The Roost Lounge in Cathedral City will host the third annual “Christmas in July” celebration on Sunday, July 23, to raise funds for Tools for Tomorrow’s free afterschool arts-literacy program.
“Through the fabulously fun ‘Christmas in July’ events the last two years, the Roost Foundation has donated $100,000 to support Tools for Tomorrow’s program integrating art, creative writing, theater and music in Coachella Valley elementary schools,” said Tools for Tomorrow board president Judith Antonio. “Tools for Tomorrow helps develop creativity, communication skills and self-esteem among students ages 8 to 11. We deeply appreciate the Roost’s generosity.”
“Christmas in July” will kick off with a drag brunch catered by Lulu California Bistro and hosted by Ethylina Canne, featuring Paris, Jasmine and Kalista.
The dinner show will feature renowned singer/actress Lindsey Alley’s “A Musical Holiday,” with Emmy Award-winning composer John William Kavanaugh. Broadway World praised Alley, saying: “She engages the audience and proves a force to be reckoned with. Alley is a talented entertainer who embraces the audience in a comical diva fashion reminiscent of Carol Burnett.”
The dinner show also will include Trilussa’s turkey with all the trimmings, and a holiday-wreath auction. The all-holidays wreath contest offers prizes for the most creatively decorated wreaths; entries are due to the Roost by July 22.
For “Christmas in July” info, visit theroostcc.com; tickets will go on sale Wednesday, July 5. To learn more about Tools for Tomorrow, visit toolsfortomorrow.org, or call 760-601-3954.
This piece was submitted on behalf of Tools for Tomorrow by Suzanne Fromkin.