Here at the Cedar we were expecting a fairly normal weekend.Boiled in Lead on Saturday night and a sold-out Neal and Leandra Holiday showon Sunday. What we weren’t expecting was for Andrew Bird to add a third show tohis Twin Cities stint, and for that show to be at the Cedar on Sundayafternoon.

Despite the unusual afternoon schedule and last minuteplanning, everything seemed to work out really well. As usual, our amazingvolunteers were ready and willing to come in, even on extremely short notice. Ihope they know how much they are appreciated.

Another exciting event this weekend was Hard Times’triumphant return. The cafe opened its doors at midnight on Saturday, andpatrons were consistently lined up down the block for what seemed like hoursafterwards. Everyone just seemed so thankful to have Hard Times back. The crowdwas all smiles.

To keep that warm, fuzzy feeling going strong this week, whynot donate to the Cedar? While you’re online reading this blog, head over toFacebook and check out the causes application. Right now there is a challengegoing on where the cause with the most donors can win up to $50,000, with anadditional $1000 being given away daily.

The Cedar has a cause entitled “Support Live Music: TheCedar Cultural Center Facebook Challenge.” December 20th is our day to donate.If we can get more donors than any other cause, we could win a grant for $1000!

So come check it out, join our cause and donate on December20th!

Sage