The Capitol Theatre Hosts Pace Women’s Justice Center 2024 Benefit Concert Featuring Grammy-Winning Artist Ashanti

NEW YORK, NY (August 29, 2024) — The Pace Women’s Justice Center(PWJC) is proud to announce its 2024 "Raising the Bar" Benefit Concert, a pivotal event dedicated to raising awareness and support for victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse. The concert will take place on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the historic Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY, featuring a special performance by Grammy award-winning artist, songwriter, actor, author, and advocate, Ashanti. Tickets on sale HERE. 

“Having Ashanti headline this year’s ‘Raising the Bar’ Benefit Concert is incredibly significant,” says Cindy Kanusher, Executive Director of PWJC. “Her powerful voice makes her the perfect advocate for our mission. We are honored to have Ashanti and her sister, Shia, bring awareness to and help raise funds for finding justice and safety for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.”

In addition, PWJC will honor The ICON Foundation, Inc. with the Making a Difference Award. As the charitable arm of Keller Williams Realty Group, The ICON Foundation has made an outstanding impact on local communities in Westchester, Bronx, Putnam, and surrounding counties. Their unwavering support and generous sponsorship have been instrumental in furthering PWJC’s mission to provide free legal services to victims of abuse. The “Raising the Bar” Benefit Concert is PWJC’s largest fundraising event of the year. The funds raised will directly support the center’s critical legal services, helping more than 3,500 victims and survivors annually. This year’s event builds on the success of last year’s concert featuring the Indigo Girls, which earned PWJC the prestigious Best of Westchester Award for Best Non-Profit Event.

“We are deeply honored to receive the Best of Westchester award for last year’s event,” says Kanusher. “This recognition reflects the strength of our community’s support and the vital work we do.”

Tickets for the 2024 “Raising the Bar” Benefit Concert go on sale now via Ticketmaster: View Tickets

 Information on sponsorship opportunities for this event can be found at www.PWJCRaisingTheBar.com.

ABOUT PACE WOMEN’S JUSTICE CENTER

The Pace Women’s Justice Center (PWJC) is a nonprofit legal center at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law dedicated to providing free legal services to victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse in Westchester and Putnam Counties. Each year, PWJC helps thousands of individuals seek justice and safety through legal advocacy, education, and community outreach.

ABOUT THE CAPITOL THEATRE

Designed by celebrated architect Thomas Lamb in 1926 and listed in The National Register of Historic Places, The Capitol Theatre is located 30 miles from NYC, accessible via I-95 and the Port Chester Metro-North train station. The 2,000-capacity theater, known as “the original rock palace,” showcased legends such as Traffic, the Grateful Dead, Black Sabbath, Chuck Berry, David Bowie, Janis Joplin, Pink Floyd, and The Rolling Stones. Jerry Garcia called it one of his two favorite venues in the USA. In 2012, The Capitol Theatre underwent a major renovation under the guidance of music entrepreneur Peter Shapiro. Since then, it has hosted major performers including Bob Dylan, Phil Lesh, Ringo Starr, Joan Baez, Skrillex, Bonnie Raitt, Snoop Dogg, Kacey Musgraves, The Strokes, Tom Petty, Cyndi Lauper, and Willie Nelson, as well as comedians like Kevin Hart and Amy Schumer. The New York Times raves: “A rock theater that looks and sounds as good as The Capitol is something to celebrate." The Capitol Theatre also hosts private and corporate events from benefit concerts, film shoots and Bar Mitzvahs to one of a kind weddings and celebrations.

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