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Title: 'Home for the Holidays' 12/04/2011.
Post by: Martin. on October 26, 2011, 07:06:25 am
Don't think this has been posted? Apologies if it has.

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Norah Jones, Amy Lee, Chely Wright, Rosie O'Donnell and Skylar Grey are among the celebrities joining Cyndi Lauper's holiday-themed concert to benefit gay teens.

Lauper's Home for the Holidays concert at New York City's Beacon Theater on December 4 will benefit her True Colors Fund, which fights discrimination against the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community and helps support Lauper's 30-bed True Colors Residence for homeless gay teens.

“When I first learned that up to 40 percent of all homeless youth in this country identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender I was shocked and saddened,” Lauper said in a statement. “For far too long homeless youth have not received the attention, resources and funding necessary to bring an end to this epidemic. My hope is that through this inspiring evening of music and comedy we can raise awareness and much needed funds to help these young people.”

Also taking part in the musical event are Wanda Sykes, Carson Kressley, Vanessa Carlton, Angelique Kidjo, Harvey Fierstein, Deluka, Debbie Harry, Alan Cumming and Clay Aiken.

Lauper released her eleventh studio album, Memphis Blues, last year. Her upcoming single No Place Like Home for the Holidays will also benefit the fund.
Title: Re: 'Home for the Holidays' 12/04/2011.
Post by: sarab on October 26, 2011, 04:33:10 pm
that's neat!  Even though Vanessa is jewish, I think she should do a christmas cd.  I would love that.  I know she did Greensleves but I actually do not like that song.  Now this will be an addittion to christmas playlist! woot woot
Title: Re: 'Home for the Holidays' 12/04/2011.
Post by: beautydivine on October 26, 2011, 07:20:33 pm
I wonder what V would perform.. she did tweet a hint .. and since this is holiday-related, she might perform "Do You Hear What I Hear" Can't wait!! And thanks for sharing, Martin
Title: Re: 'Home for the Holidays' 12/04/2011.
Post by: sarab on October 26, 2011, 08:43:57 pm
there are some non-demoninational winter songs.  Let it Snow for example, or a duet for Baby it's Cold Outside would be cool. Deck the Halls is considered a Christmas tune, but the lyrics actually say Yule which a Pagan holiday so I guess that could be considered.  I surprised she's doing that song because the lyrics are very Christian (I had to look them up because I don't know that song! LoL)
Title: Re: 'Home for the Holidays' 12/04/2011.
Post by: beautydivine on October 27, 2011, 11:14:34 am
Quote from: sarab on October 26, 2011, 08:43:57 pm
there are some non-demoninational winter songs.  Let it Snow for example, or a duet for Baby it's Cold Outside would be cool. Deck the Halls is considered a Christmas tune, but the lyrics actually say Yule which a Pagan holiday so I guess that could be considered.  I surprised she's doing that song because the lyrics are very Christian (I had to look them up because I don't know that song! LoL)

Hmm.. maybe she doesn't mind the lyrics, and just favors the melody?
Title: Re: 'Home for the Holidays' 12/04/2011.
Post by: sarab on October 27, 2011, 02:12:28 pm
Quote from: pupmagic on October 27, 2011, 11:14:34 am
Quote from: sarab on October 26, 2011, 08:43:57 pm
there are some non-demoninational winter songs.  Let it Snow for example, or a duet for Baby it's Cold Outside would be cool. Deck the Halls is considered a Christmas tune, but the lyrics actually say Yule which a Pagan holiday so I guess that could be considered.  I surprised she's doing that song because the lyrics are very Christian (I had to look them up because I don't know that song! LoL)

Hmm.. maybe she doesn't mind the lyrics, and just favors the melody?

most likely! 
Title: December 4, 2011 The Beacon Theatre, NYC
Post by: sarab on November 05, 2011, 01:17:12 pm
December 4, 2011

New York, NY
The Beacon Theatre
BUY TICKETS

I didn't see a thread so I started one..
Title: Re: December 4, 2011 The Beacon Theatre, NYC
Post by: sarab on November 05, 2011, 01:17:59 pm
whoops, totally blind, sorry
Title: Re: 'Home for the Holidays' 12/04/2011.
Post by: [sobriquet] on November 07, 2011, 04:31:35 am
Quote from: sarab on October 26, 2011, 08:43:57 pm
there are some non-demoninational winter songs.  Let it Snow for example, or a duet for Baby it's Cold Outside would be cool. Deck the Halls is considered a Christmas tune, but the lyrics actually say Yule which a Pagan holiday so I guess that could be considered.  I surprised she's doing that song because the lyrics are very Christian (I had to look them up because I don't know that song! LoL)

I agree. That'd be nice!  (:
Title: Re: 'Home for the Holidays' 12/04/2011.
Post by: pswik91 on November 07, 2011, 03:47:09 pm
This is the EP that she said she was going to do I believe. =) Still anything V does is going to be magical.
Title: Re: 'Home for the Holidays' 12/04/2011.
Post by: sarab on November 07, 2011, 04:51:15 pm
Quote from: pswik91 on November 07, 2011, 03:47:09 pm
This is the EP that she said she was going to do I believe. =) Still anything V does is going to be magical.

yes, I think that's in the "OMG did we see this" thread, maybe they should be merged? I dunno
Title: Re: 'Home for the Holidays' 12/04/2011.
Post by: kaysha on December 04, 2011, 10:55:02 pm
V only did idwtbab but the whole show was pretty amazing!!
Title: Re: 'Home for the Holidays' 12/04/2011.
Post by: Rabbits_on_the_run on December 05, 2011, 01:14:01 am
what song(s) did Norah Jones play?? Glad V was part of it!