Voices for Silent Disasters

A weekend of significant events that gives a lot a great reasons to get out to something just a little bit different.

Yesterday I mentioned the Siren Nation Festival that is going on through Sunday.

Also this weekend, and continuing for the next three weekends are some fine shows that are part of a humanitarian concert series for Mercy Corps' Voices for Silent Disasters. Organized by Stephanie Schneiderman, these concerts will raise money for Mercy Corps efforts in Uganda to help combat "one of the most overlooked humanitarian crises in the world today; nearly two million people are displaced as a result of a generation of war." Stephanie has done an amazing job of bringing members of Portland's music community together for a series of shows at the Mission Theater, the Baghdad Theater and the Crystal Ballroom. This is a broad community effort to bring attention and financial support to one of Mercy Corps many worldwide relief efforts. Check the show schedule, buy tickets, contribute to Mercy Corp and always remember just how fortunate we are. Big applause to Stephanie and everyone who's part of this effort. 'nuf said.

Hard to tell you to go do anything else this weekend. Lots coming in the week ahead . . . so stay tuned.