Don't miss the 7th Annual "Songs for Stella" Music & Art Benefit! This event was created in memory of Stella Abel who passed away by suicide at 15 years old. It's an annual collaboration between musicians and artists from all around Ohio to raise money for suicide prevention in LGBTQ+ youth with an exciting online art auction on the Songs for Stella Facebook page, a live event with a variety of entertainers and an event raffle with a $100 grand prize. 

This year's event is featuring the legendary singer/songwriter: Donna Mogavero from Columbus, Electronic cello and stirring operatic vocals from one of the founders of Songs for Stella: Kate Wakefield from Cincinnati. The incredible duo of musicians Lydia Brownfield and Jeff Dalrymple of Columbus, thrilling bellydance by locals: Sarah Joy and Lauren Thorkatla, Marysville's very own songstress: Gigi Bix will be performing as well as the harmony slinging duo of Vanessa Prentice and Leslie Kuebler known as Snapdragonfly. The emcee for the evening is Trent Hoge, who has been known to grace the stage along with the Lucky Bannisters on occasion and there may be a surprise or two happening during the event as well.

 The online art auction items will be on display in the lobby while bidding is happening online. There will be concessions available from the Avalon and the Barley31 food truck will be parked outside to serve food and snacks.

This year "Songs for Stella" is raising money for the Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention non profit organization for LGBTQ+ youth. They provide information and support 24/7 all year round. Thanks to generous sponsors: Tony Eufinger, Franke's Wood

Products, Underwood Funeral Home & Plumm Home plus support from The Avalon, 100% of tickets, art auction and raffle sales will be donated to The Trevor Project.

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