[UPDATE] I forgot to mention WTJU’s rock marathon, which started with what I heard was a great dance party last night at Twisted Branch, and aired great Microphones and Andrew Bird sets last night. Highlights from the next 24 hours: Dominic DeVito spins Bonnie "Prince" Billy (streaming online now!) Danny Shea runs "The Whistlin’ Show" on Thursday afternoon, "Pacific Northwest Punk" (go, Sleater-Kinney!) Thursday night at 11pm, and "Virginia Punk" on Friday morning at 1am. Give accordingly; the benefits are obvious. Details here.
As I prepare for Saturday night’s fundraiser at The Bridge—titled "The Revel," and an evening that promises great food, fantastic art and, er, weird whiskers—it occurs to me that those of you with hearts of gold and pockets lined with the same have a few opportunities to help worthy arts causes in the next week or so. Details after the photo, do-gooders.
"Divining One" by Patrick Costello, one of 20 works to be auctioned at The Revel
Worthy Cause #1: The Revel, which opens with a "fairy welcome" and facial fur on Saturday at 8pm, features a truly impressive art auction at 9pm and kicks off an 11pm after-party with music from Sarah White and Wes Swing.
Cost of your good deed: $50 full admission, $20 for the after-party with open bar privileges, $10 for the after-party sans bar.
What it gets you: A locally engaged, well-programmed community arts venue that can sustain itself as a nonprofit venue.
Worthy Cause #2: Piedmont Council of the Arts‘ Trio Party, slated for Thursday, April 30, from 5:30-7:30pm. A celebration of the organization’s 30th anniversary and another fundraising opportunity for a group that’s raised its profile in the last year or two thanks to executive director Maggie Guggenheimer and Kate Daughdrill.
Cost of your good deed: $30 per person. (PCA is also accepting tax-deductible donations.)
What it gets you: Local drinks and food from Harvest Moon Catering, Django (d)jazz from Rick Olivarez, a decent shot at a raffle prize and the satisfaction that you’ve helped local artists access grants, etc., through supporting a re-energized PCA.
Worthy Cause #3: Artini 3, Friday, April 24 from 5:30-7:30pm, in Second Street Gallery‘s exhibition space and rooftop terrace.
Cost of your good deed: $15.
What it gets you: Drunk. (Kidding; be safe, you crazy aesthetes.)
Of course, I know that not everyone will hit all three events. Which venue and party are you putting your money on?
