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FUNDRAISER FRIDAY: Money to burn? Support the arts and earn good-karma points

POSTED: Friday, May 21, 2010, 5:52 PM

Filed Under: Activism

Calling all culture vultures: There are plenty of opportunities in the coming month to support your favorite Philly arts organizations. We're shouting out five such fundraisers right here, but leave a comment to let us know if we've left anything out. In chronological order for easy day-planner planning: PAINTED BRIDE >> For its 40th anniversary shindig, the Painted Bride is recognizing way too many past curators for us to name in this post, but here are a few: choreographer Terry Fox, poet Major Jackson, tabla virtuoso Lenny Seidman (the list really does go on). Artists of the City 2010, hosted by Greg Giovanni, will be held at the Painted Bride on Sat., June 5, at 7 p.m., and will feature performances from Rennie Harris Puremovement, Kun Yang/Lin Dancers and many more; tickets are $55, $20 of which is tax-deductible. P.S., dessert's provided by Franklin Fountain, which may actually be reason enough to get you there. FIRST PERSON ARTS >> On June 13, First Person Arts is sending storyteller extraordinaire Michael McCarry to the 2010 Chicago Tribune Printers Row Lit Fest to compete in the first-ever national story slam. (According to FPA, Mike's a "poet turned baseball player turned car salesman, equal parts skeptic and hopeless romantic," which makes him a worthy contender.) But he needs help getting there: FPA's asking for donations to cover the champion Story Slammer's plane ticket and travel expenses, and their goal is $600 by Mon., June 7. Watch a video of Mike kicking D.C.'s ass here, and click here to donate whatever you can. MIRO DANCE THEATRE >> If you're like us and missed last night's Miro Mash Up #3 due to various lame excuses related to season finales of television shows (ahem, Fringe), there's still time to redeem yourself: Mash Up #4 is scheduled for Sat., June 19, 6:30 p.m., at the Kimmel Center. According to Miro's website, it'll feature "best of" performances, plus special guests (I wouldn't be surprised if Toy Soldiers make an appearance); the show's part of the Kimmel's annual all-night Summer Solstice party, so it's kind of the perfect place for a culminating performance. Tickets cost $10 and can be purchased right here. NICHOLE CANUSO DANCE CO. >> Last year's NCDC fundraiser at Johnny Brenda's was a blast — a J.J. Tiziou photo booth, silent auction (I may or may not have walked away with a gigantic basket full of Godiva chocolates and massage gift certificates), crazy-weird performances from Canuso and co., and Dito van Reigersberg running around in 6-inch heels. (Work it, girl!) Expect nothing less for the company's Second Annual Benefit Cabaret, to be held at Triumph Brewing Co. on Thu., June 17, 8:30 p.m. More, in fact: Watch for tarot card readings, carnival games and performances from The Mural and the Mint, Charlotte Ford and many, many more. Tickets are $13 ahead of time, $20 at the door or $60 if you want VIP pre-party tix; hook yourself up here. THEATRE EXILE >> Just got word about this one today: Theatre Exile's moving back to the Christ Church Neighborhood House in Old City after patiently waiting two years for renovations, so they're throwing a big bash to celebrate their homecoming. Cabaret of the Exiled, held Wed., June 23, at 8 p.m., will be emceed by none other than Pearce Bunting, and in addition to cabaret performances (by folks like Karen Getz, Dave Jadico, Johnny Showcase and many more), snacks and booze, they'll also host a silent auction (I'm particularly intrigued by the "river house vacation" bit). Tickets run $25-$50 and can be purchased here.

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