12th Annual 'Give Into The Groove' Set for James Pepper Distillery, 9/26

Announcing the 12th Annual Give Into The Groove Music/Art Extravaganza, taking place Saturday, September 26 at The Break Room in the James Pepper Distillery, 1228 Manchester St. Event time is from 8 p.m.-11 p.m. Free. All-ages. Info: giveintothegroove.com/.

The James Pepper Distillery, a 55,000-square-foot facility located along Town Branch, had been dormant since the late 1950s until transformed into a restaurant and entertainment campus in the Summer of 2014.

"We are really excited about moving to this open space, first because we love The Break Room - it's located in the middle of the Town Branch Trail; and second, because in our opinion the business people there are really redefining art in Lexington and are constantly creating opportunity for local and visiting artists", says ellee ven, Give Into The Groove founder and President of Lexington-based Hot Sauce Records. "We are excited that it's going to be outside with games for kids of all ages and that we are moving back to a free admission event. We like people to give what they can to the organizations directly".

As for GITG moving to September? "We have also done it in April and the first year, we did it in October, but we chose September because it's back to school and the weather should be perfect (according to our forecasting!)".

Give Into The Groove's mission is to show people how many ways there are to give back to one's community with year-round all-ages affordable philanthropy. To that end, GITG sponsors other events and community projects throughout the year that culminate with the annual GITG flagship event. The hope is, we will unleash artists of all ages and show how small efforts truly add up".

Youth is served with rockabilly-styled guitarist/vocalist Johnny Conqueroo, who performs at the 12th Annual Give Into the Groove on September 26. Conqueroo recently played at the Chevy Chase Street Fair in Lexington.

2015 GITG ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP AND CAUSES

This year's great entertainment line up features up-and-coming performers from the Lexington area in the electronic dance music, pop, classical and hip-hop music genres, in addition to family fun games and art throughout. Scheduled to perform: Rockabilly sensation, Johnny Conqueroo; longtime Lexington punk-rockers No Excuse; GITG founder, hip-pop singer, ellee ven with Prodéje; and more acts TBA.

Hot Sauce Records recording artist/Give Into The Groove founder,

ellee ven, also performs at this year's GITG.

GITG supports the following charities: Athens West; Dress For Success Lexington; E7 Kids Cafe; LexArts; Lexington Arts League; Lexington Humane Society; Lexington Philharmonic; Lexington Public Library; The Lexington Ballet; The Nest; The REP Theatre.

Longtime Lexington punk-rockers No Excuse perform at this year's Give Into The Groove. The band's drummer, Johnny Cox, is owner of The Break Room and is lending his time, his business, and with No Excuse, his talents in support of these worthy causes.

Keeping in theme with year round philanthropy, the Give Into The Groove Foundation sponsors thevirtualquilt.com. Beginning September 6 through 26, our eleven charities have the opportunity to win $1,000 by getting their donors to upload art. All Fayette County School District Art Departments can also compete for over $3000 in prizes by doing the same. Lend your time and talent in support of our local non-profits. For additional information, visit thevirtualquilt.com.

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