Media attention to the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti may be dying down, but there’s no question the need for help continues. Whether you donated last month or have been looking for just the right way to give, this weekend’s "Band Together for Haiti" is the perfect chance.
Hosted by the Bradley Center on Sunday night, "Band Together for Haiti" brings Milwaukee bands The Love Monkeys, The Boogiemen and Eddie Butts Band all under one roof. One hundred percent of ticket sales and fifty percent of concessions will be donated to UNICEF’s efforts in Haiti.
In addition to the bands, extreme juggler Marcus Monroe, Milwaukee High School of the Arts’ drum corp, the Trinity Irish Dancers and Mad Hot Ballroom from Danceworks will all perform.
"There are several community youth groups who are getting involved, which we think is just fantastic. The money raised is going to kids in Haiti through UNICEF and so it’s great to see kids helping kids," event organizer, Sandie Talbot explains.
As an example, the art students at Fairview Charter School created 500 little houses to be donated. The "Houses for Haiti" will be sold at the event, along with t-shirts; the proceeds donated to the cause.
"The really incredible thing is, everyone from the Bradley Center to Ticketmaster, is waiving their fees. The entire community has been so supportive and donated everything," says Talbot.
Talbot, a community volunteer, joined with others to organize the event in just three weeks.
"I called the Bradley Center after hearing all the concerts going on in New York and other cities. I was perplexed as to why Milwaukee wasn’t doing something. I thought I could sit here or I could do something. That was three weeks and it has been a crazy ride ever since," says Talbot.
"Band Together for Haiti" goes from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Bradley Center. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children.
OnMilwaukee.com staff writer Maureen Post grew up in Wauwatosa. A lover of international and urban culture, Maureen received a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
After living on the east side of Madison for several years, Maureen returned to Milwaukee in 2006.
After a brief stint of travel, Maureen joined OnMilwaukee.com as the city’s oldest intern and has been hooked ever since. Combining her three key infatuations, Milwaukee’s great music, incredible food and inspiring art (and yes, in that order), Maureen’s job just about fits her perfectly.
Residing in Bay View, Maureen vehemently believes the city can become fresh and new with a simple move across town.
