Jamestown’s St. Susan Center will continue the monthly “Soup and a Song” series of programs combining concerts by popular local musical groups with an “open-mic” on Friday, March 16th. For the modest admission price of $10, attendees will be treated to an evening of fine live musical entertainment and a meal consisting of hearty soup, several varieties of breads, crackers, desserts, coffee, tea and hot chocolate.
Proceeds from the Soup and a Song series will benefit St. Susan Center, Jamestown’s soup kitchen, which in 2011 served over 95,000 meals to a diverse client base that extends beyond the unemployed and homeless to include young parents, teens, seniors, children and persons who are challenged physically, mentally or emotionally.
“The demands on St. Susan Center are greater than ever. During the month of February we served 24% more meals than the previous year.,” explained Sue Colwell, executive director. “ I am extremely thankful for the support of our community; we could not make it without you!”
Logistical support for the Soup and a Song program is being provided by Trinity Guitars, the Jamestown-based purveyor of fine stringed instruments and audio gear. Trinity Guitars owner, Jim Holler, will be coordinating the talent for the events, as well as providing the sound system. WRFA’s Jason Sample will return as the Master of Ceremonies.
The Soup and a Song events will be held at St. Susan Center’s facility at Gateway Center, also known to Jamestown residents as the former Chautauqua Hardware Building, at 31 Water Street. The public will be admitted beginning at 6:00pm, with the open-mic segment of the programs beginning at 6:30. Featured entertainers will begin playing at 7:40 pm, and the events will conclude at 9:00pm.
Featured performers on the 16th is the Kidder UMC praise band, Kidder Alive. “Kidder church is committed to St. Susan Center through financial support, but this event allows us to share our talents to build up their ministry.” Said Kidder Pastor Rick LaDue. “We’ll worship, have fun and raise money for a vital need. Everybody wins!”
Trinity Guitars owner Jim Holler is pleased with the turnouts and the effectiveness of the Soup and Song Events:
“ As we close out the 2012 version of “Soup and A Song” I am thankful for all the musicians who have donated there time and talents. We have had fun, made some new friends and raised money and awareness for St Susan Center. In this addition I will pick up my guitar as part of the band Kidder Alive.”
Persons interested in learning more about St. Susan Center may contact Colwell at (716) 664-2253, extension 3. Persons interested in performing during the open-mic segments of the programs should contact Jim Holler at (716) 665-4490, or sign up in person at Trinity Guitars, 800 West Third Street in Jamestown. The open-mics will feature acoustic-based performers of folk, blues or country selections suitable for a venue such as St. Susan Center.
