Event Preview 2-12: "Music + Words = Medicine" A Benefit for Haiti Earthquake Relief

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Tomorrow evening (Doors 7pm, Show 8pm) at Mississippi Studios, Courtenay Hameister of Live Wire and True Stories fame will be hosting a benefit event for Haiti earthquake relief.

Dubbed “Music + Words = Medicine” the event will feature words and stories by David Bragdon, Emily Chenoweth and Hameister, and music from Horse Feathers, Sean Flinn & The Royal We, Alela Diane & Friends, and Celilo.

Admission is $15 with all profits from the event being donated to Mercy Corps to assist in their ongoing efforts with the tragedy in Haiti.

Photo credit Mercy Corps.

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