Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló to Keynote CER 25th Anniversary Gala on October 26 in Miami
WASHINGTON, DC (October 8, 2018)– Continuing to add premiere names to their roster of participants at its Silver Anniversary Summit and Gala, CER today announced that Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló would keynote the gala dinner celebration on October 26.
“Given the seriousness of Puerto Rico’s educational challenges and the bold response he has led, Governor Rosselló is an extraordinary addition to our line-up of successful, entrepreneurs whose efforts are improving education opportunities and innovation for learners the world over,” said CEO and Founder Jeanne Allen.
In March 2018, the Governor led a bipartisan effort to enact a pathbreaking education law to address the destruction of education caused by Hurricane Maria, on top of years of poor-quality education. It provided for the creation of charter schools and scholarships for those trapped in failing schools to attend schools that better meet their needs, including private schools. The law also provided for the creation of a new island-wide bilingual curricular model that prioritizes subjects including math and science and decentralizes the Department of Education.
However, opponents led by U.S. teachers’ unions immediately sued to stop the reforms from occurring, and for months the efforts to transform education were stymied. This past August 2018, the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico ruled in favor of the law and the work was able to begin, including the opening of a charter school formed by the long-standing Boys and Girls Club there.
CER has provided guidance to the state’s leadership and civic groups about transforming Puerto Rico’s education offerings for students from K through Higher Ed. Governor Rossello’s participation will cap a day long Summit, the Road to Innovation for ONE America, featuring leaders from higher education, ed technology, K-12 innovators, and the business and investment community. The Honorary Chair of the Summit is Governor Jeb Bush, and co-chairs include Chris Whittle, Michael Moe and Kevin Chavous. More details about these and the dozens of other participants are available at https://www.edreform.com/cer-25th-anniversary/.
The CER Gala will also feature the newly-crowned Miss America Nia Franklin, and six of CER’s Silver Honorees whose influence in education is unparalleled.
Ticket information is available here.
Visit edreform.com for the full list of attendees, honorees and speakers, and stay tuned for further information about the event. Rooms are filling up fast—book yours today.
To coordinate interviews or to obtain a media credential to attend CER’s Silver Anniversary Summit, please contact Andrew Ricci at pr@edreform.com.
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Charity Bomb Presents
Strange 80s 2
2nd Annual Benefit Concert
This Friday
At The Fonda Theatre
In Partnership with Studio71 & Goldenvoice
With Performances By:
David Hasselhoff, Brittany Furlan, Jesse Hughes (Eagles of Death Metal),
Tom Payne (The Walking Dead), Marc Maron, Dean Delray & members of:
No Doubt, Slipknot, Sum41, Slayer, Bowling For Soup, *NSYNC, Eagles
of Death Metal, Anthrax, Velvet Revolver, OK Go, Sugarcult, Filter, Rob
Zombie, The Offspring, The Word Alive, The Regrettes
& more
Los Angeles, CA - October 8, 2018 - Charity Bomb's Strange 80s 2 will take place this Friday, October 12th, at the Fonda Theatre! The second annual benefit concert, in partnership with Studio71, will feature performances by a rotating cast of rock stars & celebrities covering the timeless anthems of the 80s. For a full lineup, including appearances from David Hasselhoff, Marc Maron, Brittany Furlan, and more, please see below.
Press applications are still open, here: https://goo.gl/pYNR3S
Tickets for Strange 80s 2 are officially on sale to the public, here: http://bit.ly/2M5Nz2R. VIP tickets will include premier access to balcony seating, hosted bar, after-party admission and a Strange 80s t-shirt. All proceeds will go to 320 Changes Direction, serving those who suffer from mental health, depression and addiction issues. For more information, please visit: https://www.strange80s.com/.
Strange 80s 2 will feature appearances from: David Hasselhoff, Brittany Furlan, Jesse Hughes of Eagles of Death Metal, Tom Payne (The Walking Dead), Stacey Dee of Bad Cop/Bad Cop, Jinxx & Jake Pitts of Black Veil Brides, Chelsea Talmadge (Stranger Things), Mike Diva, Savannah Outen, Ali Spagnola, Candace Lowry, Bleach, Marc Maron and Dean Delray, Adrian Young of No Doubt, Corey Taylor of Slipknot, Derrick Whibley & Frank Zummo of Sum41, Gary Holt of Slayer, Scott Ian & Charlie Benante of Anthrax, Jaret Reddick of Bowling For Soup, Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC, Jennie Vee of Eagles of Death Metal, Dave Kushner of Velvet Revolver, Dan Konopka of OK Go, Marko Desantis of Sugarcult, Richard Patrick & Johnny Radtke of Filter, John 5 of Rob Zombie, Noodles of The Offspring, Tye Trujillo of Otto, Slim Jim of Stray Cats, Kristopher Roe of The Ataris, Telle Smith of The Word Alive, Linus of Hollywood, and The Regrettes.
