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Mary Frances Leahy to perform at PDCI for MRI Fundraiser

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Presented by the Smiths Falls Rotary Club: Event to take place April 25, 7 p.m. at Perth and District Collegiate Institute

LAURIE WEIR

The Rotary Club of Smiths Falls is hosting “A Special Event with Mary Frances Leahy” on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 7 p.m. at the Perth & District Collegiate Institute.

Leahy, a multifaceted fiddler, pianist, dancer, singer, and composer from Lakefield, Ont., has been performing since the age of five. She has appeared in more than 600 performances across Canada, the U.S., and internationally, often alongside her parents, renowned fiddlers Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy. Mary Frances’ music blends her Celtic heritage with jazz and Latin influences, creating a distinct and evolving style.

Her debut solo album, First Light, released in May 2024, features nine original tracks, including the title track, which won a Cape Breton Tourism music contest. Over the past year, she has performed at major festivals like the Woodford Folk Festival in Australia, Celtic Colours, and Milwaukee’s Irish Fest, and collaborated with celebrated artists including Yo-Yo Ma and Bela Fleck.

This year’s concert will again raise funds for the Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital Foundation’s MRI Campaign. Last year, the Rotary Club raised $10,000 for the cause, which supports the “Magnifying Care Close to Home” initiative, from the MacMaster, Leahy and Family signature event.

Reserved tickets are available for $45, including fees, through Tickets Please.For more information about Mary Frances Leahy and her music, visit her website at maryfrancesleahy.com.

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