When the scope of the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina became evident last week, many D.C. residents did what they could to help the situation. We here at DCist created a category to keep track of our proliferating posts about local fundraisers and volunteer opportunities, and now even the news that the city may host a thousand or more evacuees from New Orleans.

Local singer-songwriter Laura Burhenn responded as well – getting on the phone to pull together a benefit concert to raise money for the relief effort. We’ve agreed to co-sponsor the show which features many artists you’ve read about on DCist.

What: A Katrina Benefit
When: Friday, Sept. 9, 8 – 11:45 p.m.
Where: American University’s Mary Graydon Center
Who: Gist, Cartel, Paul Michel, RPM, Laura Burhenn, Army of Me.

There will be a suggested minimum donation of $5 for entry, all proceeds will go to Habitat for Humanity via American University’s Katrina Aid and Relief Effort (KARE) fund. The show will take place in the tavern of American’s Mary Graydon Center on their main campus. To get there take Metro to the American University – Tenleytown Station on the Red Line and take the free AU shuttle to the main campus.

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