If you’re a fan of the iconic music of Elton John and Billy Joel, then the exclusive setting of the Community Arts Center on Friday, October 18, is where you need to be.
“The fourth rendition of LIVE UNITED in Music is shaping up to be one of our best yet,” said Ron Frick, CEO of the Lycoming County United Way, told Webb Weekly. “LIVE UNITED in Music is now a signature community event for our United Way, and this year, we are thrilled to welcome back Grammy and Tony-nominated Michael Cavanaugh, performing both the music of the legendary Billy Joel and Sir Elton John.”
In the inaugural year, Cavanaugh performed the music of Billy Joel and returned in the spring of 2022 to do his Elton John orchestral show. “This year, local talent Tess Marshall, Mallory Scoppa Gardner, and Kimbo Reichley round out the rest of the show. An incoming graduate and the reigning Miss Central Pennsylvania, Abby Traxler, will perform our national anthem to kick off the show. Back for his second year, Gary Chrisman will be the emcee. Last year’s show featured homegrown talents Morgan Myles, Dylan Rockoff, and Beane, who are all making names for themselves around the country,” Frick added.
This great musical event showcases the Lycoming County United Way and our community. This is the fourth live community event. The first two featured Grammy and Tony Award nominee Michael Cavanaugh and the LIVE UNITED in Music Pops Orchestra under the direction of Walt Straiton. Last year’s event starred local talents Morgan Myles, Dylan Rockoff, and Beane, with special guest appearances by Dave Brumbaugh, the late Loni Gamble, Mike Caschera, Miss Pennsylvania Miranda Moore, and local father-and-daughter duo Kopper & Kash performing our national anthem.
The event will also feature the presentation of the LIVE UNITED in Music Lifetime Achievement Award. Now in its fourth year, the award is presented to a member of our community who has spent a lifetime influencing the musical arts in our community.
The award was first presented in October 2019 to Dr. Oscar Knade, former Superintendent of the Williamsport Area School District and the architect of much of the musical excellence in Williamsport.
In 2022, the award was presented to Mr. Albert Nacinovich, the long-time director of the Repasz Band, and in 2023, to David Brumbaugh, Executive Director of the Uptown Music Collective. The Lycoming County United Way commissioned the award from local artist and potter Worth Rawson. Worth has been part of the fabric of our artistic community, originally as a small downtown business and now as part of the Pajama Factory. Worth has created the award every year, and event organizers are thrilled that Worth has been able to marry the art of pottery with the art of music.
This is a rare opportunity to witness some incredible musicians and experience fine music. Mark your calendars for Friday, October 18, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Arts Center in Downtown Williamsport. Tickets are on sale at https://www.caclive.com/events/liveunitedinmusiciv/ or by calling the CAC box office at 570-326-2424.
Limited seats are available, and there are no holds! Tickets are selling fast, so make sure to get yours today.
All proceeds benefit the Lycoming County United Way and our support of 33 community service programs in Lycoming, Sullivan, and Tioga Counties.
