Adopt the Arts Benefit Concert returns with a great lineup and incredible auction items!

Adopt the Arts are gearing up for their Benefit concert and live auction which is set to be held next Thursday, May 12th at the Fonda Theatre in Hollywood, CA. This year Adopt the Arts will be honoring Hall of Fame Inductees Glenn Hughes and Robin Zander. Check out all the exciting news below:

ADOPT THE ARTS will launch a live benefit concert and live auction for LAUSD elementary schools on Thursday, May 12 at The Fonda Theatre (6126 Hollywood Boulevard) in Los Angeles (red carpet 6:00-7:15PM, show starts: 7:30PM). Music luminaries will gather to perform with and honor 2016 Rock & Roll Hall of Fameinductees GLENN HUGHES (Deep Purple) and ROBIN ZANDER (Cheap Trick) for their contributions to American art and culture. Proceeds from the concert and auction will be donated to ADOPT THE ARTS music programs in LAUSD elementary schools (see VIP ticket/donation below). Tickets are on-sale now athttp://www.axs.com/events/308980/glenn-huges-robin-zander-tickets?skin=thefonda.

Comedian HAL SPARKS will also be a part of the night’sfestivities. Musicians confirmed to perform include ADOPT THE ARTS founder MATT SORUM (Guns N’ Roses, Velvet Revolver, Hollywood Vampires) along with GEEZER BUTLER (Black Sabbath), STEVE JONES (Sex Pistols), COREY TAYLOR (Slipknot), GILBY CLARKE (Guns N’ Roses), BILLY DUFFY (The Cult), DEAN DELEO & ROBERT DELEO (Stone Temple Pilots), STEVE LUKATHER (Toto), CHAD SMITH (Red Hot Chili Peppers), FRANKY PEREZ (Apocalyptica), STEVIE SALAS (Mick Jagger), PAUL III (Tina Turner, Disreputable Few), DAMON FOX (Big Elf and The Cult,) andDJ MORTY COYLE.

Pictured above: Matt Sorum and Joe Perry with signed guitar for the auction.

Intermittent between live performances guests will enjoy a live and silent auction featuring some of the following items from ADOPT THE ARTS supporters:

ADOPT THE ARTS: Two Signed Concert Event Guitars (signed by all musicians above).

SHEPARD FAIREY: Fine Art piece, “Black Sabbath,” Print on metal (retail $3000.00).

WOODY GUTHRIE Signed Canvas Screen Print, 18′ X 24″ (numbered, edition of 450) 2010

IGGY POP Signed Raw Power Screen Print, 18′ X 24″ (numbered, edition of 650) 2010

BLACK SABBATH Signed Silver Black Crescent Print 18′ X 24″ (numbered, edition of 125) 2013 (www.obeygiant.com)

METALLICA: Guitar signed by the band Metallica (pictured above).

SLASH: Guitar signed by Slash (Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators, Guns N’ Roses).

JOE PERRY: Guitar signed by Joe Perry (Aerosmith, Hollywood Vampires).

BRIAN MAY: Guitar signed by Brian May (QUEEN).

DAVE GROHL: Guitar signed by Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters).

JOURNEY: Guitar signed by Journey, Paul Reed Smith Se14 played by Neal Schon.

MAROON 5: Guitar signed by the band Maroon 5.

ELTON JOHN/DAVEY JOHNSTON: Signed guitar from Davey Johnston, legendary Elton John guitarist.

MATT SORUM: Three, signed Guns N’ Roses s drumheads signed by Matt Sorum (Guns N’ Roses).

PRINCE: Color print photo of Prince from rock photographer Gene Kirkland (signed). (www.genekirklandphotography.com)

JOAN JETT & CHEAP TRICK: VIP Meet and Greet package at Los Angeles concert, August 23 at The Forum.

CROSBY STILLS NASH AND YOUNG: 1974 box set.

RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE: deluxe box set.

AFRICAN SAFARI: All-inclusive eco-luxury African safari trip.

LAGUNA MONTAGE: Two-night luxury hotel stay and lunch with drummer Matt Sorum (Guns N’ Roses).

SAMMY HAGAR: signed cook book, two bottles of Bum Rum and two t-shirts.

JOHN VARVATOS:

Four 4.2 oz colognes, “Vintage,” “Artisan,” “Dark Rebel,” “Artisan Acqua.”

One pair of Aviator sunglasses (retail $295.00).

Signed copy of John Varvatos’ limited edition book, Rock In Fashion (retail $495.00).

Weekender duffle bag (retail $1595.00).

KLIPTSCH SPEAKER SYSTEM: Kliptsch Designer Speaker System (Retail $1,500).

ZALEMARK (jewelry):

Sterling 925 Silver: Crayola Colored Inspired Ladies Bracelet set 5.24 cts Natural African Amethysts & White Sapphires (Retail $ 1494.00).

Sterling 925 Silver: Crayola Colored Inspired Ladies Ring set with 9mm Princess Cut Natural Madera Citrine & 1.10cts of White Sapphires (Size 7, Retail $ 1632.00).

Sterling 925 Silver: Set of 5, Crayola Colored Inspired Ladies Stackable 5 bracelets set (Made in Italy) with magnetic clasps (Retail $ 1215.00).

ADOPT THE ARTS: Benefit Concert and Auction:

THURSDAY, MAY 12

THE FONDA THEATRE

(6126 Hollywood Boulevard)

6:00pm

Red carpet begins in front of The Fonda Theatre.

7:15pm

Red carpet ends.

7:30pm

ADOPT THE ARTS concert begins.

Ticket prices for the ADOPT THE ARTS event are below and all donations are tax deductible:

Meet & Greet tables & tickets – SOLD OUT!

VIP TABLES – $2500 (2 left)

Floor Tables – $1500 (2 left)

Special floor seating – $125

Balcony seating – $75

GA/Standing room – $40

Tickets are on-sale now and can be purchased at http://adoptthearts.org andhttp://www.axs.com/events/308980/glenn-huges-robin-zander-tickets?skin=thefonda.

Make sure to head on over to the Adopt the Arts social media sites and see how you can help this wonderful organization keep music alive in our school systems. If we bring back the music, maybe we will be bringing back a favorite subject to many children.

~ Marisol

Information & Links: