FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
06/16/06

For Further Information Please Contact:

Paul Carpinella
Marketing Assistant
Brookline Bank
617-730-3600 X3612

Brookline Bank’s Coolidge Corner Branch to Host
“Classics Open Mic & Sing-along: You and Broadway”

Brookline, MA, 06/16/06 –Brookline Bank will serve as the host for the June 25th Brookline Community Center for the Arts’ “Classic Open Mic & Sing-along: You and Broadway.” The event will run from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm at the Bank’s Coolidge Corner branch located at 1340 Beacon Street.

“Classic Open Mic & Sing-along: You and Broadway,” which is part of the organization’s New Building Campaign, will allow participants to sing time honored show tunes and operas from the 1930’s to 1960’s with local singers.  On hand for the event will be singer Paul Jordance, internationally acclaimed pianist Richard De Mone, and drummer Leon Alperin. 

“We are looking forward to hosting this family friendly event,” stated Coolidge Corner Assistant Branch Manager Robert Fierro. “More importantly, we’re proud to be able to offer our support for the Brookline Community Center for the Arts’ New Building Campaign.”

Tickets are $5.00 and donations are welcome.  For more information on this event, please contact the Brookline Community Center for the Arts at 617-738-2800.

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