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/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Minstrel Foundation Celebrates 10 Years of Bringing Music & Arts to Inner-City Youth/

15:43 EDT Monday, May 26, 2008

TORONTO, May 23 /CNW/ -

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    Who:

    -   Carol Welsman, Pianist/Keyboardist of the Year at the 2006 Smooth
        Jazz Awards
    -   Guido Basso, Member of the Grammy and Juno award winning Boss Brass
    -   Robert Pilon, One of Canada's most respected and sought after
        vocalists
    -   Children from Dixon Hall Music School and the University Settlement
        House
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What:

Join the Minstrel Foundation as it celebrates 10 years of "bringing music and arts to inner-city youth" at a Spring Gala on May 27th.

This year's gala will have exciting performances by Canadian jazz legends Carol Welsman and Guido Basso and there will also be special performances by the children of Dixon Hall Music School and the University Settlement House.

The evening will feature live and silent auctions, with the live auction being conducted by celebrity auctioneer Robert Pilon. Both auctions will provide guests with many chances to win incredible prizes including extraordinary vacation retreats, golf and sporting packages, incredible gourmet dining experiences, beauty and spa treatments, designer furnishings, unique pieces of art, and so much more.

When:

Tuesday, May 27th

6:30-10:00 p.m.

Granite Club

2350 Bayview Avenue, Toronto

6:30 p.m. Cocktails & Silent Auction

7:30 p.m. Dinner, Live Auction

9:00 p.m. Musical Performances

About the Minstrel Foundation:

The Minstrel Foundation for Music and Arts Advancement is a non-profit organization whose objective is to support music and arts education programs for those members of society who lack the financial resources and opportunities to obtain them.

For further information: or to confirm your attendance: Susan Collins, Minstrel Foundation, (416) 944-8244, or info@minstrelfoundation.org

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