September 11: The Candlelit Concert For Clean Energy | Local Music, Global Aid
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Local Music, Global Aid: The Candlelit Concert for Clean Energy
Unplugged concert benefits Gulf families and local energy efficiency
Guilt won't solve our energy problems— neither spiritually or environmentally.
Take an active role in changing the impact of energy efficiency on our lives, and enjoy an evening of guilt-free music by candlelight.
The Music Studio on Harrison Hill and St. David of Wales Episcopal Church present the Candlelit Concert for Clean Energy. The benefit begins at 7:30 pm on Saturday, September 11, at 2800 SE Harrison Street in southeast Portland. General admission is $10, $7 for seniors, students, and seniors.
This event is candlelit, acoustic, and paperless. 100% of ticket price, sponsorships, and donations will benefit the causes outlined. Admission and dedicated sponsorship opportunities are available online at cc4ce.eventbrite.com or by contacting the Music Studio on Harrison Hill.
The musical lineup features Valery Saul, Scott Belleri, Joel Kleinbaum, and Christy Kuiken from the innovative Cooperating Teaching Artists program at the Music Studio on Harrison Hill; members of the Portland Peace Choir; instrumental jazz odes by Plum Sutra; local music maverick Bill Crane; and old world European folk trio Shicky Gnarowitz and The Transparent Wings of Joy, among many others.
50% of proceeds will help the Episcopal Relief and Development Fund in its efforts to assist families affected by the Gulf oil spill:
- Help meet immediate needs, through grocery vouchers, legal assistance, personal care and information referrals
- Increase individual and community resilience in navigating the current and complex challenges for the residents in the bayous of Terrebonne
50% of proceeds will help St David's retrofit its mid-century building for greater energy efficiency.
Actions include:
- Improve insulation and sealing
- Install wall-mounted, energy efficient heaters to replace aging central furnace
- Transition to low-impact maintenance supplies, reducing dependence on petrochemicals
- Upgrade inefficient lighting fixtures, in collaboration with PGE and Pacific Lamps Wholesale
- Jumpstart a fund to install rooftop solar panels
About the Music Studio on Harrison Hill
The Music Studio on Harrison Hill is an up-and-coming cooperative of local musicians working together to provide high quality, affordable music lessons to enrich the lives of our students. The Cooperative Teaching Artist program allows our teachers to engage in professional development, encourage community music making, and share resources. MSHH is an efficient clearinghouse for finding the right teacher for your specific musical goal, age, or learning style. Contact us to take a free "test drive" with a Cooperative Teaching Artist before committing or explore all of our musical offerings, including musicianship class for young music makers and night school for adults.
http://MusicStudioHarrisonHill.com
