Thursday, November 27, 2008 6:09 PM CST
CD to help Charleston food pantry
By the JG/T-C
editorial@jg-tc.com
CHARLESTON — Local musicians and artists are releasing a compilation CD titled “The Charleston Chew: Local Artists Fight Local Hunger” in efforts to raise funds for the Charleston food pantry.
Thirteen musicians will be featured on the disc, which is to be released on Monday at a gathering hosted by the Paper Cafe at 1148 Sixth St. in Charleston.
Many of the featured musicians will be present sharing their music from 6 to 10 p.m., along with local artists and their work.
Starting on Tuesday, the CD will be sold for $6 at Fourth Street Records in Charleston and Sound Source Music in Mattoon.
“It’s so nice to have had so many members of the community come together to support this CD and its efforts. It has really turned into more of a campaign,” said Scott Chaplinski, executive producer of the CD.
Supporting the efforts are local establishments such as Mac’s Uptowner and Roc’s, both in Charleston. Both will host events, on Dec. 11 and Dec 17, respectively.
Artists featured on the CD have come together from throughout the area, including musicians from Charleston, Mattoon, Ashmore, Toledo, Champaign and more. Many are college students at EIU, and some are members of the local community.
“It’s good that musicians are coming together for a common goal. It makes great strides toward bringing a music community to the area,” noted Brien Thomas, local musician and participant of “The Charleston Chew.”
The Charleston food pantry is open from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and is located at First Christian Church at 411 Jackson Ave. Lynn Collins, director of the pantry, can be reached during these times at 345-2823.
The Paper Cafe has been in existence since 2004.
“It is an artists’ exchange and a place for local cultural events,” said Jennifer Black, owner of the Paper Cafe. The venue is also responsible for poetry readings, art shows and youth art activities, including duct tape art.
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