Hey there was some confusion about the address and since it is in kind of a weird spot if you have never been there David from the Acorn thought we should include as much directional info as possible. So here is an updated invite. Sorry for the hassles but it probably is best in the long run as it will be less confusing for those who have never been to the Acorn.



Mardi Gras Burner Ball -a Benefit Party For the Common Ground Collective in New Orleans.

Saturday February 24th at the Acorn Theater in Three Oaks MI.

This multi room costume/dance party will feature DJ's, the Environmental Encroachment Marching Band, Rhythm Works African drumming ensemble, a Mardi Gras costume contest, and a special screening of the short documentary "Solidarity, not Charity", a film that chronicles Common Ground Collective's heroic ongoing relief and rebuilding efforts in New Orleans. This event is an intentional gathering that will celebrate the Soul of New Orleans and will bring together conscious party people from across the midwest in the spirit of Love, Community, and Radical Self Expression.

Performers will include:
Rudeboi-Drum and Bass
Nate Manic-Caliber/Bad Advice Bear Chicago
Sean Conlon-Funk D'jour-Soular Powered Productions
Lou Dooben-Afrodelic beats
Brett Padgett-Fontanelle Umbrella
John Darbyshire-Rare Grooves
Rhythm Works African Drumming Ensemble
Environmental Encroachment Marching Band
Adam Abstrakt-Electro House-Rapid Eye
Terrance Dizko-House-Groove Hustlers
Tom Slick-House-Groove Hustlers
Dj Vincent Valay-House-Groove Hustlers
Jonathan Ian-Goa/ Acid Techno-Log2
Dan Dementia-Goa/ Acid Techno-Log2/ Local303
Rich D-Techno/ Trance-Log2/ Local 303
Dj Decend-Breaks-BrokenSoul/ Rapid Eye
Sure Shot-Drum and Bass
Solace(LivePA)-Drum and Bass-FresherSouthern/ TechSin
Theo g-Chicago-funky house.
Costumed freaks who enjoy a good strut

Catering by Belle Via Market in Three Oaks.
Sound by Log2.

$15 admission

Doors at 8, music at 9 and goes til way past your mommas bedtime.

Interested volunteers or those with questions can contact Sean at: mardigrasburnerball@yahoo.com

The Acorn theater is a beautiful venue located in SW Michigan near I-94/US12 in the funky little town of Three Oaks. It is about an hour and ten minutes from Chicago. This is a fully legal/licensed venue and due to Michigan Liquor laws outside alcohol cannot be brought in. There will however be a bar inside serving until 2am. Directions and general info about the Acorn can be found at www.acorntheater.com

The Acorn theater is located on the short unmarked street just behind the Three Oaks post office at 201 N Elm St. Follow mapquest directions to 201 N Elm, Three Oaks, MI 49128 then drive down the driveway next to the post office and follow that road to the building with a large metal acorn on the side.

Common Ground's mission is to provide short term relief for victims of hurricane disasters in the Gulf Coast region, and long term support in rebuilding the communities affected in the New Orleans area. Common Ground is a community-initiated volunteer organization offering assistance, mutual aid and support. The work gives hope to communities by working with them, providing for their immediate needs and emphasizes people working together to rebuild their lives in sustainable ways.
www.commongroundrelief.org