Robin Williams Added To Line-Up Of GLIDE’s Annual Holiday Festival, Thursday, December 2 December 3, 2010

ROBIN WILLIAMS
ADDED TO LINE-UP OF
GLIDE’S ANNUAL HOLIDAY FESTIVAL,
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2
“Bringing Down the House” a Night of Comedy at
the San Francisco Warfield Theatre

WHAT:
GLIDE is pleased to announce that Robin Williams has just been added to the line-up of “Bringing Down the House,” GLIDE’s Annual Holiday Festival - a night of laughter, celebration and generosity on Thursday, December 2 at San Francisco’s Warfield Theatre. Along with Robin Williams, the evening festivities will feature W. Kamau Bell, Selene Luna, Johnny Steele and the GLIDE Ensemble and Change Band to benefit Mo’s Kitchen and GLIDE’s programs.

Each year, GLIDE’s Annual Holiday Festival raises funds for Mo’s Kitchen and GLIDE’s programs. Mo’s Kitchen is an integral part of how GLIDE helps San Francisco’s poorest residents by serving up nearly one million meals per year.

"It's time for us to all come together and share a good laugh -- and remember how to bring joy to each other this holiday season -- to our family, our friends and those less fortunate," said Rev. Cecil Williams, GLIDE’s Founder and Minister of Liberation. "We are thankful to Robin and our talented comedians and entertainers who remind us to keep smiling, who buoy our spirits so we can help others."

“Bringing Down the House” will also feature the comedic talents of W. Kamau Bell, Selene Luna, Johnny Steele and possibly other hilarious surprise guests. Musical entertainment will be provided by the GLIDE Ensemble and Change Band. Tickets range from $65 to $500 with sponsorships ranging from $5,000 - $100,000. Individual tickets are available at Ticketmaster and through GLIDE.org. For more information and to purchase VIP tickets and sponsorships please call 415.674.6072, email festival@glide.org or visit GLIDE.org.

Honorary co-chairs of Bringing Down the House include Richard C. Blum, Janice Mirikitani, California First Lady Maria Shriver, Rev. Cecil Williams and Robin Williams.

WHERE:
The San Francisco Warfield Theatre, 982 Market Street

WHEN:
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Arrivals: 6:00pm
Performance: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Reception: 8:30pm – 10:00pm

WHO:
A night of comedy at the San Francisco Warfield Theatre

Live entertainment with The GLIDE Ensemble and Change Band, W. Kamau Bell, Selene Luna, Johnny Steele, Robin Williams and other hilarious surprise guests

TICKETS:
Available through Ticketmaster and at GLIDE.org
Individual tickets range from $65 - $500
VIP tickets and sponsorships range from $5,000 to $100,000

All individual tickets are available through Ticketmaster at and Ticketmaster outlet, online at www.ticketmaster.com or via phone at (800) 982-2787; or may be purchased at the Warfield Theatre Box Office (Sundays 10:00am–4:00pm, and show nights).

For more information and to purchase VIP tickets and sponsorships please call 415.674.6072, email festival@glide.org or visit GLIDE.org.


INFO:
For more information on the festival, visit GLIDE.org
Call 415.674.6117 or Email festival@glide.org

About GLIDE
Located at Ellis and Taylor Streets in the Tenderloin, one of San Francisco's harshest urban environments, GLIDE is an oasis that has served the poor and disenfranchised for over 45 years. From serving nearly one million meals a year, to holiday programs helping over 80,000, to operating a professional medical clinic, to offering weekly spiritual celebrations at GLIDE Church, and much more – GLIDE touches the lives of many people. GLIDE has helped thousands of disenfranchised and poor people get back on their feet and find their way to jobs, housing and spiritual fulfillment. For more information about GLIDE, to donate or volunteer please call (415) 674-6000 or visit GLIDE.org.

Official Website: http://glide.org/GAHF2010.aspx