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Donna does the diva thing

Donna Hilsinger and company stuffed another $1,000 into the coffers of Sault Area Hospital's Cancer Care Clinic this weekend. All for a song. Okay, more like two hours worth of lovely, moving, mysterious, sassy songs.
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Donna Hilsinger and company stuffed another $1,000 into the coffers of Sault Area Hospital's Cancer Care Clinic this weekend.

All for a song.

Okay, more like two hours worth of lovely, moving, mysterious, sassy songs.

The reigning Diva of the Water Tower sassed and swung her way through three fine sets of crystalline melodies as a tribute to her grandmother and to raise money for the clinic.

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Hilsinger said her grandmother was a spirited and dynamic person who died of cancer about 1980, who loved butterflies and music.

"I just wanted to challenge myself on a personal level and to do something helpful for the community," said Hilsinger.

She alternated on the stage with local music man Chris Belsito and saxophonist Lynn Revelle.

Paul Dingle accompanied her on the piano as Hilsinger ranged from angelic hymn to devilishly clever renditions of jazz numbers.

Works from Sherie McKay multimedia collection of butterfly representations were displayed behind the stage and throughout the room.

The event was presented at Algoma's Water Tower Inn last night.

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