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Photographs of Pioneer Valley Attica Defense Coalition benefit festival, 1974 May 4
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Amherst College; Benefit Performances; Photographs
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Program from blackface variety show, Manchester, Georgia, c. 1952
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Benefit Performances; Georgia; Manchester; Minstrel Shows; Programs
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Canterbury Music Hall N.W. corner of Fifth and Chestnut Streets: Gardiner & Enochs, proprietors Benefit of Uncle John Weaver Mr. Weaver begs leave to inform his friends (if he has any) that his benefit, through the kindness of Messrs. Gardiner & Enochs, will take place Thursday evening, Jan. 15th, 1863 on which occasion he will appear in the laughable musical vaudeville of La Chalet: or The soldier's return. ... A host of volunteers will not appear on this occasion, as Uncle John thinks that the Canterbury Company is a "host" in themselves, combining, as it does, the pride of the profession ... Come one! Come all Tickets to be had everywhere from my friends and the rest of mankind Principal depot for the sale of tickets, Earle's State House Saloon North-west corner of Sixth and Chestnut Streets. Special agent, Bill Fisher For further particulars, see performance
Canterbury Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Benefit Performances; Broadsides; Entertainment Events; Music Halls; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills
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Pamana '75 (heritage)
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Benefit Performances; Filipino Americans; Performing Arts; Social Life And Customs
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A grand promenade concert will be given by Emanuel Lodge, No. 30, A.Y.M: on Friday evening, May 1st, 1863 at Franklin Hall, Sixth Street, below Arch. For the benefit of the lodge
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African American Freemasons; African Americans; Benefit Performances; Broadsides; Concerts; Entertainment Events; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Societies, Etc
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Canterbury Music Hall, N.W. cor. Fifth & Chestnut Sts: Business manager, John Cathcart Stage manager, Ed. Preble Triumphant still!! Continued success of the great comic singer and Philadelphia favorite, Billy Holmes The charming danseuse and vocalist, Miss Mary Warren ... and a host of volunteers, on the occasion of Old Dick Berthelon's benefit. Programme for this evening. ... Canterbury Minstrels. ... Mischievous boy, Billy! ... Countryman's visit. ... Elopement in high life ... The performance to conclude with the laughable afterpiece, entitled Canterbury ball room ... Doors open at 6 o'clock. Commence at 8 Admission, 10 and 20 cts. Private boxes, $3. Single seats, 50 cents. Remember Billy Holmes' benefit, Dec. 6th. The greatest bill ever offered. Don't fail to come
Canterbury Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Benefit Performances; Broadsides; Entertainment Events; Music Halls; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Women; Women Dancers; Women Singers
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Come one! Come all! to the Washington Hall: corner of Eighth and Spring Garden Sts., to the grand complimentary concert! to be given to Chas. Eckstein and John M'Clure on Thursday evening, March 26, 1863 The following named ladies and gentlemen have kindly volunteered their valuable services on this occasion: Messrs. Long, Wambold & Derious of the circus, by the kind permission of Mr. Frank Whittaker. Ben Yeager, the champion jig dancer, Chas. Hamilton, balladist, John McFarland, comic singer, Jos. McDonough, comic singer, Mast. H. Hilfrem, banjoist, Miss Monroe, excelsior jig dancer, M'le Carrie Walters, prima donna from New York, and also the world-renowned Rose & Burr's Opera Troupe! consisting of the following named artists: N.B. Wright, leader, C.W. Hilfrem, 1st violinist, R.F. Simpson, 2d violinist, W.G. Hilfrem, banjoist, P.G. Selby, basso, J. Fisk, popular flutist, Billy Rose, Brudder Bones, Billy Burr, tamborinist, C.H. Hamilton
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Benefit Performances; Broadsides; Eckstein, Chas; Entertainment Events; M'clure, John; Minstrel Shows; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills
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Eleventh St. Opera House Eleventh Street, above Chestnut: Carncross and Dixey's Minstrels the star troupe of the world Benefit of E.F. Dixey this Tuesday evening, March 29th, 1864
Carncross & Dixey's Minstrels
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African Americans; Benefit Performances; Broadsides; Caricatures And Cartoons; Entertainment Events; Minstrel Shows; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills
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Fattie Stewart's Melodeon 609 Chestnut St: Lessee and manager, J.C. Stewart Leader of orchestra, J. Robinson Veni! Vidi! Vici! And we still live! Occular demonstration is the surest proof that our performances are plus ultra. New stars. New acts and burlesques!! Engagement of Johnny Mitchell, ... Billy Chambers, ... Miss Rosa Chambers. Mast. Tommy, Sammy Williams, ... Together with all the old favorites--J.E. Gilligan, Kathleen Covington, Prof. Robinson, H.W. Speigle, Signor Watselman, Leon Berger, and the ever-popular Fattie Stewart! Programme extraordinary! ... Babes in the wood ... All for ducats, ... Downfall of Africa, ... The whole to conclude with a new plantation scene in which the whole company will appear. Grand complimentary benefit to Fattie Stewart for which 99 performers have kindly volunteers, on Thursday, Oct. 20. Admission, ten cents Doors open at 7 1/2 o'clock. To commence at 8. Wines, liquors, beer and cigars, constantly kept at the bar, and served by polite and attentive waiters. Any overcharge or not returning right change by waiter, patrons will please report at the bar
