Crumbing Arches

It's time to get into the humanitarian spirit as this season of benefit events springs up. The UGA Advertising Club is sponsoring a benefit concert for Relay for Life, which celebrates the lives of those who have battled cancer and raises community awareness about the disease, its prevention and its treatment. "People from all walks of life can relate to this event because everyone has had someone close to them or have known of someone who's been a victim of cancer," says co-organizer Evan Cobb. In addition to organizing the benefit concert, the Advertising Club has donated money to the cause and will be participating in Relay for Life by walking in teams around the track. The goal of the Tasty World show will be to raise as much money as possible for the American Cancer Society.

The tentative lineup for the concert includes performances by blues-rock outfit Royal Blue and the Stone Grifters, progressive popsters Crumbling Arches, quirky pop band Ice Cream Socialists and eclectic alt-rockers 23 Jinx. The fun doesn't stop there! This will also be a "black light" party - that means there will be glowing UV lights, black light décor and innocent psychedelia. Attendees are encouraged to wear white shirts for optimal glowing. Plus, highlighters will be available for self-decoration, so you can design your own new-rave getup. In addition, there will be live performances by professional belly dancers from Southern Fusion Production and a performance by the UGA Break Dance Club. "It's pretty amazing that we have so many organizations willing to donate their time and skill and play for a good cause," says co-organizer Stephanie Beer. The UGA Ad Club encourages everyone to come on out for a day of philanthropy and music. To participate, form a team, or dedicate a luminaria at your local American Cancer Society Relay for Life, please call 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.

Charley Lee