Benefit Concert In the Works

From the Save Stoneham Arts MySpace page.

"Save the Arts is an event that will happen in the summer of 2007 to raise money to help the arts and music programs in the schools of Stoneham Massachusetts.

This concert is an idea that stemmed from a petty lunch break conversation about how tragic the situation in Stoneham is. We all had the opportunity to go through the Arts and Music programs when we were in Middle School and High School. And if it wasn't for those crucial years our very existence would be different as we know it. So the idea came up to put on a rock show fund raiser to hopefully help the situation.

There is really a big opportunity to make the kids some money here, so check it out. We are trying to get the show at the Stoneham Theatre, hopefully in the beginning of August. We will be charging for tickets to get into the show, and we will be holding raffles, silent auctions, and all kinds of other good stuff. The Stoneham Theatre has a capacity of 350-375 people so there is a big opportunity to make some money for a good cause.

Details have yet to become confirmed, but as of now the night will include performances by the following bands: Another Life, The Gardner Shakedown, Hel Toro, The Steve Gutenband, Bad News, and more!

We have a decent event team assembled, but any help or donations of items for the raffle from businesses and such would be extremely appreciated. We will most likely need catering, and decorating as well, so any leads in and around Stoneham for possible donations of food or decorations are also being accepted.

Every cent of the proceeds from this event will go immediately through the Stoneham Public Schools Foundation, who we have already coordinated with. And more importantly it will be implemented to Saving the Arts and Music programs in Stoneham Public Schools which are in dire need of some funding to stay alive.

For anyone who wants to give a donation but cannot attend or participate in the show, please express your interest, and myself or a member of our team will contact you with more details.

This event will happen no matter what.

As soon as details have come to light they will be posted in bulletins, so please keep your eyes open.

In the meantime, check out the bands that will be playing.

Lets make this happen. For the kids.

-Jason Weber (Class of 01) & Joe Price (Class of 02)

Please feel free to email savestonehamarts@gmail.com if you have any questions, suggestions, or would like to help out."