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Benefit Thu Apr 28 2011
Rock for Kids 9th Annual Music Mixer, Friday, 4/29/11
Get your hands on one-of-a-kind mixtapes — most (though not all) in CD form — made by a golden slice of Chicago music talent at this annual fundraiser for nonprofit Rock for Kids. The group provides music classes and programming to at-risk youth in Chicago who otherwise wouldn't receive music education. Bid in this silent auction on awesome mixes and swag from local musicians (including Empires, Scotland Yard Gospel Choir, Jon Langford, Steve Krakow (aka Plastic Crimewave Sound), In Tall Buildings), local labels and buisiness (including Bloodshot and Threadless), radio DJs from WXRT and CHIRP, music critics including The Reader's Miles Raymer, and yes, even Gapers Block: Transmission staffers, plus so many more!
Extra added bonus, we've made this event the site of our April Gapers Block Get-Together, so come and say hi to some of your most musical of GB staff friends. Come out and support a worthwhile cause, and walk away with some sweet tunes for your ears and a warm spot in your heart. Tickets $10 (available online or at the door). The first round of auction items goes up for bidding at 6pm (get there early!) and the whole auction runs until 10pm. DJs TBA. Smart Bar is located under the Metro at 3730 N. Clark St. 773-549-0203.