The Asheville Choral Society proudly shares a musical celebration of love, loss, and resiliency. This concert event features a reflection in song of a heartbreaking story, Considering Matthew Shepard by Craig Hella Johnson, paired with an exploration of hope, despair, and peace in Elaine Hagenberg's Illuminare. There will be a Friday evening performance on March 8th at 7 PM, and a Saturday afternoon performance on March 9th at 4 PM. Livestreaming tickets will also be available. View more information and purchase tickets here: https://ashevillechoralsociety.org/meet-me-here-2024

Matthew Shepard, a 21-year-old university student, was abducted and murdered in 1988 in one of the most notorious anti-gay hate crimes in American history. Since his death, Matt’s legacy has challenged and inspired millions of individuals to erase hate in all its forms. Although Matt’s life was short, his story continues to have a great impact on young and old alike. His legacy lives on in thousands of people who actively fight to replace hate with understanding, compassion, and acceptance. Learn more about his story here: https://www.matthewshepard.org/about-us/our-story/