An Evening with Vanessa Williams

When they tell you connections don't matter, just remember that the publicist and Covington native Brian Edwards is who got his client Vanessa Williams to fall in love with his hometown, and you can thank him for the special concert she'll be performing at the Fuhrmann this month. With over 25 million records sold, and numerous #1 and Top 10 Billhoard hits—not to mention her status as a Hollywood Walk of Fame actress, Williams is one of the most respected and multi-faceted performers in the entertainment industry today. And if you still don't recognize her, well I've got four words for you: Colors of the Wind. 

A fan of Covington's robust arts and theater scene, Williams is returning this month for the benefit of St. Tammany Parish's two oldest cultural nonprofits: Playmakers Theater and the St. Tammany Art Association. 6:30 pm. $75; VIP $150-which gets you into a pre-concert reception with Williams. sttammany.art.