For Immediate Release

Princeton Seminary Holds Benefit Concert for Hurricane Relief

Princeton, NJ, November 2, 2005– Princeton Theological Seminary will hold a Hurricane Katrina Benefit Concert on Friday, November 11, from 7:30–9:30 p.m. in the Main Dining Room of the Mackay Campus Center. Hosted by the Princeton Seminary Hurricane Relief Mission, the concert will feature several different artists and styles, including gospel hip hop by “360,” jazz from Victor Lin, recording artist Shauna Park, vocalist Neah Lee, and special dance performances. Complimentary refreshments will be served.

A silent auction of valuable items will also be held, and there will be a multimedia presentation on the hurricane damage, its impact upon the residents, and theological responses to the disaster. The suggested donation is $15 per person, $10 for students and their spouses. Space is limited, but seats can be reserved by contacting Neah Lee at neahlee@gmail.com. One hundred percent of proceeds will go to relief work in the areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. For more information, visit www.xanga.com/ptsrelief.

This will be the second fundraiser for Hurricane Katrina disaster relief on the Seminary campus. The first was the Zydeco and Jambalaya Festival on September 24.  It featured Mitchell’s Cajun Aces, a local Cajun Band; jambalaya, made with donations of 60 pounds of onions, 12 bunches of parsley, 150 pounds of rice, and 100 pounds of chicken; and more than 30 gallons of sweet tea. The festival drew more than 225 attendees and raised more than $2,300 for disaster relief.