“We Heart Japan” event TOMORROW to benefit victims of the Japan earthquake and tsunami

If you live in the Los Angeles area, you’ll want to get yourself over to Meltdown Comics, 7522 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046. We Heart Japan, organized by voice actress Stephanie Sheh and comic artist Pinguino Kolb, is holding an event TOMORROW (that’s Thursday, March 17) at Meltdown Comics to benefit the Japan NGO Earthquake Relief and Recovery Fund, a fund set up by the Japan Center for International Exchange (JCIE/USA) in partnership with the Center for Public Resources Development (CPRD) to benefit relief organizations providing disaster relief in Japan.

Events include a silent auction featuring art from Shinichi “Nabeshin” Watanabe, Sweet Streets LA, Cathy Clark, Zane DeGaine, Kevissimo, Dekker Dreyer, Aaron Bjork, Shibuya Girls Pop, Sam Randazzo, Sawdust Bear, Sasha Palacio, Sara Tea, Patrick Smith, Eron Rauch, Pinguino, Jason Leung, Geoffrey Golden, David Mertl, Jane Dope, and more. In addition, prizes will be raffled off over the course of the night. There will be a variety of special guests in attendance including Stephanie Sheh herself, Richard Epcar, Wendee Lee, Mary Elizabeth McGlynn, Michelle Ruff, Crispin Freeman, and more. There will be autograph sessions. Music will be provided by Count Ninjula. There will be several food trucks on site, including Papas Tapas, Jogasaki Burrito, and The Boba Truck. And free drinks will be provided by Arta Tequila, Comikaze Expo and H2om Water.

Sponsors include Harmony Gold, Geneon Entertainment, Pacific Media Expo, Cosplay in America, Bandai Entertainment, Am22m, Crunchyroll, Nan Desu Kan, Sweet Streets LA, Love the Truth Clothing, and more. All proceeds will go to the Japan NGO Earthquake Relief and Recovery Fund which provides support to organizations in Japan that are taking part in the relief effort, as well as to ensure longer-term support for local organizations working hard to rebuild their communities.

For more information check out the We Heart Japan website. A printable flyer is also available, which you are encouraged to print out and distribute to friends, co-workers, anime clubs, etc.

DATE: Thursday, March 17, 2011
TIME: 8:00pm ­ 11:00pm
LOCATION: Meltdown Comics, 7522 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90046

Come out and show your support!

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