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 SIMS at Blues on the Green
SIMS is proud to partner with 107.1 KGSR for the 19th season of Blues on the Green! Come out and visit the SIMS booth at Austin’s largest FREE concert series, taking place this year at Waterloo Park, next to Waller Creek on Red River, between 12th and 15th Street. Every other Wednesday in July and August, SIMS will be featured in the non-profit area of the Festival.
So bring the family, a blanket or chair, and enjoy an evening of local music and refreshments from local restaurants. All shows start at 7:30 PM. Contact lila@simsfoundation.org for details and information on how you can help. We hope to see you there!
Blues On The Green 2009 Lineup:
07/01/09 Jimmie Vaughn
07/15/09 Marcia Ball
07/29/09 Carolyn Wonderland
08/12/09 Papa Mali
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MUSIC UNDER THE STARS 2009
Music Under the Star, the popular World Music series, is back for a fifth season at the Bob Bullock Museum near downtown Austin! SIMS is setting up an Info Booth at the Museum for three fabulous, family-friendly Fridays in July. Come check out the amazing music and make sure to stop by the SIMS Booth. Set out your camp chairs and blankets (but please no coolers or outside refreshments) under the Stars and listen to local artists perform music from around the globe. FREE food and drink from Rudy's Bar-B-Q, Mighty Fine, Blue Bell Ice Cream, and Sweet Leaf Teas while supplies last. A cash bar will be available.
Events start at 6 pm with free parking available after 5:30 pm in the Museum’s underground garage on the corner of 18th and Congress.
2009 Music Under the Stars Lineup:
July 17, 2009: Austin Legend, Toni Price
July 24, 2009: Tiburon, Salsa/Latin Jazz
July 31, 2009: Doyle Bramhall, singer/songwriter/drummer |
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SIMS FOUNDATION
The SIMS Foundation was founded in 1995 by the friends and family of Sims Ellison, a young Austin musician who died that summer from suicide after battling depression. Their aim was to provide low-cost counseling and other mental health services that would be tailored specifically to the needs of musicians and their families. Today SIMS continues to support the local music community by providing such services. Services available from SIMS include information and referral services; individual, family, and couples counseling; therapy for children and adolescents; and addiction recovery services. SIMS services stand out from other mental health providers because of the attention paid to the specific needs of musicians and their families. SIMS welcomes musicians from all musical genres, races, and ethnicities who meet the eligibility requirements. Even those who do not meet the eligibility requirements can find support through SIMS because the clinical staff members stay well-informed of area services and can provide callers with information on other community resources that may be of benefit to them. This may include financial, medical, housing, or informational resources.
Sims Ellison (1967-1995)
If you are a musician looking for help, call the SIMS confidential line at (512) 494-1007. For emergencies, call the Travis County Help Line at (512) 472-HELP (472-4357) or the Suicide Hotline at 1-800-784-2433. Eligibility requirements for treatment are explained at www.simsfoundation.org. To make a contribution to the SIMS Foundation, call (512) 472-1008 or visit www.simsfoundation.org.
Read Michael Corcoran's Blog about Sims Ellison's death and the SIMS Foundation
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