Jessica George to perform

WINTERSVILLE - Toronto native Jessica George will present a vocal recital accompanied by George Melhorn at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Center of Music and Art.

A former student of CMA, George recently returned from six months in Hong Kong, where she worked for Hong Kong Disneyland performing in the Golden Mickey's. George has worked for Disney International for the past two years performing on Disney Cruise Lines.

A 2001 graduate of Toronto High School, George earned a degree in vocal performance from Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea and a master's of music degree in opera from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh.

The recital will include selections from opera repertoire as well as music from hit Broadway shows such as "Thoroughly Modern Millie," "Title of Show," "Avenue Q" and "Beauty and the Beast."

Admission is free. However, donations will be accepted to defray medical expenses for her aunt, Denise George, who is battling cancer.

George is the daughter of Kirk and Sally George.

The Center of Music and Art is at 264 Main St. For information, call (740) 264-3111 or visit www.musicandart.com.