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Restore NYC is also looking for volunteers for the evening. Please contact Greg Wong for more information.
7:00 set up + volunteers’ dinner at the venue
8:30 doors open
9:00 band
10:00 restore nyc presentation
12:00 new year’s
1:00 last call for drinks
1:30 lights up/clear out
3:00 lock-up
Food + Catering + Furniture
Kristen Ball is talking to potential caterers. We have one that thinks
that we can do it on budget – Indiana Catering. (We found them via a
friend of a friend referral.)
We are looking to include all of the drinks include of the price of a
ticket. We will probably be giving people an amount of drink tickets for
the evening.
We would like to have food, alcohol and champagne sponsors if possible.
Can anyone help with that? It will probably be cold approaching
distributors, stores, and companies.
Greg to figure out furnishings for the venue. Entertainment + Music
We will have live music at the venue – Tricia Ivy Horst, someone from the
Trinity Grace community. She and her band will be doing a 45 minute set at
the beginning of the night at 9. She’s currently recording now in
Tennessee. Her sound is somewhat Feist like.
If we can afford getting DJ equipment (mixing equipment) in our budget,
the rest of the night will be DJ’d. Otherwise we will have an ipod mix for
the evening.
Ticketing
We are looking to try to have the pre-sale ticketing go live this week.
Right now it looks like the prices will be $85 for the pre-sale, $100 for
the advanced tickets, and $125 for the regular tickets. Ticketing will be
via eventbrite. Greg will be trying to get promotional materials together
this week.
Volunteers
We are looking for help in different areas that night so that we can
minimize paid staffing. Definitely with coat check and perhaps with
catering. We’ll be figuring out specific needs soon.
Content
Jen-I is assembling visual creative content that we can project during the
evening. (images, texts, etc.) We will have two projectors available from
Trinity Grace and the Haven. (Kristen and Greg to provide). Ideas are
still welcome for how we inform people via the experience of the night.
Silent Auction/Raffle
We’re looking to solicit for donated prizes that can be given away that
night. Can anyone help in Nov and Dec with this? We will be getting
materials from Faith about Restore to provide to potential donors
We’re deciding between having a silent auction for the different items on
display, or letting people buy $10 raffle tickets to put into different
drawings for the prizes.
This will be our informational meeting regarding charity: ball 2008. If you’ve already responded that you’re interested in volunteering, this is where you’ll get all the information about it. We’ll get you set up with a shirt and get all the paperwork out of the way. Please RSVP. Monday, December 15th, 5:30-midnight – charity: ball 2008!
It’s shaping up to be an amazing night. And we’re still looking for a some more volunteers. If you’re interested, contact Nicky nicky.yates@charityis.com
www.callandresponse.com
“… the most inspiring film dealing with this topic is coming out this fall… leaves you feeling uplifted and energized to do something about it… Dr. Cornel West completely steals the show”
During the first two weeks of December, we will be hosting limited-screenings of the benefit “rock-u-mentary” film to raise awareness and funds to combat trafficking. We need YOU to spread the word to all those you know about this event so this issue will NOT go unnoticed in New York City. Currently, tickets are only sold in advance so it will be important to buy tickets as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this event. As this will be a benefit event, tickets will start at $15 for individuals, and will be discounted to $12 per person for groups of 10 or more. You may also give more if you choose. We URGE you to at least commit to bringing 10 people to this event.
WHEN AND WHERE?
Tribeca Cinemas (54 Varick Street, New York City), showing on the evenings of 12/4, 12/5, 12/6, 12/8, 12/9, 12/10, 12/13, and 12/14. Please Save the Dates!
CALL+RESPONSE is a feature length documentary film that reveals the world’s 27 million dirtiest secrets: there are more slaves today than ever before in human history. CALL+RESPONSE takes viewers deep undercover where slavery is thriving — from the child brothels of Cambodia to the slave brick kilns of rural India — andreveals that in 2007, Slave Traders made more money than Google, Nike and Starbucks combined.
Luminaries on the issue such as Madeleine Albright, Julia Ormond, Ashley Judd, Nicholas Kristof, and many other prominent political and cultural figures offer first hand accounts of this 21st century trade. Performances from Grammy-winning and critically acclaimed artists including Moby, Natasha Bedingfield, Cold War Kids, Matisyahu, Imogen Heap, Talib Kweli, Five For Fighting, Switchfoot, members of Nickel Creek and Tom Petty’s Heartbreakers and Rocco Deluca move this disturbing information into inspiration for stopping it. Former child soldier and current African hip hop celebrity, Emanuel Jal, gives a chilling performance recounting his experiences and calling for help for others experiencing destruction in Uganda and Sudan. Dr. Cornel West connects the music of the American slave fields to the popular music we listen to today, and offers this connection as a rallying cry for the modern abolitionist movement currently brewing.
To see the trailer visit: www.callandresponse.com
