The Embassy is pleased to host Fatima Washington tomorrow, July 28, 2021, at the Summer Nights at the Embassy.
Embassy Hosts Fatima Washington at Summer Nights on July 28
Fort Wayne, Indiana (July 23, 2021) – The Embassy is pleased to host Fatima Washington next Wednesday, July 28 at Summer Nights at the Embassy. The event is open from 5 to 9 p.m., with music starting at 6 p.m. The presenting sponsor for the series is Chuck & Lisa Surack and Sweetwater. Embassy Presents sponsors are The James Foundation and Fort Wayne Metals. Associate sponsors are TriCore Logic and Premier Bank.
Singer Fatima Washington. Courtesy photo.
In a short time, she went from just another young performer to having her own night at several clubs and restaurants. Fatima has sung background vocals for Trace Adkins while on the Shine On Tour with Martina McBride as well as Michael McDonald. Additionally, she has opened for Isley Brothers, Jagged Edge, After 7, Keith Sweat, Bobby Valentino, the SOS Band, The Whispers, and shared a stage with Tony Award winner Heather Headley. Most recently, she opened up for Wynonna Judd who called her “the new diva.” Fatima has toured New York, California, Chicago, Atlanta, Dayton, and various parts of Europe, including The Eiffel Tower in Paris, leaving indelible marks at each event.
While conquering the stages of Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, Fatima was also singing background vocals and recording voiceovers on various studio recordings for Sweetwater Sound, several of which are still in rotation. She is currently the voice of Three Rivers Federal Credit Union TV and radio campaigns. In 2011, Fatima released her debut CD “A Part of Me” to the world. Out of the studio, she moved from the club scene to performing at special events including the National Anthem for the Indiana Pacers, Fort Wayne Mayor’s Ball, Embassy Theatre, Indianapolis Sickle Cell Foundation, Down the Line and others.
The featured food partner next week is Lewis Street Grill (rib tips, mac n’ cheese, baked beans). This is a CASH ONLY vendor. Mad Anthony Brewing is the Microbrew Sponsor. A cash bar and concessions are available as well. The Embassy bar will feature a frozen Off the Wall (cucumber/lime vodka and pomegranate juice). The Embassy offers an indoor/outdoor experience with access to the Parkview Health Rooftop Patio where patrons can hear the live music and see Fort Wayne’s spectacular skyline. Summer Nights is a rain or shine event. If weather is not favorable for rooftop viewing, patrons can enjoy the full show in the ballroom.
Fans of the Embassy can get a sneak peek of the event through the Summer Nights Live Band Cam that broadcasts every Wednesday from 6 -9 p.m. when the featured band or artist is performing at https://vimeo.com/event/1042637 or by visiting https://fwembassytheatre.org/2021-summer-nights/. The link will be shared prior to show time on the Embassy’s Facebook and Instagram pages as well. The next featured performer in the series will be Jess Thrower, and the food partner will be Shigs in Pit. The remaining season lineup can be found at https://fwembassytheatre.org/2021-summer-nights/ (subject to change).
Single tickets for all Summer Nights events are $5, plus applicable fees. Purchase tickets at the STAR Bank box office (260.424.5665) or through ticketmaster.com.
Activities at the Embassy are made possible in part by Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne and the Indiana Arts Commission, which receives support from the State of Indiana and the National Endowment for the Arts.
About the Embassy Theatre
Built in 1928, the Embassy Theatre is Indiana’s largest self-sustaining historic theater. Originally known as the
Emboyd, with the adjoining seven-story Indiana Hotel, the majestic movie palace and vaudeville theater
introduced Indiana to the biggest stars of stage and screen. Today, the Embassy is listed on the National
Register of Historic Places. Combining the beauty of a bygone era with the energy and diversity of today’s
performers, the Embassy is the showplace of Northern Indiana. Many choose to host events and weddings at
the Embassy, as it offers flexibility and a unique event experience in an iconic piece of Fort Wayne history. Visit fwembassytheatre.org for more information.
