Messiah Sing Concert — DeBaun Center & St. Matthew Trinity Lutheran Church Joint Holiday Venture
December 6, 2008 at 8 p.m.
Location: DeBaun St. Matthew Trinity Lutheran Church, 57 Eighth Street, Hoboken, NJ (Accessible by PATH and Light
Rail); Directions at www.stmatthewtrinity.org.
Donations Accepted: Proceeds to benefit St. Matthew Trinity Lutheran Church's Lunch Time Ministry
Information: 201-216-8937, Center@debaun.org or www.debaun.org
Hoboken, NJ: In conjunction with St. Matthew Trinity Lutheran Church, DeBaun Center for Performing Arts is proud to present a Messiah Sing Concert on December 6, 2008 at 8 p.m. at St. Matthew Trinity Lutheran Church, 57 Eighth St. in Hoboken, NJ.

The concert will be a sing-in version of Handel's "Messiah" featuring the Stevens Choir and local soloists: Jennifer Behnke, Justin Birdsong, Martin Burgert, Alice Heatherington, Helen Lynch, Lisa PierceGoldstein and Brian Quintin. Concert-goers can either come to sing along with the choir and soloists as they perform, or just sit back, relax and listen to the beautiful music. Piano accompaniment will be given by Stephanie Safko throughout the concert and the "Hallelujah Chorus" will be accompanied on organ by Richard Brode, St. Matthew Trinity Lutheran Church Music Director. Participants are encouraged to bring their own music if they already own it; otherwise copies will be available at the door. Come to sing or just to listen—no reservations are necessary.

The Messiah Sing Concert is a free event, but donations are being accepted at the concert to benefit the church's Lunch Time Ministry. Four mornings a week, St. Matthew Trinity's Parish Hall becomes an oasis for those who need a nourishing meal and a place to sit with friends. Supported by donations and staffed by volunteers, the Lunch Time Ministry provides food and a welcome to 25-75 guests each day it is open.

DEBAUN CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS is a not for profit, regional production house located in Hoboken, NJ. The Center produces series in theater and music as well as special events and workshops throughout its yearlong season. Its shows are cast with professional and amateur performers alike and it employs several artists in residence to aid the staff in the operation of this broad-based arts facility. DeBaun Auditorium is a recently renovated proscenium theater with a mid-size stage, extensive lighting and sound capabilities and seating for 480. It is easily accessible by public transportation (PATH, Light Rail, bus and train) from New York City and Northern and Central New Jersey. DeBaun Center is currently celebrating its 10th Anniversary since its renovation was completed in 1998. For more information about DeBaun Center and the events during the 10th Anniversary Season.