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Benefit Concert Update!

ames1010 — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:50:09 GMT

I've received questions from many of you about the concert and the weekend, so I thought I'd put them all here so everyone can see. :)

AIRPORT
* The Lansing airport is tiny - there are literally 9 gates there. Cabs aren't lined up outside of baggage claim like they are in bigger cities. If you're flying into Lansing and don't already have someone picking you up, I'd suggest calling a taxi company ahead of time to schedule a pick-up.

Here are a couple cap companies:

Shaggin' Waggon - No I'm not kidding about the name! lol
Spartan Cab/Yellow Cab

HOTEL
* If you haven't made your reservations for the Sheraton yet, please do so soon - the room block cut-off date is Wednesday, April 29! We're going to have a great time at the Lansing Sheraton all weekend, so you should join us! For reservations call: (517) 323-7100 and mention the block for the discount - rooms are $89/night. Double rooms were filled-up, but they've added a few more to our block!

* Speaking of, I think some of us were planning on hanging out at the hotel bar on Friday night. I'll have to leave for an airport pick-up later on, but then I'll be back. We could maybe see who would be interested in meeting for dinner that night, too.

AREA DINING
* The Sheraton has a restaurant on-site called Christie's Bistro, but I prefer going there for lunch. The dinner menu is kind of pricey.

There is a McDonalds and a Blimpie's subs within walking distance (under 1/2 a mile), and right across the street is the R Club. They have great food and live entertainment on Friday nights.

The Lansing Mall is about a mile and a half away from the hotel, and it has many restaurants inside and nearby.

CARPOOLING TO THE SHOW
* If you're staying at the Sheraton and will have a car, I know some people would appreciate a ride over to the venue and back. Let me know if you've got any room! Also, let me know if you need a ride and I'll try to hook you up with someone.

VOLUNTEERING
* Some of you have already let me know you'd like to help out, and I will need people in various areas. We'll make it work so that you don't miss any of the show! Please let me know which area you'd be willing to help out in.

Ticket Takers - Rachel and Shannen are already signed up, and I'd like 1 or 2 more people for the other set of doors and to help people find their seats.

At the Door Ticket Sales - 2 people needed

Cookie Makers - So far I have Caryn, and I'd like to get a few more

Silent Auction - I'd like a couple people to keep their eye on the Silent Auction, especially during the intermission

CD Sales/Organization - Steve, Seth and May will all be selling CDs and then signing after the show. I'll need someone to get the CDs out immediately after Steve is done performing and get the tables set up for autographing and sales. Seth and May will have their own table, as will Steve. I'll sit with Steve once he's ready to come out and sign, but I'll need someone to sell until we get there.

Anyone willing to help out will be much appreciated! :)

DRESS CODE
* The concert has no dress code. Wear whatever makes you feel good and comfortable! I'll probably wear a nice top and either jeans or black pants.

PHOTOGRAPHY
* Photography is welcome in the theater.

I'd like to get pictures of everything! Melissa has volunteered to walk around and take pictures, and Sam and Ravyn are going to take pictures during the show. Anyone else who takes pics, I hope you'll share with me.

I can't wait to see you all!!

Did I miss anything?

Concert Update!!!!

ames1010 — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:57:32 GMT

I'm proud to announce the addition of the insanely talented CURTIS PEOPLES to our line-up! Check him out at Curtis Peoples.com and at his Myspace Page!

The amazing causette made the most incredible poster for the show. I'm beyond words and can never thank her enough!!!

**Also, I know there are some of you who have purchased tickets to the show and are no longer able to attend. If that's the case, can you let me know, please? I'm going to be printing out tickets and doing seating assignments very soon.

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!!!!

ames1010 — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:44:57 GMT

CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR TICKETS!!!!

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!!!

ames1010 — Sat, 31 May 2008 02:59:24 GMT

AIRPORT - Capital City Airport in Lansing, Michigan. There are a few car rental counters at this airport, too. This airport is very small and wonderful to fly into!

TAXI - Spartan Cab is always available to take you where you want to go!

HOTEL - The Lansing Sheraton. This is the hotel where I've reserved a block of rooms under the name of the foundation for only $89 a night. For reservations call: (517) 323-7100 and mention the block for the discount. This is a gorgeous hotel, and it's approximately a fifteen minute drive to the venue.

VENUE - The Hannah Center is a great venue with an intimate 500 seat theater. There is seriously not a bad seat in this place. We went to see it and knew immediately it was the perfect place for our event! Here is the SEATING CHART.

TICKETS - There are three price ranges:

Reserved (in the first 4 rows) for $40, Reserved 2 (in rows 5-8)

General Admission for $10

Tickets can be purchased via paypal by going to the Sandra K. Hill Children's Foundation Website. Since Paypal charges for transactions, we are including a small fee ($2.50 for the reserved seats, and $1.50 for the general admission).
We will also accept money orders from the US.

If you live in the US or Canada, your tickets will be mailed to you. International patrons will receive an email receipt and will be able to pick up your tickets at the venue prior to the concert.

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FOR THOSE OF YOU STAYING AT THE HOTEL ON FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2009...there will be an informal meet-up at the hotel bar!!

More questions? E-mail Me!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR AMAZING SUPPORT!!!

Room Block

ames1010 — Fri, 30 May 2008 12:19:47 GMT

I'm in the process of working out the room block at the Lansing Sheraton. I need an idea of how many rooms I'll need. Please fill this out! I am pretty sure the rate will last for how ever long you'd like to stay. I'm staying at the hotel for the weekend, too. :) Thanks!

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More Concert Information

ames1010 — Thu, 29 May 2008 18:17:02 GMT

WOW! What an excellent response I've received from you guys about the show!! YOU are what is going to make it successful, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Based on some of the emails sent to me, I'm gonna give you guys some more information.

I will have a block of rooms for only $89 a night! It's the Sheraton in Lansing, and it's a gorgeous place. Their website is HERE. I will let you know as soon as they are ready to take reservations. Should be within the next couple of weeks.

Ticket prices are going to be $40 for reserved seating in the first 6 rows of the venue. General admission for anywhere else in the theater will be $25. Tim and I are going to be working on the website this weekend so we can launch ticket sales. There will be a link where you can pay via paypal, and I'll post that as soon as it's ready. If using paypal, we're going to add a dollar or two to cover what paypal will charge.

I've got quite a list of people who want tickets, and once they go on sale, it will be first come, first served.

The show will go like this:

Opening - Seth Bernard and Daisy May.

They are from Michigan, and absolutely amazing! I know they'll gain several new fans from the show. Daisy May's website is HERE, and it has samples of her music. Seth Bernard is May's boyfriend, and they're magic together. His myspace page is HERE.

Then of course we all know Steve. :)

To close out the show, Richie Havens will perform.

Richie opened Woodstock in '69, and is a brilliant performer! You can check him out at his official WEBSITE. Tim and Richie have been friends for years, and he's taking time out of his very busy schedule to do this show for us! :)

If you have any other questions, please ask!!

Also, please promote to show on your own journals!!! Here is a great graphic, made by the fabulous jenlynn820 that you can use. :)