Fattie Stewart's Melodeon
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Benefit Performances; Broadsides; Entertainment Events; Minstrel Shows; Music Halls; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills
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Fun! Fun! Come one come all--Give us a call: First grand complimentary concert for the benefit of the Wildey Assembly to be given at Herman Hall, Coates Street, above Second, on Wednesday evening, June 17th, 1863, on which occasion Jackson & Jones' Ethiopian Minstrels will appear. ... The elegant piano forte, used on this occasion, is from the factory of George Steck, New York, and is furnished by Mr. J.E. Gould, Seventh and Chestnut Streets. Programme. ... Hungarian warblers! ... Fields of olden ... Exempt Quakers ... The surprise party, ... The Crow family ... Gum man of Philadelphia ... The whole to conclude with the walk around, Who's heel's dat a burnin' by the whole company. Prices of admission, 20 cts. Children, under 12 years, 10 cents Front seats reserved for ladies. Doors open at quarter-past 7 o'clock. Performance commences at 8
Jackson & Jones' Ethiopian Minstrels
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African Americans; Benefit Performances; Broadsides; Caricatures And Cartoons; Entertainment Events; Minstrel Shows; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Satire
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Grand complimentary benefit to Billy Burr by his numerous friends: on Friday evening, Feb. 12, 1864, on which occasion, a host of volunteers will appear, consisting of the following named artists: Mr. Ferdinand, in his champion bone solo. Billy Rose, the popular comic vocalist and Ethiopian comedian. Andy Williams, in his original banjo solos. Prof. Wm. Miller the great Wizard of the West. Mr. S. Stinson, the pleasing balladist. Mr. J.H. Barbour, in his excelsior jig. Mr. M. Lapierre, in choice Bomic [sic] songs, (first appearance in four years. Mr. Pete Williams, the great contraband. And also, The Aeolian Star Troupe ... More blunders than one ... Third time of Andy Williams' comic act, entitled The musician. ... The performance to conclude with the laughable farce, entitled Statue blanche! ... Admission. Parquet and gallery, 25 cents Secured seats in parquet, 35 cents Seats in private boxes, 50 cents Doors open quarter-before 7. Performance to commence quarter-before 8. Polite ushers in attendance
Coates Street Theatre (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Benefit Performances; Broadsides; Entertainment Events; Magicians; Minstrel Shows; Musician; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Williams, Andy
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Grand complimentary concert to Messrs. Chambers & Neel by their friends: on Monday eve'ng, August 3, 1863, for which occasion they have engaged Sanford & Hamilton's Minstrels ... Programme. ... The haunted house! ... The performance will conclude with The perplexed contraband Tickets, 25 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8. Front seats reserved for ladies
Sanford & Hamilton's Minstrels
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Benefit Performances; Broadsides; Chambers & Neel; Entertainment Events; Minstrel Shows; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills
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Grand concert for the benefit of George S. Morfeit: to be given at the Girard Hall, S.W. corner of Sixth and Girard Avenue, Wednesday eve'ng, March 11, '63 by the Continental Minstrels consisting of the following named persons: A. Jones, P. Williamson, G. Albert, J. Side, H. Baker, G. White, E. Shaw, A. Shaw. For which occasion they have engaged the world-renowned Rose & Burr's Opera Troupe! at an enormous expense, who will appear in their pleasing programme. ... Slight skirmish: or, The best way to settle it. ... Seeing the elephant, ... Black blunders, ... The whole to conclude with a laughable piece, entitled Le bal masque ... Admission, 15 cents Doors open at half-past 6 o'clock. Concert to commence at half-past 7 Front seats reserved for ladies. Polite ushers in attendance
Continental Minstrels
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Benefit Performances; Broadsides; Entertainment Events; Minstrel Shows; Morfeit, George S; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills
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Horticultural Hall, Broad and Walnut Street. Amateur Minstrels, Monday evening, March 28th, 1864: Programme. ... Doors open at 7 P.M. Performance to commence at 7 1/2. Admittance, 25 cents. Reserved seats, 25 cents extra
Amateur Minstrels
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Benefit Performances; Broadsides; Concerts; Entertainment Events; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Programs; Sunday Schools
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"In Union there is strength.": Grand complimentary concert! for the benefit of the widow of an old soldier to be given at Franklin Hall, Sixth Street, below Arch, on Saturday evening, April 2d, '64 on which occasion a host of talent will appear, George M. Cramp's Minstrels! will appear in some of their choice songs, ballads, burlesques, comic sayings, dances, music, fun, wit and humor. ... First appearance of J.L. Lynch in five years, the favorite ballad singer. A grand trial clog dance! by two champions, who have lately arrived from England. Programme for this evening. ... Admission, 25 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. Performance to commence at 8. Gentlemanly ushers in attendance
George M. Cramp's Minstrels
