Thursday, September 10, 2009
Lawrence boasts a diverse cultural scene, but it’s not every day that students can attend a concert at The Granada and give back on a local and global scale as well.
Bongo Love, an afrocoustic group from Zimbabwe, will join local acts SUNU and The Iretions to help raise money for Support International, a non-profit based in Lawrence that creates awareness about the global water crisis.
Along with the vibrant musical performance, Support International will raffle off a bicycle donated by Lawrence Re-Cyclery, says Jill Dryden, a co-organizer of the event. The KU African Drum Ensemble will also perform outside, and, in between bands, a DJ will entertain the crowd, creating a night full of dancing and giving back.
All proceeds for the event benefit Support International, which uses funds to dig wells and provide clean drinking water in nations in need. However, the organization also wants to provide support locally, Dryden says, so they will be collecting canned goods and used clothing items to donate to a Lawrence shelter.
For a night full of colorful music, dancing and giving back, check out the Support International Benefit featuring Bongo Love, Saturday at 9 p.m. at The Granada. Tickets are $10 at the door, but admission drops to $7 if you bring a canned good or used clothing item to donate.
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