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Patriotic concert benefits Austin pipe organ upkeep

Beth Foster Long, left, CMC president, with Bruce Clark and Lisa Pressley.
Beth Foster Long, left, CMC president, with Bruce Clark and Lisa Pressley. Beth Foster Long, left, CMC president, with Bruce Clark and Lisa Pressley.

‘ What: Nearly 1,500 guests attended the Chattanooga Music Club’s summer community concert in Memorial Auditorium. The annual patriotic program included a salute to active-duty military and veterans and featured British organist Richard Hills playing the Austin pipe organ.

‘ Benefits: The concert was free, however donations were accepted by the Chattanooga Music Club for ongoing maintenance of the restored Austin organ.