Left on Red's next NYC show: Thursday, 2.25 @ Caffe Vivaldi

We look forward to seeing you this Thursday at Caffe Vivaldi!

Left on Red will be performing from 8-9:30

NO COVER

Please note that Reservations are recommended for parties above 4
212-691-7538
http://www.caffevivaldi.com/
32 Jones Street off/Bleeker

You are invited to see what we have been up too @ www.leftonredmusic.com.
May smiles and songs fill your heart each day:)

Liah and Kelly

Finding Farmer's Markets in NYC has never been easier!

I love buying local food at the New York farmer's markets!

It's fun to get to know the farmers by name and to chat with them while admiring the rows of fresh produce and apple cider. I like knowing the person who grew my food because it makes me feel safe. There are so many additives and pesticides in commercially produced foods and the more I can know about what I am eating and preparing for friends and family the better.

Eating locally grown fruits and veggies helps me eat the foods in alignment with the current season. Doing this makes me feel connected to the earth and it brings me joy to know that in this small way I am helping to conserve resources. Farmer's markets also give me an opportunity to break out my high fashion, super-bad-ass, brightly colored 95% recycled woven polypropylene shopping bag (plastic bags are so 90's!) and this bag from BlueQ is soooo cute and always draws conversation and compliments;)


Here is an easy and quick way to keep in the loop on where the closest Green Market is.
Bon apetite and thanks for reading!

http://whatisfresh.com/

Babeville concert will be sweet : Business : The Buffalo News

Babeville concert will be sweet : Business : The Buffalo News

Thank you Buffalo News and Mark Sommer for covering this critical issue!

Jan.2010 FEATURE GROUP: ISLIP BREAST CANCER COALITION

January 2010 Islip, Long Island
by: Kelly Halloran

Last Saturday, January 23rd, we had the honor of playing at a fundraiser in Long Island, NY for a grassroots group of women volunteers: IBCC.

They provide 3 services to women in the Islip, Long Island community:

1. Lending a Helping Hand: Provide financial support to procure services such as house cleaning, childcare, massage therapy, salon services, transportation and financial assistance with medication, wigs, prostheses, etc.

2. CanSurvive: CanSurvive first responders (volunteers from the Coalition) visit patients admitted to the community hospitals. The volunteer spends time with the patient, allowing them the opportunity to talk openly about their experiences, needs, and concerns. The volunteer also brings to them a "Carry-On tapestry suitcase filled with a variety of personal items such as an exercise "squeezy" ball, temporary prosthesis, resource information, A Breast Cancer Journey Book, meditation tapes, etc."

3. Support Groups: led by either a Nurse Practicioner or a Social Worker the support groups run 10-week sessions allowing patients a safe space to share their experiences and gives coping skills.

-They also provide online resources and organize/are involved in various community activities to bring awareness and education of breast cancer, early detection etc.

I feel they also provide a 4th service of inspiration and hope to everyone who learns of their deeds. They are a small group of women making a BIG difference in peoples' lives...ALL volunteers...ALL grassroots. The $800 they spend on services for each client is raised not with the support of a political party, but with the involvement and mobilization of the community. What a beautiful synergy to witness.
IBCC, we applaud YOU.



*Special shout out to Bob Schlageter and his team for organizing the event*