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BOSTON HELPS HAITI
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The Allston community is hosting a Haiti Relief Fundraiser at Wonderbar with music from The Ground Up, Gracie Fox, Hannah Christiansen, Ryan Fardy & Shades of Blue and Supple. All proceeds from the door will go to the Yéle Haiti (yele.org) foundation. [Wed 1.27.10. 186 Harvard Ave., Allston. 617.351.2665. 7pm/18+ till 10:30pm/$10. wonderbarboston.com]
The Longwood Symphony Orchestra, whose members represent nearly every medical institution in Boston, and the New England Conservatory are partnering for a benefit performance, Symphonic Relief for Haiti, to raise funds for Partners in Health's Stand With Haiti initiative (standwithhaiti.org). [Thu 1.31.10. Jordan Hall, 290 Huntington Ave., Boston. 617.667.1527. 12:30pm/$25. longwoodsymphony.org, necmusic.edu]
The Coolidge Corner Theatre is hosting a benefit screening of Jonathan Demme's 2003 documentary about human rights activist Jean Dominique, The Argonomist, in conjunction with their own 2010 Coolidge Award Program honoring the director on March 1st. The first 140 tickets sold before February 7th will be matched by Coolidge supporters and donated to Partners in Health by mid-month. [Mon 3.1.10. 290 Harvard St., Brookline. 617.734.2500. 2pm/$25. coolidge.org]
The Biltmore, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston [habitatboston.org], is hosting a Super Bowl Party with a purpose. Come for the game and (open) bar, and throw down some scratch for a square or raffle ticket with the proceeds also benefiting HFH's rebuilding efforts in Haiti. [Sun 2.7.10. 1205 Chestnut St., Newton. 617.527.2550. 5pm/21+/$50. thebiltmoregrille.com]
Relief Hub, co-founded by Brookline resident Rousseau Aurelien, supports orphanages in Haiti to ensure the care of tens of thousands of children. Send checks to: 11 Bigelow St., Cambridge, MA 02139 or visit their website to donate via PayPal. reliefhub.org]
The City of Boston has created "The Fund for Boston Neighborhoods—Haitian Family Relief" through Bank of America. Donate by visiting any local branch [ bankofamerica.com] or by mailing checks to: PO Box 961555, Boston, MA 02196.
