girlpARTS FEST Announced!

We are so happy to announce our upcoming event!

N.E.D. ,“No Evidence of Disease”, a rock band comprised of six musicians from across the country whose day jobs are as gynecologic cancer surgeons, will be rocking the banks of the Mississippi River this summer at NormaLeah Ovarian Cancer Foundation’s first-ever “girlpARTs FEST” at Schwiebert Riverfront Park in Rock Island on Saturday, July 11 from 4 to 10 p.m. . The event is using the arts to create awareness of gynecologic cancers and features three live bands and twelve visual artists. It is an all ages event; general admission is $10 with children under 12 admitted free.

KWQC-TV’s Paula Sands will emcee the evening, which includes the nationally-known band, N.E.D.. Local bands Soul Storm and Barstool Boogaloo will provide music as the warm-up acts and local performers will make cameo appearances. A “Dirty Dozen Invitational” will feature twelve local female artists showcasing and selling their artwork. They represent a variety of different mediums.

A silent auction and raffle at the event will raise funds for “RULE OUT! Ovarian Cancer”, a medical education program which is being introduced in the Quad Cities in September 2015. Several members of N.E.D. are presenting free educational programs for local physicians as part of their visit. Sponsorships and cross-promotion opportunities still exist for companies who wish to get involved. CLICK HERE TO BECOME A SPONSOR OR DONATE AN AUCTION ITEM.

Volunteer for the event and get free admission and a t-shirt. CLICK HERE for the volunteer form.