Guitar virtuoso Mark Kroos in concert

St. Thomas United Methodist Church is pleased to welcome guitar-playing virtuoso Mark Kroos on March 11 for a festive night of music and audience participation.

Kroos, the winner of Guitar Player magazine’s 2011 international competition, is one of the few touring musicians in the world to play both of his guitar’s two necks at the same time. Originally from Lansing, Mich., but now based out of Charlotte, he uses his talent to perform both sacred and lighter music to communicate a higher message.

Drawing influence from folk, Celtic, indie, and even punk rock artists -- as well as other great guitarists such as Michael Hedges, Tommy Emmanuel and Leo Kottke -- Kroos has developed his own edge to the acoustic guitar.

The concert – and pre-show dinner of hamburgers, chili dogs and root beer floats – are free and open to the public. The dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, March 11 at St. Thomas UMC’s Manassas Campus, with the concert starting at 7. Donations are welcome and a love offering will be taken during the show.

Those in attendance who play guitar are encouraged to bring their own to participate in a rousing medley of familiar tunes to cap off the evening.

St. Thomas United Methodist Church is located at 8899 Sudley Road, Manassas, VA 22110.

For more information, contact the church office at 703-368-5161.