Benefit for Japan

Is it just me, or is the shit hitting the fan more and more frequently lately? The latest fan was firmly situated over Japan and once we stopped freaking out about whether or not the island would just fall into the ocean, a bunch of people got together to try to help out. This is what we came up with:

Flier by Theresa Sarzynski of for the Animals sanctuary 

Loads of people are getting together to raise money for AmeriCares and Japan Earthquake Animal Rescue and Support. Seriously, people's generosity has been overwhelming. From graphic designers working on the fliers and buttons to restaurants and caterers donating food, not to mention local musicians and DJs playing the show and so many businesses contributing raffle prizes, people's dedication to helping the human and non-human animals impacted by the disaster is just amazing.

Tuesday, May 10 at Southpaw, doors at 7 PM, show starts at 8

Upstairs, Dj3dg of the Ulster County SPCA will be spinning between sets by Gretchen Witt and Yukari Roja.
Downstairs, DJ Megan Rascal will set the mood for a screening of Oscar-nominated Japanese film Kwaidan.
There will also be a webcast by Terry Hope Romero and some special guests.

We'll be serving food from The V-Spot, Terri Organic Vegetarian, Vérité Catering, I Eat Grass, Gone Pie Vegan Bakery, and Rescue Chocolate.

And check out these fabulous raffle prizes!
Gift cards from Sustainable NYC, Lula's Sweet Apothecary, Red Bamboo, Curly's Vegetarian Lunch, Loving Hut, Threadless.com, MOMBUCHA and Caravan of Dreams!
Signed copies of Vegan Cupcakes Take over the World and Viva Vegan!
Gift sets from Pretty Monsters NYC and meow meow tweet!
Photos by Max Ocampo!
Hand made totes by Panda With Cookie!

You really don't want to miss this. Get your tickets here! ($15, 18+ w/ID)

Flier by Danielle Mathieux