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Cyndi lauper true colors fund holiday concert
For more information: http://www.truecolorsfund.org/homefo...ys/index.html#
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"Home for the Holidays" is a star-studded benefit concert on December 4th at New York City’s historic Beacon Theatre to help raise awareness about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth homelessness. The evening will feature music from Cyndi Lauper as well as special appearances by Norah Jones, Amy Lee, Rosie O'Donnell, Wanda Sykes, Carson Kressley, Chely Wright, Skylar Grey, Vanessa Carlton, Angelique Kidjo, Harvey Fierstein, Deluka, Debbie Harry, Alan ******* and Clay Aiken.
’When I first learned that up to 40 percent of all homeless youth in this country identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender I was shocked and saddened,” remarked Lauper, co-founder of the True Colors Fund. ”For far too long homeless youth have not received the attention, resources and funding necessary to bring an end to this epidemic. My hope is that through this inspiring evening of music and comedy we can raise awareness and much needed funds to help these young people.”�
It is estimated that 20 percent to 40 percent of all homeless youth identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender, yet of the general youth population, only 3 percent to 5 percent do the same. The True Colors Fund is committed to doing what it can to raise awareness about this issue and develop resources to help these young people, most of whom are homeless due to family conflict.
Lauper was inspired to help after meeting an extraordinary group of young homeless gay and transgender people at a photo shoot several years ago. Already a longtime advocate for the LGBT community and equality, she co-founded the True Colors Fund in 2008 as a first step in this effort. Last year, the True Colors Fund launched the Give a Damn Campaign (www.wegiveadamn.org) to educate the straight community about the many issues, especially youth homelessness, impacting the LGBT community and inspire them to get involved.
Furthering her personal commitment to this issue, this past September the True Colors Residence was opened. In partnership with the West End Intergenerational Residence and her manager, Lauper co-founded this 30 studio apartment permanent housing building that is the first in New York dedicated to serving LGBT homeless youth. 100% of the net proceeds from "Home for the Holidays" will benefit the True Colors Fund so that Lauper and the organization can continue to further its mission to help homeless LGBT youth.
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TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets will be available at LiveNation.com starting on Friday, October 28th at 10am.
Prices: $35 - $150
VIP Tickets: There are a very limited number of VIP tickets available for $500 a piece. Seats are located in the first 5 rows, center orchestra. Each VIP ticket also grants access to a special reception with Cyndi and some of the special guests.
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this pleases me
Lost In Paradise 
I've always liked Evanescence but never really bought an album by them or took too much notice of them, now I think I'm a full-fledged fan! I'm going to buy Fallen next I think 
