How cool is this–Tom Waits to perform at Bet Tzedek benefit

Tom Waits makes a rare Los Angeles appearance when he takes the stageto perform at a benefit for the Bet Tzedek Legal Services House ofJustice on January 22 at the Century Plaza Hotel. This event ishonoring attorney Kevin Marks with the Luis Lainer Founder’s Award,Melveny & Meyers LLP with the Rose L. Schiff Commitment to JusticeAward, and Anna Burns with the Jack H. Skirball Community Justice Award.  Tickets for the benefit are $400 and may be purchased at www.bettzedek.org. Cocktails are at 9:30pm and dinner at 6:45pm.  When asked of how he became aware of Bet Tzedek, Waits replied in astatement,”Kevin Marks is a longtime friend and ally. A champion ofartist and human rights. He has pulled my goyim tuchas out of many afire.”

Founded in 1974, Bet Tzedek Legal Services today is one of thenation’s most respected poverty law firms, with a stated mission ofensuring equal justice for all. Each year the organization serves morethan 10,000 elderly, indigent and disabled Los Angeles-area residentsof all racial and religious backgrounds with critical legal needs, whootherwise would be without access to representation. Clients arerepresented by a dedicated staff of 62 and more than 600 activevolunteers, who last year committed 40,000-plus hours of service.

Source/more:  Harpers, http://harpmagazine.com/news/detail.cfm?article=12036