Jewel Headlines a Solo-Acoustic Concert on Aug. 19th in Her Hometown to Raise Funds for "Artists in Schools" Program

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Jewel Headlines a Solo-Acoustic Concert on Aug. 19th in Her Hometown to
Raise Funds for "Artists in Schools" Program

Recording artist, author and philanthropist Jewel is returning to her hometown of
Homer, Alaska to help raise funds for the Bunnel Street Arts Center "Artists in
Schools" program. She will headline a solo-acoustic concert on Aug. 19th at Homer's
Mariner Theater. Atz Lee Kilcher, Jewel's brother, will also be on the bill. The
program serves over 1,000 students annually by exposing youth of diverse
socio-economic backgrounds to varied art forms and the richness of world art
heritage.

"I'm so thankful for this town and all that I have been able to accomplish because
of the support I received as a young and aspiring artist. When I was 15, I was
accepted to Interlochen, an arts school in Michigan, to pursue my studies in visual
art and music," said Jewel. "My hometown of Homer, Alaska helped me raise the
$11,000 that I needed to go. That was a critical stage in my journey that led me to
where I am today. I'm happy to be able to give back and help others in this
wonderful community. The people here are so talented and gifted. I'm very proud of
where my family and I come from."

Jewel has recently been on national tour, promoting her first-ever independent CD
release, Lullaby. The album was produced by Jewel at her home studio in
Stephenville, Texas. The 15-tracks feature 10 self-penned songs and a few standards
including "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" and "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star." The
acoustic record is reminiscent of Jewel's twelve-time platinum album Pieces of You.

Jewel is currently writing for her next country music album, the follow-up effort to
her successful launch into the format with the #1 Billboard-charting CD Perfectly
Clear. In addition, she also continues her philanthropic outreach with Project
Clean Water, a foundation she launched in 1997. To date, the charity has helped
over 30 communities overcome their individual drinking water problems in 13
different countries on 5 different continents.

The "Artists in Schools" concert will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 19th at 7:30
p.m. at Homer's Mariner Theater. Tickets are $30 general admission; $25 Bunnell
Street Members. For additional information, please visit
www.bunnellstreetgallery.org

Biographical Information
Growing up on a remote ranch in Alaska, Jewel endured poverty and teen homelessness
on the road to the triumph of international stardom. The three-time Grammy nominee
has enjoyed career longevity rare among her generation of artists and has sold
twenty-seven million albums worldwide. Her debut album, Pieces of You, became one
of the best selling debut albums of all time. Last year, Jewel released her first
country record, Perfectly Clear, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top Country
Albums chart. Jewel lives on a working ranch in Stephenville, Texas with her
husband, World Champion bull-riding superstar, Ty Murray.