Paris, Tennessee –The community is invited to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 1921 Lone Oak Rd, Paris, for a Little Pantries of Henry County Empty Bowls Meal Fundraiser September 11.
The fundraiser will be held from 4 pm – 5:45 pm prior to the concert at 6 pm that night.
The Empty Bowls Meal Fundraiser costs: $10/bowl, $15/meal, $5/meal Children 5 and under. Bowls painted by community members and hand-thrown and glazed bowls donated by local potters, Martin Paschall, Jennifer Wright and Janice Wright, are available for purchase. Take-out will be available. You are welcome to attend either event or both.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will share the gift of music by hosting a watch party for the community in celebration of the world-renowned Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square North America Southeast leg of their “Hope” tour that evening. The concert is free to the community.
The concert will be streamed live to the Paris branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Wednesday, September 11th at 6:00 pm from State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia and feature the 400-voice choir. The Tabernacle Choir will be joined by the Morehouse College Glee Club and Spelman College Glee Clubs. In October 2023, the Choir hosted the glee clubs in Salt Lake City, where the two groups performed on the Choir’s weekly television, radio, and internet broadcast Music & the Spoken Word.
Choir president Michael O. Leavitt said: “Our goal is to magnify the Choir’s impact throughout the world by helping people feel God’s love for His children. Our performances will be free and live streamed so regions we visit can invite their friends and communities to participate.”
Under the direction of Choir Music Director, Mack Wilberg, and Assistant Music Director, Ryan
Murphy, the musical repertoire will encompass a wide range of musical genres and styles. From
classical masterpieces to contemporary music, the performances will resonate with audiences of all ages and backgrounds. The diverse selection of music serves as a testament to the Choir’s commitment to inclusivity and the universal language of music.
If you are unable to attend this watch party event, live streaming for the concerts is available by \visiting choirworldtour.com on Saturday, September 7th and Wednesday September 11th at 7:00 pm eastern time.