The 1st annual BlankFest Quebec

Blankfest Quebec’s goal is to collect as many Blankets for the homeless this year as possible and is asking guests to bring new and used blankets or comforters in good condition (minimum one per person) as the price of admission to the event.

In addition to the announcement of Blankfest Quebec blanket fundraiser, Blankfest Quebec is proud to announce that all blankets raised will be donated to Montreal’s well loved Old Mission Brewery in aiding the homeless they so generously aid every winter season.
Blank-Fest Quebec in co-operation with the Old Mission Brewery, has been organized by Jon Asher after reading about his friend New York City indie rock veteran Kenn Rowell of The Baghdaddios founding BlankFest in 1997 and organizing an annual blanket fundraiser in New York City.

In the past, Rowell says, Blank-Fest NYC has raised more than 4,000 total donations that have been distributed to the homeless in the New York City area, and has inspired similar efforts in New Jersey, Manhattan, and Nottingham, UK. Among the many distinguished artists who have performed at past international Blank-Fests are: Rothberg (EMI), Buddy Cage (Grateful Dead), Marc Rizzo (Soulfly) and Meg Griffin (Sirius Radio).

Tickets or reservations are not required. Simply bring one or more blankets to the event.

For more information, contact event organizer Jon Asher 514-581-5780 or email ashermedia@gmail.com

The Great Pit Ball
Saturday, March 14th, 2009
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV
Benefiting the Villalobos Animal Rescue shelter in Canyon Country, CA
for info: http://www.allornothingtattoo.com/index.php?sub=greatpitball

The Great Pit Ball is offering discounted air travel for everyone who flies into Vegas. Attendees and/or travel agents should call the AirTran Airways EventSavers Desk at 866-683-8368 to book your flights. Event Code: LAS031309 (THE GREAT PIT BALL).

A 10% discount on the LOWEST available AirTran Airways round trip and one way tickets. Confirmed upgrade to Business Class, when available. Attendees may travel any three days prior to the event start date and any three days after the event close date if they wish to spend any additional time in Las Vegas.

Receive special EventSavers rates from our rental car partner Hertz, just for being transferred to the Hertz Desk by Airtran. There is no need to rent a car, as both hotels are only 2 miles from the airport, so take a cab, and come party, but if you want a car, at least you get it super cheap.

Hotel options are, The Hard Rock Casino http://www.hardrockhotel.com at a special event rate of 189.00 per night (500.00 per night without the code), or Terribles Casino, one block away from the Hard Rock, http://www.terriblescasinos.com at a rate of only 69.00 per night (179.00 per night without the code. The password for the Hard Rock is “The Great Pit Ball”, and the password for Terribles is “All or Nothing Group”. Terribles is offering this rate for the entire week 3/11-3/18 and the Hard Rock is only offering this discounted rate for 3/13 and 3/14. Phone numbers are: Hard Rock – 800-473-7625 Terribles – Phone (702) 733-700

Should you require additional bedding (roll away bed) available for an additional $10.00 each per night at Terribles and 50.00$ per night at the Hard Rock.

Additional package information is availible: http://www.allornothingtattoo.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3675

On Saturday, March 14th the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV will be host to The Great Pit Ball, an all day, multi-venue event. Animal Planet, E! and ESPN, along with a multitude of tattoo, animal, art, and music magazines from around the globe will be covering this massive charity gala. The event will include several different large scale components including:

- The red carpet world premiere of “Vicktory to the Underdog”, a movie that features world famous tattoo artist Brandon Bond, Danny Trejo (Dusk til Dawn, Heat), Bob Barker (Price is Right), Michael Berryman (The Devils Rejects, One Flew Over the Cukoos Nest, The Hills Have Eyes), Donal Logue (Max Payne, Zodiac, Blade) and the beautiful Pixie from L.A. Ink, and Senator Chip Rogers (GA). Previews can be viewed: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZymzpYW_uU and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPEgwPbR0uA

- A poker tournament hosted by some of the country’s best poker players, and A-list celebrities, including World Series of Poker bracelet winner Erick Lindgren and popular pro Gavin Smith, as well as an amazing list of celebrity players like James Madio (Basketball Diaries, Band of Brothers). This poker tournament will potentially be filmed by ESPN.

- A ‘Chefs Dinner’ featuring ten of Las Vegas’, Los Angeles’ and New York’s top chefs all serving up their favorite dishes. A silent auction will accompany the dinner. www.rareconceptsgroup.com.

- Art Show featuring art for some of the nation’s top alternative artists. Many of the artists will be present to answer questions and pose for pictures and autographs with winning bidders. This art show is to be covered by over 40 different art, music, animal, and tattoo based publications. Art donations are open to ANY AND ALL ARTISTS!!! All work must be framed and ready to hang when you send them. Donated artwork must arrive at the Hard Rock by March 11. Photography, sculpture, sketches, drawings, are all welcome, all mediums, all sizes.

Please Send all artwork to :
Amy Wittle
Special Events – Food and Beverage
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
4455 Paradise Road
#329
Las Vegas, NV 89169

- Concert at the Hard Rock pool. The Hard Rock is booking amazing bands for this aspect of the event. Artists will be announced next week as a surprise. We are thrilled! you will not believe who we pulled out of our hats for this, and guarantee that you will want to fly in for the special private concert alone.

100% of the proceeds from this event are going to Villalobos Animal Rescue (the largest pit bull rescue in the world) and as such all donations and sponsorship programs are 100% tax deductible. www.vrcpitbull.com

See you in Vegas, lets save some animals, do some gambling, and party down.

-Brandon Bond
www.atlantapitbullrescue.com
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