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Omega Psi Phi Showboat Talent Extravaganza

Presented by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. at Marriott Hotel Ballrom

October 25, 2008

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The Omega Psi Phi Showboat Talent Extravaganza docks at the Marriott Hotel (formerly the Wyndam Hotel) in Colorado Springs!

Brothers of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Chapter in New York City created the original Omega Showboat as a talent show for adults in the 1930s, and continued to sponsor it into the 1940s as a fundraising event with proceeds used to assist young men and women pursuing their collegiate education. The Brothers of the Xi Pi (pronounced "zye pie") Chapter of Omega Psi Phi revived the Omega Showboat Talent Extravaganza in Colorado Springs in Nov. 2003 with the same noble intentions and goals as their NYC forerunners.

The upcoming event represents the 6th annual program, and will showcase the very best talented musicians, entertainers, stage performers and diverse acts along the Front Range from Denver to Pueblo. The Xi Pi Chapter executes its charitable activities through its Uplift Foundation, an Internal Revenue Code Section 501(C)(3) tax-exempt charity incorporated in the state of Colorado.

Since the Omega Showboat's inception in 2003, the Uplift Foundation has awarded over $47,000 to local graduating high school seniors pursuing college degrees. The Men of Omega have expertly blended an evening of outstanding value and entertainment for their guests, who may be able to deduct a portion of their ticket costs as a charitable donation. Every patron will receive a professionally printed souvenir journal featuring local corporate and business sponsors' advertisements. Most importantly, supporters know that 100% of their ticket fee or sponsorship ad will be invested in the worthy cause of funding scholarships for deserving local students. The Omega Showboat patrons are treated to a fast-paced evening of 10-12 performances of the finest amateur entertainers in the Pikes Peak Region. A panel of entertainment professionals judges each act according to standardized criteria and awards a prize package totaling $1,500 to the top 3 performers. This outstanding event also includes a live disc jockey and dancing immediately following the performances, complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar is available for your enjoyment. Audition or ticket information is available through the members of the local Chapter; the Chapter website at www.coloradospringsques.org , or by leaving a message at 719-884-1261. For additional information, please contact jjgatlin@hotmail.com. All Aboard!