Embraceable You
Live performances by Christine Havrilla and Christine Martucci and a screening of the documentary "Embraceable You"…

Christine Havrilla is a national touring musician based out of the Philadelphia area. She plays guitar and mandolin, bringing her “Neofunkadelicfolkpoptwangrock” to her fans all over the country.

Christine has been playing her music with her band and as a solo performer in the New Hope area for the past ten years. New Hope has been a consistent family of friends and fans for her throughout her musical career. She loves the energy and spirit of the town as well as the constant support of her music. New Hope will always be a tour stop for Christine! For more information, visit her web site at www.christinehavrilla.com.

Hailed by critics and audiences alike as New Jersey's most energetic and captivating live performer, Christine Martucci has a soulful and powerful voice which demands attention. Her critically acclaimed second CD, "I'm All In", featured the single "There You Are", which received national airplay. The video for "There You Are" is also featured on VH1, MTV, and Logo. The CD was also voted the "Editors Pick" in the August 2007 edition of Curve Magazine and also earned the prestigious 2007 Asbury Park Music Award for "Top Local Release". Ms. Martucci was also the recipient of the Asbury Park Music Award for Top Female Vocalist. Christine has opened for many national acts as well as headlined major venues throughout the country. She is currently featured in the August 2009 issue of Curve Magazine's Music Edition. Christine recently previewed her original new rock musical, Breakfast with Janis, with a concert and launch party at The Paramount Theater in Asbury Park. Christine is currently completing Breakfast with Janis and is planning a NYC theatrical debut.

"Being a lesbian in a small town like Flemington, NJ was very hard, New Hope and its gay community saved my life. I was embraced into the fabric of the gay community at 19 years old, it was a godsend to know there were awesome caring wonderful people and they were just like me!" For more information, visit her web site at www.christinemartucci.com.

The Embraceable You Project focuses on New Hope, Pennsylvania as a town that embraces differences. Since the early days of being a Quaker settlement, to the days when New Hope Impressionist artists, beatniks, hippies, new-agers and LGBT visitors and inhabitants came to New Hope, the town has prevailed as an open-minded community. The Project demonstrates how New Hope exemplifies HOPE, as a reality and not as a dream or an elusive aspiration.

The Embraceable You Project is dedicated to people who embrace diversity, celebrate differences, and give new hope to all.