http://www.detroitperforms.org/live/ The VIP event begins at 6:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception and online streaming of the red carpet and gallery performances. D.J. Oliver, host of the Detroit Performs TV series, Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m., will emcee the live streaming of the red carpet and gallery performances pre-show event starting at 7:30 p.m. See artwork by sculptor Austen Brantley, visual artists Dominic Pangborn and Peter Coe, photographer Amy Sacka, hear the Vision Male Vocal Ensemble from the Detroit School of Arts, and enjoy an “art action” experience with Daniel Cascardo. At 8 p.m., Alexander Zonjic and friends take the stage for the live broadcast. Headlining will be vocalist Bettye LaVette, who had her first hit at age 16 in 1962. Also scheduled are country star Ty Stone and PBS favorites, tenor Pasquale Esposito and Persian vocalist Roxanna. Of course, Zonjic will also perform and be joined on stage by The Motor City Horns. The concert will later be edited to a one-hour program for broadcast on PBS stations nationwide.General seating tickets are available and the VIP packages include an after-glow party with a performance by Detroit funk band The Third Coast Kings. Detroit Performs Live! Is a gala fundraiser for Detroit Public TV in partnership with IXITI, and sponsored by Masco Corporation Foundation.