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 Gil Rosas, pianist and entertainer for over 40 years. SANTA BARBARA, CA (Catholic Online) - The entertainer will be returning for a benefit piano concert at the historic Santa Barba Woman's Club, 670 Mission Canyon Road, where he gave his first ever recital. Rosas' career as both a pianist and entertainer began at the tender age of 17, when he worked as a musical director at KEYT. Studying piano at UCSB, Gil celebrated his 21st birthday as a guest pianist with the El Paseo Orchestra. In 2011, the pianist received an honorary award from the Profant Foundation for his musical contributions to the community. At 5 p.m., a no-host wine bar and appetizers will be available, followed by a stuffed pork chop dinner at 6 p.m. and Rosas' performance at 7 p.m. Reservations for the dinner and the concert are $40. Donations and proceeds will benefit the Woman's Club Endowment Fund. For information and reservations, call Sue Graff at 805.682.4546. Reservations due by 4:30 p.m. Thursday. © 2012, Catholic Online. Distributed by NEWS CONSORTIUM. - - - Pope Benedict XVI's Prayer Intentions for January 2013 General Intention: The Faith of Christians. That in this Year of Faith Christians may deepen their knowledge of the mystery of Christ and witness joyfully to the gift of faith in him. Missionary Intention: Middle Eastern Christians. That the Christian communities of the Middle East, often discriminated against, may receive from the Holy Spirit the strength of fidelity and perseverance. |
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