2009

Nov. 18
“The State of the State Secrets Privilege”
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Academic conference on government secrecy at American University's Washington College of Law.

Oct. 18
Rock gospel Grammy winner Ashley Cleveland — a concert of freedom and faith
6:30 p.m.
Newseum, Walter and Leonore Annenberg Theater
555 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C.

Three-time Grammy Award-winning musician Ashley Cleveland will appear in concert with renowned guitarist/producer Kenny Greenberg. Presented in partnership with WAVA Radio 105.1 FM.

The singer-songwriter will perform her music and discuss freedom and faith. The special appearance will include a conversation with Ken Paulson, president of the Newseum and former host of public television’s “Speaking Freely,” in which Cleveland will talk about her career and her involvement with faith-based music, including her Grammy-winning CDs.

Advance tickets can be purchased online at newseum.org/concerts. Tickets also can be purchased from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at the Newseum’s admission desk at 555 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., in downtown Washington, D.C. Tickets for the show are $20 for the general public and $15 for Newseum members. A special $10-per-person group rate is available for church groups and other groups of five or more people.

Proceeds will support the Newseum’s First Amendment education efforts.

Cleveland is the only three-time winner of the Grammy Award for Best Rock Gospel Album and has received rave reviews for her latest CD release, “God Don’t Never Change.”