Haiti to Benefit from Performance at University of North Carolina, Charlotte

A relief effort for Haiti will be held at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte, on January 31st. Tickets purchased before the 31st will be $6.00 and can be purchased through www.planetpresale.com. Tickets at the door will be $8.00. The concert will begin at 5:30 in the Anne R. Belk Theater, 9201 University City Boulevard in Charlotte.

Referred to as the Haiti Earthquake Benefit Concert, money raised for this event will benefit Haiti only, with performers donating their time. The benefit is being hosted by the Robinson Hall Players, and the University of North Carolina Charlotte Department of Theatre.

Those scheduled to perform at this point include Amy Scheide, Matrimony, The Natural History, Jessica Drake, Jeremy Current, Bright Young Things, Sarah De Shields, E.S. Guthrie and Chris Kincaid. It is not known at this time if more people may be added at a later date.

This benefit will be in UNC Charlotte Anne R. Belk Theatre located in the Robsinson Hall for the Performing Arts.

Anyone with questions about the event may email Mary Kenny for more information. Her email address is mekenny@uncc.edu.

Charlotte residents have concerns that the health of those who survived the earthquake may deteriorate as time goes on. Limited medical and emergency supplies are available at this time for the victims who are waiting for assistance.

Funds received for Haiti Earthquake Benefit Concert will be handled by the American Red Cross. To make a donation to the Salvation Army before that time please see their link below.

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UNC benefit for Haiti