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Cipher Youth Fundraiser Debuts in Austin (April 12th)
The Cipher Youths Make Their Austin Debut
The Cipher's kickoff fundraiser will be held Saturday, April 12, 2008 at the home of Dale and Libby Linebarger, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Live performances include teen poets, rappers, and singers of The Cipher along with local hip hop artists SaulPaul, Public Offenders, and S.T.A.T.I.K. Proceeds from the event will help sustain the new non-profit program geared towards East Austin young adults, 15-21, through the next year.
"Giving these teens a positive avenue to express themselves and build self-confidence can only result in greater responsibility and a brighter future for them and their community," said Libby Linebarger, who volunteered her home to host the fundraiser.
For many East Austin youths, hip hop is a way of life; it is their escape, their inspiration, and motivation to envision a positive future despite an environment of poverty, high levels of school dropout, and teen pregnancy. Through weekly writing exercises, workshops led by community leaders and mentors, sociopolitical discussions, and exposure to Austin's music industry, The Cipher participants gain valuable life skills and the opportunity to create an original hip hop CD compilation. The Cipher was inspired by the original Hip Hop Project program based in Brooklyn, NY that has successfully worked with youths since 1999.
To RSVP or for more information on the event and program, please contact Shannon Sandrea at 512-917-2741 or visit www.thecipheratx.org.
The Cipher's kickoff fundraiser will be held Saturday, April 12, 2008 at the home of Dale and Libby Linebarger, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Live performances include teen poets, rappers, and singers of The Cipher along with local hip hop artists SaulPaul, Public Offenders, and S.T.A.T.I.K. Proceeds from the event will help sustain the new non-profit program geared towards East Austin young adults, 15-21, through the next year.
"Giving these teens a positive avenue to express themselves and build self-confidence can only result in greater responsibility and a brighter future for them and their community," said Libby Linebarger, who volunteered her home to host the fundraiser.
For many East Austin youths, hip hop is a way of life; it is their escape, their inspiration, and motivation to envision a positive future despite an environment of poverty, high levels of school dropout, and teen pregnancy. Through weekly writing exercises, workshops led by community leaders and mentors, sociopolitical discussions, and exposure to Austin's music industry, The Cipher participants gain valuable life skills and the opportunity to create an original hip hop CD compilation. The Cipher was inspired by the original Hip Hop Project program based in Brooklyn, NY that has successfully worked with youths since 1999.
To RSVP or for more information on the event and program, please contact Shannon Sandrea at 512-917-2741 or visit www.thecipheratx.org.
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