Venice is Sinking party raised almost $20K for Crooked Trails

Excited news--that fantastic party I went to last weekend raised nearly $20,000 for Crooked Trails and their mission to bridge cultures. Last year's raised $14,000 (which helped build a girl's school in Peru!)--next year's is sure to be even bigger.

>>Sponsorship, anyone? Seriously--it's a neat audience, a great atmosphere and a terrific cause. Get in touch with organizer Tracey Klinkroth if your business might be interested: tracy@epiphanyresearch.net.

And the costumes...check out the photo gallery to see some of our city's creativity! Note in this picture here 1) I *am* wearing a dress, you just can't see it, and 2) that mask I'm wearing is straight from my trip to Venice last fall and, 3) yes, it was a bad hair day.

Venice is Sinking!

Got your attention, good!

It's time to order your tickets for Venice is Sinking, a Venetian Masked Carnival Ball! It's a party with a purpose--proceeds to benefit Crooked Trails and its La Casa de los Niños school in Chinchero, Peru, which offers young girls the opportunity to study.

WHEN: April 18, 8pm - 1:30am
WHERE: The Fremont Abbey, 4272 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
WHAT: All-Night Entertainment:

• Darek Mazzone, KEXP DJ
• Pure Cirkus Performers: Aerialist, Fire, Grinders, Burlesque, Break Dancers, and More
• Tumbao, one of the best Latin/Caribbean salsa bands EVER (8:30 - 9:30pm)
• and more!

I've been looking forward to this much talked-about event since September when I specifically purchased a mask in Venice so I could see what this party is all about! (Masks are indeed required--but if you don't have your own, they'll be some for purchase at the event.)

See more about the charity and the event itself at www.carnivalseattle.com. Big discount for early ticket purchase (but if you pay at the door, remember it's for a good cause).

(Oh, and when the ticket form asks how you heard about the event, please respond with "Lauri Jordana" - I want to win a night of free drinks, thank you very much!)

I hope to see you there!