Concert for Ukraine

Macaulay Heritage Church (23 Church Street, Picton) will be hosting a benefit concert for Ukraine on June 18 at 1 PM. Featuring music from Kris Tischbein and the Library String Orchestra, tickets are by donation and can be purchased here. Doors open at 12:45. 100% of the proceeds from ticket sales will be donated towards humanitarian efforts in Ukraine, via the Red Cross.

The Regent Theatre will also be live-streaming the event. Tickets for the livestream are a suggested $10 per person donation, and can be purchased here. 9% of each livestream ticket purchase will be donated to the Regent Theatre’s Building Improvement Fund.

Kris Tischbein has written and performed music for the past 30 years. He has worked with Jake Clemons (Bruce Springsteen), Jerry Mercer (April Wine), Emm Gryner (David Bowie, solo) Adam Werner (award-winning fingerstyle guitarist), Mark Rashotte (Jake Clemons Band, Photograph), The Zone, Carl Dixon (The Guess Who, Coney Hatch), Shawn “Deepwater” Dore, Kelly Valleau, Ian K and many others.  

The Library String Orchestra is a group of local musicians who volunteer their time to bring the joy of music to Prince Edward County. Their members, who range in age, play a varied catalogue on violin, viola, cello and bass. The Orchestra’s mission has always been to help local organizations enrich their events by sharing their love of music, and they are excited to have more opportunities to perform after a long hiatus during the pandemic. The Library String Orchestra is sponsored by the Prince Edward County Library, who provides them with a space to practice and items like music, strings and rods.