Blue Revue Gospel Cabaret – The Fire was REAL! And more…

By Rosalind Walker-Lewis

Outside Quimby Hall, it was one below freezing! But, inside on January 19th …The Fire was REAL!

Praise, Worship, Fellowship and Laughter carried Cabaret attendees through the evening as the Ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated – Eta Upsilon Zeta Chapter began its 50th anniversary celebration. This is the first of three events planned by Eta Upsilon Zeta Chapter for 2025 under the leadership of Chairwoman, Lisa Richardson.

Mistress of Ceremonies Tawanna Scruggs-Cottrell (Chapter President) guided the program as praise was lifted by Minister Darius Darling, Carleen Reynolds, Elder Sarah Jordan, Minister Kela Guy, and Abundant Love Praise Team. Pastor Winston Pearson Jr. shared laughter and a message with his sidekick. The room was full of encouragement touching the hearts and minds of many as hands were lifted in praise! Music was provided by DJ Kelsaw. Vendors were also present offering products and services.

Guests left Quimby Hall with a praise in their hearts reminding them of whose they are!

Event 2 is for Women’s History Month on March 22, 2025. The event is “Blue Rhapsody II: 50 Years of Moving Forward Together” for a Paint & Sip facilitated by Mike Johnson at 1717 Wabash Ave from noon - 3 pm. Food vendors will be available for food purchases. Ticket Price of $45 includes a canvas, paint, apron, 2 non-alcoholic drink tickets.

Event 3 is in collaboration with the Fort Wayne Finer Women Society, Inc for the Gala Celebration and Scholarship Awards and will be held May 10, 2025 at the Grand Wayne - 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm. The theme is Blue Elevation: 50 Years of Manifesting the Power of S.H.E. with ticket prices of $100.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. - Eta Upsilon Zeta Chapter has lived its founding principles of Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood and Finer Womanhood in the Fort Wayne area since October 11, 1974. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc, a community-conscious action-oriented organization, was founded January 16, 1920, on the campus of Howard University. To learn more about Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., visit www.zphib1920.org.

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