The best and brightest Chicago entertainers – poets, comedians, singers, and television personalities and performers – will be recognized at the 9th Annual Hip Hop/ R&B Awards ceremony, also known as The TRUTH Awards.
In honor of President Barack Obama, this presidential affair will highlight the importance of community service. Additionally, the attire will be BLACK TIE & JEANS. Men are expected to wear black sport coats (with or without a tie) and jeans. Women will work their sexiest blouses and fitted denim.
Attendees will enjoy live performances, food, and fun for $25.00. The celebration will begin at 7:00 p.m. with a Red Carpet V.I.P. Extravaganza with the award ceremony immediately following at 8:00 p.m. The event will be held on Friday, October 9th at the Marmon Grand on 2230 S. Michigan Avenue.
The festivities will continue at 10:00 p.m. at The TRUTH Awards Official After Party sponsored by Oasis Restaurant & Night Club on 7313 S. Cottage Grove.
Individuals who have paved the way for Chicago’s emerging artists and entertainment, as well as media outlets and journalists will be honored at The TRUTH Salutes – Legends & Pioneers of Music, Entertainment & Media. Frank Chaplin, Carter Russell, Gus Redmond, and Yvette & Kofi Moyo are just a few of the honorees. Cook County Board president Todd Stroger will be the special guest host.
This newest celebration to the MG Media family will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Oasis Restaurant & Night Club on 7313 S. Cottage Grove on Saturday, October 10, 2009.
Don’t miss the 2009 Truth Awards Weekend. Tickets are available at:
| Millennium Design | 79th & Western |
| The Marmon Grand | 2230 S. Michigan |
| Oasis Restaurant & Night Club | 7313 S. Cottage Grove |
| Dr. Wax | 5226 S. Harper Ave Chicago, Illinois |
| Noontime Services | http://www.noontimeservices1.vpweb.com/ |
For ticket information: 312.980.2681 or midwestgap@yahoo.com