Sarah McLachlan Joins Van Wezel Foundation Gala, 3/27

Multi-platinum and Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Sarah McLachlan announced today that she will kick off the second leg of her North America "Shine On Tour" which includes a stop at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on March 27. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 14 at 10am. Her performance will coincide with the annual Van Wezel Foundation Gala which helps support the hall and its arts education initiatives.

Monica Van Buskirk, President and CEO of the Van Wezel Foundation, stated "We are thrilled to announce that we have a brand new star to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall for our 14th Annual Gala on March 27th and we expect Sarah McLachlan to bring the biggest crowd we've ever had! We are particularly excited about this year's star because of her commitment to children and the performing arts. One of her proudest initiatives is that of her non-profit, the Sarah McLachlan school of Music which provides afterschool music education for at-risk and underserved children who otherwise would not have access to such programming. Her personal endeavor to support arts education makes her a perfect complement to the Gala and the Van Wezel Foundation's central mission."

McLachlan's "Shine On Tour", which launched last June, has visited over 40 cities in North America to widespread critical acclaim. The Orange County Register described her performance at The Greek in Los Angeles as "a captivating 2 1/2-hour set" while The Vancouver Sun called McLachlan "breathtaking."

McLachlan's unparalleled ability to craft finely tuned lyrics has led to an enduring career as one of the most beloved artists of the past two decades. On her latest album "Shine On," The New York Times said "her songs materialize in grand resonant spaces" and People Magazine said McLachlan "still sounds like an angel." Verve Records will put out a remix of "Monsters" which the Boston Globe calls "one of the album's best songs." "Monsters" will be available on iTunes on November 17.

Concert tickets are $65-$135 and can be purchased by visiting VanWezel.org, the Box Office, or by calling 941-953-3368. Tickets for the Van Wezel Foundation Gala can be purchased by calling 941- 366-5578.

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