An Evening with Semenya McCord

Cool jazz and warm community support will combine for a memorable event Friday, February 23 at “An Evening with Semenya McCord.” The affair, held at the Kensington Ballroom from 7 to 9 P.M., will feature McCord, a professional jazz singer and a well-known local talent. She is donating her voice to raise money for the projects of local service club Galesburg Altrusa.

“We are so excited to offer this evening to the public,” said Carol Brown, event coordinator. Semenya’s accolades include Outstanding Vocalist from the Boston Music Awards, Knox College Achievement Award, and inductee of Boston’s Jazz Hall of Fame. McCord will be accompanied by Galesburg’s own Daniel Leahy, an accomplished pianist, vocalist, arranger, and producer.

McCord is a member of the Altrusa Club, which annually contributes to the community through scholarships, food drives and community dinners, holiday cheer for nursing home residents, and other activities. They sponsor and stock Racks on the Rails, a reading project for those who travel Amtrak through Galesburg, and contribute cash or labor to Safe Harbor, La Grace Hall of Hope, Habitat for Humanity, Baby Talk, Knox Prairie Community Kitchen, Adopt a Highway, and the Child Advocacy Center. A clause in their constitution ensures that all money raised by the club goes directly back to the community.

In addition to the music, attendees can munch on hors d’oeuvres or enjoy a cash bar.

Altrusa members are also providing themed baskets for silent auction. The baskets reflect the members’ varied interests and strengths: tea, fitness, homemade soap, martinis, legal services, and cupcakes, to name a few.
Tickets are $15 and are available from any Altrusa member or at the door.
Only cash or checks can be accepted at the event.