OAKLAND -- Rev. Smokie Norful, a gospel singer and pianist, will perform in a concert sponsored by Bethel Community Church Sept. 7 at the Scottish Rite Center.

Other featured artists include Alfreda Lyons-Campbell, Lady Icelene Gilmore, and saxophonist Ric Alexander.

Doors open at 6 p.m. and the concert starts at 7 p.m. at Scottish Rite, 1547 Lakeside Dr., in Oakland. Tickets are $35 for general admission and $45 for VIP and are available at Reid's Record, 3101 Sacramento St., in Berkeley, 510- 843-7282. For more information, call 707-427-1415 or go to www.attendstar.com.