Dec. 15, 2010, at the Affiliated School for the Blind Training Center on 409 West St. Mary, all are welcome to escape the hustle and bustle to enjoy peaceful Holiday melodies. The concert starts at 7 p.m. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted to benefit the Affiliated Blind of Louisiana, Inc.
The Bayou Harp Circle is a group of local harpists that formed in 2004 and are now under the direction of Bette Vidrine. Joining the harpists this year will be the St. Cecilia Bell Choir, 4 vocalists, and a variety of talented musicians that includes Special Guest, Dr. Kimberley Houser, harp professor at LSU. Bringing a unique sound to traditional Holiday music, the artists hope to draw in a crowd that not only enjoys the music but takes the time to learn more about ABL.
“With the help of the attending crowd, we were able to raise $1,800 for ABL. We know times were hard for everyone last year, and it remains the same in 2010, so we appreciate every cent that’s given,” says Bette Vidrine. “We hope this year’s concert will be as much or more of a success.”
ABL was founded in 1983 as a private, non-profit organization dedicated to providing special services and training to Louisiana's visually-impaired, blind and deaf-blind populations. The Training Center is used to teach people who are blind and deaf-blind the skills that lead to independence, employment and community integration. They have four chapters and approximately 190 members throughout Louisiana, and over sixty employees throughout its various operations.
With the help of such fundraising events like “Harps and Handbells for the Holidays” and the giving spirit of those who attend, ABL is able to continue their services and increase their awareness to the public. Learn more about the non-profit and their schedule of events at http://www.affiliatedblind.org.
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