Apr 24 2009
Two Events Benefitting KPFK!
Friday April 24th:
KPFK and the Pacifica Radio Archives present Amy Goodman and David Goodman, authors of “Standing Up to the Madness” on Friday April 24th at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $15 at the door (no advance sales). No one will be turned away for lack of funds. The event is at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 3300 Wilshire Blvd. (@Berendo). Park at the UTLA building across the street.
There will also be a reception hosted by the Pacifica Radio Archives from 5:30 – 7 pm at Geneva Hall, Immanuel Presbyterian Church. Tickets are $75.00 per person / $100 per couple. Call 1-800-735-0230 x 264 for reservations. (Attendees will receive a special gift from the Pacifica Radio Archives).
To celebrate KPFK’s 50th year of broadcasting, Amy will join KPFK General Manager, Sean Heitkemper and Pacifica Radio Archives Director, Brian DeShazor in a conversation about KPFK’s legacy.
Tuesday April 28th:
Join KPFK and celebrate your favorite rebel radio station’s golden anniversary in the first of a series of Global Dance Parties. In what promises to be a night of unforgettable music, two legends will be taking to the stage in a special benefit on April 28th at the Mint, located at 6010 West Pico Blvd. in the city of Los Angeles.
Starting the evening, founding member of War Lonnie Jordan will be helping us sustain our mission by going on the offensive with his jazz/funk Wartet. Master conguero Poncho Sanchez and his band will continue KPFK’s “Global Dance Party,” with his Grammy award winning Latin Jazz sounds.
Hosting the event is our very own cucaracha Lalo Alcaraz heard every Friday on the “Pocho Hour of Power.” And special guest DJ’s spinning dance music and eclectic mash-ups DJ Sanchez starting off the evening and DJ Boxy D spinning between sets and beyond.
Order tickets here: http://themintla.frontgatetickets.com/choose.php?a=1&lid=30868&eid=36890
Tickets will also be available at the door if they don’t sell out first. Doors open at 7:30 pm.
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