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SAKAPFET

Friday, March 5, 2010 at 6:00 PM - Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 12:00 AM (CT)

Chicago, IL

SAKAPFET

Ticket Information

Ticket Type Sales End Price Fee Quantity
General Admission (In Advance)
Due to the fact that this is a disaster relief initiative, there will be no refunds.
Ended $20.00 $2.09
General Admission (At the Door)   more info Ended $25.00 $2.37
Students - 21 and Over (At the Door)   more info Ended $20.00 $2.09

Event Details

SAKAPFET - Benefit Concert for Haiti is a Chicago initiated multi-organizational effort to provide relief to the people of Haiti.

Official Website: SAKAPFET

On behalf of all event sponsors, we invite you to enjoy an entertainment filled evening of music, dance, and more from around the Americas.

Ticket proceeds will go to Direct Relief International, Tax ID - 95-1831116, which was credited with a 99% effectiveness rating by Forbes, and 4 stars by Charity Navigator 

http://www.directrelief.org  

http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=3626

and

Promicla - Fundacion Claretiana, Tax ID 66-0718689 http://www.promicla.com/default.html
 

Date: Friday, March 5th

Time: 6pm to 12am

Venue: Logan Square Auditorium, 2539 North Kedzie Blvd., Chicago, IL 60647

(One block south of the Logan Square CTA Blue Line Station)

(Free parking in rear behind Banco Popular)


Live performances by:  

Chicago Samba (Brazil)

Carlos Garcia Timbale Group (Puerto Rico)

The Steve Frazier Quartet (Jazz)

Peruvian Folklore Dancers

Afro-Peruvian Band

Miguel de Leon (Mexican Singer) & Leandro (Argentine Pianist)

Club 21 Tango Show

Lots of great French Caribbean dance music! 

Master of Ceremonies: Milly Santiago (Office of Governor Pat Quinn - Hispanic Media Advisor) and former Newscaster for Telemundo

Special Guests: Civic Leaders TBA  (please check back)

Invited Guests: Rush University Medical Center - Haiti Relief Response Team           

Watch their great preparation video here: Rush University Haiti Mission

Silent Auction

Food: International cuisine available for purchase

Drink specials include:

Wine - $5

Well drinks - $5

Other: There will be a number of high and low tables and a few chairs available for those who wish to sit. Unlike those seated in the photo below, attendees are free to roam around.

Age 21 and over please.

Logan Squre Auditorium

Logan Square Auditorium