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Isabella in Concert

A Fundraiser for Saint Michael’s Basilica, April 30th

By Rick Daley

The Saint Michael’s Basilica purpose of raising one million
Capital Fundraising Campaign dollars over a five year period to
will be hosting a fundraising strengthen the financial and
concert on April 30th at 7 pm. structural future of the basilica.
The feature performer will be To date, the campaign has raised
Isabella Imperatori. Better $510,000 thanks to the
known by her stage name, generosity of many current and
Isabella, is a native of France former parishioners along with a
where she has sang few interested citizens who have
professionally for 15 years no direct affiliation with the
before relocating to Canada 17 parish.
years ago. She now resides in The fundraising concert
Rogersville, NB with her takes places Sunday, April 30th
husband and their 12 year old at the Vogue Theatre in Chatham.
daughter. The performance starts at 7 pm
Isabella is the Coordinator for the Community Inclusion and doors open at 6 pm. Tickets are $20 per person and
Network of Northumberland County where she works to tickets will be sold at the door. Advance tickets are available
reduce poverty and promote social and economic inclusion at the St. Michael’s parish office in Chatham (778-5150),
among our local communities. Outside her working career, Brookdale Flower Shop at 488 King George Highway in
singing has remained an integral part of her life where she Newcastle, Family Convenience Store at 231 Wellington
has thrilled audiences throughout France and her adoptive Street in Chatham, Creative Grounds Café at 55 Cunard
nation of Canada. Her assortment of music ranges from Street in Chatham, Pronature on Highway 11, Esso Service
American and French musical Standards, Jazz, Pop Music, Station in Rogersville and from committee members.
Motown Compositions mingled with some Rhythm & Blues. The Saint Michael’s Basilica Capital Fundraising
Isabella is an experienced entertainer and has performed Campaign Committee invites the people of Miramichi to a
in front of Miramichi audiences in the past. Her amazing quality performance. Come and experience the beautiful
talent and incredible voice have won the hearts of all previous music of Isabella as she will treat you to a fabulous night of
listeners. Her charm and insatiable appetite to entertain is sure entertainment.
not to disappoint.
The Saint Michael’s Basilica Capital Fundraising
Campaign officially kicked off in June 2012 for the primary

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