Matthew Sweet, Sam Phillips and More Added to DSALA's TWENTYWONDER at the Doll Factory, 7/13

The 4th annual fundraising event TWENTYWONDER, A Carnival of the Mind, presented by Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles (DSALA), returns to the Doll Factory (1910 West Temple Street) on Saturday, July 13, 2013. The famed L.A. Derby Dolls, for the third year in a row, will host the critically-acclaimed fundraiser. The evening features a bursting expo of art, science, music and comedy, plus an all-star roller derby bout featuring the L.A. Derby Dolls vs. the San Diego Derby Dolls. Proceeds will benefit DSALA's efforts to support those born with Trisomy 21/Down syndrome living in greater Los Angeles.

The 4th Annual TWENTYWONDER event will feature performances and attractions by:

The hard-hitting, speed-skating Los Angeles Derby Dolls*
Masked Mexican Wrestlers Lucha VaVoom*
Hilarious Comedian David Koechner*
New Orleans Brass Band Vaud & the Villains*
Master Vegas Magician Mac King*
Power Pop Legend Matthew Sweet
Acclaimed Singer/Songwriter Sam Phillips
Performing selections from his one-man show "Riffing Myself," Joel Hodgson (MST3K)
The Celluloid Enthusiasts of Cinefamily*
Amazing Lounge Act The Lampshades (Kate Flannery and Scot Robinson)*
Pop Surrealism from Tim Biskup and Ego Killers*
Passionate Physics Professor Diandra Leslie-Pelecky (The Physics of NASCAR)*
Never Before Seen Artifacts from The Ernie Kovacs Wonder Cabinet
Cutting Edge Carnival Games from Two Bit Circus
CERN Physicist David Saltzberg
The Mesmerizing Hoopistry of Mat Plendl
The Innovators of Crash Space
The Instrument of the Future, The Space Palette
The Transformative Metamorphosis Project
Surreal Performances from Two Headed Dog
Astrophysicists Dr. Carrie Nugent and Dr. Ivy Curren
The futuristic Molnari Gyrocycle
And more still to come!!!

An up-to-date list of attractions and performances can be found at www.TwentyWonder.org.

*Denotes previously announced performances and attractions.

Last year's sold-out TWENTYWONDER event raised over $100,000 with the proceeds helping to support DSALA's various programs offered to nearly 4,200 individuals with Down syndrome living in Los Angeles. With the monies raised last year, the DSALA was able to reach into new neighborhoods of Los Angeles providing support for those families living with Down syndrome/Trisomy 21; fund programs including basketball camps in El Segundo and Koreatown, yoga for teens and newborns, Born-to-Act Players junior division, partner with UCLA's medical research projects and a variety of seminars from genetics to reading workshops to conservatorship; and serve as a stronger hub for Down syndrome awareness in the greater Los Angeles area.

In addition to various items that will be raffled off at the event, TWENTYWONDER fundraising efforts also include:

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A signed Fender bass by the Grammy-winning group No Doubt
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TWENTYWONDER will also feature some of Los Angeles' favorite food trucks including KingKone, Jose O'Maley's and Me So Hungry plus local favorite Garage Pizza for event dining. Soft drinks and alcohol beverages will be available for purchase. The event will feature locally-crafted beers from Golden Road Brewery. A percentage of proceeds from food and beverage sales will be donated to DSALA.

TWENTYWONDER will be held on Saturday, July 13 2013 at the Doll Factory in Los Angeles (1910 West Temple Street). The doors open at 6:00 p.m. with live entertainment, food, drinks and attractions throughout the venue. Roller Derby match begins at 8:00 p.m. in the Doll Factory arena with more. Special performances, art, music, science and comedy continue from 9:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. There will be no entry into the event after 10:30 p.m. General admission tickets to TWENTYWONDER are $40.00 and are good for performances and attractions. V.I.P. Passes are available for $150.00 and include admission into the benefit event, the TWENTYWONDER Annual Collectible Amulet designed by Brad Oldham, complimentary valet parking, stadium preferred seating and access to the VIP Guest Lounge with full open bar and food. Guests must be 21 or older to attend. Tickets are available online at www.TwentyWonder.org. For more information on the event visit www.TwentyWonder.org or www.DSALA.org.

Down syndrome is the most common genetic condition affecting all ethnicities and economic groups. Down syndrome is found approximately once in every 691 births. Individuals with Down syndrome have an extra copy of the 21st chromosome (Trisomy 21), which causes physical differences and disabilities. Most people with Down syndrome live a rich and productive life thanks to organizations like the DSALA, which has been providing services for more than 35 years to the Greater Los Angeles Area.

DSALA. The inaugural fundraising event TWENTYWONDER began in 2010. The Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles (DSALA) was started over thirty-five years ago by fifteen forward-thinking parents of children born with Down syndrome. In an era when society's predominant response to individuals with Down syndrome was to place them in institutions, these pioneers stood up for what is right, took control, and opened up the dialog that all grateful new parents in the Down syndrome/Trisomy 21 community are advancing today. DSALA offers information, guidance and programming designed to assist parents and families who have a family member with Down syndrome. Part of DSALA's mission is to educate and enlighten a wider community to fully understand that everyone deserves respect, inclusion and that "we are more alike than different."

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