by Wendy Klein
Medium: Leather and copper. Glass beads. Lined with velvet. Used with permission
Oct 16 - Sunday | LIVE! IN CONCERT FOR THE SURVIVORS | 4-6PM
A rare on-stage appearance by 15 of Warwick’s most acclaimed composers and musicians in a special benefit honoring New Orleans’ rich music heritage. At Warwick Reformed Church, 16 Maple Avenue, Warwick, NY. Tickets $25, At The Inkwell, Newhard’s and The Bookstore, or at the door while tickets last. Featuring: The River Café’s Richard Kimball and his debut ensemble of Grammy-nominated percussionist Thiago de Mello, Bob Rosen, Jim Mullen, Thomas Aalfs, Chris Persad, Cameron Brown and Mike Hickey. The phenomenal talents of String Trio of New York Minus One with James Emery and Rob Thomas. “CEWL” Music comprising the incredible sounds of Mark Egan, Jeff Ciampa, Jon Werking and Carl Latham. Concert benefits Habitat for Humanity and Tipitina’s Foundation, a non-profit organization supporting the cultural preservation and reconstruction of New Orleans. For more information call: Jane Gyulavary, 845-988-0580 or The Merchants Guild Hotline 845-987-7600. Checks may be written to Warwick Valley Merchants Guild which will disperse the benefit proceeds to American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity and Tipitina’s Foundation. Click here for details.
Hurrican Katrina Benefit Concert - at Mt. Peter Ski Area Route 17A, Warwick, NY Tickets: $12 at the door; (doors open at 11:30am). Presented by Rock for Relief: FEATURING: From Sinking, Grudge, The Revival, Naked Citizens, Blackbyrd, The Bonnie Situation, Zen, The Victory Stanza, Stereofever, and more! A delicious barbecue menu will be available (not included in ticket price). Come out and see your favorite bands perform and help support the victims of Hurricane Katrina. All proceeds benefit the New Orleans Musicians” Fund, a fund set up by the MusicMaker Foundation, a non-profit organization whose mission is to aid the pioneers of New Orleans jazz and the blues who are now homeless, most with no medical coverage, and with no means of supporting themselves, being that their stage has been the streets of New Orleans for many, many years. Help preserve an important part of our country’s rich musical heritage. Many thanks to our supporters: Mt. Peter Ski Area, Steinwand Sound Studios, WRRV, Alto Music, Dick’s Sporting Goods & Shop-Rite. For info contact 845-987-8017 or email to mullen64@optonline.net.
Your contribution will go directly toward the purchase of back-up generators, pumps, and motors. Our fundraising goal is $100,00. Every donation matters. Donations also accepted at Marina Deli and Werner's Hardware.
#2. Contribute to the collection Drive for Clean-Up & Personal Items
Items needed: diapers, infant formula, shaving cream, razors, Band-aids, Enrure, toilet paper, Clorox III, first-aid kits, toothpaste & tooth brushes, dust masks, blue latex gloves. Drop off donations at Zircar Ceramics, Inc., on Main St. in the Village of Florida, across from Farries Ave.
#3. Attend the Florida Cares Concert and Family Fun Day
Sunday, Oct 23, 2005, Noon-5PM. Sturr Park on Bridge Stree. Live music, food & entertainment. Suggested donation: $10/person; $15/family. Entertainment provided by Jimmy Sturr & His Orchestra, The Rob Cannillo and Friends Band. Mike Holmes and Groovey Tuesday Band, and John Moultrie and Natalie "Nat the Cat" Gubala of WTBQ Radio. BBQ provided by the Florida Fire Department.