Husband
and wife team, Hunter and Andrea Herz Payne, founders Santa
Monica-based non-profit AID STILL REQUIRED, have many causes - but one
at the moment is turning their sights to the South...because New Orleans
Still Requires Aid.
Los
Angeles, CA (Sharewellnewswire) July 31, 2012 - They’re at it again;
husband and wife team, Hunter and Andrea Herz Payne, founders Santa
Monica-based non-profit AID STILL REQUIRED, have many causes - but one
at the moment is turning their sights to the South.The
Paynes, along with their high profile/celebrity supporters, are
focusing on New Orleans this summer. Along with LOVA Tea, media partner
VARIETY Magazine, and a host committee including Maroon 5, Randy Newman,
Tim McGraw, Chris Noth and Alcon Entertainment, they are hosting the
BIG EASY JUKE JOINT at Bugatta Restaurant on August 22nd.
It’s
been seven years since Hurricane Katrina ravaged The Big Easy, and
while most adjacent areas have made strides towards recovery, the Lower
Ninth Ward remains mostly a flat, grassy wasteland. Before Katrina the
Lower Ninth was an area chock full of vibrant neighborhoods. Despite
being largely forsaken, there are glimmers of hope shining - people who
are committed to rebuilding,including the children of the Dr King
Charter School who tend to The Garden of Eatin’, a symbol of hope and
growth.
“AID
STILL REQUIRED’s mission is to come in as the second responders,
helping folks find effective, lasting ways to rehabilitate their lives
and land,” says Ms. Herz Payne. “That’s the inspiration for the BIG EASY
JUKE JOINT – bringing awareness to the present need and raising funds
to expand and develop this great program at the Dr King School, all
while giving Juke Joint attendees a taste of the fabulous culture of New
Orleans.”
Stephanie
Cence, co-founder of LOVA Tea, added, "Knowing I can assist in
improving the lives of those living in forgotten areas of devastation
inspired me to get involved with AID STILL REQUIRED. I hope this
fundraiser encourages others to help those who are still in desperate
need!"
The
BIG EASY JUKE JOINT will not be your typical Hollywood cocktail
fundraiser. As Bugatta transforms into a magical southern style
speakeasy, the gala will feature all the sultry, down home essence that
gives New Orleans its well-deserved reputation.
To purchase tickets to The BIG EAST JUKE JOINT or donate to the cause, please visitwww.aidstillrequired.org/thebigeasy
The
BIG EASY JUKE JOINT kicks off on August 22nd at 6:30 pm at Bugatta
Restaurant & Bar, 7174 Melrose Avenue. Overstreets New Orleans Jazz
Band will keep the rock and sway going until 10 pm.
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Contact Info:
Aria Gannon
818.720.1728
ariacorinne@yahoo.com
http://www.aidstillrequired.org/
Aid Still Required
Santa Monica
CA 90406
Aria Gannon
818.720.1728
ariacorinne@yahoo.com
http://www.aidstillrequired.org/
Aid Still Required
Santa Monica
CA 90406
