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3.20.2011

cape japan relief fundraiser, march 23


Friends, if you're in the Los Angeles area, Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment (CAPE) is throwing a Japan Relief Fundraiser this week, sponsored by Verizon. Celebrity hosts include George Takei, Kelly Hu, Harry Shum Jr., Tia Carrere, James Kyson Lee, Amy Hill, Leonardo Nam, Wilson Cruz and more. It's happening Wednesday, March 23 at The Factory in West Hollywood. Here are some more details:
Japan Relief Fundraiser

Support the Japan Relief Fundraiser Sponsored by Verizon @ The Factory! Invite your friends and let’s make a difference!

In an urgent effort to aid the people affected by the tragedy in Japan, CAPE is diverting all of its resources to host a Japan Relief Fundraiser!

Wednesday, March 23, 2011 (6:30pm - 11pm)
The Factory http://factorynightclub.com/
652 North La Peer Drive West
Hollywood, CA 90069-5602

$25 Admission cash or checks (payable to American Red Cross and note: Japan Earthquake & Tsunami Fund) Free food and drinks!

Appearances and Performances thus far:
George Takei
Oak & Gorski
Alec Mapa
Dawen and Paul Datel
and
Satelite

Hosted by Leonardo Nam
This thing was planned pretty quickly, and things are actually still coming together, but it's all for a good cause. 100% of proceeds will go to the Los Angeles Chapter of the American Red Cross specifically for the Japan Tsunami relief efforts. For further information about the event, go to the Facebook event page here. And for more information on the Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainmen, go to the CAPE website here.