The University of Maine at Augusta’s jazz and rock ensemble, Juice Joint, will spread holiday cheer while supporting a great cause with a festive performance at Cadenza, 5 Depot Street, Freeport, Maine, on Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. Proceeds from the event will benefit Freeport Community Services, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting families and individuals in need.
Audiences can enjoy a lively mix of holiday classics and highlights from the ensemble’s recent fall concert. The evening will showcase the talent of UMA students Emily LaChappelle, Sharyn Atwater, Tyler Foster, David Austin, Kurt Levesque, Thomas Runco, Gabriel Brents, and Dan Osgood, along with alum Berto Serio, under the direction of ensemble leader Duane Edwards.
For those unable to attend in person, the concert will be livestreamed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/share/1DseY2cwKy/. Online viewers will also have the opportunity to make a donation to support Freeport Community Services.
Freeport Community Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that fulfills its mission through a wide range of programs and services, including a food pantry, fuel assistance, summer camp scholarships, summer lunch programs, holiday meals, and the holiday helpline. For more information, visit fcsmaine.org.
The University of Maine at Augusta is the third-largest public university in Maine and a member of the University of Maine System. In addition to its main campus in Augusta, UMA serves students at its Bangor campus and through UMA Centers across the state. Known for its expertise in online and distance education, UMA offers high-quality, flexible education to Mainers of all ages and backgrounds. Through access to exceptional academic programs, excellence in student support, civic engagement, and professional and liberal arts education, UMA transforms the lives of students and the communities they serve. For more information, visit uma.edu.
