PAX's Birthday Benefit Featuring Comeback Performance by
Empire State Building Shooting Survivor Matt Gross
Special Appearances by Fountains of Wayne Members and Recording Artist Matt White

On February 23, 1997, musician Matthew Gross and his loved ones had their worlds turned upside down by a tragic shooting atop the Empire State Building.

On February 23, 1998, they resolved to make good come out of their tragedy by launching PAX / Real Solutions to Gun Violence.

On February 23, 2008, we will celebrate PAX's 10th Birthday, the thousands of lives it has saved, and the inspiring strength and courage of Matt Gross!

WHAT:       

PAX's 10th Birthday Party, with a performance by Matt Gross, formerly of the Bushpilots, in his first major appearance since his shooting, special appearance by Chris Collingwood and Adam Schlesinger of Fountains of Wayne and recording artist Matt White

WHEN:            

Saturday, February 23, 2008
6:00 – 9:00 pm

WHERE:           

Crash Mansion
199 Bowery between Spring St. and Rivington
(6 train at Spring Street, walk East to Bowery)            

TICKETS:           

$50 for advance tickets (must be purchased by 5:00pm EST, Friday, Feb. 22)
$60 day-of tickets at the door (cash/checks only)

Online ticket sales have closed, but you can still attend.
Click here for more information.

HOSTED BY:

Damon Chapman
Joanna Cossman
Brian Edelman
Alyson Faith
Norberto and Heidi Garcia
Dan Gross & Maria Garcia
Nick Godfrey
Peter & Elizabeth Gross
Jane Hegleman
Joe Hegleman
Kathy Karson & Barry Karson
Brooke Lifshin
Gabriel Gross & Hala Mamish
David Oxfeld
Frank & Amy Prestifilippo
Marjorie Spitz
Gail & Jeff Thorson
Evan Vogel

Want to become a Host? Please contact Jane Hegleman at jhegleman@dailycandy.com.

PAX thanks Crash Mansion for generously providing the event venue.

SAVE THE DATE! PAX's Annual Benefit Gala will be May 14, 2008.