Gala Benefit Concert for the WV Symphony Orchestra

I love getting letters! My pal Ryan Hardiman, who is a busy and talented guy, sends along some information about an upcoming performance he's part of - don't miss this one! He writes:

I'm singing with the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra as part of their Gala Benefit Concert at the Clay Center next Friday, Jan 18, 2008 at 8:00 p.m.

Even cooler though, is that Mark McVey is headlining! Wanted to pass that on to you and your readers!

Here's the press release for the gala benefit concert:

A Vision for New Times
West Virginia Symphony
Gala Benefit Concert

Special non-subscription event

PERFORMERS TO INCLUDE:

* Broadway Star J. Mark McVey
* Acclaimed Fiddler and Musical Star of Riverdance Eileen Ivers
* Bluegrass masters Johnny Staats & Robert Shafer
* From Mountain Stage: Larry Groce, Bob Thompson, and Ron Sowell
* Featured in music from “ Lincoln ” by Mark Scarpelli & Dan Kehde: Mariel van Dalsum-Boggs, Ryan Hardiman, and Jonathan Cavendish
* West Virginia Symphony Orchestra; Grant Cooper, conductor
* West Virginia Symphony Orchestra Chorus; Joseph Janisch, director

One Night Only – Friday, January 18, 2008 , 8 p.m.
Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia

Tickets for the January 18 Gala Benefit concert begin at $9 for adults, $5 for students, and are available through the Clay Center Ticket Office, 304-561-3570, or online at www.wvsymphony.org.

Thanks, Ryan! Needless to say, music fans, this is a show you do not want to miss - highly recommended!