A Call for Unity

Wednesday, November 12, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts, UC Davis

Hosted by Dennis Mangers and the Reverend Michael Moran

ACT I Presented by Delegata

Sacramento Children’s Chorus
“Amazing Grace,” arranged by Francisco Nunez
“Living in a Holy City,” written by Stephen Hatfield

Lua Hightower
“Salawat,” accompanied by guitarist Matthew Grasso

Cheewa James
If It Is to Be, It Begins With Me
At a time of unrest in this country, people are seeking personal direction and insight. What can we expect from one another? How do we build strong families and communities? The answer rests with the optimism, fortitude and sharing spirit each individual can offer.

The Truth Messengers
“One God,” written by Darryl “Cappy” Lewis
“Love Is the Way,” written by Fred Hammon

Ken Cross, CEO Sacramento Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity Video, Building Hope and Houses, produced by George Nyberg

ACT II Presented by Wells Fargo

Mary Youngblood
“Within My Heart”
“Echoes”

Freilachmakers Klezmer String Band
“Freilachs fun L.A.” (a traditional Ukranian/Jewish kolomeyke-style freilach)
“The Prohibition Suite”
“Jewish Wedding Suite,” composed by Shlomo Carlebach

Building Unity Award, the Reverend Dr. David Thompson
presented by Dr. Metwali Amer

Spiritual Life Center Choir
“Cantar!” by Jay Althouse
“Soli Deo Gloria” by Larry Bryant

FINALE

Spiritual Life Center Choir, Lejon Walker of the Truth Messengers, Sonia Lilani and Devin Farrell from the Sacramento Children’s Chorus, and Mary Youngblood
“We Are the World”

For ticket information, call the Mondavi Center Box Office at (530) 754-ARTS or visit www.mondaviarts.org. Ticket prices vary from $10-$20.