A Potpourri of Fresh Air, Airs and Arias, A Garden Concert Benefit

Experience an enchanting evening at this garden concert benefit for Working In Concert featuring a diverse lineup of vocalists and musicians. Music directors Nathan Eck and Kyle William Stephens lead a talented group of performers for this special outdoor event in River Forest.

Twenty-plus singers offer Airs and Arias to benefit Working In Concert, to celebrate the projects we’ve completed in the last year, and to look forward to more songs and singers in the 2026-2027 season.

EVERYONE WANTS TO SING! Singers include Helene Alter-Dyche, Roxane Assaf, Gerald H. Bailey, John B. Boss, Valerie Chestnut, Susan E. Dennis, Ken Fobs, Christian Halvorsen, Claudia Hommel, Alex Honzen, Alison Issen, Staci Kelley, Gaye Klopack, Bilinda Lou, David Meulemans, Ren Perez, Carl Ratner, Donna Sadlicki, Brad Schuller, Christine Steyer, Peter Stigdon, David Swanlund, Patricia Tyson, Kat Victoria

Accompanied by Nathan Eck and Kyle William Stephens at the keyboard

Join us at the private garden in River Forest. Light refreshments will be offered. You may bring a lawn chair or blanket.

Aug 30, 2026    5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Suggested donations are in the range of $15 to $50. We invite you to be a VIP by donating $100 or more.

RSVP is required via the event website or phone number provided. Address given with reservation. 

Official website: workinginconcert.org/events

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