Thursday, April 9, 2009

Away We Go!

We are excited to announce that Focus Features is coordinating a series of events around the world premiere of Away We Go, the newest release from Academy Award–winning director Sam Mendes, written by Vendela Vida and Dave Eggers.

Join us in San Francisco on Friday, May 1 for the kick off. This will be our very first 826 National fundraising event (there won’t be many!) and we would LOVE to see you there. We’ll screen the highly anticipated film and conduct a Q&A with the film’s director Sam Mendes, actress Maya Rudolph, and writers Vendela Vida and Dave Eggers. A fabulous and fun party will follow with food, libations, and merriment, for an increased ticket price. All proceeds from this event will benefit 826 National, The Teacher Salary Project, The Believer, and Voice of Witness. Click here to purchase your tickets and to find out more.

The fun will be travelling to six other cities as well, benefiting our local 826 chapters. If you live in an 826 town, put a big star on your calendar for the following dates:

  May 7: Los Angeles
  May 9: Seattle
  May 14: Ann Arbor
  May 15: Chicago
  May 16: New York
  May 31: Boston

We hope to see you there!