VELVET UNDERGROUND LIVE AT MAX’S CD PARTY
August 19, 2004 - 7PM @CBGB’s

$10 Admission
Location: 315 Bowery
Phone: 212-982-4052
Website: www.cbgb.net
Website: www.maxskansascity.org

Commemorating the Rhino re-issue of the classic album by the seminal band, nine new bands cover the entire album in a benefit for the Max’s Kansas City Foundation, to support indigent musicians. Artists include Aaron Seven, The babyskins, The Domestics, Toby Goodshank, Rebecca Moore, The olga Gogolas, Schwervon, This Invitation, Michael Turlo curated by David Kirschenbaum of Boog City magazine, co-sponsored by Rhino.

What: Multimedia event & silent auction

When: 29 September 2003            Where: HAI (Hospitals Audiences Inc)       
           548 Broadway, 3rd Floor
           New York City

Program
6:30PM - 8:30PM:		Exhibition & Cocktail Reception Preview and bidding on auction items Hors d' oeuvres and open bar Special entertainment Tickets: $100/person
8:30PM -11:30PM:		Reunion Party Entertainment Cash Bar Bidding on auction items Tickets: $35/person

Writer Jon Hart called Mickey Ruskin, "One of New York's greatest impresarios of the night," noting that, "With his demise, New York lost one of its greatest restaurateurs and staunchest supporters of the arts." (NewYork Times 5/11/03) His compassion, generosity and humanitarianism were demonstrated by his efforts to help struggling artists whom he considered part of his extended family. May 16th marked the 20th Anniversary of Mickey's death (1933-1983).

The Max's Kansas City Project in association with FEVA (Federation for East Village Artists) will host a Benefit Party/Silent Auction as a Tribute to Mickey. (Venue TBA) The nonprofit organization was established in his memory (June 2001) to foster the spirit inherent in his philosophy of helping artists in need.

Honoring Mickey at the event, and in support of the efforts of the nonprofit will be guest Hosts: Kathy Lacey, Mickey's widow, and his adult children, among others.

The nonprofit organization is dedicated to providing Emergency Funding & Resources for financially distressed individuals in the creative arts for housing, medical aid and legal aid, prioritizing our max's kansas city extended family. (We have helped several individuals in need of assistance).

Equally as important, we educate youth and communities on the negative effects of substance abuse & addiction through workshops, inspirational guidance, and assistance in building confidence and a stronger self image.