Nationally-known Songstress Laura Reed Kicks Off Asheville Green Opportunities Fundraiser
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Green Opportunities (GO) is hosting their annual fundraising party on May 22 at the Seven Star Factory in the River Arts District. Proceeds support GO’s efforts to build a just and inclusive Green Economy in Western North Carolina.
The $30 VIP Pass includes and Cocktail Hour and Dinner, with mealtime entertainment by the Youth Gospel Choir, plus admission to the Warehouse Dance Party where Laura Reed, the songstress who fronted Laura Reed and Deep Pocket, and DJs Brett Rock, VIET and TerryCloth Tube Top will perform until 1:30 a.m. Or, just join us for the Warehouse Dance Party with a $10 After Party Pass.
Reed, who has been on musical hiatus to have a baby, is known for invigorating the Asheville music scene with a unique blend of funky soul, and being involved in various outreach and environmental projects. www.laurareed.com or myspace.com/laurareedmusic.
When: Saturday, May 22 from 6:00 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.
Where: Seven Star Factory, 191 Lyman Street, Ste. 101, Asheville (the old Candle Factory in the River Arts District, near the dog training school)
What: Dinner by ROOTS, Beer by Pisgah Organic, and Warehouse Dance Party
Cost: $30 VIP Pass OR $10 After Party Pass
To RSVP: Contact 828-398-4158 or [email protected]
On-line Tickets: http://www.greenopportunities.org/events
Evening Events:
DINNER BY ROOTS
Cocktail Hour by Pisgah Organic 6:00 pm
Dinner by ROOTS 7:00 pm with Youth Gospel Choir
Presentation by Asheville GO 8:30 p.m.
WAREHO– — USE DANCE PARTY: 3 Sets to Get Your Groove On
Laura Reed Acoustic 9:00-10:00 p.m.
DJ BrettRock 10:30-11:45 p.m.
DJ TerryCloth Tubetop and DJ VIET 11:45 p.m. -1:30 a.m.
$30 VIP Pass (limited number so RSVP today)
Includes: Cocktail Hour, Dinner, and Warehouse Dance Party
$10 After Party Pass 8:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.
Includes: Warehouse Dance Party, $3 for Pisgah Organic beer
Green Opportunities is an Asheville-based, community-based development organization dedicated to building a strong and just green economy through job training and placement, community education, and green micro-enterprises.
