A concert this Friday night at Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse will feature two popular artists and benefit The StewPot, which serves 1600 meals a day at The Bridge, Dallas’ homeless shelter downtown.

George Gagliardi, known by many as the piano player at the Pocket Sandwich Theatre popcorn-throwing melodramas, has written over 700 songs, several recorded by Cynthia Clawson. He’s been nominated for a Grammy and is a member of the Singapore Slingers and several jazz quartets.

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Tom McDermott is a nationally touring professional storyteller, songwriter and virtuoso ukulele player who enjoys sharing songs, laughter and mayhem with kids and grownups alike. In addition to recording music, he has published books for adults and children.

Uncle Calvin’s is a family-friendly Friday night coffeehouse and listening room located within (and sponsored by) NorthPark Presbyterian Church, 9555 N. Central Expy at Walnut Hill Lane. Tickets are available via their website here, $15 for adults and $7.50 for youth (you’ll pay a little more at the door). Coffee, teas and desserts will be available from friendly staff, volunteers from the church and community. The show begins at 8pm.

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  • Carol Toler

    Blogger CAROL TOLER and her husband, Toby, are the parents of four LHHS graduates. She has an MBA from SMU and is the proud recipient of the Exchange Club of LH's Unsung Hero Award and Councilman McGough's Blake Anderson Public Service Award. She received LHHS PTA's Extended Service Award, FMJH PTA's Charger Award and a Life Membership from the LHFC PTA. She has moderated candidate debates for Dallas Mayor, Dallas City Council and RISD Trustee races and taught seminars on garnering publicity for nonprofits. She completed training with Dallas Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation and Inside RISD, and she's a sustaining member of LH Women's League. She has served on the boards of After8 to Educate, Dallas Free Press, Healing Hands Ministries and Camp Sweeney and chaired fundraisers for multiple Dallas nonprofits. Email ctoler@advocatemag.com.