As most everyone knows, Argentina is going through one of the worst
economic crises in its history <http://www.tejastango.com/argentina.html>.
Children are the greatly affected by this situation. A number of groups
throughout the United States are organizing events to raise funds to aid
Argentine people in need. The Austin tango community joins in this effort
hosting an event to benefit children in Argentina on Friday, July 26 in
Austin, Texas.
This fundraising event includes live music by Glover Gill and Son Y No Son,
a dance demonstration by the Aztlan Dance Co., and a silent auction
offering original paintings, prints, tango shoes, dance lessons and
Argentine arts and crafts.
The details:
Aztlan Dance Company, The Austin Tango Connection and
The Argentine Community of Austin present
What: Un Baile A Beneficio, A Fundraising Dance/Auction event
benefiting Argentine children
When: Friday, July 26, 2002, 9pm - 2am
Where: The Bertram Hall, above the Clay Pit Restaurant,
1601 Guadalupe Street (corner of 16th St. and Guadalupe St.)
Tickets: cover $10.00
Information: Monica Caivano <[email protected]> 512.478.9717
All proceed from the fundraising will directly go to Red Solidaria a
non-profit organization in Argentina that provides food and medicine to
children in need. For more information about this organization visit their
website <http://www.redsolidaria.org.ar/>.
For additional information about this event contact Monica Caivano
<[email protected]> 512.478.9717.
With best regards from Dallas, Texas,
Steve
