The Essex Ensemble, directed by local resident and pantry volunteer Andrew Price and featuring top-tier musicians from several of Boston's most highly regarded orchestras, will perform on August 25th from 6 to 8PM at the beautiful Maudslay Arts Center. Proceeds to benefit the First Parish Newbury Food Pantry's mission to end food insecurity in the region. Enjoy a picnic while you settle in for a wonderful evening of music!

The First Parish Newbury Food Pantry is the largest all-volunteer food pantry in the greater Newburyport area serving the communities of Newbury, Newburyport, Byfield, West Newbury, Salisbury, Rowley, Ipswich, and Georgetown. They fulfill orders for over 700 people each Friday. They also manage pantries in local schools to reduce hunger and improve success in the classroom.  

Maudslay Arts Center is situated within the lush landscape of Maudslay State Park at 95 Curzon Mill Road in Newburyport. Patrons are encouraged to bring a picnic. There will be non-alcoholic beverages and desserts available. Reserved table seats are $50 per person and private tables can be reserved for the number of people in your party. Lawn tickets (bring your own blanket or chair) are $30. Children under 12 are free. Whether you choose to sit at a patio table or on a blanket under the stars, every seat offers excellent acoustics.

Doors open at 5:30PM. Parking at Maudslay Arts Center is limited to vehicles with handicapped stickers. Regular parking is at the main Maudslay State Park lot which has free parking after 5:30 PM. Ushers will be on hand to direct you.
 
To purchase concert tickets visit Eventbrite at  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/benefit-concert-for-the-first-parish-newbury-food-pantry-tickets-966478702817 or go to the of First Parish Newbury Food Pantry website at newburyfoodpantry.org/events  for information on our services and a link to concert tickets.