[Dixielandjazz] Mike Silverman's wake

[Paul Reid]

     The fun time Celebrative Wake will be held Saturday,July 19th
starting at 6pm, at the Monrovia Holiday Inn. 
924 W. Huntington Drive, Monrovia, Ca. (Monrovia / Arcadia) Phone # is
(626) 357-1900. Take the Huntington drive exit on the 210 Freeway
      Mikes wife, Bobbie, tried to schedule it on a reasonably
festival-free weekend, so that more musicians, friends and fans can
attend. If it does happen that a realy big crowd shows, there is still
an extension of the ballroom that can be opened up. (Well, "one never
knows, do one".) 
       There will be a deli buffet and an open bar. This is meant to be
in the Rent Party tradition with a "Wake" bucket at the door for
donation's, to cover expenses etc.
       There has already been an anonymous gift of a scholarship to jazz
camp for a young person in Mikes name. Mike has given his time, and at
least one of his horns, to music students, in the past. Not many have
been aware of that. But he certainly deserves to be credited with it.
        This is meant to be a happy and up occaision with lots of jazz.
This was Mikes request, rather than having a memorial service. Those of
you who are Friends of Mike, musicians, and / or friends are all
welcome. Just leave your saddness at the door and have a GREAT time. Eh'
La Bas.
         The event also promises to have many former Hot Frogs attending
along with many that have played with Mike through the years. Chet
Jeager has said that Most of the members of the Nightblooming Jazzmen
will be there. 

This has all the makings of being a "one of a kind" event that will be
remembered for a long time. This is all about having a "happy happening"

     So mark it in your date book, if you happen to be in the L.A. area,
and pass the word along to others. Bobbie and family will much
appreciate it.

       And thanks to all who have responded with Emails and phone calls.
the response has been large and supportivly comforting to the family. 

   One more time, here are the details;
Saturday,July 19th starting at 6pm, at the Monrovia Holiday Inn. 924 W.
Huntington Drive, Monrovia, Ca. Phone # is (626) 357-1900.  It is the
Huntington Drive exit of the 210 Freeway, and can be seen from the
freeway.

Come, participate, partake, and enjoy,

Paul (Don't nobody give their right name. No, no noooo") Reid

PS; If anyone wants to reply to me, for the time being, please write me
at;

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Not this <Whadayesay at webtv.net> address. I'm having trouble with a
mailbox that is filled after accumilating only 35 Emails. I gotta figure
that one out.