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Extra Seattle police deployed to controversial religious rally

By FOX 13 Seattle Digital Team
Published August 30, 2025 3:32pm PDT



Religious rally and counter protest planned at Gas Works Park today

A religious concert at Seattle's Gas Works Park today will be led by the same group that was involved in a controversial protest in May at Cal Anderson Park. This group is prompting a counter-protest, with some advocates concerned about a repeat of the earlier clash.

The BriefA religious concert and rally is planned for Gas Works Park in Seattle on Saturday.
The event is drawing comparison to an event earlier this summer that put the city on edge.
Police hope their presence will deter violence between event attendees and counterprotesters.

SEATTLE - A religious concert scheduled for Saturday at Gasworks Park has ignited criticism from community members and advocacy groups, who fear a repeat of a controversial rally in May that resulted in dozens of arrests and clashes with police.



Seattle police approach a group of counter protesters at Cal Anderson Park.

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Katy Perry, Elton John rock Radio City in fundraiser for Hillary Clinton

Maria Puente, USA TODAY 11:49 a.m. EST March 3, 2016




Katy Perry sings for Hillary Clinton at rally/concert, March 2, 2016, in New York.(Photo: Julie Jacobson, AP)


Fresh from her Super Tuesday victories, Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton went home to New York Wednesday night for a stars-and-stripes concert fundraiser headlined by two of her biggest pop-music supporters, Katy Perry and Elton John.

Clinton, who spoke briefly, called the night "Super Wednesday," according to ABC News.



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Katy Perry roars -- er -- stumps for Hillary Clinton

Some 6,000 people packed Radio City Music Hall for an "I'm With Her" rally that also featured Andra Day and on-stage appearances by other Clinton supporters, including Oscar-winners Jamie Foxx and Julianne Moore, plus brief remarks by former President Bill Clinton and daughter Chelsea Clinton.

Perry, who might be Clinton's number-one celebrity admirer, whose song Roar is one of Clinton's campaign anthems, and who campaigned for Clinton in Iowa last year, was dressed in a sparkly star-spangled pantsuit and performed on a stage bathed by red-white-and-blue lights reproducing the American flag.


“I’m not voting for (Clinton) because she’s a woman,” Perry said between songs, according to Variety. “I’m voting for her because she’s the right person for the job.”

Hers was the three-hour concert's concluding performance. She dedicated her rendition of Unconditional to Clinton.

“I sing this next song for her because I do believe this woman shows unconditional love,” Perry said.



Elton John sings for Hillary Clinton at a rally/concert fundraiser March 2, 2016 in New York. (Photo: Julie Jacobson, AP)


John, who got multiple ovations for his 30-minute set hits, including Tiny Dancer, told the crowd that Clinton is the only candidate who can get elected in the fall.

“This is a very important year for America, and she’s the only hope you have,” said the British-born John, who is a legal resident of the USA but not a citizen. He can't vote but he can donate to political campaigns.

John dedicated his final song of the night, Still Standing, to Clinton.

Meanwhile, another Clinton supporter tweeted tributes.


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3ABN Newsbreak: John Ashcroft Concert, Anchors Series with Frank Gonzales

Posted on: 02-18-2014 Posted in: Newsbreaks




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Hello, I’m Shelley Quinn, and we are delighted to announce a special program that will air on Thursday, February 20, on 3ABN Today Live.

On this special 2-hour program, we’ll be hosting former Missouri governor, U.S. Senator, and U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft as he shares his personal testimony and presents an inspirational gospel concert at our Worship Center.

John Ashcroft’s life and career have been guided by his Christian faith, and while serving in the U.S. Senate, he was a member of the Singing Senators Quartet and an active member of the prayer team. In addition to his distinguished political and business careers, he’s also an author and a noted singer and songwriter.

We’re also very happy to announce that with him on this broadcast, we will feature the music of the Greater Vision Trio. This group is the most awarded trio in the history of gospel music and we’re blessed to have them with us.

If you live nearby, we invite you to attend this free concert program which will be held at 3ABN’s Worship Center at 3577 Angel Lane just off Highway 149 in Thompsonville, Illinois, on Thursday, February 20, at 8:00 p.m. CST.

We’re also very excited to announce another live series which begins next month with Pastor Frank Gonzalez. This is entitled “Seven Words of Hope.” It’s part of our Anchors of Truth series, and you won’t want to miss this one. Nothing can bring about a change of heart as the mind-bending, heart captivating, and life giving “Seven Words of Hope” that our Savior gave us as He suffered and died on the cross. This begins on Wednesday, March 12, at 7:00 p.m. CDT, right here at 3ABN.

We want to thank each of you who have faithfully prayed for and supported 3ABN’s worldwide ministry. Each minute of every day, thousands of people around the world discover 3ABN and find a source of hope as well as answers to their most perplexing problems. We cannot do this without you, so we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

If the Holy Spirit impresses you, please send your tax-deductible love gifts to:
3ABN
P.O. Box 220
West Frankfort, IL 62896



Or call 618-627-4651, Monday through Thursday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time.

Thank you for caring, and may God pour out His richest blessings on you today.


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*Ashcroft is a member of the Assemblies of God church. He is married to Janet E. Ashcroft and has a family with her.
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Ashcroft
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Zubin Mehta at the Vatican

CatholicNewsService

Published on Feb 5, 2013


On February 4, 2013, the conductor Zubin Mehta performed with an orchestra at the Vatican honoring Pope Benedict XVI and Italian President Giorgio Napolitano. The concert marked the 84th anniversary of the Lateran Pacts, which recognized the sovereignty of Vatican City State.
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Cornerstone church joins with community for benefit concert

Thursday, 11 August 2011 15:54

On June 25th the Cornerstone Church of Seventh-day Adventists in Aldie, Virginia, held a public concert to benefit the Western Fairfax Christian Ministries in Chantilly. WFCM, www.wfcmva.org, is an organization providing assistance and relief to individuals experiencing difficulties meeting the needs of day-to-day life.

"I firmly believe that it is an evidence of a healthy, disciple-making church to be involved in the life of its community,” said Patrick Williams, pastor of the Cornerstone church. “Too many churches could close their doors forever, and the communities they professed to serve would barely even know they were gone.”

(A video included in this article is not included here.)

The Mission of Western Fairfax Christian Ministries is, "As an expression of God's love and as an opportunity to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Western Fairfax Christian Ministries provides life-essential support to those needing our assistance."

Because of WFCM's complementary mission the Cornerstone Church initiated, planned and performed this community concert of both sacred and secular music: Vorris Willams, a member at Cornerstone, was the featured performer singing many of his original Christian songs; Karyn Boyce, also of Cornerstone, performed one of her own songs as well as joining Vorris to sing Cyndi Lauper's Time after Time. LLC (Long Live Christ) harmonized on Creator, Saviour, King and on the Winans' The Question Is. Erick Maximo contributed Help!, the Beatles' 60s hit. Peter Williams joined his Brother, Vorris, to perform Phil Collins' Another Day in Paradise. Many other open-hearted, open-handed friends joined in the celebration, and members from at least four Seventh-day Adventist Churches partnered together with Cornerstone's worship team to provide the music for over two hundred people.

At intermission both Patrick Williams and Luke Willis, a WFCM board member, thanked those attending for their support and generosity. The even raised $2,000, which went directly to serve those in need in both Loudoun and Fairfax Counties.

Patrick Williams added, “We want our community to think, 'What would we do without Cornerstone?' This concert was just an outworking of one of Cornerstone's basic core values: We are service-minded!"

Story Contributed; Photos by Sylvia Vergel de Dios

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