Friday, July 22, 2011

Rhythm & Roots benefit concert for Children Uniting Nations Aug. 28 in Hollywood

RHYTHM & ROOTS: A Benefit Concert – Celebrating the connection and diversity of the world’s cultures through music and dance, Israeli-American Keshet Chaim Dance Ensemble, African American Lula Washington Dance Theatre, and multi-ethnic, interfaith Agape International Choir join together for a cross-cultural evening under the stars. Also featuring guest artists Israeli superstar Harel Skaat, R&B singer Abraham McDonald, and legendary female rapper MC Lyte.

The benefit concert supports Children Uniting Nations, an organization that brings attention to the plight of at-risk and foster youth, and Keshet Chaim’s youth education programs, which serve to eradicate ethnic and cultural barriers through the arts.

WHEN:
Sunday, August 28 at 7:30 pm

WHERE:
Ford Amphitheatre
2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East
Hollywood, CA 90068
(just off the 101, across the freeway from the Hollywood Bowl and south of Universal Studios)

HOW:
323- GO 1-FORD (323-461-3673) or http://www.fordtheatres.org/

TICKETS:
$75, $100, $150

PARKING:
On-site, stacked parking: $5 per vehicle. FREE satellite parking and FREE shuttle to the Ford available at Universal City Metro Station lot at Lankershim Blvd. and Campo de Cahuenga. Shuttle stops in the "kiss and ride" area and cycles every 15-20 minutes.

OTHER:
Dress warmly for outdoor seating.

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