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Benefit Performances; Broadsides; Entertainment Events; Minstrel Shows; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; War Widows
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Washington Hall South-West corner of Eighth and Spring Garden Streets: Stage manager, B. Rose Musical director, C. Renz Pianist, T. Harrison Grand complimentary benefit to C.H. Hamilton and W. Wallace on Monday evening, April 20th, 1863. The following named talent have kindly volunteered their services: The old Philadelphia favorite, Dan Gardner, clown and comic singer. Miss Eliza and Minnie Gardner, the little fairies. The Polish Brothers, the great acrobats. Mr. Wambold, the boneless wonder. J.W. Sharpless, Tony De Costa, Harlande Brothers, in their daring feats on the trapese. J. Reece, comic singer and comedian. J. Forbes, excelsior banjo player. Ben Yeager and S. Lane, great jig dancers. Prof. Wagner, magician, (his first appearance in two years.) F. Anthony and W. Archibald, two comedians. N. Barth versatile performer and J. Lynch, wonder drum solo. Last, though not least, the renowned Rose and Burr Opera Troupe ... The whole to conclude with the White-wash army! ... Admission, 25 cents Doors open at quarter to 7 o'clock. To commence at half-past 7. Fronts seats reserved for ladies. Gentlemanly ushers in attendance N.B.--During the evening, a beautiful steel engraving, with frame, will be presented to the association disposing of the largest number of tickets
Rose and Burr Opera Troupe
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Acrobats; Aerialists; Benefit Performances; Broadsides; Entertainment Events; Minstrel Shows; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills
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Atlanta Missing and Murdered Child benefit night hosted by Sammy Davis, Jr. and Frank Sinatra, 1981
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Benefit Performances; Davis, Sammy, Jr., 1925 1990; Fund Raising; Serial Murders; Williams, Wayne Bertram
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Queen Latifah
Ken Harris
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African American Actresses; African Americans; Benefit Performances; Queen Latifah, 1970; Women; Women Rap Musicians
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Singing For Haiti
Ken Harris
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Akon (Rapper); Benefit Performances; Brown, Chris, 1989; Diddy, 1969; Rap Musicians; Singers; Thicke, Robin, 1977
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Canterbury Music Hall, N.W. cor. Fifth & Chestnut Sts: Sole lessee, John H. Chilcott Business manager, John Cathcart Stage manager, Ed. Preble Novelty succeeds novelty New faces! New acts! Entire change of programme! Benefit of Billy Holmes! This evening. Engagement of the charming vocalist, for a limited period, Louisa Wells. Engagement of the great Ethiopian comedian and bone soloist, J. Clark Wells Mast. Bobby, ... Mary Warren, ... Tom Brookfield ... Programme for this evening ... Canterbury Minstrels. ... Devil in a pawn shop ... Magic influence! ... Two gladiators! ... The performance to conclude with the laughable afterpiece, entitled The Irish pedlar! ... Doors open at 6 o'clock. Commence at 8. Admission, 10 and 20 cts. Private boxes, $3. Single seats, 50 cents. The great extemporaneous and comic singer, Fred Shaw, will appear on Wednesday evening, December 7th, 1864
Canterbury Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Benefit Performances; Broadsides; Canterbury Minstrels; Entertainment Events; Minstrel Shows; Music Halls; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Women; Women Dancers; Women Singers
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Carncross & Dixey's Minstrels! Eleventh Street Opera House: Benefit of Robt. Fraser on Monday eve'g, May 4. Entire new bill
Carncross & Dixey's Minstrels
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African Americans; Benefit Performances; Broadsides; Caricatures And Cartoons; Entertainment Events; Metamorphic Pictures; Minstrel Shows; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills
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Grand complimentary benefit to Rose & Burr's Opera Troupe by their friends: on Wednesday ev'ng, April 29, '63 at Washington Hall S.W. cor. of Eighth and Spring Garden Sts., on which occasion the following array of talent have kindly volunteered their valuable services: The Harlande Brothers, in their daring feats. Mr C.H. Hamilton, the Philadelphia favorite. Mr C.A. Boggs, the world-renowned comic singer. Mr Jos. McDonough, the great comic singer. Mr Chas. M. Dimison, in his great song and dance. Mr N. Barth, the great stump orator. Master J. Smith, the fancy dancer. Mr A. Reed, the sweet balladist. Johnny Manderson, in his tamborine solo. Mast Harry Hilfrem, in his banjo solo. Pete Williams and George White, the happy contrabands, Also, the world-renowned Rose & Burr Opera Troupe ... Programme. ... A slight skirmish: or, The best way to settle it, ... Two Pompeys ... Two artists in trouble ... The whole to conclude with an Ethiopian sketch, entitled The difference between the broker & barber by the company. Admission, 25 cents Doors open at quarter of 7 o'clock. Performance to commence at 7 1/2 o'clock Front seats reserved for ladies. Polite ushers will be in attendance
Rose and Burr Opera Troupe
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Aerialists; Benefit Performances; Broadsides; Entertainment Events; Leavitt, A. J. (Andrew J.); Minstrel Shows; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Two Pompeys
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Public service announement
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Benefit Performances; Festivals; Indiana; Indianapolis; Phoenix Theatre (Indianapolis, Ind.); Schedules (Time Plans); Theatrical Productions; Tickets; Walker Theatre (Indianapolis, Ind.)
