Lincoln City, OR – Lincoln City Cultural Center announces “A Grand Welcome – A Benefit Piano Concert” on Friday, May 2^nd at 6:30pm. Hear the new Yamaha C3 played by some of the finest musicians in Oregon. This inaugural celebration will include performances by composer, Jasnam Daya Singh, AND jazz pianist, David Morgenroth (with bassist Bob Bowman), for an evening of beautiful music and fellowship. Seats are $30 and can be reserved online at  https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=278810 or by calling (541) 994-9994. Proceeds from this benefit concert will go towards helping to the Cultural Center pay off their new grand piano. State Representative David Gomberg will take the stage to emcee and announce the winners of a prize drawing during intermission for all those who donate.

The Cultural Center is excited to present an exceptional line-up of pianists for this concert. Jasnam Daya Singh was born in Brazil and is a Latin Grammy-nominated concert and jazz pianist and brilliant composer. David Morgenroth was awarded the first doctoral degree in jazz performance by the University of North Texas and has performed across the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia and South America. Bob Bowman has also toured around the world and been on many recordings that have won or been nominated for Grammy awards.

The purpose of this benefit piano concert is to pay off the replacement of the center’s previous Baldwin MZ piano that was nearing the end of its lifespan. The need for a new grand piano has been long recognized by both Cultural Center staff and musicians, as the previous Baldwin required frequent tuning to sustain the high-quality sound essential for the hundreds of musical performances required of it every year. Classic Pianos, a piano shop based in Portland, has allowed the Cultural Center to take possession of a beautiful, refurbished Yamaha C3 and given the center six months, interest free, to raise the remaining funds needed. “We’re aiming to do it in one weekend,” said Sara Reveile, Donor Relations Manager.

Fundraising for this new grand piano has been two years in the making. Generous donors from the 2024 Culture, of Course! Benefit & Dinner helped raise an impressive $4,000 for the downpayment. The Cultural Center is calling on the support of the community once again to help pay off the remaining balance at the benefit piano concert on May 2^nd and The Grand Bazaar on May 3^rd. The fundraising goal for these two events is $14,000.

The benefit piano concert is part of a full weekend of events:

• The Grand Bazaar, a Cultural Center Fundraiser like you’ve never seen before, takes place Saturday, May 3^rd at 5:30 – 8 PM. Sample Mediterranean dishes designed by Chef Donna Riani, enjoy live entertainment and shop the stalls for imported and one-of-a-kind treasures. Your $50 ticket includes food, wine, entertainment and exclusive first chance at the treasures of The Grand Bazaar.
• Come back for more on Sunday, May 4^th when the Bazaar will be open 10 AM – 3 PM, along with the opening day of the outdoor Sunday Market. Sunday admission to the Bazaar is free and open to the public.

Enter to win: Lincoln City Cultural Center will also have a 50/50 Raffle with THREE incredible prizes this year. You could win up to $4,687.50 in cash, dinner for two at The Bay House ($300 value), or a 2024 Finders Keeper glass float ($100 value). Tickets are $25 each or 5/$100 and can be purchased in-person or by calling the center at (541) 994-9994. Only 375 tickets will be sold. You need not be present to win. The 50/50 raffle drawing will take place at 3 PM on Sunday, May 4^th at Cultural Center.