UPCOMING Events
The Workers Unite Film Festival
SEE KENNY VANCE’S DOO-WOP DOCUMENTARY HEART & SOUL: A LOVE STORY AT AN ICONIC FILM FESTIVAL IN THE HEART OF NYC!
The Workers Unite Film Festival will present Heart and Soul:A Love Story, the award-winning feature documentary directed by Kenny Vance, on Thursday, October 23 at 8:30 PM at the historic Cinema Village as part of the festival’s 14th season. See below for details. If you haven’t caught Kenny’s amazing full-length feature film on the big screen, here’s the last chance this year to see Heart & Soul in the heart of New York City!
Link to buy tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/program-20-heart-and-soul-a-love-story-kenny-vance-doo-wop-music-doc-tickets-1744237775139
Museum of The City of New York
Museum of The City of New York
The iconic Museum of the City of New York on Fifth Avenue welcomed Kenny Vance and Heart & Soul: A Love Story for a special evening including screening of the film and Q&A with journalist Budd Mishkin. Kenny also did a music presentation following the show and Q&A.
In the audience was the legendary Renee Minus White, one of the original founding members of The Chantels!
We were honored to share the film at this amazing Museum, which honors New York City’s cultural heritage.
Smithsonian Associates presents KENNY VANCE LIVE in conversation!
Music icon Kenny Vance tells it like it was with journalist Budd Mishkin via the prestigious Smithsonian Associates, June 22, 6:00 – 7:30 PM ET. Kenny will share incredible stories about early days Rock& Roll – plus behind the scenes and clips of his award--winning documentary-- Heart & Soul: A Love Story.
No membership required, just follow the link below to Smithsonian Associates and scroll down to register.
Note: this is not a screening of the film.
Get Tickets Here: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/programs/story-of-doo-wop
Movies of Delray screenings
Special screening at Movies of Delray, Delray Beach, FL
March 26th @ 7PM
Tickets at the door or online www.moviesofdelray.com
Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland (RAI):
‘DooWop- The forgotten microculture of the teenage music that changed global culture.’
Marlene Myerson JCC Center for Film
Amazing Turnout!
A sold-out screening at Marlene Meyerson JCC in New York City on 7/23/24 featured a post-Conversation with noted Broadcaster Budd Mishkin and Kenny Vance, followed by a live performance by Kenny of selected songs.
PBS
We are excited to announce that HEART & SOUL will be available on your local Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) station starting in June 2024!!
We want everyone to experience the magic of Heart and Soul! Help us bring it to your community by reaching out to your local PBS station. Simply visit their website and use the “contact us” link to send an email to the audience services department. Remember, stations plan their schedules two months in advance, so while you may not see immediate results, your voice matters. Show your support and make your request today – your enthusiasm can make a difference!
For more information on stations and dates click below
Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame
JUST ANNOUNCED!!
JANUARY 20TH, 2024 - EXCLUSIVE SCREENING EVENT and Q&A with Kenny Vance at the Long Island Music Hall of Fame. Buy your tickets now!
AND BY POPULAR DEMAND!!
EXCLUSIVE VIRTUAL SCREENING brought to you by the Long Island Music Hall of Fame. More information coming soon!
JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER
Richard Harris, Herbert Pitt and Jimmy Smith from the Jive Five
DANCES WITH FILMS:LA
DWF-LA Documentary Programming Chair, Jackie Tepper; Director, Kenny Vance and Producer, Bronwyn Berry.
GRAMMY MUSEUM SCREENING: BLACK MUSIC APPRECIATION MONTH
Director, Kenny Vance and Moderator, Brande Victorian (The Hollywood Reporter) Grammy Museum Screening
Dances with Films: NY
Naomi Randolph (the Chantels), Kenny Vance, Cleveland Still (original member, the Dubs), Renee Minus (original member, the Chantels)
