'Save the Earth Fest 2000' Benefit Concert Announced; Chicago's Independent Musicians to Perform in Support of Save the Earth Foundation.

Entertainment Editors/Music Writers

CHICAGO--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--April 13, 2000

On April 30, 2000, The Double Door, one of Chicago's premier music clubs, will be housing a benefit concert for the Save the Earth Foundation.

This event is being co-produced by HomePrideProductions.com, a leading promoter of the Chicago music scene. For a $10 donation, the public (21 and over) may enjoy ten critically acclaimed and proven crowd-pleasing Chicago acts, performing to raise funds and awareness for this wonderful cause.

Tickets will go on sale for "Save the Earth Fest 2000" on Saturday, April 15 at 12 noon through TicketMaster, and will also be available at the Double Door box office (cash only, 12-6 p.m., Monday-Saturday). Ticket Sales for a capacity crowd is expected to raise a total of $5,000 for the foundation. The list of acts for this show can be found on the Home Pride Productions web site: http://www.homeprideproductions.com.

The CAUSE:

The Save the Earth Foundation functions as a 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation dedicated to the expansion of environmental awareness in our society. The Save the Earth Foundation embraces overall objectives which include: enhancing the quality of our global environment for the benefit of all people and promoting a better understanding of the effect that our society has on the long term health of our planet.

To learn more about Save the Earth, please visit their website at www.savetheearth.org and the Save the Earth Foundation Online Memorabilia Auction Site at www.savetheearth.net. The Save the Earth Foundation Auction launches on Earth Day 2000 (4/22/00).

In addition to raising money through the event, HomePrideProductions.com, is issuing a corporate challenge pledge drive for matching funds to supplement the projected $5,000 to be raised by ticket sales. Pledge targets include Chicago (and industry) business leaders. Donations will be accepted either in the form of a cash donation, dollar-for-dollar matching pledge, cents on the dollar matching pledge, or equivalent Gift-In-Kind. We are also glad to accept pledges from any individual who would like to participate.

This event is a wonderful follow-up to the Save the Earth Online Memorabilia Auction on Earth Day 2000. Access the auction on: http://www.savetheearth.net

For verification and donation information, you may contact:

Kim Panzitta Producer, Save the Earth Foundation Promotions Manager, Premium Network San Francisco, CA 94105 140 2nd Street, Suite 602 Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] [e-mail]