A Couple Sings Opera
Georgi and Ashley are a husband and wife singing team. They recently moved to St. Augustine from Western Europe, where they excelled in old-fashioned, warm and uplifting cabaret style entertainment, singing all styles of music.
Georgi grew up behind the Iron Curtain in the Old Soviet Union, and at the age of 20 he escaped and was able to move New York City, where he studied singing at the Juilliard School of Music. He then returned to Europe and enjoyed a career singing opera as a bass, winning international competitions and singing major roles.
Ashley was born and raised in nearby Savannah, and has earned an advanced music degree from the University of Georgia. She loves to sing and teach, and is very glad to be back in America.
Ashley and Georgi have both traveled and performed extensively around the world. They like to regale their audiences with their unusual experiences, and to also share their deep appreciation for the USA and the American people that their travels have afforded them.
Angel Tree
In the month of November the Angel Tree project brought in approximately $2300 in gifts for children and families at the Homeless Coalition and almost $2500 for Food 4 Kids. Our Angel Tree was such a success this year because we offered virtual ornaments to our membership through our website. Members who were not comfortable attending events in person were still afforded an opportunity to participate in this holiday project. We also received additional monetary gifts of $5000 for the Homeless Coalition and another $5000 for Food 4 Kids. Even during the pandemic our members have been generous recognizing the needs of others.