2009 Diamond Awards to precede Dayton Urban League Gala tonight

November 6, 8:45 AMDayton Events ExaminerPeter Wine

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With incoming President of the Dayton Urban League Sheldon Mitchell (center) looking on, Dayton Weekly News reporter Barbara Vinzant (left) takes a picture of Dayton Weekly News CEO and honoree Don Black during the 11th Annual Dayton Urban League Gala at the Dayton Art Institute, Friday, November 7, 2008.
Photo: MediaMoments.com/ Peter Wine

Dayton OH – November 6, 2009

The theme this year is “An Evening at The Cotton Club,” and it gives a hint of  the style of music to be available tonight during the 12th annual Dayton Urban League Gala tonight at the Dayton Art Institute in Dayton.

Entertainment is scheduled to include the Different Hats Jazz Band, Central State University Jazz Band, DJ Chris Paul and the Premium Blend Band.

There’s also the High Rollers Casino, and lots of great food.

But before the music starts and the food served, they’ll present the 2009 Diamond Awards, honoring empowerment.

Honorees this year include Dr. Glenn Faircloth, The Honorable Michael R. Turner, Dr. Morris Brown, Camela L. Douglass, Dr. Robert Walker, Jan Lepore-Janleson, The Honorable Walter H. Rice and Dr. Marquerite Walker.

Premium Blend plays during the MLK Inaugural Ball at the Crowne Plaza in downtown Dayton,
Saturday, January 17, 2009.
Photo: MediaMoments.com/ Peter Wine

Tickets for the 2009 Dayton Urban League Gala are $100 for standard tickets and $125 for VIP tickets, and are available online. Doors open at 6:30, the Gala starts at 7pm and ends around midnight at the Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park Drive North in Dayton. Valet parking is provided for all attendees.

On the web:

Event info

Photos from the 11th annual gala (part 1)

More photos from the 11th annual gala (part 2)

More photos from the 11th annual gala (part 3)

Photos from the 10th annual gala

Video from the 2009 MLK Inaugural Ball
(featuring music from Premium Blend and Honoree Camela Douglass)