The BAF Announces Latest Grant Winners
Posted Pamela on Sunday, May 30 2004
at 11:03 AM PDT
When triple platinum recording artist, Clay Aiken, began his unique journey to fame, he promised to use whatever celebrity he acquired to make a positive difference in the world. He has been realizing that promise since last July when he founded The Bubel/Aiken Foundation (TBAF) as a means to foster inclusion of children with developmental disabilities into all life has to offer.
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The BAF Announces Project Gonzo
Posted Pamela on Friday, May 28 2004
at 1:49 PM PDT
Clay Aiken's foundation for children with developmental disabilities is conducting a pilot program with the YMCA of Greater Kansas City. The Briarwood Art Camp and the Linwood YMCA Summer Day Camp program will partner with the Bubel/Aiken Foundation to provide children with developmental disabilities the same camp experience as children without disabilities.
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Clay to Perform at PBS’ A Capitol Fourth 2004
Posted Pamela on Tuesday, May 25 2004
at 7:09 PM PDT
A Capitol Fourth will feature performances by some of the country’s best-known and award-winning musical artists. The concert will include Nashville superstars Vince Gill and Amy Grant, American Idol singer Clay Aiken, a jive-talkin’ tribute to the 1970’s disco era with member of the legendary Bee Gees Robin Gibb and a special 150th birthday salute to famed late American composer and conductor John Philip Sousa whose “Stars and Stripes Forever” March has become synonymous with Independence Day. Stay tuned for more details!
Clay to Perform at Caesar's in Atlantic City
Posted Pamela on Saturday, May 22 2004
at 10:41 PM PDT
An Evening with Clay Aiken - July 30 and 31 at Caesar's Circus Maximus Theater in Atlantic City. Showtime is 10 pm on Friday and 9 pm on Saturday. Tickets are $75.00, but not yet on sale. Stay tuned for more information!
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Clay Sings with Heather Headley in Broadway Benefit
Posted Pamela on Wednesday, May 19 2004
at 4:30 AM PDT
Clay will perform with his RCA label mate Heather Headley on Monday, May 24th, at her concert benefiting the Children & Families Initiative of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Special guests include Adam Pascal, Norm Lewis, and The Broadway Inspirational Voices.
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Clay to Sing at Dover Race and Perform at Benefit
Posted Pamela on Friday, May 14 2004
at 10:44 PM PDT
Dover International Speedway is proud to announce that triple platinum selling recording artist Clay Aiken will sing the national anthem at the inaugural running in Dover of the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series MBNA 400: A Salute to Heroes on June 6, 2004. Aiken also will take the time while in Dover to perform a benefit concert in the Dover Downs Rollins Center on Saturday night, June 5. The Bubel/Aiken Foundation and the Autism Society of Delaware are the beneficiaries of this very special evening with Aiken.
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Aiken Tickets Edge Toward Sell Out
Posted Pamela on Saturday, May 8 2004
at 11:17 PM PDT
Only a precious — and we mean precious — few tickets to Clay Aiken's Aug. 6 Musikfest concert remained by mid-afternoon Thursday....But by 4 p.m., Musikfest spokeswoman Sharon McCarthy said about 200 additional $26 lawn tickets had become available again as some credit card sales were rejected. The concert may still achieve the distinction of being the only one in Musikfest's history to sell out before sales to the public.
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Clay's Mom Rocks!
Posted Pamela on Thursday, May 6 2004
at 8:19 PM PDT
Clay Aiken's new song, "Proud of Your Boy," is a part of the special edition DVD of "Aladdin," which he says is a great way to show appreciation for moms. (That DVD will be not be available until Oct. 5.) "It's kind of a neat song because it talks a lot about Aladdin with his mother," Aiken says. "So singing that is kind of neat for me because I think everybody wants to make their mother proud of them." And Clay Aiken has definitely done that.
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Benefit Concert Tickets on Sale Today!
Posted Pamela on Tuesday, May 4 2004
at 9:39 PM PDT
Clay will perform in Dover,DE to benefit the BAF and the Autism Society of Delaware. The concert will be held Saturday, June 5 at 8pm. Ticket prices range from $100-$200. Tickets go on sale today, Wednesday, May 5. Please call Dover Downs VIP Services at 1-800-711-5882.
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'Idol' Grant Awarded to School
Posted Pamela on Tuesday, May 4 2004
at 8:38 PM PDT
Besides attending Green Chimneys School in Patterson, 8-year-old Ryan Harrington recently became an unofficial, honorary staff member as well. Ryan, who has bipolar disorder, received a $1,000 grant from 2003 "American Idol" runner-up Clay Aiken for Green Chimneys' Learn and Earn program, which offers students the chance to hold part-time jobs to make money and take on responsibilities around the campus.
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