Internationally-Acclaimed California Guitar Trio to Perform Benefit Concert for Witness Justice

Crossover-classical ensemble teams with Frederick’s All Saints’ Episcopal Church and Witness Justice to help survivors of violence and trauma

Frederick, MD — As its first stop following a tour through Italy, the celebrated California Guitar Trio is coming to Frederick to perform a benefit concert for Witness Justice at All Saints’ Episcopal Church on February 23, 2007.

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Tickets are $20 and will be available at the door. Advance reservations may be purchased on-line using PayPal (cash or credit/debit card) by sending payments to donations@witnessjustice.org (type “Concert Tickets” in the subject line). One-half ($10) of each ticket sale is tax deductible, as it will benefit survivors of violence who reach out to Witness Justice for support and assistance.

All Saints’ Episcopal Church held its first service in 1856 and is the oldest Episcopal parish in western Maryland. The present church was designed by the accomplished 19th century church architect Richard Upjohn. The acoustics of the neo-gothic church are remarkable, making this one of the California Guitar Trio’s favorite venues to perform in. All Saints’ Episcopal Church offers many programs and outreach initiatives, now reaching communities across the nation through its relationship with Witness Justice.

All Saints’ Episcopal Church is providing much more than just a location for the concert. The church’s outreach committee initiated the link with the California Guitar Trio and Witness Justice and has managed all of the concert preparation. All Saints’ Episcopal Church understands that individuals, families, and communities are deeply affected by violence, and offers this concert as a way to raise funds for much-needed programs and services and to demonstrate its commitment to those who experience violence and trauma.

A raffle will also take place at the concert. Raffle prize contributions have been provided by local merchants including Acacia, Brewer’s Alley, Cacique, California Tortilla, Dawn Kennard at Studio One Hair Design and Day Spa, Monarch Pearls, Target, Tasting Room, and Regal Theaters.

Witness Justice is a national, grassroots, nonprofit organization created by survivors for survivors. Our mission is to empower and assist victims of violence and their loved ones with both healing from trauma and in navigating the criminal justice process. Witness Justice offers support regardless of where a victim lives, when or where the crime occurred, or whether the crime was ever reported. For more information, visit www.WitnessJustice.org.