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x a C & & & § x R 2 m ; n 2 12â€"] 12â€"hour concert raises money for Grand River cancer centre Remissions Festival hopes to score a KO over cancer ason Reinhardt is a man ]on a mission. And that mission, in his words, is to "knock the *#* outta cancer." Reinhardt, along with friend Mike Downing, have pooled their contacts in the local music scene and orgaâ€" nized what some fans may call the concert event of the summer â€" right here in Waterloo. Called the Remissions Festival, the 12â€"hour conâ€" cert will take place this Satâ€" urday in the back parking lot of Waterloo Town Square, behind Angie‘s Kitchen. Admission to the festival is free with a donation. All proceeds will go to support the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre. It‘s a concept Reinhardt and Downing have been discussing for months. But even they were surprised at the enthusiasm expressed by up and coming artists. "We know there‘s a lot of good acts out there, and a lot of cancer out there." Reinhardt said. "This just sort of came to our mind as a way to help. Hospitals always need money." Reinhardt said he‘s always been aware of the devastation cancer can cause. But the reality of the "We know there‘s a lot of good acts out there, and a lot of cancer out there." By Anorea BatLey Chronicle Staff _ â€"Jason Reinhardt organizer > Local band Eternal Bliss, with members (from left) Steve Brown, Jason Reinhardt and Loren Shockley, will be one of many acts at the 12â€"hour Remissions Festival, to be held this Saturday behind Waterloo Town Square. "I‘ve thought about that while planning this," he said. But, as an artist himself, Reinhardt admitted he‘s also looking forward to being a part of the day‘s entertainment. illness hit too close to home this year when a former coâ€" worker died of Leukemia. "I‘m in a threeâ€"piece band called Eternal Bliss, and Mike (Downing) is in a band called Jen," he said. "Both bands will be playâ€" ing." Rounding out the lineâ€" up are Shannon Lyon, Paul MacLeod, Kâ€"Pet and G. Brown. The Droops. Lucid, Manjah, Jolly Llamas, The Band From Plant X, Dana Andrews, Mary 5 E, Sweetâ€" stretch, Michigan Mike, The Benefits of Doubt, Adrian Jones and Kim Regimbal, Ryan Broman, Brother Freeâ€" dom, Dinocopter, Lux, 5th Flement, Lynn Jackson and The November Allstars Headlining the concert will be Embassy and the Mimatures We have a bigger line ARTS FOCUS up than Edgefest," Reinâ€" hardt said. "Everyone‘s going to get the chance to play at least three or four songs, maybe even a few more. And there won‘t be a long wait between acts. "And I know of at least four record companies that will be sending people to the show. That could be really good for same of the acts." With all of the additional activities planned, includâ€" ing raffles, vendors, tattaoâ€" ing, body piercing and a dunk tank, Reinhardt‘s optiâ€" mistic the event will meet or possibly exceed goal of raising $2.500 "Down the road, wed like to have a twoâ€"day event..." â€" Jason Reinhardt organizer the HRONICLE | "I can see us making more," he said. "I just hope the weather is good." _ Reinhardt said that while rain may delay parts of the concert, ultimately the show must go on. "People will have a great time. The main reason for the show is cancer, but it‘s also a chance to hear some good music. And if people are willing to donate a few dollars, or even some penâ€" nies in their pocket, that‘s even better." "We‘ll keep it going," he said. If successful, Reinhardi can see the marathon conâ€" cert becoming an annual tradition in Waterloo. "Down the road we‘d like to have a twoâ€"day event. maybe over an entire weekâ€" end," he said. The Remissions Festival. presented by Rebelgroundâ€" sound, Blissful Music, Echo Weekly and the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre, will run from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information visit www.remissionsfest val.com sUBMITTED PHOTG Heftner Lexus Toyota and the Heffner family have made $100,000 available to the Kitchenerâ€"Waterioo Symphony Orchestra Association to match dollarâ€" forâ€"dollar any gifts received before July 31, 2004. Two weeks after the Heffner Challenge was announced, three inspired community members stepped forward with large gifts and asked that their funds also be matched by the public â€" making the total matching challenge $135,000. With the yearâ€"end of July 31 quickly approaching, the Kitchenerâ€"Waterloo Symphony has raised an incredible $1,261,000 of its fundraising goal of $1,285,000. Only $24,000 more is needed, and every dollar donated will be matched by the Heffner chalâ€" lenge. "I am absolutely thrilled with the support this community has shown for the Kitchenerâ€"Waterloo Symphony," stated Willy Heffner, Chair of the KWS Fundraising Committee, "but we are not there yet. With only $24,000 more to go I know that we can pull together and meet this challenge." The Kitchenerâ€"Waterloo Symphony is a registered charity. Donations will be accepted by calling 745â€" 4711 ext. 267, and tax receipts will be issued for gifts of $10 or more. The audacious, precedentâ€"shattering, inspiraâ€" tional, tabooâ€"defiling hoodlum flamboyance of Cooper did more than forever alter the face of rock ‘n" roll as we now know it. Rock legend Alice Cooper will bring his show to Kitchener‘s Centre in the Square Sept. 30. He virtually invented rock as theatre, created new fashion trends, sparked a new sexual revolution, established higher standards for teenage decadence, and found time on top of all this to write and record a library of classic rock ‘n‘ roll albums. Cooper. also known as the grandfather of shock rock, brought much more to the rock arena than boa constrictors and simulated decapitations. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum enshrined his "I‘m Eighteen® as one of the 50 most important songs in the history of rock ‘n‘ roll. In addition to classic hard rock anthems like "No More Mr. Nice Guy" and "School‘s Out," Cooper unleashed rollicking barroom rockers like "Under My Wheels" and tugged at the heartstrings with cuts like "Desperadoa" and "Hello Hooray". The Eyes of Alice Cooper is a bold step forward with a nod to his past. This album features new songs already destined to be hits, such as "Novocaine". "What Do You Want From Me" and "Detroit City® Tickets for the upcoming concert are available at the Centre in the Sqaure box office by calling 578 1570, or anline at www.centreâ€"square com Rock legend Alice Cooper makes fall stop at Centre in the Square Heffner family donation campaign for symphony wraps up this weekend & Finance Rates Available Special Lease Crosby Audl 1175 Weber St. E., Kit. 894â€"9300 crosbyaudi.com