Gene Casey and the HooDoo Loungers will headline a concert for the Kahramanmaras earthquake victims in Syria and Turkey next Thursday at Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor. Other guests to be announced.
The benefit is a collaboration between Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman and Bay Street. The proceeds will go to Oxfam International, which is on the ground in both stricken countries.
"The February 6th earthquake wreaked havoc on Turkey and Syria," said Mr. Schneiderman. "We, here in the Hamptons, like other communities around the world, must come together at this time of great need to support the Turkish and Syrian people."
Benefits by Bay Street is a program that has raised funds for victims of disasters in Haiti, Japan, Ukraine, and elsewhere. "It’s always so hard to see such a magnitude of suffering, where one feels so very helpless,” said the theater's executive director, Tracy Mitchell. “But it’s also so heartwarming when artists volunteer to come together to raise some real money to help support people in dire need. And every time something like this happens, Jay Schneiderman, too, is always onboard immediately to assist." She added that everyone involved donates their time and effort.
In addition to the performances, the evening, which begins at 7, will include a round of raffle prizes. Those wishing to donate items or gift certificates can take them to the theater during box office hours or contact Eric Jacobson at 631-725-0818 or [email protected]. Admission is by a suggested donation of $20 or more.
