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Franklin Stage Company Autumn Benefit Concert
One Night Only

Saturday October 10th at 7:00pm
tickets $25, includes reception afterwards

Franklin Stage Company presents Rachelle Garniez, the singer-songwriter and cabaret performer who delighted FSC audiences as the First National Fairy in 2009's original musical play American Fairy Tales (for which she also wrote the music and lyrics), in concert with Matt Munisteri, acclaimed jazz guitarist and singer-songwriter. This duo, who have performed to acclaim both together and separately all around the world, will perform an exciting array of original songs and lesser known gems. All proceeds from the concert will benefit FSC, which has just completed its much acclaimed 13th season of Admission Free theatre.

Garniez has been hailed “a diva with a difference” (Billboard); a "straight -faced wit… romantic, rhapsodic and casually hilarious" (New York Times); and "a certified free spirit… with a richly compelling voice and a wild imagination" (The New Yorker). Meanwhile, Munisteri, one of "New York's finest vintage guitar stylists" (Downbeat Magazine), is also a formidable lyricist and composer - his CD Love Story made many critics' “Best Of” lists in both folk/roots and jazz categories. “Jazz musicians aren’t supposed to be able to write lyrics that good,” wrote The Village Voice. Together, Garniez and Munisteri promise a magical night of celebration.

The $25 ticket price for this benefit includes admission to this sensational concert, the reception afterwards to be held at The Beehive Restaurant on Main Street in Franklin featuring delicious desserts by local bakers, and a special gift.

Tickets can be purchased in advance by sending checks to FSC, PO BOX 821, Franklin, NY 13775. Patrons are asked to include a phone number so the theatre can call to confirm receipt. There are only 148 seats available for this event.

The concert follows the Artist Opening Reception for painter Elissa Gore at the Viviana Hansen Gallery at 422 Main Street in Franklin, from 4pm-6pm. A day of art and music awaits in Franklin on Saturday October 10th.