The evening will feature a comedic act by Cedric the Entertainer (also known as Cedric Kyles) and musical artist Jill Scott for an evening of entertainment in celebration of the Rosetta Boyce Kyles Women’s Pavilion at SSM St. Mary’s Health Center, to be named after Cedric’s mother.

Three-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, Jill Scott began her career collaborating with musical icons the Roots, Will Smith, and Common in the late 1990s before releasing her debut record, Who is Jill Scott? Words & Sounds, Vol. 1 in 2000. The record quickly went double platinum and earned her several Grammy nominations, including Best New Artist. Jill Scott made her cinematic debut in the films Hounddog and Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married? in 2007. In the 2014 biopic, Get On Up she plays the second wife of James Brown.

"I am so excited to announce Jill Scott as the headlining music performer at my inaugural fundraising gala for SSM St. Mary’s, said Cedric. “She is one of my all-time favorite artists -- beautiful, dynamic, and multi-talented! To top it off, Jill truly understands the importance of honoring women -- especially our moms, the extraordinary women who shape our lives. Adding to the excitement, I have more special surprises planned during the gala event. It's going to be a great evening!”
 

The women’s pavilion, currently in development stages, will serve a full spectrum of women’s health care needs; from adolescence through post-menopause clinical care, with a focus on women's health, not only in the traditional areas of obstetrics and gynecology, but also in areas as diverse as sports medicine and cardiology. The pavilion will be one of the first comprehensive women’s health centers of its kind in the St. Louis metropolitan area.  

Co-chairs David and Thelma Steward of World Wide Technology, Inc. are excited to host the event as presenting sponsors and equally thrilled to be a part of the women’s health initiative for SSM St. Mary’s. “World Wide Technology is proud to be a sponsor of the gala to benefit the women’s pavilion in honor of Cedric’s mother, which is sure to be an invaluable health resource for women throughout our community for years to come,” said Thelma Steward. 

For more information, visit cedricandfriends.org or call 314-951-2290.

Tickets may be purchased at the Ford Box Office at Scottrade Center, all Ticketmaster Ticket Centers, by phone at 800-745-3000, or online at ticketmaster.com. There is a facility fee on all tickets purchased at all locations, including at the Scottrade Center Box Office. Additional Ticketmaster service charges and handling fees apply to all tickets purchased through Ticketmaster outlets, by phone or online. For disabled seating, call 314-622-5420.