World-Renowned Tenor Anthony Kearns to Perform in Middleburg, Virginia at Military Charities' Benefit on Saturday, March 1, 2014

MIDDLEBURG, Va., Feb. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Anthony Kearns, world-renowned tenor and founding member of The Irish Tenors, will perform during a reception and tribute to U.S. military and their families on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at the Salamander Resort & Spa in Middleburg, Va. The event will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and benefit two leading charitable organizations for America's wounded military service members, veterans and their families - Boulder Crest Retreat for Military and Veteran Wellness and the Coalition to Salute America's Heroes. Mr. Kearns will perform at approximately 6:30 p.m.

"We're very grateful that Salamander Resort & Spa has chosen to support the Coalition through this important event," said David Walker, president and CEO of the Coalition to Salute America's Heroes. "I've attended several functions at which Mr. Kearns has performed, and he is truly magnificent. This is going to be an inspiring evening of song and patriotism."

"We're honored to have the incredibly gifted Mr. Kearns perform at this very special event to support our mission of helping military members and their families," said Ken Falke, Founder of Boulder Crest Retreat. "We look forward to an evening of extraordinary entertainment, music, and food at this beautiful new resort."

The "Evening of Music to Celebrate the Irish Season and Benefit Military Charities" will take place in the Middleburg Ballroom of the Salamander Resort and feature two sets of songs by Mr. Kearns with hors d'oeuvres and open bar. Tickets for the general reception and performance are $100 per individual / $175 per couple. There also will be a VIP meet and greet opportunity at 8 p.m. with specialty cordials and desserts by pastry chef Jason Reaves, winner of the Food Network's Cake Challenge. Sponsorship opportunities and exclusive (one and two night) overnight packages (inclusive of tickets and breakfast) are available.

Boulder Crest Retreat in Bluemont, Va., is a 37-acre rural retreat that provides free accommodations and recreational and therapeutic activities and programs to help wounded military service members, veterans and their families reconnect and recover. The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes provides financial assistance and programs to wounded military members and veterans that includes emergency financial assistance and national employment resources.

"Anthony Kearns is delighted to lend his powerful voice to support two outstanding veterans' organizations at the first-ever charity benefit held at Salamander Resort & Spa - one of the area's most exciting resorts," said Kirsten Fedewa, Kearns' publicist. Kearns, who has a robust international solo career, has become a favorite among the U.S. military and military service organizations. Last year, he performed as the guest of General Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in tribute to Medal of Honor recipients and at the World War II Memorial to honor the nation's "Greatest Generation." Mr. Kearns will be accompanied by Patrick Healy,who has performed with the English National Opera.

TICKET INFORMATION:
For more information about the event, and to purchase tickets, go to http://bit.ly/1ieU6nh. Proceeds from the event will benefit the two 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.

CONTACTS:
Susanna Palmer (Boulder Crest Retreat) - Tel: [phone] / Email: [e-mail]
David Walker (CSAH) - Tel: [phone] / Email: [e-mail]
Kirsten Fedewa (Tenor Anthony Kearns) - Tel: [phone] / Email: [e-mail]

SOURCEKirsten Fedewa & Assoc., L.L.C.