As some of you know, I am on the Board of the Church of Life After Shopping, the organization spearheaded by the Reverend Billy Talen and his partner Savitri D.   The Rev and his choir have raised awareness about local issues like the privatization of Union Square to national issues like mountaintop removal by coal companies.

Next Tuesday will not only be the 10th anniversary of the Church of Life After Shopping, but the funraiser will take place at the group’s new home, Theatre 80, on St. Marks and 1st Avenue.

Here’s an excerpt from the Rev’s description of the event:
Join us on EVIL’S NITE OUT.  Rev Billy’s DIY Gangster Drag Party.  Who wins in the CLIMATE CHANGE CATEGORY – make a plastic water bottle hoop skirt like a FREAK STORM!  In the FAKE BOHO STARBUCKS CATEGORY- Al Capone-like suits from frapuccino cups?  Funraiser for church on our 10th Anniversary. Theatre 80 East Village Mon 11/16 www.revbilly.com

Yes, the theme is Gangsters, as Theatre 80 is an old speakeasy.  Food, drinks and wild performances will be served.

Buy tickets now, and you can get them as low as $25, which will not be the case the night of the event.

Hopefully I’ll see you there!