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(2/14/02, 1 p.m. ET) -- Elton John, Sting, James Taylor, and Ravi Shankar are the first performers to be announced for the annual Rainforest Foundation Benefit Concert at New York's Carnegie Hall at 7 p.m. ET on April 13. The event is produced yearly by Rainforest Foundation co-founder (and Sting's wife) Trudie Styler.

Tax-deductible ticket packages for the 2002 Rainforest Benefit Concert are currently on sale. The $50,000 Platinum Package includes a private first-tier box that seats 16 (limited availability), two backstage passes, two reserved tables at the party, a Rainforest Foundation membership, 16 concert mementos, and an acknowledgement in the evening's program. The $25,000 Gold Package includes eight excellent seats, a reserved table at the party, a Rainforest Foundation membership, eight concert mementos, and an acknowledgement in the evening's program.

There are also Super Seats available for $2,500 (limited availability) that include prime ticket(s) for the show, the party, and concert mementos. And lastly, there are Wonderful Seats available for $600 (limited availability) that include the show only.

To book any of the above ticket packages, contact Event Associates at (212) 245-6570. Box-office tickets will be available starting in early March through the Carnegie Hall Box Office, and they will be priced as follows: Second Tier ($350); Dress Circle ($275); Front Balcony ($175); and Rear Balcony ($150).

The concert is the highlight of Rainforest Awareness Week, which takes place March 7-13 this year. The week comprises a series of events and promotional activities that raise funds and awareness for the Rainforest Foundation.

Rainforest Foundation has raised millions of dollars to help protect the rainforests of the world, and the rights of the peoples who live there. Styler, Sting, and Chief Raoni of the Menkragnoti Kayapo people of the Amazon rainforest established the Rainforest Foundation in 1989. For more information, please visit savetherest.org.

-- Jason Gelman, New York

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