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Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third: Excursion! Free, to the city and back Sanford's complimentary benefit, on Saturday evening, Dec. 17th, 1864 Card.--The directors of the Market Street Ferry Company will, on the above evening, carry passengers to the city and return free on the above occasion, to those who will attend Sanford's benefit! Parties will purchase their tickets of Mr Pell, fruit stand, Market Street Ferry, Camden, who will give them a check to return. The boat will be in waiting at foot of Market St. S. side after termination of performance at 10 o'clock, thus enabling all parties to get to their homes in respectable time. The entertainment will comprise a great variety of minstrelsy! New acts, new songs, new pieces, new dances, by Sanford's Troupe! The wonder of the world, Nino Eddie will also appear on this occasion. The price of admission remains the same. Parquet and family circle, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 " Doors open quarter-past 6. To commence at quarter of 8. Terminating at or near 10. Mark!----By asking Mr. Pell for Sanford's tickets, at any of the above prices, your fare is included both ways---from Camden to the city, and from the city back
Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Aerialists; African Americans; Benefit Performances; Broadsides; Camden; Caricatures And Cartoons; Entertainment Events; Ferries; Minstrel Shows; New Jersey; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills
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Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third: Excursion! Free, to the city and back Sanford's complimentary benefit, on Saturday evening, Dec. 17th, 1864 Card.--The directors of the Southwark and Frankford Road will, on the above evening, carry passengers to the city and return free on the above occasion, to those who will attend Sanford's benefit! Parties will purchase their tickets of the conductors of the dummy engine cars, who will give them a check to return. Cars will be in waiting at the corner of 5th and Race! The performance terminating at 10 o'clock, thus enabling all parties to get to their homes in respectable time. The entertainment will comprise a great variety of minstrelsy! New acts, new songs, new pieces, new dances, by Sanford's Troupe! The wonder of the world, Nino Eddie will also appear on this occasion. The price of admission remains the same. Parquet and family circle, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 " Doors open quarter-past 6. To commence at quarter of 8. Terminating at or near 10. Mark!----By asking the conductor for Sanford's tickets, at any of the above prices, your fare is included both ways---from Frankford to Sixth and Race, from Fifth and Race back to Frankford
Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Aerialists; African Americans; Benefit Performances; Broadsides; Caricatures And Cartoons; Entertainment Events; Minstrel Shows; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Street Railroads
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Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third: Friday, January 6th, 1865. Benefit of Jake Wallace when the following rich, rare and racy bill, will be presented. Programme. ... The hungry musicians ... Cruelty to Johnny. ... To conclude with The inauguration ball ... Concluding with a grand tab-lew. Saturday evening, Jan. 7th, benefit of J.P. Reese! Cards of admission, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 cts Private boxes, dress circle, $5 Private boxes, family circle, $4 & $3 Office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and boxes, without extra charge. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8
Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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African Americans; Benefit Performances; Broadsides; Caricatures And Cartoons; Entertainment Events; Inauguration Ball; Minstrel Shows; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills
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Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third: Saturday, January 7, 1865, benefit of Mr. J.P. Reese! when the following unprecedented acts, by Sanford's star troupe will be presented. Programme. ... Cruelty to Johnny. ... Stage-struck heroes ... To conclude with The Union Army! by the entire company. Monday evening, Jan. 9, benefit of the attachees Tuesday evening, benefit of J. Orr Finnie Cards of admission, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 cts Private boxes, dress circle, $5 Private boxes, family circle, $4 & $3 Office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and boxes, without extra charge. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8
Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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African Americans; Benefit Performances; Broadsides; Caricatures And Cartoons; Entertainment Events; Minstrel Shows; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Union Army
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Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third: Thursday, January 12, 1865 Benefit of Billy Boyd on which occasion the following well-known gentlemen have kindly volunteered: Add Weaver, ... Harry Enochs, ... George Miles, ... Nino Eddie in his great ascension from the back of the stage to the ceiling. Programme. ... Cruelty to Johnny! ... To conclude with The Union Army! by the entire company. Look out for the Stereoscopian! Cards of admission, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 cts Private boxes, dress circle, $5 Private boxes, family circle, $4 & $3 Office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and boxes, without extra charge. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8
Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Aerialists; African Americans; Benefit Performances; Broadsides; Caricatures And Cartoons; Entertainment Events; Minstrel Shows; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Union Army
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Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third: Tuesday, January 10, 1865, Sanford's Troupe in a grand bill of variety! Benefit of J. Orr Finnie! Nino Eddie in his great ascension from the back of the stage to the ceiling. Programme. ... Cruelty to Johnny! ... To conclude with The Union Army! by the entire company. Wednesday, benefit of American Mechanic Society! Look out for the Stereoscopian! Cards of admission, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 cts Private boxes, dress circle, $5 Private boxes, family circle, $4 & $3 Office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and boxes, without extra charge. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8
Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Aerialists; African Americans; Benefit Performances; Broadsides; Caricatures And Cartoons; Entertainment Events; Minstrel Shows; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Union Army
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Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third: Wednesday, Jan'y 11th, 1865 Sanford's Troupe in a grand bill of variety! Benefit of American Mechanic Society! Nino Eddie in his great ascension from the back of the stage to the ceiling. Programme. ... Cruelty to Johnny! ... To conclude with The Union Army! by the entire company. Thursday, benefit of Billy Boyd. Look out for the Stereoscopian! Cards of admission, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 cts Private boxes, dress circle, $5 Private boxes, family circle, $4 & $3 Office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and boxes, without extra charge. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8
Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Aerialists; African Americans; Benefit Performances; Broadsides; Caricatures And Cartoons; Entertainment Events; Minstrel Shows; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Union Army
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The Bijou Music Hall! No. 607 Arch Street, next door below the theatre. The people's favorite place of amusement: Harry Enochs, sole proprietor Billy Boyd, stage manager J. Nosher, musical director Andrew Enochs, ticket agent Officer, Wm. Early ... Immense success of the rival vocalists, Miss Nellie Taylor! and Miss Ada Tesman! Programme for this evening: ... Bijou Minstrels! ... Take-it-and-leave, man! ... The school, ... Bellows solo, with imitations! ... Two in a bed, or, Mrs. Skronshammer's adventures ... Comic trio! ... To conclude with the laughable extravaganza of the Aquatic sportsman! ... Thursday evening, January 28th, benefit of Tom Vance. Grand matinee every Saturday at half-past 2 o'clk for the accommodation of ladies and children. Admission, 10 and 15 cents Private boxes, $2.00. Single seats, 50 cents Doors open at quarter-before 7 o'clock. Commence quarter-before 8
Bijou Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Benefit Performances; Broadsides; Entertainment Events; Minstrel Shows; Music Halls; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Women; Women Dancers; Women Singers
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To make you laugh is our delight!: Grand concert to be given at Washington Hall, south-west corner of Eighth and Spring Garden Streets, on Wednesday evening, May 20, 1863, for the benefit of Billy Martin of the Philadelphia Minstrels, on which occasion the Philadelphia Minstrels and a host of volunteers will appear. ... Also, the popular Harmonia Orchestra will play a host of musical selections. Programme. ... Prestidigitation by the great William Miller. ... The performance will conclude with an Ethiopian sketch, by Andy Williams, entitled The black tailors ... Admission, 25 cents Doors open at half-past 7 o'clock. Curtain rises at quarter before 8. Polite ushers will be in attendance. Front seats reserved for ladies
Philadelphia Minstrels
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Aerialists; African Americans; Benefit Performances; Black Tailors; Broadsides; Entertainment Events; Magicians; Minstrel Shows; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Satire; Williams, Andy
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We help the needy: Washington Hall S.W. corner Eighth & Spring Garden Sts. Musical director, C.W. Hilfrem Stage manager, Billy Burr Treasurer, Pete Williams Grand complimentary benefit to Mrs. Nevins on Friday, eve'n, July 29, 1864, whose son and only support was killed at the battle before Petersburg, June 20th, 1864. On which occasion, the old and original Brigg's Minstrels and Burlesque Opera Troupe, consisting of 12 performers! will appear in a pleasing programme. ... Hutchinson Family! ... Manager in trouble! ... The evening's entertainment will conclude with the laughable Ethiopian burlesque, entitled Lew-screech-board-her! ... Admission, 25 cents Front seats reserved for ladies. Polite ushers will be in attendance. Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8 o'clock
Briggs' Minstrels
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Benefit Performances; Broadsides; Entertainment Events; Hutchinson Family; Minstrel Shows; Nevins, Annie E; Parodies, Imitations, Etc; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Survivors' Benefits
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We persevere to save: A grand exhibition of photographic & stereoscopic views of the American Civil War, the important events, such as battles, skirmishes, encampments, etc., from the beginning up to the present time, for the benefit of Hamilton Section, No. 24, C. of T. at the Commissioners' Hall, West Philadelphia, on Wednesday evening, June 16th, 1862. Commencing at 8 o'clock. The views will be presented on a disc 14 feet square, with the use of the calcium light. Remarks, by Geo. A. Shryock. Programme. ... Admission, 10 cents
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Scenic South Card Company
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American Guild Of Variety Artists; Benefit Performances; Civil Rights; Civil Rights Movements; Southern Christian Leadership Conference; United States
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Amateur minstrels show handbill, 1907 February 25
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African American Fraternal Organizations; African Americans; Benefit Performances; Entertainment Events; Florida; Fort Pierce; Fraternal Organizations; Independent Order Of Odd Fellows; Minstrel Shows
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Odd Fellows' Hall, Frankford: Edward Mogridge, business manager George Brown, treasurer Benefit of the 25th Ward Bounty Fund! On Wednesday evening, Aug. 24, '64 on which occasion Briggs' Minstrels and Burlesque Opera Troupe, in connection with the Bridesburg Armory Brass Band will appear in a versatile programme. ... Dramatic readings! ... How is your grandmudder? ... The evening's entertainment will conclude with the Ethiopian opera, entitled The rival boot blacks ... Admission, 25 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. Performance to commence at half-past 7. Front seats reserved for ladies. Polite ushers will be in attendance
