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Greetings!
We have so many fantastic events happening all over the place! From San Francisco to Omaha, LA and NYC, letting you know that no matter where you are, you can party for NextAid! Not going to be at any of these places this month? Well why not throw a benefit of your own? Scroll down for details.
Thank you for reading!
The NextAid Family |
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SAVE THE DATE: Bids 4 Beats Online Auction |
| Starting May 5th through June 1st, NextAid invites you to participate in our online auction!
 Bid on items including a year supply of VitaminEnergy drinks from Glacéau, a Yoga Spa Session from SF Yoga, headphone monitors from M-Audio, a VIP night at Cielo - NY's hottest nightclub, music production classes from DubSpot, as well as music producing software and gear from Cakewalk, Rane, and Ableton.
This online auction is a unique opportunity for companies to get a terrific amount of exposure and promotion of a product while donating to a wonderful cause.
We need more items! Contact info@nextaid.org to ask for more info about making a contribution. Deadline to participate as a donor is April 28th. |
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Putumayo CD Release to Benefit NextAid, April 29th |
 NextAid is thrilled and honored to partner with Putumayo Kids for a special CD release at the end of this month. Putumayo Kids presents "African Dreamland."
The fourth release in their successful dreamland series features enchanting and calming African songs for relaxation and sweet dreams.
Featuring artists Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Chiowiso, Mapumba, and more. Click on the CD above to hear samples of this beautiful music.
A portion of Putumayo's proceeds from the sale of this CD will be donated to NextAid. | |
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FUSION (North Hollywood) |
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 Nu-Soul Magazine and NextAid are coming together again to bring you a night of future soul and hip-hop featuring two of the newest artist in the Om Records family!
Live performances by Om artists:
SAMANTHA JAMES
BLACK SPADE
DJs: GlennRed/Jayvon/Destroyer
FUSION:
A NextAid Benefit
Saturday, April 12th
Skinny's Lounge
4923 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
9pm-2am
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THE QUEEN'S DAUGHTERS (NYC) |
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 The Manhattan Center in association with Ubiquita NYC presents a celebration of women who rock with a touch of soul. Bridging past, present and future for women of color in music.
Featuring live performances by four of the hottest women in independent music today - Shelley Nicole's blaKbüshe, Tamar-Kali, RES, and JOI - as they pay tribute to the musical legacy of the incomparable LABELLE. Sounds provided by The Ladies of Ubiquita: DJs REBORN, SELLY, and shErOck. Mother's Day Weekend will never be the same.
The Queen's Daughters
Saturday, May 10th
The Grand Ballroom @ The Manhattan Center
311 West 34th St. (corner of 8th)
New York, NY 10001
Tickets are $50 VIP and $40 General through Ticketmaster.com
(NextAid supporters get a $20 discount. Contact info@nextaid.org for a NextAid discount code) |
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Promote a NextAid Benefit! |
Check out the launch of our Promoters Page at www.nextaid.org/promoters.htm and see all of the new tools we have to promote a NextAid event. There, you can easily fill out an event proposal form and access our tool kit of banners, logos, and information about NextAid that you may use for your event. So make your next event a NextAid benefit! |
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Groove Cruise is BACK! |
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 Whet Travel's Groove Cruise and NextAid continue a growing partnership in 2008. The Groove Cruises are weekend cruises on Royal Caribbean ships from Miami and LA with the world's top DJ talent. On the July 25-28 2008 Groove Cruise from LA (Vegas at Sea) will be NextAid supporters DJ Dan and Donald Glaude along with ten other DJ's. A portion of every Groove Cruise goes to support the efforts of NextAid. For pricing info and to view pics and video, please visit http://www.WhetTravel.com and mention discount code "NextAid" for $50 off per person. |
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More Upcoming Events |
April 19
Sounds in the Park
Nay Aug Park, Scranton, PA
This music show is to raise money for Greenpeace and NextAid. 12pm-8pm rain or shine with over 25 artists from all different genres. Three areas of sound. Face painting and an oxygen bar. All ages. Featuring top local DJs including: Madison Ave., HypothermIA, Brad Baesic, and more. www.myspace.com/soundsintheparkevent.
April 24
Loom
Espana Tapas Bar
Omaha, NE Featuring international percussive electronic jazz fusion artist performing a special DJ set, Kevin Yost of i! Records. Residents Brent Crampton and Greg Jackson host this event to once more benefit NextAid! 9pm-late. www.myspace.com/loomgathering.
April 25
Digital Be-In: ECOCITY
San Francisco, CA.
The Digital Be-In returns for the third year in a row during Earth Day week in SF. Once again, the Be-In will be a launching platform for evolutionary ideas, initiatives, and CHANGE. Live music and DJs from 9pm-4am. Featuring Dov, Michael Kand, Waterjuice, Dragonfly, Rhythmystic, and Alex Theory. www.be-in.com.
May 1
Afro Funké
Zanzibar
1301 5th St. Santa Monica, CA.
Afro Funke and NextAid start the month to acknowledge World AIDS Orphans Day (May 7). 9pm-2am. Featurng DJ Expo and Jeremy Sole. www.afrofunke.com
June 8
For the Future
Café Cocomo
San Francisco, CA.
SAVE THE DATE! This 4th annual mega benefit for NextAid is a 14hr party with 28 DJs!
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