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Wonderful music, delicious food and a fabulous silent auction were the highlights of the evening. “Crossroads Carousel," was held on Saturday, March 26th, and featured J. Mark McVey, who toured the nation singing the lead role in “Les Miserables,” performed in six Broadway shows, and is composer Marvin Hamlisch’s favorite tenor.
The evening, held in the Grand Ballroom at Quail Hollow Resort in Concord, also supported the arts therapy and the A+ Program. This program is for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other issues, and is designed to help ease the transition from elementary school to middle school. It is an addition to the elementary, middle-school and high-school programs at the Crossroads Therapeutic School.
Crossroads Carousel Cabaret 2010 was a great success!
“Crossroads Carousel Cabaret Featuring Franc D’Ambrosio” on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at Quail Hollow was a smash hit with 189 people in attendance (vs. 154 in 2009). Franc gave a superb performance of the cabaret version of "Franc D'Ambrosio's Broadway,” an array of Broadway classics including songs from The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables and many more Broadway favorites. The show weaves funny, warm hearted stories of growing up in the Bronx, how he was cast in Phantom and in Godfather III as the opera-singing Corleone son. D’Ambrosio was also available at a post-event reception to autograph his latest CD.
Ron Toivonen was awarded a Crossroads Lifetime Service Award for his commitment to Crossroads as a volunteer and trustee, and honorary trustee.
We have had nothing but compliments on the event. We drew guests from as far away as Toledo.
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 Featuring Grammy-Award Winning Singer/Songwriter
Janis Ian
With your help, our event was a smash hit attended by more than 150 people! Janis gave a superb performance.
Your generosity helped us raise more than $16,000 in sponsorships and donations and over $9,500 in raffle and silent auction proceeds.
The money you helped us raise through Carousel will help provide that margin of excellence that our kids deserve. All proceeds will be used to support our A+ Program for children with autism and to expand our arts therapy programs for emotionally disturbed children.
We greatly appreciate that you have selected Crossroads as one of the charities deserving of your support. Your gift will truly make a difference in the lives of the children we serve.
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Carousel 2008
Crossroads Carousel Cabaret
featuring Maureen McGovern
Over 160 people packed the grand ballroom of the Quail Hollow Resort in Concord on May 10th for recording artist and actress Maureen McGovern's cabaret-style performance as a benefit for Crossroads.
Based on her latest album, Ms. McGovern's show was entitled "A Long and Winding Road," and featured hits from the 60's and 70's.
Ms. McGovern's signature song is The Morning After, the theme from the film The Poseidon Adventure.
The event also included a silent auction and a post-concert VIP reception.
Ms. McGovern also presented a workshop on May 9. "Musically Speaking: Milligrams of Hope and Healing Support in Lecture and Song" drew about 40 therapists, counselors and others interested in the therapeutic value of music.
In a career spanning 35 years, Ms. McGovern has performed on Broadway, in movies, on television and with top orchestras across the country.
The event raised more than $18,000 in sponsorships and $6,000 from a silent auction and jewelry sale. Funds raised will go toward expanding arts therapy programs at Crossroads.
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