|
|
Article: Lena Horne celebrates her 80th birthday at New York City gala. (singer)
- Article from:
- Jet
- Article date:
- July 14, 1997
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 1997 Johnson Publishing Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
|
The sultry, beautiful and talented Lena Horne recently turned 80 years old. And the timeless performer celebrated her milestone birthday at a benefit gala and awards ceremony.
Fans, friends and fellow stars lit up the Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall in New York for the Society of Singers' Lena Horne 80th Birthday Gala. The Society of Singers is a non profit group that helps professional singers in times of crisis.
During the gala, Ms. Horne was awarded the prestigious Ella Award, which was named after the legendary Ella Fitzgerald. The award recognized Ms. Home's outstanding musical achievements and unwavering dedication to civic causes.
...