The 2013 edition of Artists for Life will take place this spring in Edmonton, Saturday May 4th in The Club at the Citadel Theatre.
This gorgeous establishment is the perfect setting for the event supporting and honouring the life of James Tollin through fundraising for the James Tollin Memorial Fund (JTMF) West, a community arts organization created with the mandate of raising funds for HIV/AIDS and LGBT youth support services.
James Tollin touched many people in his short life, passing from AIDS at age 37. Many who were close to Tollin feel this event is perfect for honouring his life because it reflects his love for community, entertainment, and gathering friends together to celebrate and make a difference in the world. The fund directly supports local charities including: HIV Edmonton, Campy fYrefly and YESS (Youth Emergency Shelter Services), but the goal is making changes that create a universal change in the world. For instance, they are proud to announce that a portion of the proceeds from Artists for Life will be used to send youth in need to Camp fYrefly where they will learn how to become leaders in their communities.
The TD Bank Group is the returning Presenting Sponsor for a second consecutive year. In this role, their partnership will offset all production expenses, ensuring that 100% of the ticket revenue is donated to HIV Edmonton, and 100% of all silent auction funds are donated to Camp fYrefly and YESS. The bank is thrilled to partake: "TD is committed to giving back to communities where we operate, and the Artists for Life event is instrumental in raising much needed funds for causes that directly support the community of Edmonton," states Lorie Asthworth, Manager and Community Relations of TD.
CITY Television has committed to Artists for Life as an Official Media Sponsor for this year’s event. Through this partnership, Breakfast Television host Bridget Ryan will be emcee. She is a familiar face for event goers as last year Ryan performed at this event.
Speaking of which, great performances and acts are on the agenda for Saturday May 4th. The headliner for 2013 will be Wil, an artist with many great accolades under his belt. Wil was named 2005 WCMA Entertainer of the Year and selected as the songwriter for Travel Alberta’s "Remember to Breathe Campaign." He has crafted a distinct sound that people describe as transcending all categories - a well-rounded artist who caters to all listeners, pairing great instrumentals with outstanding vocals. So event goers are in for a treat.
Afterwards, local star Audrey Ochoa and the Crashers will put on a special post-show concert, followed by the DJ mixings of The Urban Monks. This year, more than 50 artists are on the roster of participants. The reception will be catered by Finnegans Pub and Alley Kat Brewery; attendees are in for delicious pub-style bites.
Upon admission, more information about the items being auctioned will be posted. This is a time to open up your wallet and spend without feeling guilty!
Attendees have several different options for tickets. Regular admission will allow for entry to all the scheduled entertainment and snacks provided by Finnegan’s Pub and Alley Kat Brewery. General admission is $50 and attendees are eligible for a $20 tax receipt.
VIP admission is probably the best bang for your buck. Although it costs $100, it gets you a $70 tax receipt, and all the same entertainment features with added perks, such as being enterred into a draw to win a luxury trip for two to majestic Jasper valued at $2,000. This trip includes 2 nights accommodation at the Fairmont Jasper Park lodge, and $1,000 in Fairmont gift cards to spend at the lodge. Only 50 VIP tickets will be sold, so if you’re interested, act quickly.
Artists for Life combines a place for gathering great friends for laughs, great food, entertainment—and most importantly, to both raise funds and awareness for worthy causes.