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Kristen Ann Carr Fund Event, Featuring John Mellencamp, Raises $1.35 Million for Cancer Research

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Article in Variety by: Jem Aswad | January 5, 2023 The Kristen Ann Carr Fund’s 2022 gala, featuring John Mellencamp and honoree John Sykes, set a new fundraising record, pulling in a record $1.35 million for sarcoma research and treatment, the organization announced Thursday. It also announced the addition of two new fellows to its training programs at the…

The Return of In-Person Events

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It has been over a year since we’ve had the opportunity to experience a live event. COVID-19 forced organizations to adopt virtual events such as live-streamed concerts, watch parties, virtually cooking classes/happy hours, etc…. A.K.A. zoom call, after zoom call, after zoom call… After a year of “virtual” reality, even as creative as event planners…

10 Ideas for Virtual Nonprofit Events

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With so much uncertainty many organizations are pivoting to virtual events. Now more than ever we are being challenged to come up with new and improved virtual event ideas, leaving boring webinars and video conferences to a thing of the past. Thanks to fabulous technology and ample creativity, the show can go on! In this…

Creating a Successful WFH Environment

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Today’s work from home policies are a “luxury” that a large swath of our workforce is enjoying. Gone is the early morning rise to catch a 6am commuter train and the long trek home that gets you in after 8pm. But, just because you get to “sleep-in” doesn’t mean you should hit the snooze button…

Springsteen reunites with Seeger Sessions Band members at NYC benefit

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  By: Jay Lustig | May 16, 2015 An image used to publicize Bruce Springsteen’s Seeger Sessions Band tour in 2006. It was titled “A Night to Remember” and turned out to be that, and more. Bruce Springsteen reunited with members of his rootsy Seeger Sessions Band tonight at the annual Kristen Ann Carr Fund…

Introducing Bruce Springsteen and the E Street (Bobblehead) Band

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By: JAY LUSTIG | March 16, 2019 Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, in bobblehead form. A one-of-a-kind Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band bobblehead set will be auctioned off in April, to benefit the Kristen Ann Carr Fund. According to a post on the Kristen Ann Carr Fund’s Facebook page (that also…

Kristen Ann Carr Fund Honors Industry Vet Laverty

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| April 10, 2007 12:00 AM EDT  The Kristen Ann Carr Fund holds its annual fundraiser, A Night to Remember 2007, April 21 at the Tribeca Grill in New York. This year’s event honors industry veteran Marilyn Laverty, president of Shore Fire Media, an independent public relations firm specializing in music, entertainment and popular culture.…

Watch Bruce Springsteen’s First Live Performance of 2019

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Watch Bruce Springsteen’s First Live Performance of 2019 Rocker makes surprise appearance to play “Rockin’ Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu” and “Down the Road Apiece” with the Tangiers Blues Band (featuring Danny Clinch) By Andy Greene  Bruce Springsteen has kept an extremely low profile since wrapping up Springsteen on Broadway four months ago, but he…

Bruce Springsteen Performs With Tangiers Blues Band In New York City

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Bruce Springsteen Performs With Tangiers Blues Band In New York City Apr 15, 2019 8:29 am PDT Andy Kahn Bruce Springsteen Performs With Tangiers Blues Band In New York City  Photo by Jo Lopez Bruce Springsteen made a surprise appearance at a benefit concert for the Kristen Ann Carr Fund. Springsteen’s first performance of 2019…
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