LEAN ON ME
‘Lean On Me’ is a virtual, request-driven concert series produced by The OmniArts Foundation, and Estabrooks Entertainment featuring performing artists to benefit A.R.T , THE NEW MUSIC SOLIDARITY FUND, FIRST RESPONDERS CHILDREN’S FUND, THE OmniARTS Foundation, freelance artists, essential workers, and isolated individuals affected by COVID-19.
Join The American Opera Project and The OmniARTS Foundation for Lean On Me - Saturdays, May 23, 30, June 13 at 4pm EDT featuring performances by global artists dedicated to essential workers and organizations, hosted by Lori Laitman, Tom Cipullo, Fred Hersch, and Isabel Leonard. Each live 1-hour concert event will feature a LIVE host, pre-recorded performances in response to requests, and one LIVE improvised segment.
EPISODE 1: American song
LIVE STREAM PREMIERED: Saturday, May 23rd, 4pm EDT
RSVP and Donate: May 23 - American Song Eventbrite
50% of proceeds will go to support the New Music Solidarity Fund
50% will support OmniARTS production and artist fees
Artists included:
Lori Laitman, host and composer
Tom Cipullo, host and composer
Hedwig Brouckaert
Amy Owens
Anabel Detrick
David Ross Lawn
Brendon Shapiro
Heather Johnson
Laura Dearman
Omar Najmi
John Ringor
Marcelina Suchocka
Maureen McKay
Ricky Ian Gordon
Sydney Anderson
Eric Sedgwick
Silken Kelly
Steven Banks
Justin Austin
EPISODE 2: jazz, cabaret, and musical theater
LIVE STREAM PREMIERED: Saturday, May 30th, 4pm EDT
RSVP and Donate: May 30 - Jazz, Cabaret, and Musical Theater Eventbrite
50% of proceeds will go to support the Artist Relief Tree
50% will support OmniARTS production and artist fees
Artists included:
Fred Hersch, host and composer
Jessica Fishenfeld
Scott Joiner
Benny Benack
Rachel Blaustein
Emmet Cohen
Alexander Scheuermann
Cree Carico
Taisiya Pushkar
Guy Mintus
Ray Suhy
Ayanna Witter-Johnson
Lauren Jelencovich
Gregory Osbourne
Teresa Tucci
Victoria Manning
Gloria Manning
Olivia Manning
EPISODE 3: OPERA
LIVE STREAM PREMIERED: Saturday, June 13th, 4pm EDT
RSVP and Donate: June 13 - Opera Eventbrite
50% of proceeds will go to support the First Responders Children’s Foundation
50% will support OmniARTS production and artist fees
Artists included:
Isabel Leonard, host
J’Nai Bridges
Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen
Jennifer Mabus
Todd Reynolds
Kevin Miller
Simona Genga
Brandon Fink
Brandie Sutton
Andrew Rosenblum
Donald Wages
Jessie Philbrick
Darren Creech
Will Liverman
Lynn Lane
Galeano Salas
Federico De Michelis
Abigail Fischer
Sean Michael Plumb
Thank you for watching LEAN ON ME.
Your tax-deductible donation during this livestream goes to support New Music Solidarity Fund, Artist Relief Tree, First Responders Children’s Foundation, and freelance artists.
Visit AOP’s Event Page for a list of future episodes. Previous episodes can be viewed here.
About OMNIARTS:
With the intention of being a hub for interdisciplinary art, and advocating for its value in all artists’ development, OmniArts was created. OmniArts believes in empowering artists and audiences to assume integral roles in arts engagement and honors both voices in the products produced from this communicative experience. Through events, educational programs, and an annual new work commission, OmniArts is proud to present the product of collaboration.
Learn more about OmniArts here.