From: Ayiti Resurrect
As the one-year anniversary of the earthquake approaches, let’s continue to raise our awareness and keep HAITI IN SIGHT! This benefit will raise money for a grassroots healing project led by the people of Haiti and supported by a community of delegates from the Caribbean and African Diaspora. Join us for an enlightening evening of performances, dancing, and multi-media art — all providing a lens through which the beauty and power of Haiti will be experienced and honored. We will take the opportunity to learn more about the aftermath of this unnatural disaster from our partners on the ground. And we will contribute to the healing and sustainability of Haiti.
December 11, 2010 || 7:00pm – 1:00am
Red Bull Space, 40 Thompson Street (at Watts St.) SoHo, New York
OPEN BAR All Night
REQUIRED RSVP Ticket and Donation $12 here: https://www.wepay.com/tickets/buy/72619
Hosted by Imani Uzuri
Live Performances by Climbing PoeTree, Mahina Movement & Special Guests
Afro-Electronica Soundscape Artist Val-Inc
Featuring Paintings by Carl Thelemaque
Photography by Sade Dozier & Wyatt Gallery
Live Art by Vaimoana Niumeitolu of Mahina Movement
Music by DJs Hard Hittin’ Harry and Sabine Blaizin’
Silent Auction of Visual Art from our Featured Artists
* More Artists TBA *
Co-Produced by Ubiquita Worldwide
Presented by Ayiti Resurrect & Ayiti Cherie Healing Project
Facebook Invite Page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=149605018419559
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Ways To Contribute & Support:
– RSVP Ticket Donation $12 (IN ADVANCE) – 100% goes to the project
– Silent Auction – Donated visual art by our featured artists on sale during the event. Place your bids throughout the evening. (Some artists are donating 100% & some artists 50% for the project)
– Headshots by Sade Nico D. Photography – get professional shots on site (25% for the project)
DETAILS ABOUT WHERE DONATIONS ARE GOING:
Fund raised monies will go directly to fund healing operations on the ground for Spring 2011 trips to Haiti: materials to host and facilitate various workshops on skill sharing and community building; ground transportation; living expenses, including food and water for the community in which we’re working. Also, 50% of funds raised through the Silent Auction from Carl Thelemaque’s art will go directly to the community in which he works in Croix des Bouquet. And some of the total benefit proceeds will go towards relief efforts in the community we are working with in Leogone – because of the recent flooding from Hurricane Tomas.
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