To observe safe social distancing, 2020’s Swamp Sistas La La is going online. On Saturday May 16, the Swamp Sistas La La Hope From Home: Virtual Brunch and Festival will be held via Facebook Live from 11:00 a.m to 7:00 p.m. In keeping with pre-quarantine plans for a brunch event, the Swamp Sistas have teamed up with Winter Park restaurant and music venue, The New Standard to create and serve locally sourced special brunch and dinner menus viewers can order as delivery or pick-up. “La La” is a classic Louisiana Creole house party where musicians gather, friends dance, share food and drink, and everyone chips in what they can for a community cause. The tradition dates back to the 1920s. Give your La La gift today. $10 can provide 40 meals to a child in need.
The 2020 La La lineup will feature a combination of live streams and pre-recorded videos from musical artists such as Hannah Harber; Terri Binion; E-Turn; Cat Ridgeway; Rachel Decker; Shema Shine; Beth McKee herself; and more. The 2020 La La will feature comedy, spoken word and visual art, all presented virtually!
Hope, with the 2020 La La as in years’ past, refers to the Swamp Sistas La La Summer Hope annual fund drive, part of Second Harvest Food Bank’s “Summer Hope” initiative. Each summer, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida feeds hungry children in need, when no school means no school provided breakfast or lunch. Swamp Sista La La events to date have generated a combined half a million meals for children in Central Florida. This summer, the need is greater than ever, and many talented female artists have stepped up to assist through their art. La La performers are foregoing direct virtual tips to drive all fundraising efforts to Second Harvest Food Bank. Artists will be paid for their performances though, which executes the Swamp Sistas bi-fold mission of community service and supporting women in the arts.
Tune In
Swamp Sistas La La Hope From Home: Virtual Brunch and Festival Saturday May 16, 2020; 11am to 7pm
Streaming Performers, listed alphabetically: Music: Amy Robbins; Beth McKee; Bunky Garrabrant; Cat Ridgeway; E-Turn; Hannah Harber; O-Sky, Rachel Decker; Rebekah Pulley; Shema Shine; Terri Binion. Comedy: Sabrina Ambra. Spoken Word: Lynne Mixson Susan Lilley. Visual Art: Ka Malinalli; Bethany Myers; Karlye Jameson
Free to view through Facebook Live or the Facebook Watch App at Facebook.com/SwampSistas and participating partners’ Facebook pages.
Eat Local
Brunch and Dinner menu, mimosas, bottles of wine and beer and mixed cocktails available for pick-up or delivery from The New Standard. Menu coming soon!
Feed Hope
Help fight hunger and feed hope for kids this summer. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the need is greater than ever. A $10 gift can provide 40 meals. Donate today.
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