Songs for Kids Foundation hosts 10-night event :: Culture News :: Articles

While many acts of charity can be a little less than fun (not that that's the point), not many organizations capture the joyful spirit of giving quite like the Songs for Kids Foundation. Started in Atlanta, the organization focuses on bringing music to kids who have to endure extended hospital stays. Not only do they bring artists in to entertain the tikes, they also have music engineers and producers who visit with the children so that they can have the opportunity to write their own music. The kids involved also have the chance to cut their own CD recording.

Want to contribute to the cause? Aside from volunteering for these musical hospital visits, you can also be a part of the Songs for Kid's second annual 500 Songs for Kids event. Calling itself the biggest music charity event in its home state, 500 Songs for Kids is actually 10 full nights of a wide array of musicians singing the best songs pop culture has to offer. Performers can apply here, and everyone else can just go, sing along and have a great time for the kids. Past performers include The Whigs, Mute Math and Janelle Monae, and all musicians are welcome.

The 10-night event will take place May 1-10 at Smith's Olde Bar in Atlanta. Admission is $10 each night, except for the finale night, which is TBA.

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