Post by finaddict on Feb 6, 2009 6:39:15 GMT -5
from news.prnewswire.com.
Got the alert this morning the 6th. Event was held yesterday the 5th.
Law & Order: SVU Star, Ice-T 'Mentors Through Music'
Ice-T partners with Tupperware to Host Hip-Hop Workshop for Boys & Girls Club
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday afternoon, legendary rapper and famed Law & Order: SVU star, Ice-T is teaming up with Tupperware Brands to host an interactive hip-hop workshop for the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club, followed by a celebratory Tupperware Party benefitting the organization. In celebration of Black History Month and inspired by our country's renewed declaration to "give back," now more than ever the importance of 'mentorship through music' is relevant and impactful.
During the workshop, Ice-T will be sharing his inspiration and motivation for creating music, and will be discussing his emotional and creative process behind writing raps. Participants at the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club will perform original raps for Ice-T, and Ice-T will provide thoughts and feedback to help the young song-writers tap into their emotions and hone in on their writing skills.
Tupperware Brands Chairman and CEO, Rick Goings says the partnership between the two icons is a perfect match. "Tupperware(R) has a longstanding commitment to educate and empower our youth, and we're thrilled to have our friend, Ice-T, join us to bring that commitment to life."
Following the workshop, Ice-T will host a star-studded Tupperware Party in Manhattan, with net proceeds from the sale of Tupperware benefitting the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club. Guests will enjoy signature 'Ice-Tini' thingytails and hors d'oeuvres served on Tupperware products, as well as music provided by celebrity DJ, D-Nice. This is Ice-T's second time hosting a celebrity Tupperware party; he hosted a Tupper-Bowl party last year in New York City to celebrate the Super Bowl.
Tupperware Brands Corporation is a portfolio of global direct selling companies, selling premium innovative products across multiple brands and categories through an independent sales force of 2.2 million. Product brands and categories include design-centric preparation, storage and serving solutions for the kitchen and home through the Tupperware brand and beauty and personal care products for consumers through the Avroy Shlain, BeautiControl, Fuller Cosmetics, NaturCare, Nutrimetics, Nuvo and Swissgarde brands.
SOURCE Tupperware Brands Corporation
Got the alert this morning the 6th. Event was held yesterday the 5th.
Law & Order: SVU Star, Ice-T 'Mentors Through Music'
Ice-T partners with Tupperware to Host Hip-Hop Workshop for Boys & Girls Club
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday afternoon, legendary rapper and famed Law & Order: SVU star, Ice-T is teaming up with Tupperware Brands to host an interactive hip-hop workshop for the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club, followed by a celebratory Tupperware Party benefitting the organization. In celebration of Black History Month and inspired by our country's renewed declaration to "give back," now more than ever the importance of 'mentorship through music' is relevant and impactful.
During the workshop, Ice-T will be sharing his inspiration and motivation for creating music, and will be discussing his emotional and creative process behind writing raps. Participants at the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club will perform original raps for Ice-T, and Ice-T will provide thoughts and feedback to help the young song-writers tap into their emotions and hone in on their writing skills.
Tupperware Brands Chairman and CEO, Rick Goings says the partnership between the two icons is a perfect match. "Tupperware(R) has a longstanding commitment to educate and empower our youth, and we're thrilled to have our friend, Ice-T, join us to bring that commitment to life."
Following the workshop, Ice-T will host a star-studded Tupperware Party in Manhattan, with net proceeds from the sale of Tupperware benefitting the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club. Guests will enjoy signature 'Ice-Tini' thingytails and hors d'oeuvres served on Tupperware products, as well as music provided by celebrity DJ, D-Nice. This is Ice-T's second time hosting a celebrity Tupperware party; he hosted a Tupper-Bowl party last year in New York City to celebrate the Super Bowl.
Tupperware Brands Corporation is a portfolio of global direct selling companies, selling premium innovative products across multiple brands and categories through an independent sales force of 2.2 million. Product brands and categories include design-centric preparation, storage and serving solutions for the kitchen and home through the Tupperware brand and beauty and personal care products for consumers through the Avroy Shlain, BeautiControl, Fuller Cosmetics, NaturCare, Nutrimetics, Nuvo and Swissgarde brands.
SOURCE Tupperware Brands Corporation