"Romancing the PAC” Benefit Concert
Clatsop Community College
1653 Jerome, Astoria OR 97103
For immediate release
Contact: Lenore Morrisson (503) 338-2473

Kim Angelis

" Romancing the PAC” Benefit Concert to raise funds to improve the CCC Performing Arts Center in Astoria and CCC Arts & Ideas.

Clatsop Community College Arts & Ideas and the CCC Foundation proudly present the 2nd annual “Romancing the PAC,” an afternoon of exquisite music with internationally acclaimed composer and violin virtuoso Kim Angelis, with Josef Gault, guitar, and David Carlson, piano, on Sunday, February 11 at 2 p.m. at the CCC Performing Arts Center, 16th & Franklin, Astoria. This benefit concert will raise funds to improve both the facility and the Arts & Ideas program.

Kim Angelis has enthralled concert audiences from Ancud, Chile, to Alaska and over the seas to Asia with her dazzling virtuosity and exuberant stage presence. She is often described as “transforming herself from a soft-spoken, modest and spiritual person into a wild creature of the violin with flying skirts and hair, a few broken bowstrings and stomping heels.” (Clancy Hughes, Inflection Point)

Josef Gault, “The Wild Hungarian” is a native of Michigan who has devoted himself to music since 1994. His flamenco-styled guitar artistry is inspired by such luminaries as Manitas de Plata and Sabicas. He is the host of the popular “All Kinds of Folk” radio program on KMUN/KTCB, Astoria, and is also the Technical Production Manager at Clatsop Community College.

Pianist David Carlson is a musician of considerable diversity and exceptional artistry. He has presented solo programs, appeared with symphony orchestras, chamber music groups, chorales, opera companies and accompanied both vocalists and instrumentalists. Some of his many associations have been with the Santa Barbara Civic Light Opera, the Delray Beach Chorale, Florida Atlantic University, Dallas County Community Colleges and the Palm Beach Opera. He is a familiar face to PAC audiences!

Kim and Josef are delighted to perform this benefit concert in their hometown of Astoria. They will be featuring the romantic aspect of their music, introducing new material, and of course, will perform "The Astoria Waltz." They extend a heartfelt “thank you, Astoria, for embracing this song so warmly!”

The CCC Arts & Ideas program encompasses a broad spectrum of cultural enrichment offerings that are presented in a setting of artistry and education, providing opportunities for creativity and learning for both artists and audiences alike. It is proud to be a contributor to the vibrant heritage and cultural arts activities of our community.

The CCC Foundation is dedicated to supporting the College’s mission of providing high quality educational opportunities that serve the community’s needs.

Tickets: $15 adults: $10 students / adults 62+ and are available at the Box Office one hour before performance or Bach ‘n Rock in downtown Astoria. Visit CCC’s website at www.clatsopcc.edu/arts&ideas for the Arts & Ideas calendar or www.skysong.com for more information on Kim Angelis and Josef Gault.