Paul Todd concert announced to benefit local charities
Two local charities will benefit from the Sunday, March 28, Paul Todd & Friends benefit concert being held at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers. Proceeds from the concert will be donated to the Harry Chapin Food Bank and The Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida.
The concert, which begins at 7:00 p.m. will have Lois Thome, co-anchor of “WINK News,” as emcee. General admission tickets are available for $20, $50, and $100 and may be purchased online at www.bbmannpah.com or by calling 239-481-4849.
The March 28 concert will feature a wide range of musical styles from jazz, big band and American standards to gospel and classical music. Performers include Steffanie Pearce (founder of Opera Naples), Pastor Dan Betzer, Amy VanWyk, Paul Todd, Jr., and the Naples Jazz Orchestra. All performers are donating their time and talents for the concert, which is being presented by Sargento and Paul Todd Charities.
A VIP Reception/Artist Meet & Greet for event sponsors will precede the concert at 5:30 p.m. in the hall’s library. Individuals or businesses interested in becoming sponsors may contact Joe Manhart at 502-802-5532.
Paul Todd is a critically acclaimed prolific writer, entertainer, composer, arranger, and singer. His personal mission statement is to use his talents to help raise funds for charitable organizations. Learn more about Paul Todd Charities online at www.paultoddcharities.com.
The Harry Chapin Food Bank solicits, collects and stores quality food for distribution to needy people through a network of more than 170 local nonprofit agencies, who provide food to more than 20,000 people monthly. 675,000 pounds of food are distributed monthly. In the past fiscal year, The Harry Chapin Food Bank distributed more than eight million pounds of food and other grocery products.
Additional information about or to contribute financially to the Harry Chapin Food Bank, contact 239-334-7007 or go to harrychapinfoodbank.org.