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Concert for the Kids raises funds to support young artists
Cape Henlopen High School Band members (l-r) Julia Burrell on alto saxophone, Benjamin Carter on trumpet, Reilly Choma on tenor saxophone and Kellan Leposki on piano perform during the opening of the Paul Kares Concert for the Kids. DENY HOWETH PHOTOS
April 26, 2026
The fourth annual Paul Kares Concert for the Kids held in Dewey Beach was a smash hit April 6.
About 200 music lovers filed in to be entertained by Cape Henlopen High School jazz band members, Sweet Leda and Bad River.
Guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, a meal and drinks at the Hyatt Lighthouse Cove Event Center. The event also included a silent auction and a live auction with 11 major gifts donated by the community. All proceeds go to the nonprofit for the culinary and musical arts.
Sweet Leda rocks the room for guests at the Paul Kares Concert for the Kids.
Volunteers are the key to the event running smoothly. Judi Jeffers offers last-minute advice for volunteers.
Alan Tilles talks about the history of a tour poster up for auction as Richard Bryan prepares to get a good donation for the gift.
Keeping the show running smoothly are (l-r) director Alan Tilles, Joseph Frederick, director Fran Simeone and director Steve Moore.
Bad River performs the final show for a sold-out crowd at the Paul Kares Concert for Kids.
Loyal Paul Kares volunteers Pattie Cinelli, left, and Sarah Gilmour, right, share a laugh with Bad River guitarist Robbie Le Blanc.
Brian and Patty Dawson are all smiles at the Concert for Kids.
Patti Drago and Rich Weissmann pose in front of the wall of the event's major sponsors.
Dave Jarrell and Sydney Artz share a moment before the festivities begin.
Silent auction items are a hit.
Cheerful at the Paul Kares Concert for the Kids are (l-r) production manager Bill Saunders, and Ray and Lisa Graff.
