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Help Tom Help Others BUY TICKETS NOW - Live Music, Comedy and Auction Fundraiser 4/23/16

Foothills Performing Arts Center
Oneonta, NY

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Help Tom Help Others BUY TICKETS NOW - Live Music, Comedy and Auction Fundraiser 4/23/16

Remember, to attend the auction is free 2pm-6pm, tickets or at the door admission is only necessary for the show at 6!

Team Tom requests your support to help a man, who has faced one of the most disabling illnesses you could imagine, gain a level of independence by providing him with an accessible van. Your contribution will help Tom Quiter fulfill his dream of helping others with disabilities to face the challenges of life with optimism and self worth.

We request your assistance, through either a ticket purchase or donation directly of cash at the event; you may also donate through the following link www.gofundme.com/helptomdriveavan .

Kids 12 and under are free and eat free, a daycare section will be available 2-6pm, until the show starts. We plan on having balloon animals, face painting, fake tattoo application, coloring crafts, some gluing crafts, bracelet making for the older kids, some games, coloring and stickers for every one
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Ages 3-10, of course anyone can stop and get a balloon animal or their face painted.

Capacity 20-25 at any given time

Hosted by our Master of Ceremonies, Local Celebrity, Player In Plays, Speaker Of Motivationals and Good Deed Doer Don Wyckoff; we at Team Tom would like to present you with a day full of the following activities, musical acts and comedians on Saturday, April 23rd, 2016.

We have a roving magician from 2-6pm Card magic specialist Obadiah Goodrich has been performing for 8 years as a magician. Sparked from simple videos on YouTube he has performed for fundraisers, birthday parties and charity events in New York, California, West Africa and Virginia in his travels with the Marine Corps. Sergeant Obadiah brings up close walk around magic developed over the years for any and all different crowds, even guest performing at the invite only Magic Castle in L.A. whose former presidents include well known actor Neil Patrick Harris.

The Holy Thunderheads are a five headed rock and roll hydra, sent to Earth to protect and uphold the sacred riffs of their forefathers! LET THERE BE ROCK! https://theholythunderheads.bandcamp.com/releases

Quona Hudson caught his first big break in the national songwriting scene in 2005 as a runner-up in VH1's Song of the Year contest. Blending Americana, Pop, and Country music with a slur, Quona joins the ranks of Old Boy Records' artists helping bring American roots music to new frontiers. https://quonahudson.bandcamp.com/releases

Like Astronauts, an indie rock band from Binghamton, NY established in December of 2015 for better or for worse. https://like-astronauts.bandcamp.com/releases

Comedian Pam Werts, originally from the Oneonta area, is the Producer of the Chicks are Funny show at the Syracuse NY Funny Bone and the Hartford CT Funny Bone. She has featured at Caroline's on Broadway, Broadway Comedy Club and the New York Comedy Club. http://pamwerts.com/Pam_Werts/Welcome.html

A high energy comedian full of surprises, Gonzo Lozano has been performing stand up comedy for over 5 years. Including Elvis impersonations, showcases at the Funny Bone (Syracuse) where he received a second place finish. Gonzo has been featured at the Wise Guys comedy club and is a regular performer at fundraisers throughout CNY

Syracuse based comedian Bryan Doran has been entertaining crowds for nearly a decade. This raucous redhead has performed throughout New York State, including New York City. Having performed at places like The Clayton Opera House, The Riveredge Resort, he has even won 1st place in the Clash of the Comics at Funny Bone in Destiny USA. He'll be sure to appeal to any crowd. With a personality as fiery as his hair, both young and old will get a laugh from this young up and comer from the Salt City. Bryan Doran has also been instrumental in organizing the comedy

RJ is a young comic from Syracuse, NY. Growing up, he knew he always wanted to do comedy, and finally took the stage for the first time in 2014. His sarcastic and relatable humor has entertained hundreds of audiences, and helped him become one of the fastest growing performers in the area. RJ performs constantly. When there isnt an opportunity, he makes one. Hes currently producing two shows: Syracuses only local comedy open mic, and the citys only monthly alternative comedy show. RJ also accepts any gig offered. Anything to keep him out of his grandmothers basement for the night

Children 12 and are free, and there is a kids corner with activities and daycare available 2-6pm

Tickets include a free meal for those who also attend the auction, otherwise a meal donation will be requested. Tickets are $25 presale and $35 at the door, you may also choose to make an additional donation at checkout or at the event.

The day will start at 2pm with an hour to mingle and view auction items, raffles will be available when the doors open.

Dinner service will begin at 3pm with guest speakers throughout, Live Auction will begin at 4:30pm, Comedy starts after a live performance of What Does The Fox Say for the kiddos by The Holy Thunderheads at 6pm(because children tire early) with live music thereafter.