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Legendary actress coming to town
Get ready for class.
Star of stage and screen Diahann Carroll will kick off the Junior League of Dayton’s 2009-2010 Town Hall series during an appearance named for her book, “The Legs Are The Last To Go: Aging, Acting, Marrying, and Other Things I Learned the Hard Way.”
Carroll, the first black actress to star in her own NBC series, Julia, will appear Thursday, Oct. 1, at the Schuster Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton.
The League is community group with a mission focused on healthy families.
Tickets are $30 each or $90 for the complete series which also includes former Miss Ohio Jackie Mayer, Sandcastles Program creator M. Gary Neuman and Cedar Cove book series author Debbie Macomber.
Carroll, a breast cancer survivor, also played Dominique Deveraux on “Dynasty” and Myrt in “Carmen Jones.”
She will be the special guest during an invitation only reception Wednesday, Sept. 30 at Think TV. That sparkling event is sponsored by the Junior League and Freund, Freeze and Arnold.
“She’s an incredible woman, very classy ,” said Bill Miller of the legal services firm. “I think she will bring a lot of star power.”
During the 50s nightclub-themed event, partygoers will have the opportunity to meet Carroll and have their photos taken.
Call (937)-228-3630 or (937)222-5541 or click here for information on the Town Hall meeting which is open to the public.
What do you think?
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By Doc
August 27, 2009 12:10 PM | Link to this
Legendary? Please. Give me a break.By kncjr
August 27, 2009 4:54 PM | Link to this
I think being the first African-American female to have her own TV show in 1968 qualifies as legendary. And that is just one of her accomplishments. I wish I could afford to go see her when she is in town.By What's the Problem Doc
August 27, 2009 4:55 PM | Link to this
Why so negative Doc? Diahann Carroll is a legend.By Jean
August 28, 2009 9:44 AM | Link to this
Doc - Do you even know who she is? She is exquisitely beautiful, talented, classy and sophisticated. She’s a talented actor and great singer.She still inspires.Her accomplishments helped to open many doors.Sounds LEGENDARY to me.By Doc
August 28, 2009 10:11 AM | Link to this
I know who she is. Had a show in the 70’s as a single mom raising a little boy, right? I just believe the word “legendary” does not apply. Legendary applies to Hepburn, Bergman, Garbo, Monroe, Liz Taylor, Garland. Mae West…By Sheryl Cowers
September 1, 2009 11:34 AM | Link to this
In terms of the doors she broke down as well as how multi-talented she is, yeah, I don’t think legendary is that much of a stretch. Her legend is in her legacy, not necessarily her star power.