Angela & John Witherspoon Foundation for the Arts presents AN EVENING OF COMEDY, MUSIC & ART (Annual Charity Fundraiser) at Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood! Join us...
LIVE! Tues, October 15th from 7:00PM-10:00PM. Doors open at 6:30PM. #OneNightOnly
Hosted by Television star & comedian BILL BELLAMY. Surprise guests on the regular.
The Angela and John Witherspoon Family Foundation's mission (501c3) is to help artist's in their time of need - from rent to emergency assistance, not to finish their TV pilots or help complete a script.
"It will be a way to remember John and to raise awareness of our mission." says Angela Witherspoon.
Last year we received donations from Dave Letterman and Cedric the Entertainer and Anthony Anderson, and Lisa Wayans to name just a few.
Tickets: $100-$300, VIP Seating Available. Get Your Tickets online at CatalinaJazzClub.com or TicketWeb.com
Catalina Jazz Club6725 West Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
*Tickets purchased online receive priority seating.
*Single Entree or Drink minimums apply for all tickets
ABOUT THE FOUNDATION:
The Angela and John Witherspoon Family Foundation's mission is to help artist's in their time of need. Many years ago, the great actress Rosalind Cash had to go to the Screen Actors Guild emergency fund to get help to pay her rent. Angela heard the story and was surprised at how long it took to get those emergency funds.
John Witherspoon was known for paying his rent six months in advance while struggling to make it as a comic and an actor. "This way, I will always have a roof over my head. I can’t eat chicken wings, but I have somewhere to lay my head". This Fund is for true emergencies, not to finish your tv pilot or to help complete your script. Today many artists are one job away from living in their cars.
Angela controls the fund directly, and if she hears of an emergency, she can write the check. Small gifts have been given to actors and musicians, and comics over the years. The average gift is $2,000. Some gifts are $500. It can make a big difference to a young actor, artist, writer, or comic trying to make it to the next opportunity. Many young talents were simply forced to move back home during the pandemic. No administration fees are charged to the Foundation, only the preparation of the taxes each year, which is deducted; this is to maintain our 501(c) status.
To read more or to make a tax deductable donation, visit: , visit: https://www.witherspoonfamilyfoundation.org
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