In addition to a full concert, Strange 80s 2 will feature an arcade installation of authentic 80s video games, and exclusive opportunities to interact with some of your favorite artists. Fans will be offered an opportunity to compete with artists in their favorite 80s video arcade game, to be projected onto the backdrop for the whole venue to watch during set change-overs. Special meet & greets are also available to bid on through Charitybuzz, here: http://bit.ly/2Lffxrz. Throughout the evening, fans will also be able to bid on a variety of donated items and experiences, such as rare 80s film props, guitars, and a Ducati motorcycle.
Charity Bomb's mission is to be a force multiplier for other charities and/or organizations that focus on fundraising for musicians and artists in need. They take action by producing live entertainment events on their behalf, primarily in support of mental health, addiction and others issues that are prevalent in the artist community.
Strange 80s 2 is sponsored by Plex, Spirit Airlines, Shure, and Threadless. For more information, please visit: https://www.strange80s.com/.
EVENT DETAILS:
Charity Bomb Presents Strange 80s 2
DATE: This Friday, October 12th 2018
VENUE: The Fonda Theatre | 6126 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
TICKETS: On Sale Now: http://bit.ly/2M5Nz2R
TIME: Doors - 6:30pm | Show - 8pm
Follow Strange 80s 2:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/strange80s1
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strange80s
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strange_80s/
About Charity Bomb
Charity Bomb is a non-profit organization founded by four philanthropic friends to produce benefit shows for a variety of charitable organizations in the scope of music. Our motto is "All Purpose Altruism" - we deliver 100% of the proceeds, 100% of the time, with 100% transparency, to ensure that the funds raised reach its intended constituency, every dime, every time.
Musician & Philanthropist, Matthew Leone was put into a coma with 1/3 of his skull removed after rescuing a woman being beaten on the streets of Chicago a few years back. From Kevin, Lyman & Warped Tour, to Kiss and Madonna, the international music community rallied to bring him back to life. Smashing Pumpkins even did a benefit show for him. Twin brother, singer for their band Madina Lake, Nathan Leone agrees, this is what saved his life. Consequently, the Leone's devoted their lives to giving back. After several years with Sweet Relief Musicians Fund & Help Musicians UK, it was time to branch out. All-Purpose Altruism - Charity Bomb reflects the ubiquitous truth that love is the antidote for everything. This notion, as applied in our philanthropic context, asserts that we will drum up love, in all of its forms, for a particular cause or purpose, and drop it on the antagonist.
Los Angeles native, professional musician & acclaimed songwriter, Nik Frost, suffered from addiction. When drugs came dangerously close to claiming his life, it was fellow musicians, Dave Kushner & Brian O'conner (Velvet Revolver & Eagles of Death Metal respectively) who intervened and came to his rescue. Nik worked with Matthew on several projects, all a pre-destination to Charity Bomb. We are a non-profit, fundraising and awareness agent for any benevolent cause that enters our ether.
Ryan Ford, lifelong closest friend, philanthropist, successful entrepreneur, an avid lover of music, is the fourth Charity Bomber. Ryan's founded several businesses, MP45 Records among them, and brings the administrative acumen to complement his creative contribution to the collective. In short, we have the purpose, we know the right people and we know how to put on a show. We love a win-win-win outcome. It's abundantly clear that living a life where we produce spectacular live music events that serve a philanthropic cause, makes our constituents win, our clients win, and the fans win.
About 320 Changes Direction
320 Changes Direction is the latest strand of GiveAnHour.org's Campaign to Change Direction. It is a coalition of concerned citizens, nonprofit leaders, and leaders from the private sector who have come together to change the culture in America about mental health, mental illness, and wellness.
About Studio71
Studio71 is a premium global media company and content studio that develops, produces and distributes original programming across multiple platforms, as well as guiding talent and building businesses around them. Studio71 is a Red Arrow Studios Company and headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Berlin, New York, Toronto, London, Paris and Milan. https://redarrowstudios.com/studio71/
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TONKS
Announces Debut Album
Windows Down & Dying
Out on November 16th, 2018
October 8, 2018 - New Jersey - South Jersey-based singer/songwriter TONKS has announced his forthcoming debut album Windows Down & Dying.
The solo acoustic project of Dryjacket bassist Ian Foley, TONKS offers an introspective collection of songs set to brightly shimmering melodies - amidst a quiet and unassuming melancholy. On the forthcoming record, Foley shares: "This record is about aging out of 'live fast, die young,' and prioritizing a happiness that is simple and consistent."
Windows Down & Dying will be released on November 16th, 2018. For additional information on the new record, as well as the band's upcoming album release shows, please visit: www.facebook.com/TeamTONKS
For Additional Information, Please Visit:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TeamTONKS
Twitter: www.twitter.com/fanioley
Instagram: www.instagram.com/tonksnj
Windows Down & Dying Track Listing:
1. St. Charles Place
2. Water Damage
3. Running Downhill
4. Garden State Blue
5. Pictures of Privilege
6. Through the Daylight, the Moon Appears
7. Paris (Chainsmokers cover)
8. The Great Idaho Fire
9. You Aren't Missing Anything
10. Giles Corey
Upcoming Album Release Shows:
11/16 - Flemington, NJ @ Flemington DIY
11/17 - West Hempstead, NY @ Creative Corner
11/18 - Philadelphia, PA @ The Pharmacy
