“From June 26-July 2nd you can support all-ages art and music in Seattle just by grabbing a drink at some of the best bars in Seattle and coming to a great concert with Hot Bodies in Motion at the Sunset. Proceeds from Pyramid Brewing Company beers & Medoyeff vodka drinks go directly to The Vera Project. Vera also has fun stuff planned like karaoke at the Cha Cha, music videos chosen by Eric Grandy (DJ FITS, Seattle Weekly, Pitchfork) and Jason Baxter (Vera, Cairo, the Stranger, U.S.F.) at Redwood and John Roderick of The Long Winters DJing at Hattie’s Hat. Go out and get your drink on while supporting all-ages art and music!” [Source]

In two weeks, treat yourself out to a beer or two to celebrate one great cause! A Drink For the Kids was created to support the all-ages music venue The Vera Project and it is incredibly easy to give back. Last year, I was unable to participate in this event, but it still meant so much to me and it still does today. All-ages music venues have been a part of my life for the past six years. Without these venues, I would’ve never been introduced to local music when I did. I would not have had the opportunity of working my first internship. I would not be pursuing my dream career like I am today. Whether we are 21 or not, we should still take into consideration that many venues in Seattle are not all-ages. Most of the time, those that are underage care more about the show they are seeing than having that ability to consume alcoholic drinks and this isn’t something that we should deprive them of. Our participation in this event shows that we recognize this difference. Our contribution goes towards being able to allow those underage to still have the opportunity of seeing their favorite musicians and bands live.