It’s awesome to see so much of New Yorks arts community coming together to help those affected by Hurricane Sandy’s damage. Many of LPR’s upcoming shows have a philanthropic twist, doling out proceeds to various organizations to benefit victims from the storm.
Those include:
11.10 9th Annual Encuentro NYC Colombian Music Festival w/ Sebastián Cruz Cheap Landscape Trio, Martin Vejarano-Chia’s Dance Party, Nilko Andreas Guarín, Alejandro Flórez- Tibaguí, Alejandro Zuleta Vallenato Collective, Pablo Mayor’s Folklore Urbano Orchestra, Daniel Fetecua and Pajarillo Pinta’o Dance Company, Gregorio Uribe Big Band, M.A.K.U. SoundSystem, and Grupo Rebolú
All CD sales profit will be donated.
11.10 Que Bajo?! 4 Year Anniversary Party & Staten Island Relief Benefit w/ Li Saumet (Bomba Estereo, Colombia), Dani Boom (Systema Solar, Colombia), resident DJs Geko Jones, and Uproot Andy
In support of Staten Island relief efforts by maketheroad.org.
11.11 Missy Mazzoli: “Song from the Uproar” album release concert w/ Abigail Fischer, NOW Ensemble, films by Stephen Taylor, and special guest Aaron Roche
In support of New Amsterdam Records.
11.14 The Crystal Ark LP release party and video premiere with a performance by The Crystal Ark Party Machine w/ special guest DJs Todd Terry, Pat Mahoney (LCD Soundsystem), Carry Nation (DJ Will Automagic & Nita Aviance), and Allies for Everyone
In support of New York Cares.
11.14 InDigest Presents: Hurricane Relief reading w/ Meakin Armstrong, David Blair, Evan Commander, Ricardo Maldonado, David Moscovich, Joseph Riippi, Rodrigo Toscano, Leah Umansky, Ashleigh Lambert, and hosted by Dustin Nelson
In support of Occupy Sandy; free to attend, donations accepted, 100 percent of book sales and 15 percent of bar sales are donated as well.
11.30 SYZYGY Presents: Danielle & Sxip’s Hour of Charm: Hurricane Relief featuring Sxip Shirey and Danielle Eva Schwob w/ Todd Reynolds, Corn Mo, Ned Rothenberg, and special guests
And don’t forget our other charity event, The People’s Bailout Variety Show and Telethon to Benefit the 99 Percent Nov. 15, featuring appearances from Janeane Garofalo, Jeff Mangum (Neutral Milk Hotel), Lee Renaldo (Sonic Youth), and many more.
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