Concert to benefit food pantry

NORWAY — The First Universalist Church of Norway will present its annual Harvest Concert in the church sanctuary on Sunday, November 18 at 2 p.m.

This event will feature performances by the Norway UU Choir under the direction of Heather Pierson. Other performers will include Davy Sturtevant and Nate Towne. This concert is a fundraiser for the Oxford Hills Food Pantry.

Heather is a veteran singer-songwriter, composer, performer and winner of the 2012 New England Songwriting Contest. Her sixth CD release, "The Open Road," a collection of her instrumental piano compositions, was released in October. In addition to her nearly nonstop performance schedule, she has been the music director at the Norway UU Church since March 2003.

Davy Sturtevant is a musician, composer and singer-songwriter currently residing in Bridgton. He plays guitar, banjo and mandolin and has a repertoire that includes folk, jazz, blues, swing and old-time music. A prolific musician, he has played roles in many recordings as artist, sideman, engineer and producer. His most recent solo CD, “Dis-Ease: A Coming Out," is both an expression of his despair and affirmations of triumph over bipolar disorder. The assortment of musical styles on this CD demonstrates his diverse tastes in music.

Nate Towne is a Norway native and is well known in Western Maine as a songwriter and guitarist extraordinaire. His latest release, "Empty Tables & Chairs," was released this past spring at a standing-room-only show at Tucker’s Music Pub. Nate’s blues and folk sensibilities and thought-provoking songwriting make for an enjoyable and memorable musical experience.

The church is located at 479 Main St. in Norway’s historic downtown. Admission is $5 at the door with proceeds to benefit the Oxford Hills Food Pantry. A collection of non-perishable food items will also be taken.

For more information, please call 743-2828 or email Heather at heather@heatherpierson.com. You can visit the church online at www.norwayuu.org.