Valencia Vas Returns Home to the Poconos for Benefit Concert

Celebrating the successes of Monroe County Head Start, Crossover Classical vocalist Valencia Vas will perform live at a benefit concert at the historic Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg Tuesday, August 5 at 7:30 PM. The concert will be a homecoming for the Monroe County Head Start graduate and current Los Angeles resident. Vas, who grew up in Swiftwater, PA, is excited to lend her voice to celebrate the institution that provided her early childhood foundation.

With her classically trained voice sung against contemporary music, Valencia captivates audiences with her diverse range including soft prayer, enchanting lyrics, and powerful vocals. Vas will perform selections from her debut album Reflections, which has received radio airplay across 31 states and territories, XM Radio, and international internet radio shows. Appearing at the benefit concert with Valencia will be award-winning international flute and guitar duo, AlmaNova and Emmy award-winning keyboardist/composer, Kevin Stoller. WYOU Weatherman Dave Kuharchick will act as the Master of ceremonies.

Proceeds from the event will benefit The Head Start Scholarship Fund for local high school graduates who also attended Head Start, and who hope to attend college or trade school. Tickets for this benefit performance are $25, and can be purchased at the Sherman Theater box office, by calling 570-420-2808, or by visiting www.shermantheater.com.

The historic Sherman Theater is a 501c3 non-profit performing arts center located at 524 Main Street in downtown Stroudsburg, PA. Built in the 1920s, the recently renovated Sherman Theater is equipped to present many of today’s biggest shows. Complete with full bar and restaurant, the Sherman Theater offers everything needed for a complete evening of entertainment. Audiences and performers alike have been awed by the acoustic sound, comfort, and historic feel of this incredible performance venue. For tickets and information, as well as a complete show listing, visit www.shermantheater.com.

Poconos-born Valencia Vas lends her voice to Monroe County Head Start for its reunion/benefit concert August 5 at the Sherman Theater.