Briggs' Minstrels
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Benefit Performances; Bounties, Military; Broadsides; Civil War; Civil War, 1861 1865; Entertainment Events; History; Minstrel Shows; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Pa.); Playbills
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The Bijou Music Hall! No. 607 Arch Street, next door below the theatre. The people's favorite place of amusement: Harry Enochs, sole proprietor Billy Boyd, stage manager J. Nosher, musical director Andrew Enochs, ticket agent Officer, A. Lake Thursday evening, February 18th, 1864 a grand complimentary benefit to Miss Ada Tesman! On which occasion, a host of volunteers! will appear, amongst whom will be found the best talent in the profession: Lizzie Frances, and Kate Frances, the beautiful dancers. Nellie Howard, the great female jig dancer. Geo. Sheldon and Ed. Murray and a host of others--together with the great star company attached to this model concert hall of Philadelphia. Nellie Taylor & Ada Tesman! The beautiful vocalists. Billy Boyd, Tom Vance, Jimmy Quinn & Billy Wright the four funny fellows in new acts. This evening and every evening during the week the performance will conclude with the musical farce, entitled The Swiss cottage For further particulars, see house programmes the night of performance. Grand matinee every Saturday at half-past 2 o'clk for the accommodation of ladies and children. Admission, 10 and 15 cents Private boxes, $2.00. Single seats, 50 cents Doors open at quarter-before 7 o'clock. Commence quarter-before 8
Bijou Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Bayly, Thomas Haynes, 1797 1839; Benefit Performances; Broadsides; Entertainment Events; Music Halls; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Swiss Cottage; Women; Women Dancers; Women Singers
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The Bijou Music Hall! No. 607 Arch Street, next door below the theatre. The people's favorite place of amusement: Harry Enochs, sole proprietor Billy Boyd, stage manager J. Nosher, musical director Andrew Enochs, ticket agent Officer, Wm. Early ... First week of the accomplished vocalist, Miss Ada Tesman! Second successful week of the sweet balladist, Miss Nellie Taylor! Programme for this evening: ... Bijou Minstrels! ... Take-it-and-leave, man! ... Dumb man of Gin-o-ah ... Imitations! ... An awkward predicament! ... The adventures of a lieutenant ... To conclude with the laughable afrerpiece [sic] The Rush-in ball: ... Thursday evening, Jan. 14th, benefit of Helene Smith Friday evening, Jan. 15th, benefit of a wounded soldier of the 118th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers. Grand matinee every Saturday at half-past 2 o'clk for the accommodation of ladies and children. Admission, 10 and 15 cents Private boxes, $2.00. Single seats, 50 cents Doors open at quarter-before 7 o'clock. Commence quarter-before 8
Bijou Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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The Bijou Music Hall! No. 607 Arch Street, next door below the theatre. The people's favorite place of amusement: Harry Enochs, sole proprietor Billy Boyd, stage manager J. Nosher, musical director Andrew Enochs, ticket agent Officer, Wm. Early ... First week of the Washington favorite, Miss Addie Johnson, first week of the celebrated Ethiopian comedian, Jimmy Quinn, immense success of Miss Nellie Taylor Programme for this evening: ... Bijou Minstrels! ... Adventures in an apple orchard ... Imitations ... Troublesome boy. ... Handy Andy, ... Run for life! ... To conclude with the Rush-in ball ... In active preparation and will shortly be produced, The Virginny mummy. Thursday evening, January 28th, benefit of Tom Vance. Grand matinee every Saturday at half-past 2 o'clk for the accommodation of ladies and children. Admission, 10 and 15 cents Private boxes, $2.00. Single seats, 50 cents Doors open at quarter-before 7 o'clock. Commence quarter-before 8
Bijou Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Benefit Performances; Broadsides; Entertainment Events; Handy Andy; Minstrel Shows; Musical Halls; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Sanford, Samuel S, 1821 1905; Women; Women Dancers; Women Singers
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The Bijou Music Hall! No. 607 Arch Street, next door below the theatre. The people's favorite place of amusement: Harry Enochs, sole proprietor Billy Boyd, stage manager J. Nosher, musical director Andrew Enochs, ticket agent Officer, Wm. Early ... Immense success of Miss Nellie Taylor, Philadelphia's favorite--also of Jimmy Quinn, the great Ethiopian comedian. Programme for this evening: ... Bijou Minstrels! ... Othello: ... Pilgrim fathers, ... Wonderful imitations! ... Intrusive nigger! ... Ten-pin Johnny ... Castinet duet ... To conclude with, for three nights only, the laughable negro farce of Two in a bed ... Thursday night, Feb. 4, benefit of Billy Boyd on which occasion will be produced The Virginny mummy. Grand matinee every Saturday at half-past 2 o'clk for the accommodation of ladies and children. Admission, 10 and 15 cents Private boxes, $2.00. Single seats, 50 cents Doors open at quarter-before 7 o'clock. Commence quarter-before 8
Bijou Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Benefit Performances; Broadsides; Entertainment Events; Minstrel Shows; Music Halls; Othello; Parodies, Imitations, Etc; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Shakespeare, William, 1564 1616; Women; Women Dancers; Women Singers
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Benefit of the G.A.R. [Grand Army of the Republic] [Program]
Grand Army of the Republic
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American Civil War (1861 1865); Benefit Performances; Civil War; Civil War, 1861 1865; Grand Army Of The Republic; Medals; Warshaw, Isadore
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Donna Summer with Betty and Gerald Ford at disco benefit party in Los Angeles, Calif., 1979
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African American Singers; African Americans; Benefit Performances; California; Entertainment; Fund Raising; Lifestyle; Los Angeles; Los Angeles County; People; Singers; United States
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"Group of Slaves / Members of Society Researse for Presentation of Alibaba Ball at Hotel Astor." Company no. 2442A-3 : photonegative
Underwood & Underwood Astor Hotel (New York, N.Y.)
