John Legend

(POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y.) – R&B superstar John Legend, a nine-time Grammy Award-winner, headlines the Bardavon Gala on Thursday, May 22, 2014, at 7:30pm at the Bardavon with an intimate acoustic show, highlighted by guitar/vocal accompaniment as well as a string quartet.

Soul singer John Legend has sold more than seven million albums worldwide and has revealed several personas during his award-winning career. Singer/Songwriter. Musician. Producer. Philanthropist. Entrepreneur. To quote music industry pioneer Quincy Jones, “He is simply a genius.”

All tickets are $200, which includes premier performance seating / post-show party / tax-deductible contribution. Gala guests will stroll down Market Street for a post-show fete featuring the Lindsey Webster Band and Ann Osmond & Dennis Yerry at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel. Cocktail attire, black-tie optional.

Funds raised by the Bardavon Gala help underwrite many programs that cannot support themselves — school residencies that bring artists and musicians to local schools, ambitious symphony concerts, special events, and more.

Purchase tickets in person or by phone at the Bardavon Box Office, 35 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, 845.473.2072.