12-12-12 Concert to Benefit Hurricane Sandy Victims

Some of the biggest names in music will play at a benefit concert on Wednesday. All proceeds will go to Hurricane Sandy victims, via the Robin Hood Foundation.

Huge names in music are lending their talents to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts at the “12-12-12” concert on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Every penny sold from ticket sales will go directly to Sandy victims through the Robin Hood Relief Fund, which provides material, money and aid to local organizations that are serving families and individuals in the regions hardest hit by the storm, including over 200 Patch towns in New Jersey, Connecticut and Long Island. The all-star lineup includes Bon Jovi, Eric Clapton, Dave Grohl, Billy Joel, Alicia Keys, Chris Martin, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, Eddie Vedder, Roger Waters, Kanye West, The Who and Paul McCartney, with other artists to be announced. According to the 12-12-12 concert’s website, “…

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Glover Park Concert Series

You can reserve front-row seats for the concert series online beginning Monday.

Prime will kick off the 2012 Glover Park Concert Series Friday, April 27, at 8 p.m. in and around the park in Marietta Square. You can reserve a front-row seat online beginning Monday, April 2, at 8 a.m. There are a limited number of tables, which cost $45 for a table of six and $55 for a table of eight. Blankets and lawn chairs may be set up in the park after 4 p.m. Personal tables are not permitted in the park but may be set up on North Park Square after 6 p.m. A table, blanket-decorating contest is held before each concert. The winner takes home a picnic basket full of goodies. Registration is not required. More information contact Marietta's Parks and Recreation Department at 770-794-5601.

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