Perennial Sports & Entertainment Host Series of Events to Commemorate Historic Presidential Inauguration

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Perennial Sports and Entertainment (PSE) will host Party With a Purpose: An Inauguration Celebration, a series of events from January 16 - 20 inWashington, DC, that commemorate the historic inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama. These events will honor the service of our nation's leaders in business, entertainment, sports and politics, and those advancing innovative solutions to America's greatest challenges.

"As we usher in a new chapter in our nation's history, we want to celebrate the work of those who have challenged the status quo, like President-elect Obama, to reclaim our nation's promise and fulfill the dream of those who relentlessly labored for this day," said Lamell McMorris, founder and CEO of Perennial Sports and Entertainment.

The week's events will include invitation-only receptions and parties hosted by celebrities Ben Affleck, Jessica Alba, Hill Harper, Sarah Silverman, Jeffery Wright, R&B singer/songwriter Ne-Yo, NBA superstar Carmelo Anthony and others, as well as recording artists and professional athletes at the city's premiere locations.

In honor of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, civil rights activist Martin Luther King III and Morehouse College President Robert Michael Franklin will lead a panel discussion on the need to prepare tomorrow's leaders to address the issues facing our nation.

For media RSVP visit www.perennialinauguration.com/pressRSVP.php. Please note that many of the events have limited access for the media.

    FRI., JAN. 16th

    What:    Denver Nuggets superstar Carmelo Anthony, Grammy Award Winner
             singer/songwriter Ne-Yo and PSE join to present Artists and
             Athletes for a Cause. PSE will recognize the Carmelo Anthony
             Foundation and Ne-Yo's Compound Foundation and honor the
             organizations' efforts to address the challenges facing our
             nation's youth.

    Who:     NBA superstar Carmelo Anthony, Honored Guest
             R&B Recording Artist Ne-Yo, Honored Guest
             Former MTV Veejay, Lala Vazquez, Host
             BET and Political Commentator Jeff Johnson, Host

    When:    6:45-11 pm
             OPEN PRESS (with limited access)

    Where:   House of Sweden
             2900 K St, NW
             Washington, DC

    SAT., JAN. 17th

    What:    Perennial Strategy Group will host an invitation-only dinner
             honoring Ben Jealous, President and CEO of the National
             Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
             Noted civil rights leaders, elected officials and NAACP board
             members will discuss the organization's plan.

    When:    5-6:30 pm
             CLOSED PRESS

    Where:   Perennial Strategy Group
             Willard Offices
             1455 Pennsylvania Ave NW Suite 225
             Washington, DC

    SUN., JAN. 18th

    What:    ESSENCE and PSE will host Celebrating the Dream: A Salute to
             Excellence awards brunch and reception to commemorate
             President-elect Obama's National Weekend of Service by
             honoring African American achievement in business,
             entertainment and politics. The invitation-only event convenes
             an influential assemblage of honorees and presenters and will
             highlight the ground-breaking accomplishments of Black
             leaders.

    Who:     Advocate Award Recipient Kerry Washington, Actress
             Vision Award Recipient Reuben Cannon, Producer and Casting
             Director
             Leadership Award Recipient Congresswoman Barbara Lee,
             Chairwoman, Congressional Black Caucus
             Trailblazer Award Recipient Sylvia Rhone, President, Motown
             Records/EVP, Universal Records
             Advocate Award Recipient Hill Harper, Actor/Author
             Program Participant Bishop T.D. Jakes, Author

    When:    11:30-3 pm
             OPEN PRESS (with limited access)

    Where:   House of Sweden
             2900 K St, NW
             Washington, DC

    MON., JAN. 19th

    What:    Perennial Strategy Group will host Martin Luther King III and
             Morehouse College President Robert Michael Franklin in a panel
             discussion on the college's role in developing the next
             generation of African American leaders and its influence in
             shaping solutions to tomorrow's most pressing national issues.

    Who:     Morehouse College President Robert Michael Franklin and alums
             Martin Luther King III, Spike Lee, and others.

    When:    8-11 am
             OPEN PRESS

    Where:   Willard InterContinental Hotel
             Crystal Ballroom
             1401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
             Washington, DC

    What:    Perennial Strategy Group will host an invitation-only
             dinner in honor Reverend Al Sharpton and the National Action
             Network following the march commemorating the national Martin
             Luther King, Jr. holiday.

    Who:     Reverend Al Sharpton, Martin Luther King III, and noted
             civil rights activists and business leaders.

    When:    7:30-9:30 pm
             PRESS INVITATION ONLY

    Where:   Willard InterContinental Hotel
             The Nest Room
             1401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
             Washington, DC


    TUES., JAN 20th

    What:    IMPACT Film Fund, Washington Life Magazine and PSE host Artist
             Making an Impact Pre-inaugural Dinner. The invitation-only
             dinner will feature special guest Ben Affleck, Jessica Alba,
             Hill Harper, Sarah Silverman, and Jeffery Wright.

    Who:     Host actors Ben Affleck, Jessica Alba, Hill Harper, Sarah
             Silverman and Jeffery Wright, as well as a "surprise" guest.

    When:    6-9 pm
             PRESS INVITATION ONLY

    Where:   L2 and Leopold's Kafe
             3307 M St NW
             Washington DC

    What:    Yes We Can: An Inaugural Celebration and Post-Gala After Party
             with actor Jeffery Wright and friends with special guest
             deejay MC Lyte. The invitation-only event will feature
             entertainers, athletes and politicians, as well as a
             "surprise" guest.

    Who:     Actor Jeffery Wright, DJ MC Lyte and others, as well as a
             "surprise" guest.

    When:    12-5 am
             OPEN PRESS (with limited access)

    Where:   L2 and Leopold's Kafe
             3307 M St NW
             Washington DC

Perennial Strategy Group serves public, private, and non-profit clients targeting revenue generation strategies that utilize government and industry relations, global diversity, and management consulting expertise. Perennial Sports and Entertainment is a sports management firm, representing athletes internationally in all major sports, as well as the NBA referees union and the MLB umpires union. To learn more about Perennial Strategy Group visit www.perennialsg.com and Perennial Sports and Entertainment visit www.perennialse.com.

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