Dan Clark, the “Singing Trooper,” and his wife, opera singer Mary Colarusso, will perform a free concert of Irish songs in the Keys Community Room (lower level) of the Milton Public Library on Saturday, March 7th at 2 PM. Mr. Clark has performed in uniform in many, many venues while representing the Commonwealth of Massachusetts during his 20-year career. During his tenure with the State Police, he performed at more than 2500 events for Federal, State, Local and Military functions. He sang 26 foreign National Anthems, in native dialect, for visiting dignitaries and sporting events. He also could be heard on “Radio Disney” as Trooper Dan” while promoting safety for children.

Mary Colarusso, a coloratura soprano, is a graduate of the Boston Conservatory of Music, holding a Bachelors Degree in Vocal Performance. Since graduation, she has been the lead soprano for both the Lowell Opera and Boston Bel Canto Opera companies, where she performed her title roles of Violetta in La Traviata and Gilda in Rigoletto. She has also performed with the Boston Classical Orchestra and the Boston Civic Symphony, and was featured by Joyce Kulhaywick on her Channel 5 WCVB Arts and Entertainment segment. Mary currently appears in concert with her husband to audiences around the nation. In the Fall of 2005, Mary and Dan performed for former President and First Lady George and Barbara Bush as part of their efforts during the Bush-Clinton Katrina Relief. She has also sang the National Anthem for the NE Patriots, Boston Bruins, Boston Celtics, Boston Marathon, and aboard the USS Constitution.

Please join us for a wonderful hour of music in celebration of St. Patricks Day. This program is free and open to the public, is appropriate for all ages, and light refreshments will be served. The library is located at 476 Canton Avenue, Milton. The event is sponsored by The Friends of the Milton Public Library, and for more information contact Jean Hlady, Adult Services Librarian, at (617) 698-5757.