Connie Francis to Perform in Redbank, NJ at the Count Basie Theater

National Foundation for Cancer Research
Monday, 16 September 2002

Connie Francis is set to perform at the Tenth Annual Vincent Rugnetta Memorial Concert on Saturday, October 12th at 8:00 p.m. The concert will take place at the Count Basie Theater in Red Bank, NJ. All proceeds will benefit The National Foundation for Cancer Research. This year's concert features the New Jersey native Connie Francis, legendary star of stage, screen and television, with opening acts performed by The Cryers and Water's Edge. Ms. Francis has recorded more than 70LPs (US) and three motion picture soundtrack albums, including "Who's Sorry Now", "Lipstick on Your Collar" and "Where the Boys Are".

Connie Francis, a Newark native, made her first appearance as a young child on a New York City television show featuring talented children. Joining Connie will be two other local New Jersey groups, The Cryers and Water's Edge. The Cryers guided by musical director Joe Orlando plays classic rock n ' roll with harmony vocals. Water's Edge is comprised of musicians aged 13 through 16 delivering hits such as "My Girl" and "Brown Eyed Girl".

For tickets and information about the concert, please contact the Count Basie Theater at (732) 842-9000 or visit them on the web at www.countbasietheatre.org.

The annual Vincent Rugnetta Memorial Concert is presented by Tony Rugnetta in honor of his father who passed away from lung cancer in 1992 and benefits The National Foundation for Cancer Research. Since its founding in 1973, the National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR) has provided more than $190 million to fund cancer research. For more information, please visit them on the web at www.NFCR.org or call (800) 321-CURE.

For more information, or to contact National Foundation for Cancer Research, see their website at: www.researchforacure.com