Fundraiser for Planina's Study Trip to the Country of Georgia

Tickets $25; discounts for students, seniors, children. Get tickets here…

Come join us on this full moon night for a rich selection of music from the Balkans, Ukraine, Russia, and Georgia. This concert is a fundraiser for Planina's summer 2023 group study trip to Georgia, situated at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Central Asia.

The title for this concert comes from a wedding song from Georgia, Kakhuri maqruli, whose translation is: "As we arrive, we rejoice for the bride, beautiful as the full moon."

We will bring you a feast for the ears that will be likewise beautiful and inspiring. The program will feature a few Georgian songs, giving a taste for why we want to travel there to learn more! In addition to the wedding song, you will also hear a protective and healing invocation, a dance song that may have roots in ancient sun ritual traditions, and a medieval Georgian hymn.

In addition, we will sing Planina's usual mix of tunes from many Eastern European countries, including Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Russia, and Ukraine, as well as Ashkenazi, Laz, and Rom traditions. Songs range from quiet ballads to full-bodied, a cappella choral arrangements á Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares, and dance tunes accompanied by traditional and/or modern instruments.

Donations

Planina is a 501(c)(3) organization.Your payment up to $25 pays for your concert attendance. Any amount above $25 may qualify as a tax-deductible donation; check with your accountant. If your total donation is over $75, we will send you a statement declaring that no goods or services were provided in return for the portion over $25.

Planina is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, so donations that involve the number 35 are particularly welcome.

Questions about the concert or making a donation? Call Valerie at 303-257-5783.

Learn more about Planina’s study trip to Georgia and visit our Go Fund Me page

If you can’t attend the concert but would like to donate to Planina’s study trip, or if you would just like to read about the trip. please visit our GoFundMe site: https://gofund.me/7196a03c. A generous donor has offered to match the first $5,000 in donations.