Grassroots Acoustica #28:
Survivors' Edition
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Talking Stick Coffee Lounge
1411C Lincoln Blvd @ California
Venice, CA
7-10 p.m.
In observation of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 100% of voluntary contributions benefit cancer support center WeSpark. Grassroots Acoustica's 27 shows to date have raised $19,037 for L.A.-area non-profit orgs.
CAST
Mark Islam
Jane Bolduc
Tom Gramlich and Byron Pfeifer
Elsie May Larson-Kunkel
Jimmy Muffin
Alan O'Day
WeSpark
THIS MONTH
On Saturday, October 10, Grassroots Acoustica observes breast cancer awareness month with The Survivors' Edition benefiting WeSpark, an independently-run, home-like cancer support center founded by Bosom Buddies actress Wendie Jo Sperber [1958-2005]. WeSpark provides, free of charge, services & programs designed to heal the mind, body and spirit of all those whose lives have been affected by cancer, so host Mark Islam, artists-in-residence Tom Gramlich and Byron Pfeifer welcome back Alan O'Day, Jimmy Muffin, & Elsie May Larson-Kunkel & special guest Jane Bolduc to help with the mission. Join us at Venice's Talking Stick Coffee Lounge on Lincoln @ California from 7-10 p.m with donations of any size going to WeSpark. www.wespark.org
COMING UP
On Saturday, November 14th, Grassroots Acoustica's aptly named Long Overdue Edition brings back 9 year-old Ryan Guggenheim as well as a first-time visit from Ken O'Malley, named one of the 10 best male acoustic singer/songwriters working L.A. in 2008 by Larry Wines of FolkWorks (who in the same year-end wrap-up deemed Grassroots Acoustica one of L.A.'s best monthly listening rooms, praising in particular each month's "thoughtfully booked artists"). Other performers TBD so expect further official announcements as everything finalizes. Benefits Jewish Free Loan Association, which has provided interest-free loans for rent, education, small business, medical needs & more since 1904.
www.jfla.org
Saturday, December 12, Grassroots Acoustica presents the 3rd Annual Lotta Love Edition - Family, Friends & Fans Remember Nicolette Larson [1952-1997] featuring, as is our tradition, our resident rhumba grrrrl Elsie May. Last year's event brought both a record-high turnout as well as a record-high offering for the Nicolette Larson Pediatric Endowment at Mattel Children's Hospital/UCLA
www.nicolettelarson.com/cause.html
GRASSROOTS ACOUSTICA NON-PROFITS TO DATE
Children Of The Night
The Blank Theatre Company
Project Angel Food
WeSpark
The Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation for Animal & Human Welfare
The Nicolette Larson Pediatric Endowment at Mattel Children's Hospital/UCLA
A New Way Of Life Reentry Project
Echo Park Film Center
Friends Of The Los Angeles River
Showing People Learning & Technology
School On Wheels
The Celebration Theatre
Shoes That Fit
Alzheimer's Association California Southland Chapter - Memory Walk
Braille Institute
House Of Hope
Much Love Animal Rescue
National Multiple Sclerosis Society Southern California Chapter Walk MS 2009
The Mimi La Rue Fund at Much Love Animal Rescue
The ALS Association Greater Los Angeles Chapter
This Way Out
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