Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) has partnered with organizers to create the "Texans for West Fund". Strauss Square is an outdoor, BYOB venue. Caruth, Jr.
Benefit concert for West, Texas in Dallas, Texas at Strauss Square April 28th at 4pm. $20 tickets all proceeds will benefit West, Texas via CFT http://www.attpac.org/west Dallas Rallies to Raise Funds for West, Texas
The ‘Texans for West’ Benefit Concert will Feature Performances byJonathan Tyler & the Northern Lights, a brief set of solo acoustic songs by Toadies lead singer Vaden Todd Lewis, Th
e O’s, Somebody’s Darling and Goodnight Ned, Daniel Hart, Doug Burr & Kelly Upshaw
at the AT&T Performing Arts Center
WHAT: On Sunday, April 28th, local vendors will team up to host a benefit concert to raise funds for those affected by the recent tragedy in West, Texas. Presented by the AT&T Performing Arts Center, the event will feature performances by Jonathan Tyler & the Northern Lights, a brief set of solo acoustic songs by Toadies lead singer Vaden Todd Lewis, The O’s, Somebody’s Darling and Goodnight Ned, Daniel Hart, Doug Burr & Kelly Upshaw. All proceeds for the concert will be deposited with the Foundation. Using guidance from CFT leadership, benefit creators will choose non profits whose missions are to serve areas in West Texas to provide basic needs including food, clothing, shelter and counseling services.
“Our hearts certainly go out to those affected by the devastation in the town of West,” said Doug Curtis, president and acting CEO of the AT&T Performing Arts Center. “The Center’s mission is about building strong communities, and we’re pleased to be able to help our neighbors to the south get West back on its feet again.”
Additional event partners include Goodfriend Beer Garden & Burger House, Granada Theater, Kessler Theater, House of Blues, Homegrown Fest, Club Dada, The Door and Good Records. There will also be an on-site silent auction to raise more funds for the cause. The event will be hosted at the AT&T Performing Arts Center Annette Strauss Square from 4 to 10 p.m. Tickets can be purchased for $20, and all proceeds will benefit West, Texas via CFT. To purchase tickets, please visit http://www.attpac.org/west. WHEN: Sunday, April 28th
4 – 10 p.m. WHERE: AT&T Performing Arts Center
Annette Strauss Square
2403 Flora Street
Dallas, TX 75201
ABOUT: AT&T Performing Arts Center
Open since October 2009, the AT&T Performing Arts Center is a vibrant destination for entertainment in the heart of the downtown Dallas Arts District. The Center presents a variety of programs, including its Lexus Broadway Series and, in association with TITAS, contemporary dance and music, and other performances. The Center also provides performance space for its Resident Companies: The Dallas Opera, Dallas Theater Center, Texas Ballet Theater, Dallas Black Dance Theatre and Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico, in unparalleled venues set within a 10-acre urban park. Communities Foundation of Texas
Communities Foundation of Texas has been a partner with local individuals, families and businesses for raising the quality of life in the community since 1953. CFT provides effective ways to make meaningful charitable contributions while realizing significant tax advantages. CFT listens to priorities, advises on strategic giving, handles the investment of the gift and manages charitable grants to worthwhile causes. CFT offers services to empower your giving like DonorBridge, North Texas Giving Day and the Giving Guide as well as ongoing education events in its building. CFT also leads several initiatives including our community impact grants, Educate Texas, Entrepreneurs For North Texas and W.W. Foundation. Goodfriend Beer Garden & Burger House
Goodfriend Beer Garden & Burger House is a neighborhood spot owned by Matt Tobin and Josh Yingling. The bar features 21 taps and over 60 bottled beers hand-selected from America’s best craft breweries. Beyond beer, Goodfriend offers a full selection of liquor and the N2 wine tap system. The menu, developed by Jeana Johnson and Colleen O’Hare of neighboring Good 2 Go Taco, includes 10 grass-fed beef burgers, as well as sandwiches, salads, sides and dessert. The space features a horseshoe shaped bar, heated patio, and a stage that is used for live music events throughout the year. Located at 1154 Peavy Road in East Dallas, Goodfriend is open Monday through Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m., Thursday and Friday from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., Saturday from 12 p.m. to 2 a.m., and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. The kitchen is open seven days a week from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. For more information, please call 214.324.3335 or visit www.goodfrienddallas.com. Granada Theater
The Granada Theater has been voted Best Live Music Venue 2007 - 2012. Built in 1946, the historic Granada Theater is locally owned and operated. The Granada staff is a collection of talented, experienced, professionals who appreciate continuing the legacy of this great building and the art that takes place inside. CONTACT: Kellyn Curtis
Strauss Marketing-PR
214-352-6708 [email protected]
05/21/2013
ATTENTION DOWNTOWN DALLAS::::::
There will be a 30+ foot trailer parked in front of City Tavern THIS SATURDAY at 10am for OK Donations!!
We will be accepting water, canned goods, diapers, etc and it will be delivered SATURDAY AFTERNOON to Oklahoma.
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD. More info to come.
Thanks Lane Gregory for trailers, drivers, etc.
ATTENTION DOWNTOWN DALLAS::::::
There will be a 30+ foot trailer parked in front of City Tavern THIS SATURDAY at 10am for OK Donations!!
We will be accepting water, canned goods, diapers, etc and it will be delivered SATURDAY AFTERNOON to Oklahoma.
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD. More info to come.
Thank you, Regions Bank for your generous support of Texans for West!
04/28/2013
T minus 30 minutes! Come out and support the people of West!
This is the view from stage at the AT&T Performing Arts Center! It's a beautiful day to come out and support the people of West! Get to Good Records on Greenville and pick up your beer!!!
04/27/2013
Just a friendly reminder that AT&T Performing Arts Center's Annette Strauss Square is a BYOB venue. Luckily, some awesome breweries have been kind enough to donate beer for you to take to the event. Stop by Good Records tomorrow starting at 10am to pick up free beer from:
The Brooklyn Brewery
Ommegang
Staropramen
Real Ale Brewing Company
Harpoon Brewery
Stone Brewing Company
Lagunitas
Carlesberg
Kronenbourg Brewery
Steinlager
Lakewood Brewing Company
Deep Ellum Brewing Company
Bonus: If you haven’t purchased tickets yet, you can get them at Good Records between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
04/26/2013
Texans for West Silent Auction on Sunday will be legit! Thx to local good guys like Roger Staubach!!
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