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Astor Hotel (New York, N.Y.); Baby Shelters; Benefit Performances; New York; New York (State); Portraits; Portraits, Group; Underwood & Underwood; Upper Class
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Hosts of the Missing and Murdered Children of Atlanta benefit event, 1981
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Benefit Performances; Davis, Sammy, Jr., 1925 1990; Fund Raising; Missing Children; Reynolds, Burt; Serial Murders; Sinatra, Frank, 1915 1998; Williams, Wayne Bertram
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3 Pianos Xicanos, Announcement Poster for
Cuellar, Rodolfo Rudy, Artist
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Benefit Performances; Chicano Art; Chicanos; Fund Raising; Graphic Arts; Jazz; Mexican American Art; Mexican Americans; Music; Musical Instruments In Art; Musicians; Posters; Prints
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1st Annual Asian American Jazz Festival, Announcement Poster for
Gee, Zand, Artist
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Aged; Ancianos; Asian American Art; Asian Americans; Bands (Ensembles); Benefit Performances; Chicano Art; Chicanos; Festivals; Fund Raising; Graphic Arts; Jazz; Music; Musical Instruments In Art; Musicians; Posters; Prints
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Grand complimentary benefit to Andy Williams and Billy Burr: on Wednesday eve'ng, Nov, 2d, '64 on which occasion the Jenks' Comedy Combination will appear in one of their screaming farces. ... Also, the Star Minstrels ... Admission, twenty-five cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. Performances commence at 8. Front seats reserved for ladies. Polite ushers will be in attendance. Programme. ... First time of Andy Williams' act, entitled Pepper-pot Jeemes ... By particular desire, will be repeated, The black statue! ... To conclude with the screaming farce of My neighbor's wife
Jenks' Comedy Combination
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Aerialists; African Americans; Benefit Performances; Black Statue; Broadsides; Bunn, Alfred, 1796? 1860; Caricatures And Cartoons; Entertainment Events; Minstrel Shows; My Neighbor's Wife; Pennsylvania; Pepper Pot Jeemes; Philadelphia; Playbills; White, Charles, 1821 1891; Williams, Andy
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Grand complimentary benefit to Jos. Lindsay and Corp. R.L. Sanford: Joseph Lindsay was formerly a member of Baxter's Fire Zouaves, 72d Regiment, P.V., and was severely wounded at the Battle of Savage Station. Corp. R.L. Sanford was formerly a member of the 118th Regiment, Corn Exchange, and was deprived of his leg at the Battle of Antietam. These gentlemen respectfully solicit the patronage of their friends and public in general. Great array of talent for this occasion. Read the programme. ... Woman's rights! ... Stump speech! ... Burlesque stranger! ... Comic act! ... The Gobble family! ... To conclude with The masquerade ball! ... Admission, 25 cents Children, 10 cents. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Performances to commence at 8. Front seats reserved for ladies
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African Americans; Benefit Performances; Broadsides; Caricatures And Cartoons; Entertainment Events; Lindsay, Joseph; Minstrel Shows; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Sanford, Richard L; United States; United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 118th (1862 1865); United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 72nd (1861 1864)
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Indiana Theatre Association and Phoenix Theatre announce special 'encore' performance of "Ma Rainey's black bottom"
Wilson, August Fonseca, Bryan
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Awards; Benefit Performances; Blues Music; Blues Musicians; Blues Singers; Celebrities; Festivals; Fictional Biography; Indiana; Indianapolis; Jazz; Musicians; Performing Arts Sponsorship; Phoenix Theatre (Indianapolis, Ind.); Rainey, Ma, 1886 1939; Theatrical Productions; Tickets; Walker Theatre (Indianapolis, Ind.); Women; Women Entertainers
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Laugh and be merry: Grand complimentary benefit to Wm. D. Dunsford late of Co. "F," 196th Regiment, P.V. The Excelsior Minstrels at Washington Hall, S.W. corner of Eighth and Spring Garden Streets, on Wednesday evening, Jan. 4, 1865. Leader, E. Brennan Acting manager, J.W. Everitt Stage manager, L. De Costa ... Programme. ... Ole Bull in a tight place ... City shaver! ... Trespassing on these premises! ... Countryman's visit ... The whole to conclude with The black statue ... Cards of admission, 25 cents Children, 15 cents. Doors open at seven o'clock. Commence quarter before eight
Excelsior Minstrels
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African Americans; Benefit Performances; Black Statue; Broadsides; Caricatures And Cartoons; Dunsford, William D; Entertainment Events; Minstrel Shows; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; United States; United States Army Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 196th (1864) Company F; White, Charles, 1821 1891
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Letter: Dublin, Georgia to Charles Henry Douglass, Jr., Macon, Georgia, 1925 May 28
Dudley, H. H
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African American Singers; African Americans; Benefit Performances; C.D. Dudley & Son; Church Fund Raising; Douglass Theatre (Macon, Ga.); Douglass, Charles Henry, 1870 1940; Dublin; Entertainment Events; Fund Raising; Georgia; Macon; Singers; Theaters
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Ma Rainey's black bottom program
Wilson, August Fonseca, Bryan Grimes, Shari Farley, Ken
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Advertisements; Benefit Performances; Blues Music; Blues Musicians; Blues Singers; Celebrations; Festivals; Indiana; Indianapolis; Jazz; Phoenix Theatre (Indianapolis, Ind.); Rainey, Ma, 1886 1939; Schedules (Time Plans); Theatrical Productions; Walker Theatre (Indianapolis, Ind.); Women; Women Entertainers
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Phoenix to perform in Ireland festival
Wilson, August Fonseca, Bryan Heitz, Michael A
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African American Women; African Americans; Autonomy; Awards; Benefit Performances; Celebrations; Competitions (Events); Costs; Donations; Drama; Dundalk (Ireland); Festivals; Fictional Biography; Fund Raising; Indiana; Indianapolis; Phoenix Theatre (Indianapolis, Ind.); Schedules (Time Plans); Singers; Theatrical Productions; Travel; Walker Theatre (Indianapolis, Ind.); Women
