Greenhouse Ministries will host its annual Live in the ’Boro event at MTSU this year on Sept. 10. Located in the Student Union Ballroom on the MTSU campus, the event will include live musical performances from local artists as well prizes and an auction.
The night will have a performance from Louis Toedt, a story-telling troubadour who draws from American roots music in his work.
Drew Davis, a former youth pastor-turned-stand-up comedian will take his self-deprecating style of humor to the stage.
Following the night’s comedic act will be a musical performance from Emma Rhea Tenpenny, a Murfreesboro native and MTSU graduate who displays a deep love for country music in her craft.
Local singer Tatiana Diallo, a baker in her spare time, will perform as well.
Vanderbilt graduate Joshua Guaz, a dynamic violinist and DJ, blends a variety of musical genres from the likes of merengue, classical and hip-hop.
The night will also feature an impressionist art show by Lawrence Goodman III, known for his portraits utilizing a blend of black-and-white techniques and having a selective use of color. He is renowned for his portrayal of biblical scenes in his artwork.
An auction will take place following dinner, and Tom Riles returns as MC for the evening.
Greenhouse Ministries founders Cliff and Jane Sharp started the local organization in 1999 after noticing a gap in services to single moms and the working poor. Through volunteer work, they provide relational ministries to help change the lives of those who come through their doors. Greenhouse Ministries also offers in-house services, from hygiene items for community members to a food bank for those in need of assistance.
In addition to material aid, Greenhouse Ministries helps with providing educational opportunities by providing classes in cooking, computer skills, sewing and other skills.
Greenhouse Ministries’ Live in the ’Boro event will help raise funding to continue the ministry’s work within the Murfreesboro’s community.
Live in the ’Boro will begin at 6 p.m. in the MTSU Student Union Ballroom on Tuesday, Sept. 10. Tickets are available for $50 and include dinner. For more information and tickets, visit greenhousemin.org/liveintheboro.
