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George Winston Concert Gathers Items for Project Self-Sufficiency Food Pantry

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Celebrated solo pianist George Winston has invited concert attendees to bring canned food items to his concert at the Newton Theatre, Friday, April 3rd.  All food will be donated to Project Self-Sufficiency’s food pantry and all proceeds from the sale of merchandise will benefit the agency.  Project Self-Sufficiency serves low-income individuals and families in the New Jersey Counties of Sussex, Warren and Hunterdon.

George Winston is undeniably a household name. He’s inspired fans and musicians alike with his singular solo acoustic piano songs for more than 40 years while selling 15 million albums.  A tireless road warrior playing nearly 100 concerts annually, live performance for Winston is akin to breathing.  Winston’s music is evocative, offering us all a chance to take a step back from our perpetually busy lives and let our minds adventurously wander.

George Winston’s classic albums, Autumn and December, are perennial favorites, along with Winter into Spring, Summer, 2017’s Spring Carousel – A Cancer Research Benefit, as well as two volumes of the compositions of Vince Guaraldi, two volumes of benefit albums for the Gulf Coast disasters, and six other solo piano albums.  He just released his 15th solo piano album, Restless Wind, via Dancing Cat Records/RCA Record.  Restless Wind is a portrayal of Winston’s place in a chaotic world – his compositions extend solace with an idiosyncratic grace.  The album is available now at GeorgeWinston.com.

“We are honored to have been selected to benefit from the April 3rd concert by George Winston at the Newton Theatre,” commented Deborah Berry-Toon, Executive Director at Project Self-Sufficiency.  “Project Self-Sufficiency’s food pantry serves hundreds of families every month and we are always grateful to receive donations of non-perishable food items.  The funds received from the sale of merchandise will go towards agency programs and services which help individuals and families to reach their full potential and take their next steps towards economic self-sufficiency.”

Project Self-Sufficiency is a private non-profit community-based organization dedicated to improving the lives of low-income families residing in northwestern New Jersey.  The agency’s mission is to provide a broad spectrum of holistic, respectful, and comprehensive services enabling low-income single parents, teen parents, two-parent families, and displaced homemakers to improve their lives and the lives of their children while achieving personal and economic self-sufficiency and family stability.  For information about making a donation to Project Self-Sufficiency, or to find out more about the programs and services available at the agency, visit www.projectselfsufficiency.org.  To purchase tickets to the April 3rd concert by George Winston at the Newton Theatre, visit https://www.showclix.com/event/winston-0848.
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