Abbott Nutrition to Host 'The ZonePerfect(R) Bar' Music Series at 2007 Sundance Film Festival

Abbott Nutrition to Host 'The ZonePerfect(R) Bar' Music Series at 2007 Sundance Film Festival

Acoustic Performances to Benefit Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Abbott's ZonePerfect(R) brand is joining forces with leading recording artists to bring four special nights of music to the 2007 Sundance Film Festival and potentially open a world of music to deserving students nationwide, while celebrating great taste and positive food choices.

"The ZonePerfect Bar: Where Music Meets Film" is a four-night series of all-natural acoustic performances featuring artists such as Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, Shawn Colvin and newcomer Daniel Powter. Held in conjunction with the 2007 Sundance Film Festival, Jan. 24-27 in the heart of Park City, Utah, the intimate performances will benefit the Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides musical instruments and repairs to students as well as school and community music programs challenged by limited funding.

"We are thrilled to be a part of the 2007 Sundance Film Festival," said Chris Scoggins, vice president of marketing, Abbott Nutrition. "We see the ZonePerfect Bar as a place where people can gather to celebrate their passions for music, film and great-tasting nutrition."

Performers at The ZonePerfect Bar, along with celebrities from the audience, will sign four commemorative guitars to be auctioned off following the Sundance Film Festival. All proceeds from the auction will benefit the Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation.

"The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation is very grateful to ZonePerfect for taking such a proactive role in making sure instruments are put into the hands of students who want to learn to play," said Felice Mancini, executive director of the Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation.

The event -- which will host performances by Shelby Lynne, Joan Osborne, Keb 'Mo', Edmonds, Colvin, Powter and others -- is billed by ZonePerfect as "Four Nights. Twelve Performers. One Cool Spot." Music lovers can watch The ZonePerfect Bar performances at http://www.zoneperfect.com/. The event will be taped live in high definition for a national television special to air this Spring on WE: Women's Entertainment.

About The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation

The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation supports music education and its many benefits through the donation and repair of musical instruments to underserved schools, community music programs and individual students nationwide. The organization was inspired by the 1995 motion picture "Mr. Holland's Opus" and was founded by Michael Kamen, who composed the music for that movie and countless others. In the last ten years, new and refurbished instruments with a value of approximately $5 million have been donated to 779 school and community music programs and soloists across the country. More information can be found at http://www.mhopus.org/.

About ZonePerfect

ZonePerfect all-natural nutrition bars provide balanced nutrition for busy people who refuse to sacrifice great taste. ZonePerfect bars are a good source of 19 essential vitamins and minerals that contain 200-210 calories and 14-16 grams of protein per serving. All ZonePerfect nutrition bars contain an ideal balance of carbohydrate, protein and fat to keep you satisfied. They are available in 16 surprisingly delicious flavors that appeal to consumers' taste preferences at any time of day. For more information, visit http://www.zoneperfect.com/.

About Abbott Nutrition

Abbott Nutrition develops and markets a wide range of science-based infant formulas, medical nutritionals, nutrition and energy bars, and related products to support the growth, health and wellness of people of all ages. Abbott Nutrition's internationally recognized brands include the Similac(R) brand of infant formulas; the Gain(R) brand of growing-up milks for older babies and toddlers; the PediaSure(R) brand of nutritionals and snacks for children; and the Ensure(R) brand of adult nutritionals.

Additionally, Abbott Nutrition is a leader in medical foods clinically shown to address the distinct dietary needs of people with serious health conditions or special nutrient requirements, such as the Glucerna(R) brand of nutrition shakes and bars for people with diabetes. Abbott Nutrition also offers specialized nutrition products to meet the unique needs of competitive athletes.

Abbott Nutrition products are marketed through the Ross Products Division in the United States, and the Abbott Nutrition International Division outside the United States.

About Abbott

Abbott is a global, broad-based health care company devoted to the discovery, development, manufacture and marketing of pharmaceuticals and medical products, including nutritionals, devices, and diagnostics. The company employs 65,000 people and markets its products in more than 130 countries.

Abbott's news releases and other information are available on the company's website at http://www.abbott.com/.

Source: Abbott

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