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Jazz Great Wynton Marsalis to be Honored for Work on Behalf of Youth and Hometown of New Orleans
November 18, 2010
Contact Linda Lehrer Communications Director Business & Society Program, The Aspen Institute +1.212.895.8002 | [email protected]
Marsalis to receive Aspen Institute’s inaugural Preston Robert Tisch Award in Civic Leadership on November 29
WHO:
Renowned Jazz musician & educator Wynton Marsalis in conversation with Aspen Institute President Walter Isaacson
WHAT:
Program honoring Marsalis for his work to help New Orleans recover from the effects of the recent oil spill and the devastation of Hurricane Katrina as well as his work as an advocate for the arts
Marsalis will receive the first Preston Robert Tisch Award in CivicLeadership, an award from the Aspen Institute, funded by the family of the late Preston Robert Tisch to carry on his legacy of leadership, public service and philanthropy.
Tisch created Loews Corporation with brother Laurence and was also co-owner of the New York Football Giants
WHEN:
Monday, November 29th, 2010 @ 6:45 PM
WHERE:
Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College 695 Park Avenue (68th Street), NYC
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