Upcoming event presented by Jazz for Peace and Venice on Vine

Few people can doubt the idea that music contains uplifting properties. The very act of listening to music can be a loyal companion through pain, and a beacon of light through the lowest, most discouraging moments of our lives, offering hope and inspiration.

When an organization that focuses on improving lives, and embrace and harness these powerful properties for the benefit of people, hope and enlightenment trancends from the people to the community. In short, EVERYONE benefits from this effort. Venice on Vine is such an organization; for 25 years not only offering employment to the highly underserved 25-60 population of inner-city adults, but also providing education to give these people a fair shot at moving forward to stability and independance.

Venice on Vine is partnering with the Jazz for Peace foundation to host a benefit raising awareness for the Venice on Vine organization. The event will be held at Memorial Hall on Saturday, March 19th at 7:00pm and features Jazz Pianist, vocalist, and composer Rick Dellaratta. SCPA Instructor and Jazz Pianist Erwin Stuckey will be on hand with his Trio to open the show. Memorial Hall is located at 1225 Elm Street (next to Music Hall), Downtown. For tickets more information, visit www.veniceonvine.com. Tickets can also be purchased there as well.

Tebbe Farrell, benefit Coordinator and Developer/Tutor with Venice on Vine is very excited about the partnership, and the opportunity to present the show to the community. "Jazz for Peace featuring Rick Dellaratta has raised funds for non-profits through jazz from UNICEF to The American Red Cross and, recently, to save the Mara River by Masai land in Kenya and Tanzania, Africa. Rick has played with everyone from Dizzy to Bill Evans and currently, Eddie Gomez. So come on out and support great jazz and your community!"

The life-changing properties of music, and an organization that changes lives. Please save the date for this fantastic show on March 19th, and support Venice on Vine with a trip to their restaurant (1301 Vine Street) for some delicious pizza!

- jh