From a press release:
Violin concert at Rainbow Community School benefits families in Gaza, Nov. 16
As world leaders debate how much, when, and under what conditions they will aid the families who survived the war in Gaza last summer, citizens around the world are not waiting for their governments to come up with a political formula. Western Carolinians for Peace and Justice in the Middle East (WCPJME) is joining others around this country and the world to raise relief funds for Gaza.
On Sunday November 16, 2014 at 3:30 PM WCPJME will present violinist Michael Dabroski in a concert to benefit the victims of war in Gaza. The concert will be held in the Rainbow Community School Concert Hall at 58 State Street in West Asheville.
Beth Keiser, a WCPJME member, said today, “All are welcome. We want to fill the hall.” The group will collect donations at the door. They ask those planning to attend to reserve their seats by calling 828-505-7336.
All proceeds from the concert will go to Middle East Children’s Alliance, United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine, and Al Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City/American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem. People unable to attend the concert can make a tax deductible donation payable to “Tree or Life Educational Fund” and mail it to: WCPJME PO Box 2096 Mars Hill, NC 28754.
The WCPJME is partnering with the Tree of Life Educational Fund to bring Mr. Daborski to Asheville. The Tree of Life Educational Fund is a Connecticut-based Interfaith organization that is presenting November Gaza benefit concerts in Lyme CT, and Atlanta, Ga, as well Asheville.
Michael Dabroski’s solo concerts have been reviewed as “sensitive, charming, beautifully nuanced, and clearly articulated.” Mr. Dabroski serves as Artistic Director of Music in the Great Hall – a world-class chamber music series serving Baltimore, Maryland in its 41st season. His Asheville concert will include performances of music by JS Bach, an original Suite for Gaza, and Palestinian melodies. He will also share notes from a concert trip to Gaza in December 2013.
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