High Point Attracts Top Entertainers to Benefit NC Children

Jim Quick and Coastline, 14-time winners, Entertainer of the Year

"HIGH POINT, NC ­- Two of the top Mid-Atlantic bands will entertain in High Point on Friday, Sept. 9 to benefit children in need of adoption and foster care services.

Jim Quick and Coastline, 14-time recipients of the coveted CAMMY Entertainer of the Year Award, and Sleeping Booty, a favored funk, rock, R&B, and hip-hop dance band, will headline the 8th annual Ilderton's High Point Beach Music Blast.

Proceeds from the Beach Music Blast go to Children's Home Society of North Carolina, founded in 1902 with the mission to promote the right of every child to a permanent, safe, and loving family. Last year CHS served more than 20,000 children and families who needed assistance in North Carolina.

"I was adopted myself, so this event holds a special place in my heart," said Dana Bett, lead singer of Sleeping Booty. "We love playing for this great cause and raising awareness of Children's Home Society of North Carolina. It will be a blast!"

Gates open Friday at 5:30 p.m. at Mendenhall Transportation Terminal in downtown High Point. Stage activities begin at 6 PM and continue until 11 PM. Free parking is available with food trucks providing convenient menu options for the entire family. Bring lawn chairs and blankets - but leave the coolers and pets at home.

Lead singer Dana Bett of Sleeping Booty

Advance tickets are available online through Sept 8 at $15 each and tickets at the gate will be $20. There is no admission charge for children under 12. Tickets are available online here.

"Every dollar we receive supports adoption, foster care, family education, family preservation, family finding, and teen pregnancy prevention programs," said Brian Maness, President and CEO of Children's Home Society NC.

The High Point Beach Music Blast also celebrates the 90^th (yes, ninetieth!) anniversary of presenting sponsor Ilderton Dodge-Chrysler-Jeep-Ram.

"We thank the community and many sponsors for making a difference," said Maness."

- A Press Release

BB&T Beach Music Benefiting CHS Kicks Off May 22

"Ready to dance into summer? The BB&T Beach Music in the Park concert series benefiting Children’s Home Society of NC is celebrating its 11^th year. The series begins Thursday, May 22, in downtown Greensboro, bringing with it a host of summer fun.

The concerts will be held every Thursday from May 22 to June 26 at 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in Kathleen Price Bryan Park (Festival Park) – located on Davie Street between the library and the Cultural Arts Center.  Tickets for this family-friendly event are just $7 at the gate, or save big and purchase a season pass for $35 by calling 1-800-632-1400, ext. 353.  Buy your BB&T Beach Music t-shirt for $15 at the event.

Top headliners in beach music will set your toes tapping this summer, including:

May 22 – The Embers

May 29 – Band of Oz

June 5 – Part Time Party Time Band

June 12 – The Magnificents

June 19 – Special Occasions

June 26 – Sleeping Booty

Sponsors of the series include BB&T, Grand Rental Station, GMA, Schiffman’s, 1^st Aide Restoration, Fairway Outdoor Advertising, Berico, Biscuitville, Bill Black Chevrolet, Brown Investment, Homewatch Caregivers, Keller Williams, Lincoln Financial, TJ Maxx, DGI, City of Greensboro, WFMY, 99.5, Rhino Times, Café Europa, RH Barringer, Rag Apple Lassie, Matthews Mobile Media, and Pack Rat.

For more information, please contact Courtney Dabney at 1.800.632.1400, ext. 353, or visit www.chsnc.org."

A Press Release