Fundraiser for Sviatohirsk, Ukraine, Ashland's Sister City
Fundraiser for Sviatohirsk, Ukraine, Ashland's Sister City
Broadway singing star Steffanie Garrard Leigh will be joined by Rogue Valley musicians and singers during a gala fundraiser to help rebuild and restore Ashland’s “sister city” Sviatohirsk held December 10, 2:30 p.m. – 5 p.m., at the Historic Ashland Armory.
Also performing that night will be:
· The Ashland Peace Choir with the Ashland High School Choir
· The Ukrainian Folk Troupe
· The Ukrainian Dancers
· Iryna Kudielina, award-winning concert pianist and student of Southern Oregon University professor Dr. Alexander Tutunov
· Kris Yenney, cellist, composer, and conductor.
There will also be brief reports from volunteers who have worked in relief roles in Ukraine and information about relief and recovery efforts sponsored by the Ashland-Sviatohirsk Aid Project (ASAP).
A silent and live auction will be held as part of the fundraising effort.
Admission includes appetizers and desserts, and an open bar with beer and wine.