The Event:  This event will feature a live DJ performing non-stop for as long as he possibly can!!  He will begin playing music at 9AM on Friday March 9, 2007 and continue from there. He will collect pledges for each consecutive hour he performs, and donate the proceeds to several charities.  The Great Charity Spin will also feature an Art Show titled: "Rejuvenation: Inspirations of hope". This will be a visual Art exhibit and performance about facing life and making a pathway away from the solitude of dealing with an illness and depicting the phenomenon of vitality and healthiness being restored. In this country one third of the population will be affected by cancer. Through the process of art we hope to bring awareness to every one. (Exhibition date: March 9-to April 31, 2007. The show will be curated by renowned artist Rene Mayorga and will highlight local talent from the LIC area and beyond.) The Great Charity Spin continues through Saturday and Saturday night, March 10th, with Latin Dance lessons, the Dating Game and "Flashback: An Old School Blast", featuring classic disco and freestyle music The Cause: This is a charity event.  All pledges/donations will directly benefit The Robert DiLibero Foundation, The Vito Cusumano Fund, Voices Against Brain Cancer (in honor of Julie Oeming Badiee) and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital . These worthy organizations service patients suffering from Leukemia, Lymphoma, and other difficult blood diseases and cancers. The DJ:  David D’Amato, aka “The Transducer” of Gruv Gallery, will be spinning the hottest sounds from a variety of genres and generations: His marathon set will include Electronic Music, World Beats, Nu Jazz, Old School & Underground Hip Hop, Deep & Funky House, Funk & Fusion, New Wave, Afro-Cuban, Electro-Lounge, Classic Disco & Freestyle, Classic Rock, 80's pop, Classic Reggae, Salsa & Merengue, and much, much more!! He spins regularly at La Vuelta with his DJ partner Sambarella. He also produces electronic music and hip hop as part of Gruv Gallery. He's never done an event like this before, so please show your support and come cheer him on!! The Place: La Vuelta is located at 10-43 44th Drive, Long Island City, NY 11101. You can call La Vuelta at: 718-361-1858   The DJ Rules: 1 - Vinyl discs or CDs must be played throughout the attempt. 2 - There must be no pauses longer than ten seconds between tunes; music must be continuous (except during earned break periods -- see rule #5). 3 - No individual disc, and no piece of music, may be repeated in performance. However, cover songs and remixes are allowed. 4 - The event should take place on stage in a club or similar venue, open to members of the public. 5- A five minute break is permitted at the end of a completed hour. Unused time earned can be accrued and used at a later point within the performance. 6. The DJ will be permitted to eat, drink, sit and rest at his station, as long as he continues blending the music. PLEDGES: Making Pledges and donations: We kindly ask for your help with this effort. Making pledges is easy. Simply fill out the pledge form on this website and click submit. CLICK HERE TO MAKE A PLEDGE.  Pledge sheets can also be found at La Vuelta prior to and during the event.   If you'd rather offer a set donation to the Foundation, please visit the RDF donation page. THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!!!

EVENT DETAILS

EVENT SCHEDULE (Tentative as of MARCH 1, 2007 -- Activities and times are subject to change) THE GREAT CHARITY SPIN 2007 FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2007 (into Saturday morning): 9AM: The Transducer begins his marathon DJ set... 12PM: The Great Charity Spin Official Kickoff 12pm: Friday Funk Daytime Funk/Fusion/Afro Beat and Jazz 5PM-7PM:  Happy Hour   8PM:  Art Opening: "Rejuvenation: Inspirations of Hope” 8:30 PM: World Music, House, Electronic, Eclectic 9:00 PM: Poetry and Spoken Word 930PM:  Belly Dancing Performance featuring renowned artists Elektra & Sahjazha CLICK HERE!   12AM/12:30AM: Rochambeau (Rock-Paper-Scissors tournament), Games, Raffle/Contest Results, etc. 1AM: The Old School Jam: Hip Hop, New-Wave and Pop from the 80’s and early 90’s. 3AM:  Transducer’s eclectic “Crappy Hour”, CLICK HERE!! (A special blend of obscure, unknown, forgotten or downright crappy songs). 4AM: Donors Party: A special set for VIP's SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2007 (into Sunday morning) 8:30 AM: Breakfast Hour (light refreshments) 9:30M:  The Morning Stretch/Boot Camp: Instructor led exercise/stretch class CLICK HERE! 12PM-3PM:  BBQ lunch 1PM:  Mid Day Crunch, Games/Activities 3PM: Wine Tasting hour 5PM: Latin Dance Instruction CLICK HERE!! 8PM: The Dating Game! CLICK HERE!! 10PM: The Classic Disco and Freestyle Blast CLICK HERE!! 12AM: Soul Train style Disco Dance Contest CLICK HERE!! 2AM: Games, Raffle drawings, Contest Results, etc. 3AM: Transducer’s eclectic “Crappy Hour” Part II CLICK HERE!! 4AM: Donors Party: A special set for VIP's MARCH 11TH (The venue will remain open should the effort continue into Sunday)