Weekend Hangover (Yele Haiti/MLK Edition)
Dr. Martin Luther King devoted his life to equality and justice for all. He fought-nonviolently—against injustices that included discrimination, prejudice, hunger and homelessness. As you celebrate his legacy this MLK Day (Monday, Jan. 18, 2010), apply his teachings and principles to a pressing need—The Haiti Earthquake Disaster Relief.
On Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010 a magnitude 7 earthquake struck the Port-au-Prince region of Haiti, leaving thousands upon thousands dead, severely injured, hunger starved, and homeless. Rapper Wyclef Jean, who is of Haitian descent, has issued a statement that details ways that YOU can help.
Text “YELE” to 501501 and a $5 donation will be sent to the Yele Haiti earthquake disaster relief fund. Charges will be billed to your monthly telephone payment. Donations have already topped $2 million so KEEP IT GOING!!!
Also, officials would like everyone to make sure that they do not fall victim to Internet donation scams, while offering money to support the rescue efforts in Haiti.
On January 22, MTV will air a benifit called "Hope for Haiti". The two-hour benifit begins at 8 pm.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Events:
For a list of MLK Day events in your state, go here!
Here are indiestry events that you may also enjoy this weekend. This should hang you over until Tuesday! 
New York, New York
Our friends at the New York Songwriters Circle (NYSC) will start the New Year with an alumni showcase Monday, Jan. 18, 8 p.m. at The Bitter End, 147 Bleeker St. in New York, NY. Performances by Mieka Pauley, Caleb Hawley, Colin Smith, Lissa Farquhar, Caroline Jones, Neil Shah and The Whispering Tree. $10 cover charge. Click here to buy!
Washington, D.C.
HBO Def Poet Kelly Zen-Yie Tsai will be the feature poet Saturday, Jan.16, 7-9 p.m. at Almaz Restaurant & Lounge, located at 1212 U St. NW, Washington, D.C. Curated and hosted by Regie Cabico, Simone Jacobson, Jenny C. Lares, and Brian Wang. With the generous support of Words Beats & Life (WBL). $10 general admission/$8 students.
The Indiestry will be there! Will you!?
Tonight (Jan. 15) writer Rula will perform a monologue from Not My Label: A Journey of Discovery. Written and read by Rula, this true story will explore compassion, taboos, self-identity and more. Come out and show your support for this Ambassador Theater production. The show starts at 8 p.m. at Flashpoint's Mead Theater, located at 916 G St., NW. Tickets are only $10. Reserve your tickets at tickets@aticc.org.
The Indiestry will be there! Will you!?
The Latin and ska group King Chango performs at Black Cat tonight (Jan. 15). The show starts at 8 p.m. Black Cat is located at 1811 14 St. NW. 
Alternative rockers Junior League Band perform at the 9:30 Club, tonight (Jan. 15) at 8 p.m. The venue is located at 815 V St. NW.
Categories: Weekend Hangover
Tags: Martin Luther King Jr. Haiti
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