By Jocelyn Bogen and Tom McClimon
January 28, 2013

U.S. Conference of Mayors President Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter co-hosted a post-inaugural party with pop singer-songwriter John Legend, music producer-rapper Pharrell Williams, and model Malin Akerman. Electronic Arts sponsored the invitation-only after party at the W Hotel in Washington (DC) to promote an organization called Learn. Build. Create. Also in attendance during the late night event were musicians Will.i.am and Jermaine Dupree.

Legend participated on a panel discussion held Friday January 18 about STEM education during the 81st Winter Meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Following the workshop, Legend was presented with the 2013 Citizen Artist Award from the Conference of Mayors and Americans for the Arts for his arts advocacy efforts.