Featuring Naperville’s Own American Idol, Gina Glocksen
KidsMatter in Naperville will present its first Benefit Showcase Concert at Wentz Concert Hall at North Central College on Thursday Evening, April 19. The program will honor KidsMatter founders Mary Ann Bobosky and Marianne Boyajian and will showcase the finest music, dance and theatrical talents of high school students from Naperville School Districts 203 and 204 and Benet Academy. The Gala Concert will be highlighted by a performance by Naperville singer and American Idol finalist Gina Glocksen. WGN-TV weatherman and Waubonsie Valley graduate Paul Konrad will be Master of Ceremonies.
“Mary Ann Bobosky and Marianne Boyajian were the “founding mothers” of KidsMatter. They both served on the Edward Hospital Task Force that formulated a community-wide health approach to battle teenage destructive behaviors in the late 1990’s. In 2001, KidsMatter was officially born,” says Executive Director IdaLynn Wenhold. “It is so appropriate to honor them at our first fundraising concert. It was their instrumental support and guidance that set the positive direction for KidsMatter to take. ”
The concert will be preceded by a VIP benefit cocktail reception begining at 6PM.
Date: Thurs., April 19, 2012
Time: 7:30 pm
Approximate Length: 2 Hours
Venue: Wentz Concert Hall
Address: 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville IL
Ticket Information:
VIP Price Level - $65 (only 100 available)
Adult Price Level - $35
Student Price Level - $15
A $2 per ticket convenience fee applies to online purchases.
For more event information visit www.kidsmatter2us.org.