Kenny Loggins To Perform Baltimore Benefit Concert for Junior Achievement

OWINGS MILLS, Md. – Everybody cut loose, Footloose! Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and guitarist, Kenny Loggins will give a special concert in Baltimore to benefit Junior Achievement of Central Maryland (JA). OneMain Financial will present JA Jams: An Evening with Kenny Loggins, Friday, Nov. 7, at Meyerhoff Symphony Hall (1212 Cathedral St., 21201).

“The demand for JA programs is greater than ever, with the increased focus on college and career readiness throughout Maryland schools,” said Jennifer Bodensiek, president of Junior Achievement of Central Maryland. “Events like this featuring a music legend help elevate awareness of JA and provide our partners with a fun and meaningful way to support the more than 42,000 students we serve each year.”

With more than four decades of success in the music business, Loggins has had smash hits on Hollywood’s favorite soundtracks, rocked worldwide stages and found his way into children’s hearts while bringing his soulful voice to platinum albums of a variety of genres.

The evening kicks off from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. with a VIP reception and silent auction featuring theme packages related to Loggins’ music and the movies with his soundtrack songs. Additionally, JA will honor Frank Bonsal (a highly regarded Maryland venture capitalist and Director of Entrepreneurship at Towson University) and recognize event supporters.

“We have been based in Baltimore since 1912 and are proud to support our customers and our community,” said Mary McDowell, OneMain Financial’s CEO. “Advancing financial education for both adults and young people is important to us and there is no better partner for these efforts than Junior Achievement. OneMain Financial is delighted to be the presenting sponsor of this exciting event that will help raise both awareness and funding for the outstanding work that JA does.”

When doors open to the public at 7 p.m., local students will provide musical entertainment in the lobby and serve as ushers. Following a brief program with students, JA alumni and Fox 45 Anchor Jeff Barnd as the emcee, Loggins will take the stage at approximately 8 p.m. Immediately after the show, Loggins will participate in a meet-and-greet with a select group of guests.

All JA Jams proceeds will support Junior Achievement in its efforts to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. General admission tickets, at $37, $52, $70 and $110 per person, can be purchased at JAJams.org or by calling the Meyerhoff at 410-783-8000. Sponsorships and VIP ticket packages, which include premium seating and entrance to the pre-concert reception, are available by calling JA at 410-753-3288 or emailing Kim Denis at kdenis@jamaryland.org.

ABOUT JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT
Through a dedicated volunteer network of more than 3,000 Marylanders, Junior Achievement connects the classroom to the real world by providing hands-on in-school and after-school programs for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Programs focus on work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy. Founded in 1957, the non-profit organization served more than 42,000 students this past year. For more information, visit www.jamaryland.org