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Sanford's new Opera House Race Street, between Second & Third: Sanford's complimentary benefit, on Saturday evening, Dec. 17th, 1864 on which occasion a bill of rare attraction will be presented. Sam Long, the great clown will sing his last new songs. Larry Tooley, renowned dancer, will appear--together with Sanford's Troupe! ... Nino Eddie! in his great act of the tight rope. Miss Julia Sanford in her grand dance. Programme. ... Sanford's dramatic effect of "Villikins and his Dinah!" ... Brother Josh and Gus ... To conclude with Sanford's version of Uncle Tom's cabin ... Cinderella for the holidays! Look out for the "Frightened family." Cards of admission, 25 cents Orchestra seats, 50 cts Private boxes, dress circle, $5 Private boxes, family circle, $4 & $3 Office will be open from 9 to 2 o'clock, for the sale of secured seats and boxes, without extra charge. Doors open at quarter before 7 o'clock. To commence quarter before 8
Sanford's Opera House (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Adapations; Adaptations; Aerialists; African Americans; Benefit Performances; Broadsides; Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), 1836 1917; Caricatures And Cartoons; Clowns; Entertainment Events; Minstrel Shows; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811 1896; Uncle Tom's Cabin; Villikins And His Dinah
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The Bijou Music Hall! No. 607 Arch Street, next door below the theatre. The people's favorite place of amusement: Harry Enochs, sole proprietor Billy Boyd, stage manager J. Nosher, musical director Andrew Enochs, ticket agent Officer, A. Lake ... The manager takes great pleasure to announce to his patrons that he has made an engagement, for one week only, commencing Monday evening, Feb. 22d, with the champion jig dancer of the world, Hank Mason! who challenges any man or boy, white or black, for one thousand dollars. Don't fail to see him. Miss Nellie Taylor & Ada Tesman the immense favorites. Boyd, Williams, Quinn, Sparks, Wright and Enochs the great Ethiopian comedians, in new acts. Programme for this evening: ... Bijou Minstrels! ... Take-it-and-leave, man! ... Colored philosophers! ... The garroters! ... Castinet duet, ... Run for life ... To conclude (by request) with the musical farce of The Swiss cottage ... Thursday evening, grand complimentary benefit to Hank Mason, on which occasion a splendid silver-mounted banjo will be presented to the best banjoist; also a silver goblet to the best jig dancer. Grand matinee every Saturday at half-past 2 o'clk for the accommodation of ladies and children. Admission, 10 and 15 cents Private boxes, $2.00. Single seats, 50 cents Doors open at quarter-before 7 o'clock. Commence quarter-before 8
Bijou Music Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
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Banjoists; Bayly, Thomas Haynes, 1797 1839; Benefit Performances; Broadsides; Competitions; Entertainment Events; Garroters; Howells, William Dean, 1837 1920; Jig (Dance); Minstrel Shoes; Music Halls; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Playbills; Swiss Cottage; Women; Women Dancers; Women Singers
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Anniversary of the Attica Rebellion, Announcement poster for
Artist Unknown, Artist
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Benefit Performances; Chicano Art; Chicanos; Davis, Angela Yvonne, 1944; Fund Raising; Graphic Arts; Hand In Art; Hand, Q. R. (Quentin R.); Imprisonment; Mexican American Art; Mexican American Poets; Mexican Americans; Oral Interpretation Of Poetry; Poetry; Posters; Prints; Prisoners; Prisons
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Thanks
Alexander, Jim
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African American Mayors; African Americans; Art Patronage; Atlanta; Benefit Performances; Community Arts Projects; Dancers; Georgia; Jackson, Maynard, 1933; National Dance Company Of Senegal; Neighborhood Arts Center (Atlanta, Ga.); Performances; Religious Dance, Modern; Senegal
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Indiana Theatre Association announces the selection of Phoenix Theatre to represent U.S. at Irish Arts Festival
Wilson, August Fonseca, Bryan
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African American Women; African Americans; Announcements; Awards; Benefit Performances; Blues; Blues Music; Blues Musicians; Blues Singers; Celebrations; Celebrities; Drama; Festivals; Fictional Biography; Indiana; Indianapolis; Musicians; Performing Arts Sponsorship; Phoenix Theatre (Indianapolis, Ind.); Racism; Rainey, Ma, 1886 1939; Schedules (Time Plans); Self Destructive Behavior; Theatrical Productions; Women; Women Entertainers
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Phoenix takes big steps
Wilson, August Sparger, Lori Fonseca, Bryan
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African American Women; African Americans; Announcements; Architecture; Awards; Benefit Performances; Blues Music; Blues Musicians; Blues Singers; Celebrations; Competitions (Events); Conservation And Restoration; Drama; Festivals; Fictional Biography; Gay, Sandra; Indiana; Indianapolis; Jazz; Performances; Phoenix Theatre (Indianapolis, Ind.); Rainey, Ma, 1886 1939; Schedules (Time Plans); Theatrical Productions; Tickets; Travel; Walker Theatre (Indianapolis, Ind.); Women; Women Entertainers
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Will sing to make a library
Parham, William H
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African American Choirs; African Americans; Arts & Entertainment; Benefit Performances; Bethel A.M.E. Church (Chicago, Ill.); Chicago; Domestic/Community/Social Life; Illinois; Illinois Description & Travel; Illinois History & Culture; Libraries; Library; Literature; Lyric Swan Glee Club (Chicago, Ill.); Newspapers; Performances; Societies, Etc; Twentieth Century Club (Chicago, Ill.)
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Newspaper articles on African American theater in Chicago
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Advertising, Newspaper; African American Actors; African American Comedians; African American Theater; African Americans; African Americans In Musical Theater; Arts & Entertainment; Benefit Performances; Chicago; Cook, Will Marion; Domestic/Community/Social Life; Great Northern Theatre (Chicago, Ill.); Humorous Music; Illinois; Illinois Description & Travel; Illinois History & Culture; Johnson, Dora Dean; Litt, Jacob, 1860 1905; Mc Vicker's Theatre; Motts, Robert T., 1861 1911; Musicals; Newspapers; O'neill, Raymond (Theatrical Director); Pekin (Organization : Chicago, Ill.); Performances; Ragtime Music; Reviews; Rogers, Alex, 1876 1930; Shipp, Jesse, 1859 1934; Smart Set (Comedy Troupe); Stewart, Harrison (Comedian); Theater; Theaters; Vaudeville; Vic Theatre (Chicago, Ill.); Walker, Aida Overton, 1880 1914; Williams & Walker (Comedy Team); Williams, Bert, 1874 1922; Women
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