Save CBGB Campaign Update

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Seena,

If you did not see the news, CBGBs won in its court  case and does not owe 
any funds to their landlord, The Bowery  Resident's Committee. To Learn More 
about this court case read "_CBGB  wins Round in Court_ 
(http://www.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?key=31566357&url_num=5&url=http://www.newsday.com/entert
ainment/ny-flcbgb4379139aug11,0,1142871.story) ". Nonetheless, our battle to 
get our lease  renewed is far from over and our landlord has already stated 
that  they will appeal this ruling.

We need your help to contact  the Mayor of New York's Office and ask them to 
get involved in  Saving CBGBs. Please use the link below to write the mayor a  
friendly letter (we are asking for his help to save the  club)

_Click  here to write your letter_ 
(http://www.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?key=31566357&url_num=6&url=http://www.nyc.gov/portal/index.jsp?epi_menuIt
emID=bd08ee7c7c1ffec87c4b36d501c789a0&epi_menuID=beb0d8fdaa9e1607a62fa24601c78
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v/html/mail/html/mayor.html) . 
Please read the following draft letter:

Draft  Letter
The Honorable Michael R. Bloomberg
Mayor of New York  City
City Hall
New York, N.Y. 10007

Dear Mayor  Bloomberg, We ask that you use your influence to ensure that 
CBGB's  receives a new lease from the Bowery Resident's Committee (BRC) that  has 
been unwilling to negotiate a new lease.

As you maybe  aware, Judge Kenney ruled in a Manhattan Civil Court last week, 
that  CBGBs does not owe the BRC money - and yet the BRC still refuses to  
sign a new lease.

CBGB's is not only a cultural icon, it is  an important and vibrant tourist 
destination, and a live music venue  for over 75 bands every week! Furthermore, 
the rock bands it  develops includes: legends like the Ramones, Blondie, 
B52s, Talking  Heads to modern day bands like Strokes, Bouncing Souls, Goo Goo  
Dolls, and Thursday. 

CBGBs evolving art and music have  helped generate thousands of jobs for the 
city while the BRC is  non-profit charity almost exclusively funded by the 
city and  state.

It would be inappropriate for taxpayer money to be  used to evict this 
important NYC landmark. Thank you for your time  and consideration. 

Sincerely,

(please include  your name, address, and phone number so the Mayor's office 
knows you  are a real person that cares)!

Other ways to contact the  Mayor:
Please call the Mayor's Office directly at: 212-NEW-YORK outside  NYC or 311 
in NYC

You can also FAX your letter to Mayor  Bloomberg at: (212) 788-2460 

OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT  CBGBS:

BENEFIT SHOWS

The benefit shows are  going great and it is amazing to see so many bands 
coming together  and helping the cause. From 70's Dead Boys reuniting for the 
last  time ever, to 80's Gorilla Biscuits reuniting, to today's bands like  
Thursday, Against Me, and The Offspring all lending support - check  out Save CBGB 
benefit show roster at _http://cbgb.com/save_cbgb_benefit_shows.htm_ 
(http://www.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?key=31566357&url_num=7&url=http://cbgb.c
om/save_cbgb_benefit_shows.htm) 

DONATE  

_Save  CBGB Campaign Today_ 
(http://www.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?key=31566357&url_num=8&url=http://cbgb.com/store/donate.html)  (t-shirt 
designed by Ramones Artist Arturo  Vega!)


AUCTION
Autographed items by: Sting,  Motorhead, Anti-Flag, The Bangles, Elvis 
Costello, and many many  more - _visit our  online auction_ 
(http://www.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?key=31566357&url_num=9&url=http://cbgb.com/save_cbgb_au
ction.html) : new items will be going up every few  days!

All donations will be used for CBGBs efforts to renew  their lease and solve 
their landlord/tenant issues - All additional  funds will be donated to 
charity once this dispute is settled.  Contributions to SaveCBGB.org are not tax 
deductible for federal  income tax purposes. 

Thanks, 
The Save CBGBs team 
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