November 2014 Newsletter

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Dust off yer’ boots – The Cahoot’s Coming!

2014 Band Together Big CahootWe’re rolling out another live music party for all of you with friends in low places. The Big Cahoot will once again have foot stomping music, the opportunity for lots of whoopin’ and hollerin’ and everything you’d expect from our most casual party of the year.Kick the mud off those boots, find your best (or worst) pair of jeans, and save the date for January 17, 2015 at City Limits Saloon – for Band Together’s Big Cahoot! Event details to follow soon. back to top

Bring your Foosball heat!

techfoosAtlantic BT is hosting its inaugural Foos tournament to benefit Band Together! Entry fee is $20 per team and 100% of the funds raised will be donated to Band Together. The team Foosball tournament will match competitors from some of the area’s top tech companies: Citrix, Red Hat, Channel Advisor, SciQuest and more!Need a reason to join us? Because beer. Foosball. Band Together! All skill levels are welcome – but only 16 teams will compete! Register your team to bring the heat – or just come party with us!Register at http://www.atlanticbt.com/tech-foos/ and RSVP HERE to share and tell us your coming!

  • What: Inaugural Tech Foos Challenge
  • When: Thursday, November 13; doors open at 6, play starts at 7
  • Where: Atlantic BT - 4509 Creedmoor Rd., Raleigh (next to Crabtree Valley Mall)
  • Why:  Because beer. and Foosball. and Band Together!

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Steering Committee

Steering CommitteeDaniel and Henry are chairing our 2015 main event with StepUp, but, behind all great leaders resides a team – meet our Steering Committee.From VIP to music selection, ticketing to Silent Auction, they’re the folks who help make the wheels turn smoothly. And, they’re the folks who help guide the best volunteers in the land find roles they will love.Feel free to contact one of these steering committee leaders directly, or send us a message and tell us how you’d like to help!back to top

Thanks-Giving, Allman Brothers Band Style

DeepSouth_ABB_FinalForget about Black Friday. We all need time to recover from the food (and family time) in a more relaxed setting. And there’s nothing more soothing than the legendary blues jam style of the Allman Brothers Band.Make plans to kick back with friends on Friday, November 28 at Deep South the Bar for Band Together’s Annual Allman Brothers Thanks-Giving! Concerts on the big screen, full concert audio, and it’s all to benefit our 2015 partner, StepUp Ministry. There's a $10 suggested donation and please give more if you are feeling generous!RSVP and Share HERE!

  • What: Band Together’s Annual Allman Brothers Thanks-Giving
  • When: Friday, November 28; doors open at 7pm, music starts at 8pm
  • Where: Deep South the Bar – 430 South Dawson Street, downtown Raleigh
  • Why:  Chill, raise money for StepUp and listen to one of the best bands, EVER

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StepUp - Phyllis Silver

Phyllis Silver2Sometimes life deals us unexpected, difficult circumstances. And, pulling ourselves out can be a true test. That’s why it’s so important to have resources like our 2015 partner, StepUp Ministry, there to support our community. Meet Phyllis Silver, who gave up her career to become a family caregiver, and then struggled with alcoholism and homelessness. But thanks to StepUp Ministry’s Job Training, Life Skills classes, and their support and mentoring, she’s back on track. Read just one of many stories of success in our blog.back to top

Live music recommendations for November

The Triangle is never short on entertainment, and we love local, live music. Here’s a small sampling of some of what’s on tap around the Triangle this month.

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