If music be the source of funds, play on

Oregon Coast pianist and composer Milo Graamans will play a special live benefit on Tuesday, May 13, at the Newport Performing Arts Center, with all proceeds benefitting Summer Shakespeare Camp.

Graamans, a pianist, composer, singer-songwriter and freelance accompanist, will perform a varied collection of pieces, including original songs, renaissance music, classical and more.

Graamans began studying piano at the age of four, later briefly studied at the University of Oregon School of Music, and performed at the prestigious Yachats Music Festival.

In addition to being choir director at Yachats Community Presbyterian Church, a member of the Lincoln Pops Big Band and a regular performer with many other groups across Lincoln County, Graamans is also the director of the Oregon Coast Council for the Arts’ Summer Shakespeare Camp, which gives students entering 6th to 12th grades an opportunity to explore the work of ‘The Bard’ and even take part in a public performance of one of his plays. This summer, students will perform Shakespeare’s masterpiece, “Hamlet.” For more details, go to www.coastarts.org/events/shakes-camp.

Tuesday’s concert begins at 7:30 pm at 777 W Olive Street. Admission is by donation at the door. For more information, go to www.coastarts.org/events/milo.