Greenville Is Going To Be Full - NPR

[SQUEAKS]

The little town of Greenville is holding a special tribute concert to Ray Charles on Feb 17th and then on the 18th they will be erecting a bronze statue in the city park of Ray Charles at 10 AM.

There are expected to be many movie stars and entertainers from California and around the world who were friends of Ray Charles coming to the special dedication and memorial services.

The concert will be held at the Van H. Priest auditorium on the 17th..

[Pasogirlz]

Cool...sounds a little like Miami. 8-)

[SQUEAKS]

Ray Charles lived here in Greenville in what was known as the Jellyroll portion of the community. The county commissioners and historical society are working to restore his old homeplace and make it a museum. I think it is a nice tribuite to an excellent entertainer who loved what he did. I for one enjoyed his music accomplishments, he was a great entertainer especially with his handicap.

Bob :D

[Pasomom]

Yep. You're right there Bob. He is a classic! The one and only! I wasn't aware he was from Greenville! Cool that the community is doing that!

[SQUEAKS]

The city parks dept is already building the base for the statue. They have been working on it all week. It will be located near the lake in the park at the Southwest corner of the park. I think they are bringing in the statue in about a week so they can get it in place. I know the town folks are all excited about it.

Bob :D