Jackie Evancho to perform at Mending Broken Hearts

 

Operatic singing prodigy Jackie Evancho will perform during this year’s Mending Broken Hearts with Hope Luncheon, hosted by The Shelter for Abused Women & Children, Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples.

Evancho is best known for wowing America’s Got Talent judges with her pitch-perfect operatic vocals at age 10. The young soprano from Pittsburgh won runner-up and launched her music career, signing with Columbia Records.

Since her television appearance, Evancho has established herself as a legitimate force within the classical crossover genre and participated in many high profile events including the Oprah finale spectacular as well as the lighting of the National Christmas Tree in Washington, D.C., where she sang for President and Mrs. Obama.

Now in its 16th year, the Luncheon attracts more than 700 attendees annually. Highlights include a silent auction and two-day designer boutique, which will showcase vendors from across the country. The boutique is open to the public and will run from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday, Jan. 15, and 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 16, at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort. Chico’s FAS, Inc., Arthrex, Inc., Joan Loos, Gwyn and Bill Sanford and Candy and Bill Raveis are the founding and signature sponsors for this year’s luncheon. Proceeds from the Mending Broken Hearts luncheon, a signature fundraising event, will benefit The Shelter’s mission to prevent, protect, and prevail over domestic violence and human trafficking through advocacy, empowerment and social change.Today, at 15, Evancho made Billboard Magazine’s list of music movers-and-shakers under the age of 21. Her U.S. shows are also sell-outs and have been taped for broadcast on PBS for the Great Performances series. Jackie’s first PBS special was one of the top pledge producing performances in PBS’ history.

For tickets or more information, contact Susan Utz at 239-775-3862, ext. 261 or email sutz@naplesshelter.org. More information on The Shelter is available at naplesshelter.org