Junior Achievement of Central Maryland (JA), a non-profit organization which annually serves more than 33,000 students throughout Central Maryland, will present JA Jams: A Benefit Concert featuring Chicago, Wednesday, May 15, at Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore.
Approximately 2,450 attendees are expected to gather for this powerful live show with Chicago: the Grammy Award-winning rock group which is the first American band to chart Top 40 albums in five decades. Twenty-five of their 33 albums have been certified platinum and include 11 number-one singles.
“This is our inaugural year for the event, and we hope the popularity and visibility of the band will be a great draw and allow us to spread the word and get more people engaged in the work we are doing to create a brighter future for the youth of Maryland,” said JA Jams Chair Troy Brewer, vice president-investment with Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC and a JA board member.
When doors open at 6:30 p.m., guests will be entertained by a Maryland band or chorus performing in the lobby. JA students will serve as greeters and ushers, and participate in a brief on-stage program before the concert commences at approximately 7:30 p.m.
A “Meet the Artists” dessert reception for up to 200 VIP guests will follow, during which time JA plans to raffle off a guitar autographed by Chicago band members. All JA Jams proceeds will directly support JA’s efforts to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.
“We are excited to present an evening of wonderful live music that will raise funds to help young people develop the skills and attitudes they need to stay in school, plan for their future and own their financial success,” said Jennifer Bodensiek, president of Junior Achievement of Central Maryland. “In today’s challenging economic climate, JA’s mission is more important than ever.”
General admission tickets, at $90, $80 and $65 per person, are on sale through Ticketmaster or JAJams.org. Sponsorships and VIP ticket packages, which include premium seating and entrance to the post-concert reception, are available by calling JA at 443-394-7211 or emailing Kim Denis at kdenis@jamaryland.org.
About Junior Achievement: Founded in 1957, Junior Achievement of Central Maryland is dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy. Through a dedicated volunteer network, Junior Achievement provides in-school and after-school programs for kindergarten through 12th grade students which focus on work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy. For more information, visit www.jamaryland.org.