Flight to Mars VIP Pre-Party to benefit the CCFA!

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Flight to Mars (featuring Mike McCready) will perform a special benefit concert for the Northwest Chapter of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) at Seattle's Showbox at the Market on Saturday, May 3rd. Tickets are on sale now at http://www.ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster locations. Tickets cost $18 in advance ($22 day of show) plus applicable service charges.

Local indie-rockers Feral Children and singer-songwriter Kristen Ward join Flight to Mars for an evening of music in support of CCFA's continued work toward finding a cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. In addition, McCready will perform a very special Tribute to Jimi Hendrix during the opening set and will be joined by brothers Rick and Chris Friel -- cofounders of McCready's original band Shadow.

In 2002 McCready made public his 20-year battle with Crohn's Disease and ulcerative colitis and has since been committed to raising awareness and funding for CCFA. "As a patient living with Crohn's and colitis, the CCFA has played a huge part in helping me get the support and information that I need," says McCready. "I'm grateful that my band mates and friends can support and join me for a night of music and fun that will help us find a cure for these debilitating diseases."



VIP Pre-Concert Fundraiser Party
Join fellow fans for the second annual Flight to Mars VIP pre-concert fundraiser party at the fabulous historic Showbox on Saturday, May 3rd at 6:00 PM, hosted by the Wishlist Foundation, to benefit the Northwest Chapter of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America.



The VIP Packages will begin to be available for auction on eBay starting the evening of Monday, April 7th here:
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZwishlistfoundation



Silver VIP Auction Package (5 pairs available)
6:00 PM: Silver VIP Package (one pair) attendees get to arrive early for an exclusive pre-concert party where they receive two laminate passes to the show, catch the sound check while mingling with other fans, enjoy delicious appetizers and cash bar, pick up their Goodie Bags and potentially meet members of the band (tentative).

8:00 PM: Silver VIP Package attendees get first choice location for the show before the general admission ticket holders enter.

Goodie Bags (1 per person)

• 1 100% organic commemorative Flight to Mars tote bag designed by Dumbgun
• 1 laminate lanyard & pass for entry to the pre-party and show designed by Dumbgun
• 1 Wishlist Foundation 2006 CCFA benefit poster
• 1 Wishlist Foundation Mike “guitar pick” t-shirt
• 1 Wishlist Foundation wristband
• 1 CCFA GotGuts™ bracelet
• 1 set of Wishlist Foundation stickers
• 1 Wishlist Foundation Stadium Cup
• 1 Wishlist Foundation 45” insert mouse pad
• 1 Wishlist Foundation t-shirt
• 1 2006 Flight to Mars t-shirt
• 1 2007 Flight to Mars t-shirt
• 1 2008 Flight to Mars t-shirt
• 1 2008 Flight to Mars poster designed by Brad Klausen

Gold VIP Auction Package (5 pairs available)
Winning bidder receives everything in the Silver VIP Package, plus:

• Two limited edition Flight to Mars hoodies hand made by Crashious Roadside Room
• Gift certificate for dinner for two (TBA)
• Two copies of 5x1: Pearl Jam Through the Eye of Lance Mercer, by Lance Mercer
• Gift certificate for $100 towards framing, by Given to Frame*
• Two 2008 Flight to Mars posters designed by Brad Klausen autographed by Flight to Mars
• Back stage photo opportunity with members of Flight to Mars, photos by Anna Knowlden***

Platinum VIP Auction Package (3 pairs available)
Winning bidder receives everything in the Silver VIP Package, plus:

• Two limited edition Flight to Mars hoodies hand made by Crashious Roadside Room
• Gift certificate for $200 towards framing, by Given to Frame**
• Two Wishlist Foundation 2006 special edition CCFA Benefit posters
• Gift certificate for dinner for two (TBA)
• Two regular edition copies of Pearl Jam vs. Ames Bros
• Gift certificate for one night accommodations for two in Hotel Max's “Rock This Way…” package
• Two 2008 Flight to Mars posters designed by Brad Klausen, autographed by Flight to Mars
• One autographed Flight to Mars set list
• One Fender Squire guitar autographed and played by Mike McCready during sound check
• Exclusive back stage meet and greet with members of Flight to Mars and photos by professional photographer Anna Knowlden***

The Flight to Mars VIP Party is generously sponsored by:

• Seattle Sound Magazine
• Heineken
• The Showbox
• Hotel Max
• Sarathan Records
• Roadside Room
• Dumbgun
• Ward Sutton
• Given to Frame
• Anna Knowlden Photography
• Ten Club

Hosted by:
Wishlist Foundation
http://www.wishlistfoundation.org


Details:
*Gold VIP Package framing will include acid free matting, preservation mounting, UV plexi and a choice from a basic selection of frames. The winner supplies the art to be framed and can upgrade an existing framing package if desired using their gift certificate. Other options such as a wider selection of mats, frames and museum glazing. Framing will be provided by Given to Frame and details will be discussed in person the day of the event. Examples can be seen at http://www.giventoframe.com.

**Platinum VIP Package framing can be used for one elaborate framing package (multiple mats, wide selection of frames) for one print of the winner’s choice. It may also be use for two basic framing packages, (one mat and a basic selection of frames). All framing will include acid free matting, preservation mounting and UV plexi. Examples can be seen at http://www.giventoframe.com.

***Auction winners will be restricted to one item per person to be autographed.

-There are no refunds or returns on your donation.
-Auction winners must be 21 years or older to attend.
-Please bring a valid ID to the door.
-Auction winners will need to email their name, address, phone number, email address and shirt sizes for themselves and their guest to info@wishlistfoundation.org.
-Please direct all questions to info@wishlistfoundation.org


The VIP Packages will begin to be available for auction on eBay starting the evening of Monday, April 7th here:
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZwishlistfoundation



Listings:

1. LAST Platinum Package: http://cgi.ebay.com/Mike-McCready-Flight-to-Mars-VIP-CCFA-PLATINUM-Tickets_W0QQitemZ200217003582QQihZ010QQcategoryZ104989QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
2. LAST Gold Package: http://cgi.ebay.com/Mike-McCready-Flight-to-Mars-VIP-CCFA-GOLD-Tickets_W0QQitemZ200217004022QQihZ010QQcategoryZ104989QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
3. LAST Silver Package: http://cgi.ebay.com/Mike-McCready-Flight-to-Mars-VIP-CCFA-SILVER-Tickets_W0QQitemZ200217937503QQihZ010QQcategoryZ104989QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Thanks and bid often and high!