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Motown legend Martha Reeves is turning 75 and you can help her celebrate

July 15, 2016 at 4:30 PM

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MARTHA AND THE VANDELLAS IN 1965. (L-TO-R) ROSALAND ASHFORD, MARTHA REEVES, AND BETTY KELLEY

Martha and the Vandellas in 1965. (L-to-R) Rosaland Ashford, Martha Reeves, and Betty Kelley

You’ve got “nowhere to run and nowhere to hide”and there’s no excuse to not attend Martha Reeve’s 75th birthday party on July 18th.

Reeve’s birthday celebration will be studded with Vandellas-esque attire, Motown soundtrack, and contests for the masses.

According to the event’s press release, “A number of special invited guests will be in the building along with a raffle, ‘60s themed costume contest, live music and a special prize for the person with the best dance moves."

The lead singer of the Motown girl group Martha Reeves and the Vandellas scored over a dozen hit singles, including "Come and Get These Memories", "Nowhere to Run", "Heat Wave", "Jimmy Mack", and their signature "Dancing In The Street".

Tickets for this entertainment-packed event being held at Bert's Warehouse Theatre start at $15 and are available on Eventbrite.

Get in the spirit (of the party and the current climate) with the video below.

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