Make Music New York 2010

Dear Friends:

I hope you are enjoying the warmer weather and longer days. Longer days mean summer is just around the corner.

To celebrate the beginning of summer, I am participating in the Make Music New York 2010 event on June 21, 2010. Hundreds of musicians throughout the five boroughs will present free concerts to celebrate the spirit of New York through music. For more information about Make Music New York, visit: http://www.makemusicny.org/.

I have two performances scheduled for the event. In the afternoon at 1:30 p.m., I will perform a 30-minute set at McKinley's Children's Garden in Jamaica, Queens. Later in the evening at 7:00 p.m., Benita Charles & Friends have a special program planned at a new venue, the elegant, upscale Billie's Black Bar & Restaurant in Harlem (uptown). Join us for a magical night of music and fun!

I hope you continue to enjoy the lovely weather and come celebrate Make Music New York with us!

Much Love,

Benita Charles

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Upcoming Performances for Make Music New York 2010

Monday, June 21, 2010, 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Benita Charles
McKinley’s Children’s Garden
108-56 Union Hall Street
Queens, NY 11433
http://www.facebook.com/MCKGarden

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 - 2010!

*** The third-annual Make Music New York concert at McKinley's Children's Garden features vocalists Benita Charles, Xenia Rubions, Kierstin Gray and more.

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Monday, June 21, 2010, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Benita Charles & Friends: Make Music New York 2010
Billie's Black Bar Lounge & Restaurant
271 West 119th Street. New York, NY. (bet. St. Nicholas Ave. and Frederick Douglass Blvd.)
10026-1103
(212) 280-2248
http://www.billiesblack.com

***Benita Charles & Friends: Make Music New York 2010 show features The September Concert Jammers, John Virag, Brooke Fox, Kurt Gellersted, Benita Charles, (aka) Voce, Donah Hunter, Blue Lady, Karen Larson and Andrew Potenza. Join us for a special night of music and fun uptown in Harlem.


Billie’s Black Performance Schedule:

Time Slot       Artist  Genre  
7:00 - 7:15     John Virag ,  Pop/Rock       
7:15 - 7:30     Brooke Fox, Singer/Songwriter      
7:30 - 7:45     Kurt Gellersted, Singer/Songwriter      
7:45 - 8:00     Sept Concert Jammers, Soft Rock      
8:00 - 8:15     BENITA CHARLES,  R&B    
8:15 - 8:30     (aka) Voce, Performance Art
8:30 - 8:45     Donah Hunter, R&B    
8:45 - 9:00    Blue Lady, World Jazz     
9:00              BENITA CHARLES (closing)   

For reservations, call (212) 802-9249 or send email to starent99@hotmail.com.

SEPTEMBER CONCERT SPRING 2010 FUNDRAISER

Please join us for the last party at the Felissimo Townhouse (closing in June)

to benefit The September Concert Foundation


featuring

Cocktails...music entertainment...fabulous raffle prizes
Laura McGhee, our first Youth Ambassador from Scotland

The September Concert Jammers (Andrew Potenza, John Virag,
Benita Charles, Karen Larson, Brooke Fox, Kurt Gellersted)

Sedric Choukroun, saxophone

6:30 - 8:30 pm Monday, April 12, 2010

Admission: Minimum donation of your age-in-dollars
Felissimo Townhouse, 10 W. 56th Street, NYC


RSVP 212.333.3399 or jeanine@septemberconcert.org

Benita's Lesson for the Day: Life is Precious

Benita's lesson for the Day: "Life is so precious! Please tell your loved ones that you love them everyday and cherish every moment together."

I recently lost a loved one suddenly and it made me realize how precious and short life is. We go through our day-to-day lives thinking we have plenty of time and that we always have tomorrow but in reality we don't have tomorrow. We don't know if today will be the last time we see our loved ones, live our lives or take our last breath. That's why it's so important to make everyday count and cherish each moment with our loved ones. Tell them you love them everyday and if you have a conflict with someone, try to resolve it the same day. It is a tragic thing to lose someone without letting them know how much you love them.

I love you, Dear Friends & Fans! -- BCM

Benita's Lesson for the Day: Live for Today

Benita's lesson for the Day: "Today is a new day...a new beginning and a fresh start. Yesterday is the past. Tomorrow is not promised. All we have for sure is right now. Make the most of it!"

Sometimes it's so easy to dwell on the past or worry about the future that we forget about today...right now..this very moment. I'm still learning how to live moment to moment and enjoy every moment as it comes. We have to remember that today is yesterday's tomorrow. I have so many precious memories of special moments. We have to savor those moments because we don't know when it will be the last time that we see or speak to a loved one, enjoy a beloved pet or experience a special event.

Live today to the fullest! :) --BCM

Benita's Lesson for the Day: Life's Lessons

Benita's lesson for the day: "Life is the best teacher. Once you learn a lesson from life, you'll never forget it."

There are times in our lives that no matter what people say to us, we won't learn the lessons until we experience them for ourselves. It's not always a good thing because some lessons are more costlier than others. Sometimes the raw experience is the only way you'll learn a particular lesson. If you can learn from others' mistakes, it's always good to save yourself heartache, pain and disappointments. If not, life will teach you the lesson. It's not always pleasant or easy. The good news is that lessons are here to put us on the path to wisdom. Knowledge is power.