2013, is the 95th birthday of John “Pops” Gooden.

 For his birthday we would like for him to receive at least 95 birthday cards/wishes, one for each year of his life.  In order to accomplish this goal we need your help. You can help by sending him a birthday card between now and his birthday, June 13.  It doesn't matter that you don't know him, In fact, that is what he enjoys most, receiving birthday wishes from people he hasn’t even met. The more cards, and the more diverse the address, the better.  Please mail your card to him at the address below or send an ecard or message to popsgooden@yahoo.com.

 Mailing Address:
 John “Pops” Gooden
 4515 Pacific St.
 Detroit, MI 48204
   
Pops is a very independent, loving and generous man. Among the things he enjoys are:

    ·       cooking
    ·       gardening
    ·       going out to dinner
    ·       watching his favorite TV shows, "Law & Order," "Grey's Anatomy" and "Scandal"
    ·       praying
    ·       giving gifts
    ·       playing the lottery/Daily Three Game and Mega Millions
    ·       "chewin’ the rag" (talking about old times and telling his stories)
   
 If you know anyone else who would be willing to send a card or message, please forward this email to them. Thank You!

 Sala & Nkenge Adams
The Gooden Family
Benita Charles

 P.S. Here’s a video of my grandfather discussing the power of prayer (Video Courtesy Paul Lee):

Make Music New York 2013

 Dear Friends:

The summer is here and I hope you are enjoying this lovely weather. I absolutely love the summertime! It is a great time to enjoy the outdoors and soak in the sun.

In celebration of the first day of summer, I will present two concerts for the 7th annual Make Music New York festival on Friday, June 21, 2013 at 2:30 pm and 7:00 pm.

On Friday, June 21st in the afternoon at 2:30 pm, I will present a fun-filled, family friendly set at McKinley's Children's Garden. This is an annual event for me performing for the children. They are so sweet and such a good audience. I look forward to seeing them again.

On that same evening at 7:00 pm, I will present original music and songs from my favorite singers in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn at Elberta Restaurant. This is my first performance at this venue and I'm very excited to perform for a new audience. The concert also features singer, Christi Gehrisch and Harris Punyon on piano. All performances are free!

About Make Music New York:

Make Music New York is a live, free musical celebration across the city that takes place each June 21, the longest day of the year. On that day, hundreds of public spaces throughout the five boroughs become impromptu stages for over 1,000 free concerts.

For more information, visit: http://makemusicny.org



Until next time, take care, have fun in the sun and I hope to see you at the shows!

Much Love,

Benita Charles Music

http://benitacharles.com

Spreading love through music for your inspiration and entertainment!

Performance Details:

Friday, June 21, 2012 - 2:30 pm

Make Music New York 2013 - Queens
McKinley's Children's Garden

108-56 UNION HALL ST

QUEENS (JAMAICA), NY 11433

http://facebook.com/MCKGarden

Benita Charles returns to McKinley's Children's Garden for a fun-filled set of music, fun and entertainment as part of the 7th annual Make Music New York event. (Free)

McKinley's Children's Garden is a Youth focused community garden that is decorated with flowers and vegetables in a creative manner. Join us for a day of music as we celebrate the first day of summer and Make Music New York - 2013!

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Friday, June 21, 2012 - 7:00 pm

Make Music New York 2013 - Brooklyn

Elberta Restaurant

335 Flatbush Ave Brooklyn, NY 11217

(718) 638-1936

http://elbertarestaurant.com

Benita Charles performs original music and songs from her favorite singers for the 7th annual Make Music New York at Elberta Restaurant in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. The concert also features singer, Christi Gehrisch and Harris Punyon on piano. [No cover]

For more information about Make Music New York, visit: http://makemusicny.org