BARRY ManILOW DONATES NEW YAMAHA PIANO TO KICK OFF MUSIC INSTRUMENT DRIVE FOR Manchester PUBLIC SCHOOLS


BARRY ManILOW DONATES NEW YAMAHA PIANO TO KICK OFF MUSIC INSTRUMENT DRIVE FOR Manchester PUBLIC SCHOOLS
 
  Public Can Trade a New or Gently Used Musical Instrument For Free Tickets to Manilow’s May 9th Concert
 
 
[ Manchester , NH —Thursday, April 25, 2013] – Direct from Broadway, following a critically acclaimed sold out run on New York’s Great White Way, Barry Manilow, the undisputed #1 Adult Contemporary Artist of all time, brings his “Manilow In Concert” Direct from Broadway concert to cities around the nation.  
 
“THE MAGIC IS BACK!”  The New York Times
“THE JOINT IS JUMPING!” The New York Post
“UNDENIABLY EXCITING AND FUN!” The New Yorker
“YOU CAN’T HELP BUT DANCE IN THE AISLES!”  Entertainment Weekly
 
Don’t miss this unprecedented concert in Manchester at the Verizon Wireless Arena on May 9thas Manilow performs songs from his massive catalog of hits.  From “Mandy” to “I Write the Songs” to “Copacabana (At The Copa)” and so many more.  Manilow’s Broadway show has become as legendary as the man himself.
 
The pop icon is also donating a Yamaha piano to launch a local instrument drive for Manchester Public Schools. Anyone who donates a new or gently used musical instrument to the Verizon Wireless Arena will receive 2 free tickets (valid for pre-selected seat locations) for Manilow’s May 9th concert in Manchester , NH .
 
“I’m thrilled to be able to help bring the gift of music to these kids,” states Manilow.
 
The Verizon Wireless Arena will be the base for the instrument drive in Manchester , from now through May 9th. The instrument drop off location is open between 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Monday through Friday and Saturday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
 
“It is absolutely fantastic that Barry Manilow is bringing The Manilow Project to the Manchester School District ,” added Manchester Superintendent Dr. Tom Brennan.  “I see first hand how music affects the lives of students in our schools.  It is the source of so much hope and inspiration for our students and an outlet for their creative freedom.   I have no doubt that these much needed instruments will bring joy to our city students.”
 
The Manilow Music Project (MMP) is part of The Manilow Fund for Health and Hope.  It was formed as a grass roots organization to assist local charities and programs.  Its primary focus is to provide musical instruments to high schools and middle schools and to provide music scholarships at universities throughout the US , Canada , and the UK . More information on the Manilow Music Project can be found at http://www.manilowmusicproject.org/.
 
Tickets are available online at Manilow.com or Ticketmaster.com, in person at the Verizon Wireless Arena, or by calling 1-800-745-3000.
 
With worldwide record sales exceeding 80 million, Barry Manilow is ranked as the top Adult Contemporary chart artist of all time with a staggering 50 top 40 hits. Manilow has produced, arranged, and released over 40 albums over the course of his career.
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Teens Robbed of I-pod/Cell Phone

 

MANCHESTER, NH- On Monday, February 11, 2013, at about 6:30 PM, Manchester Police responded to a Clay Street address for a report of a robbery.  On arrival, they met with two 16 year old Manchester teens who reported they had been the victims of a robbery a short time earlier on Somerville Street, near Belmont Street.

 

According to the boys, they were walking in the area when they were approached by two men, one of whom demanded their belongings, indicating his companion had a gun, although no gun was observed.

 

One of the boys surrendered his I-pod Nano and Galaxy S3 cell phone and the men left.  They were last seen leaving the area as passengers in an older, dark colored 4-door sedan operated by a third individual who was possibly wearing a red sweatshirt.

 

The first suspect was described as a white male in his forties, about 6’3” tall with a slender build and dark “stubble” on his face.  He was last seen wearing a dark colored vest and a green “beanie” style hat.  The second man, alleged to have possessed a gun, was described as a clean-shaven white male in his forties with an average height and build.  He was last seen wearing a camouflage shirt and khaki pants.

 

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Manchester Police Department at 668-8711.  Anonymous tips for cash rewards can be made through Manchester Crimeline at 624-4040 or online at manchestercrimeline.org.