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Furniture retailer Art Van and Motown music artists both celebrated the half-century mark Wednesday night with a musical bash in Warren that also raised $5,000 for Gleaners Community Food Bank. About 700 people each paid $10 to enjoy a show featuring live music by three Motown acts in the clearance center converted into a glitzy concert venue at the Art Van Store on 14 Mile Road. "We have 50 years for us and 50 years for Motown — it's a great celebration," said the company's chairman and founder, Art Van Elslander after dancing with several women at the end of the performances.  

The music from Motown will take centre stage at the A Day on the Green concerts in February, with many legends of Motown music scene reuniting for the shows.  

Stevie Wonder will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Motown Records by performing a tribute to founder Berry Gordy Jr. at a star-studded gala.  

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*Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, the Temptations and others will appear at Motown's 50th anniversary event, titled "Live It Again!," scheduled for Nov. 20 and 21 in Detroit, reports Billboard.  

Singing legends Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder may perform at the 50th anniversary celebrations of record label Motown. Late in 1960, Franklin was offered a contract with Motown but she had chosen to affiliate with Columbia Records. However, the "Queen of Soul" was still connected to Motown artists and record executives, reports the BBC News. The gala event is also set to include tributes to Michael Jackson, Four Tops star Levi Stubbs, and labels founder Berry Gordy Jr. Also, original Motown mu  

Singers Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder are among the musicians expected to perform at a Motown gala to mark the record label's 50th anniversary.  

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Motown Records, the Wayne County Commission has proclaimed Nov. 20-22 "Motown Weekend."  

The hits just keep on coming, as far as the 50th anniversary of Motown celebration is concerned.