Alleghany Highlands Arts Council presents: Alfreda Gerald’s “Divas of Soul” on May 9 at Historic Masonic Theatre

CLIFTON FORGE, Va. (VR) – The Alleghany Highlands Arts Council will close its 2024-25 Performing Arts Season on Friday, May 9, with “Divas of Soul” starring Alfreda Gerald. Curtain time is 7:00 pm at the Historic Masonic Theatre in Clifton Forge.

“Divas of Soul” is a musical celebration of singers like Bessie Smith, Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Etta James, Whitney Houston, and more.

International vocal powerhouse Alfreda Gerald has performed the vocal gamut from professional opera with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic Orchestra to rocking the house with Motown.

She has toured and recorded with artists such as Elton John, Cher, Yanni, Michelle Malone, Celine Dion, The Black Crowes, and Gladys Knight.

Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online at https://arts4allalleghanyhighlands.com/event/alfreda-geralds-divas-of-soul/  or at the door on May 9. For more information, call the Arts Council at 540-962-ARTS (2787)