Barry Manilow launches instrument drive for Gwinnett County Public Schools
BY MELISSA RUGGIERI
Barry Manilow is on tour “One Last Time!” but he’s making sure that future generations understand the importance and power of music.
Manilow and his Manilow Music Project are donating a Yamaha keyboard to Gwinnett County Public Schools to jumpstart a local instrument drive.
Anyone who donates a new or gently used musical instrument will receive a pair of free tickets (with pre-selected seat locations) for Manilow’s June 4 concert at The Arena at Gwinnett Center.
The venue will serve as the headquarters for the instrument drive through June 4. The instrument drop-off center is open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. ( click here for directions ).
“I know firsthand how invaluable music education is,” Manilow said in a statement. “It is a privilege for me to help bring the gift of music to these kids.”
Tickets for Manilow's June 4 show, which features opener Dave Koz, are on sale now for $19.75-$129.75. Click here for ticket information.
About the Author
Melissa Ruggieri has covered music and entertainment for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution since 2010 and created the Atlanta Music Scene blog. She's kept vampire hours for more than two decades and remembers when MTV was awesome.
