Love Is in the Air, a Summer "Women of Rock" Concert Featuring Janelle Kendall's Perfect Storm

July 18, 2022

Join us at the Pioneer Place on Fifth on Thursday, July 28th at 7 pm. Tickets are available here!

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud presents Love Is in the Air, a concert featuring Janelle Kendall’s Perfect Storm.


Janelle Kendall’s Perfect Storm includes local musicians Mark Hasbrouck, Dan Witte, Mark Levandowski, Matt Moline, Alex Kendall, Pat Curto and Carolyn Yaggie-Heinen. Together, they deliver a tsunami of female rock anthems from Aretha Franklin, Joan Jett, Pat Benatar, Sheryl Crow, Alanis Morissette, Heart and more. 


Janelle Kendall’s Perfect Storm captures the spirit of confident women rockers in a concert you won’t want to miss! 

The concert benefits programs and services of Catholic Charities. Tickets are $25, general admission and can be purchased online at ccstcloud.org.


Quote from Janelle Kendall, Stearns County Attorney: 


“In my day job, I see the positive effect that Catholic Charities has on our community. From the food shelf to safe housing to supporting those who oftentimes cannot support themselves—Catholic Charities provides a safety net and a positive environment for everyone. Knowing support from Catholic Charities is available matters to many people who may also interact with the court system, mental health services, and other community services.


“As a musician, I saw my concert as something I could offer beyond mere cash to help. I’m also adopted through Catholic Charities [Winona], so ensuring the vitality and engagement of all Catholic Charities does for our central Minnesota community matters a lot to me!”


Quote from Steve Pareja, Catholic Charities Executive Director: 


“Catholic Charities is excited that Janelle Kendall’s Perfect Storm and Pioneer Place on Fifth have offered their time, talent and resources to support our mission of serving and enhancing human dignity for people of all faiths and beliefs in central Minnesota. 


“Because of their generosity, 100% of the proceeds from the ticket sales and donations will go to support Catholic Charities. We’re looking forward to celebrating an evening of great music at a fantastic venue with our friends and supporters while raising necessary funds to serve those in need.”


Quote from Ray Herrington, Owner, Pioneer Place on Fifth 


“Pioneer Place on Fifth is the soul of the entertainment scene in downtown St. Cloud and I’m happy to support Catholic Charities’ Love Is in the Air concert. We’re fortunate to have Janelle Kendall participate in helping raise money and awareness for what Catholic Charities does to support our community.”

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