Help keep the lights “Ahn” after school!
The Ahn Trio will perform a special benefit concert to support the efforts of the Greater Gallatin United Way kidsLINK Afterschool program on Tuesday, May 31st at the Ellen Theatre from 7-9pm.
Tickets to this special performance range $18-$52 and are available at theellentheatre.com/. Doors at 6pm. Who are the Ahn Trio? Hailed as “exacting and exciting musicians” by the LA Times, the three sisters of the Ahn Trio (Lucia on the piano, Angella on the violin, and Maria on the cello) have earned a distinguished reputation for embracing 21st century classical music with their unique style and innovative collaborations. The Ahn Trio has performed in all 50 states, in over 30 countries, at the White House for the Obamas, and at the prestigious TED Women. The trio’s album, Lullaby for My Favorite Insomniac is a showcase of their fearless creativity, which made No. 8 on the Billboard Charts for 26 weeks in the Classical album category. Ms. Maria Ahn also released a solo album on iTunes last year of David Bowie’s covers, all played on the cello. Whether they are performing in Vienna’s Musikverein, Buenos Aires’ Teatro Colon, New York’s Lincoln Center, Leipzig’s Gewandhaus, Beijing’s Concert Hall, or Istanbul’s Aya Irini in Topkapi Palace, the Ahn Trio share their innovative spirit and ever-evolving vision of music. Greater Gallatin United Way kidsLINK Afterschool was established in 1997 in response to an identified need in our rural communities: to keep children safe while their parents finished their work day. Today, kidsLINK Afterschool enrolls over 4,000 youth with over 1600 attending daily in 29 programs operating in Gallatin, Park, Sweet Grass, and Meagher Counties. Afterschool programming is more than a safe place, it provides a bridge between out-of-school experiences and in-school learning, increasing interest in education and school itself. Participants receive a healthy snack, homework/tutoring support and enrichment, and physical activities. The success of kidsLINK Afterschool is the result of strong partnerships with school districts, MSU, libraries, Gallatin County 4-H and other local organizations. Families and employers rely on afterschool programming. This event is to raise awareness of the impact of the program and to raise funds so that the needs of our growing communities continue to be met. Additionally, the event offers an opportunity for kidsLINK students to hear the Ahn Trio perform. For further information, please visit greatergallatinunitedway.org/. •
