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Celebrate in song

The Fifth Annual Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gospelfest

Gospelfest showcases the talents of local musicians, churches and youth organizations in an annual celebration the rich heritage of gospel music in Cleveland. Named in honor of Stephanie Tubbs Jones—a dedicated public servant and dual alumna of Case Western Reserve—the concert also serves as the culminating celebration of Case Western Reserve's Alumni Weekend 2011.

This year, Marsha Mockabee, president CEO of the Urban League of Greater Cleveland, is serving as the honorary chair and Leon Bibb, news anchor for Newschannel 5 will serve as the Master of Ceremony. To learn more about festivities planned, visit the University Alumni Relations website.

Featuring performances by:

  • Voices of Glory, Case Western Reserve University
  • Cleveland Metropolitan School District’s All City Choir
  • Call’d
  • Temple Baptist Church
  • The Cleveland Church of Christ Citadel of Hope Ministries Praise Dancers
  • Reggie Golden and Fresh Encounters

Event Details

Doors open at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16. The concert begins at 3:05 p.m.

Free and open to the public, Gospelfest takes place at John Hay High School, located at 2075 Stokes Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio. To reserve tickets go to http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2026680857 or call 216.368.1723 for more information.

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Gospelfest is made possible by the collaboration between the Office of University Alumni Relations, University Programs and Events, the Center for Community Partnerships, the Urban League of Greater Cleveland, the Gospelfest 2011 Host Committee and Delta Sigma Theta Inc.

Stephanie Tubbs Jones

Celebrating a Legacy

As the first African-American woman from Ohio elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, Stephanie Tubbs Jones represented the 11th Congressional District, which includes her alma mater. Learn more.



Watch the Gospelfest Highlights