The Ohio University Southern Student Relay for Life Team is sponsoring a Benefit Concert at the Paramount Arts Center Thursday, April 28 at 7 p.m.

“Jazzed For a Cure” will feature jazz vocalist Kim Keffer in a one-night-only performance to benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.

Step through the door and onto the stage of the beautiful Paramount Arts Center and enter the elite “Jazzed For a Cure” club. Be transported back in time as Keffer performs the music of such great American composers as Cole Porter, Louis Armstrong, Harold Arlen, and Hoagie Carmichael. Fall in love again with some of the greatest love songs ever written. Enjoy a unique evening of elegant music and luscious desserts, all while supporting the fight against cancer.

“Jazzed for a Cure 2011” offers a unique and elegant evening of entertainment. Guests will enjoy outstanding entertainment and tempting desserts in the beautiful setting of the Paramount.

Seating is limited for this special event and reservations are available by contacting the Ohio University Southern Student Relay for Life Team. A donation of $100 will reserve a table for four at “Jazzed for a Cure.” Individual reservations are also available for a donation of $25. Donations are tax-deductible and all proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.

The use of the Paramount Arts Center was made possiblethrough a partnership with the Paramount’s HEARTS program (Health Enriched by Arts). Due to the generosity of the HEARTS program, all income from ticket sales will go directly to support the American Cancer Society.

Keffer, who will be joined on stage by local musician Barry Gillum, expressed her pleasure with being involved in the event.

“I’m excited to be performing for Jazzed for a Cure,” Keffer said. “I commend these students for the time and energy they commit to raising funds for the fight against cancer. My mother is a three-time cancer survivor, so I feel a strong personal connection to what these students are working to accomplish. I’m honored to do what I can to help.”

For additional information, or to make reservations, please contact Ginger Hardy at hardyg@ohio.edu or (740) 547-3802.