MIAMI, FL, April 10, 2010
/24-7PressRelease/ -- This benefit is a pep rally to the AIDS Walk Miami, taking place just three days before the AIDS Walk. It includes live art by Cuban artist Celia Crespo, free HIV testing for anyone who wants it, and all you can eat BBQ Rib platters for just $10.99. Admission for this show is $10 at the door or $7 for advanced tickets. You must be 21 or older to attend. The show is on the second floor of Tobacco Road, located at 626 South Miami Avenue, 33130, on Wednesday April 14 @ 9pm.
The changing face of AIDS in this nation reflects a devastating number of people in South Florida. Fort Lauderdale ranks third and Miami ranks fourth in AIDS rates among metropolitan areas in the nation. As of 2008, more than 50,000 people were living with HIV/AIDS throughout Miami-Dade and Broward Counties combined. A high percentage of HIV positive residents in South Florida are not in care and hundreds more do not even know their HIV status. The state of the epidemic continues to grow and change; therefore, the support of the community for HIV education, prevention, research and treatment is crucial.
In an effort to increase awareness, participation, and support for HIV prevention, care, and treatment, The Coffee House Gypsies band will hold a concert at Tobacco Road for the general public and Care Resource of Miami. Aside from live art, the concert will sport cameo appearances by vocalists from other bands such as: phoenix/NEBULIN, For The Record, Pretty On Paper, The Bailouts and Ego.
The 22nd Annual AIDS Walk Miami TM fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, April 17th, 2010. Sign up for the Walk today and help fight HIV/AIDS in your community or you can make a donation online to the Coffee House Gypsies fundraising page at http://www.AIDSWalkMiami.org.
Also, the international one-day fundraiser "Dining Out For Life" is also back for a 5th exciting year on Thursday, April 29, 2010, so dine out and help save lives!
ABOUT THE COFFEE HOUSE GYPSIES:
They were the only band to-date to win nine Status QuO South Florida Live Music Awards with nominations in ten categories. In 2009 South Florida's Sun Sentinel called the Miami band "a band of nomads who keep moving to different musical genres." The Miami Herald said, "CHG's sound is reminiscent of The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac and The Mamas and the Papas," referring to them as "a quintessential jam band." Miami New Times said "Fans of Fleetwood Mac, the Mamas and the Papas, and 97.3 FM should dig this group without question. Their harmonies, both vocal and instrumental, are soothing and give a generally upbeat feel"
Check out the band online at http://www.CoffeeHouseGypsies.com
ABOUT CARE RESOURCE:
CARE RESOURCE is a 501[c](3) non-profit, multi-cultural, community based AIDS service organization, which "Through education, prevention, research, care & treatment, and support service, Care Resource improves upon the health and overall quality of life of our diverse South Florida communities in need." Rooted in the 1998 merger of Health Crisis Network (1983) and Community Research Initiative (1989), Care Resource is now South Florida's oldest and largest HIV/AIDS service organization and a true leader in the community. Since the beginning of the AIDS epidemic in South Florida and for more than 26 years, Care Resource has been dedicated to serving those suffering with or affected by HIV/AIDS and to meeting the changing demographics of the epidemic.
For more information about Care Resource please contact Mr. Christopher Donahue at cdonahue@careresource.org or visit http://www.careresource.org
RE. DONATIONS:
Online donations can be made to our AIDS Walk Miami team at http://www.AIDSWALKMIAMI.org. Check donations for Care Resource will be accepted at the CHG concert on April 14th. Checks should be made payable to CARE RESOURCE.
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