Event: “The Stars Come Home!” --- A musical homecoming extravaganza featuring three internationally performing vocalists --- all with Peninsula area origins --- return for a one-night only benefit performance in Carmel. Presenting bass-baritone Marcus Nance and sopranos Leberta Loral and Yolanda Mitchell West. This is the first time the three artists who have performed on world stages separately will appear together.

Sponsored by a collaborative of four local nonprofit organizations, proceeds from the gala will support scholarship programs of the First Baptist Church of Pacific Grove, Monterey Bay Chapter of the Links, Incorporated, Colleagues of the Arts, and the Carmel Woman’s Club.

Date and Venue: Tuesday evening, August 30 at Carmel Woman’s Club, San Carlos and Ninth in Carmel. Reception, 6:30 p.m.; performance, 7:00p.m.

Tickets: Premier seating, $75: General seating, $50.

Full details of the event, biographies of the performers, and information on the accompanying musicians are covered in the attached pages.

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For additional performance information and interview opportunities with the stars, contact Jackie Craghead, 831-747-2334.

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The Stars Come Home!

In a star studded homecoming musical reunion, three internationally recognized vocalists from the Peninsula’s Seaside, Pacific Grove and Monterey areas will perform in a one-night only extravaganza on August 30 in Carmel for a fundraising event benefitting four local charities.

Appearing together for the first time will be acclaimed bass-baritone Marcus Nance; trailblazing soprano Leberta Loral, and lauded soprano Yolanda Mitchell West. Marcus Nance has performed at the New York Opera, the Vancouver Opera and on Broadway. Yolanda Mitchell West has performed at Avery Fisher Hall, Carnegie Hall and the Disney Concert Hall. Leberta Loral has performed concerts at the Sydney Opera House and in Munich, Germany. The trio will present individually and together in a variety of musical genres including grand opera, contemporary jazz and spiritual music.

Accompanying the trio of talented artists will be noted violinist Laua Burian, harpist Pamela Scholz, pianist Pauline Troia and Grammy-winning pianist Tammy Hall.

The event’s collaborative sponsorship is comprised of the First Baptist Church of Pacific Grove, Monterey Pay Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, Colleagues of the Arts, and the Carmel Woman’s Club. Proceeds will benefit scholarship programs of the four nonprofit organizations.

Recent media tributes to the talents of the three vocalists include the following highlights: “Thrilling powerful,” said the New York Times of bass-baritone Marcus Nance; “Sounds terrific,” exclaimed Opera News in conferring the coveted Critics Award on soprano Leberta Loral; “Rich timbre,” was the assessment of the Los Angeles Times on the performance of soprano Yolanda Mitchell West.

The venue is the Carmel Woman’s Club located at San Carlos and Ninth Avenue in Carmel, directly across from Sunset Center. The 7:00 P.M. performance will be preceded by a 6:30 reception. A Meet & Greet opportunity with the stars will follow the performance. Proof of vaccination is required.

Ticket prices for Premier Seating, $75; General Seating, $50. For information and to purchase tickets: carmelwomansclub.ticketspice.com/home-again or by check payable to CWC, PO Box 2674, Carmel, CA 93921.

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For performance information, call Jackie Craghead, 831-747-2345 or jackieseaside@yahoo.com