For Immediate Release

Media Contact: Justin Burke - 213.201.1525

EMAIL:jburke@apla.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 22, 2000

Los Angeles -- David Coury, the extraordinary singing sensation who has exploded onto the Los Angeles cabaret scene, will perform his brave versions of well-known songs at the Garden of Eden, 7080 Hollywood Boulevard on Tuesday, September 19 at 8:00 PM. Proceeds from the performance will benefit the National AIDS Marathon Training Program, a fundraising program for AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA). Tickets are $25 and may be purchased at Hollywood Sheet Music, 7777 West Sunset Boulevard or by calling (323) 850-1075. If available, tickets will be sold at the door the evening of the performance.

The National AIDS Marathon Training Program is a six-month physical conditioning program which combines running and walking to prepare participants to complete a Marathon. Geared to both beginner and veteran runners, the training program was developed by world-renowned marathon trainer and runner Jeff Galloway.

Proceeds from the live concert will also help fund services that APLA provides to more than 8,000 men, women and children living with HIV and AIDS. Services include a food bank, professional dental care, housing assistance, child care, transportation, mental health counseling, case management, home health care and Adult and Child Buddy support. APLA also provides extensive treatment and prevention education and advocacy on local, state and federal AIDS-related legislation.

The event is sponsored by Hollywood Sheet Music, Janet Alhanti Acting Studios, Westside Limousine, Imagetechusa.com, QDesignz.com, Boxnetworking.com, Spirit Light Expo, "Sexually Speaking" 97.1 FM TALK, Soncy, Auto Bancor and ECM Embroidery.

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