Burlington, Ontario: One Burlington is hosting a fund raising concert for Ukraine at St. Christopher’s Anglican Church on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Everyone is welcome to attend as funds are raised for the Canada Ukraine Foundation. There is a suggested donation of $25 per person and people may choose to donate in advance at the CU Foundation website so they can get a tax-refundable receipt.

Several professional artists are donating their talents for this important cause.

Jeff Madden, tenor, will be performing uplifting material from the American musical theatre songbook. Mr. Madden starred as Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys and Kevin in the ensemble cast of Come From Away. Charles Cozens and Colin Maier are the duo, JoyRide. Mr. Cozens is a renown accordionist and Mr. Maier plays numerous instruments in this dynamic duo. Miss Andrea Battista is currently a violinist with the Burlington Symphony Orchestra and Chair of the Arts and Culture Council of Burlington. She will accompany Jeff Madden and entertain us with a solo performance on the piano.

There are several performances by local groups. GuZheng Group presents young people on the Chinese Zither, a harpsichord-like instrument. Dressed in traditional costumes, this ensemble is amazing to watch. Several Ukrainian churches have pulled together a choir to perform for us and a Bandura duo will perform on this traditional Ukrainian lute-like instrument. The closing act will be a presentation by the young company of the Tyrsa Ukrainian Dancers. Fabulously dressed in embroidered shirts, bright red skirts and pants and ribboned caps, these young people will raise spirits and smiles as well as funds!

One Burlington is organizing this event in co-operation with the Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Holy Protection of the Mother of God. One Burlington has been presenting events since 2017. It is dedicated to bringing people together to learn more about each other to create understanding and acceptance. Please see our website for more details: oneburlington.net

For more information contact: Barbara Anderson-Huget, Project Manager
barbarinaah@yahoo.ca or call, 905-469-0338