TWENTYWONDER, A Carnival of the Mind Held July 9

The 2nd annual fundraising event TWENTYWONDER, A Carnival of the Mind, presented by Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles (DSALA) and hosted by the L.A. Derby Dolls at the Doll Factory (1910 West Temple Street) will be held on Saturday, July 9.

The evening will be a bursting expo of art, science, music and comedy, plus an all-star roller derby grudge match - "TwentyWonder Derby Thunder" - featuring the All-Star Teams, the LA Ri-Ettes vs. the San Diego Derby Dolls' Wildfires. Proceeds will benefit DSALA's efforts to support those born with Trisomy 21/Down syndrome living in greater Los Angeles.

This year's event will also include performances and attractions by:

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
Exene Cervenka
Ed Asner Does Seuss
Funny or Die
Axis of Awesome
Joel Hodgson
Lynda Barry
Cartoon Obscuria
JP Incorporated
The Original Batmobile
Two-headed Dog
R.V.I.P. Karaoke
Sashay Gigante
Robots & Technology
League of S.T.E.A.M.
and more surprises!

Last year's TWENTYWONDER was named, "An Event Pick" and called "Awesome!" by the Los Angeles Times. "Part charity, part science, part comedy...a mindbender," proclaimed LAIST.COM. "A once in a lifetime, completely eclectic, fun-filled amalgam of creators, builders and performers," said The Wrap and "An amazing event...magic," raved Forth Magazine.

TWENTYWONDER will raffle three incredible items including:

A Signed Fender guitar by Grammy and Academy Award-winner Trent Reznor
(Nine Inch Nails and The Social Network).

Vegan Lunch for Four hosted by Sam Simon (Co-creator of The Simpsons) in a
Richard Neutra, 1948 landmark mid-Century home design (Case Study House #20), which recently was awarded the Santa Monica Conservancy Award for Renovation.

Art Collection: 3 Limited Editions created specifically for TWENTYWONDER by
acclaimed artists COOP, Tim Biskup and Thomas Lanigan-Schmidt.

Raffle tickets are $5.00 each and all raffle proceeds will benefit DSALA.

Some of Los Angeles' favorite food trucks will be on site at the Doll Factory for event dining and soft drinks and alcohol beverages will be available for purchase. A percentage of proceeds from food and beverage sales will be donated to DSALA.

General admission tickets to TWENTYWONDER are $40.00 and are good for all performances and attractions. V.I.P. Passes are available for $100.00 and include admission into the benefit event, the TWENTYWONDER Annual Collectible Amulet designed by Brad Oldham, complimentary valet parking, stadium preferred seating, and VIP lounge area with complimentary drinks and food. Guests must be 21 or older to attend. Tickets are available online at www.TwentyWonder.org or by phone at 800-838-3006. For more information on the event visit www.TwentyWonder.org or www.DSALA.org.

BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT DOWN SYNDROME:
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 that DSALA, which has been providing services for more than 35 years to the Greater Los Angeles Area.

ABOUT TWENTYWONDER:
"TWENTYWONDER is the cause-driven cousin of SuperBalls 1-8. The recipe of TWENTYWONDER is easy: take a soulful collection of sixty creators, supporters, builders, entertainers, friends and volunteers who've been gathering for years in the name of SuperBall, create a new name derived from the medical term Trisomy 21(Down syndrome), expand the fan base to new and far-reaching sectors of society, then bring it all together for a One-Night World's Fair event to raise support and awareness for those born with Down syndrome living in the Greater Los Angeles area," said DSALA Director Jim Hodgson.

ABOUT DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF LOS ANGELES (DSALA):
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."
ABOUT THE L.A. DERBY DOLLS:

The L.A. Derby Dolls are Southern California's premiere all-female, banked track roller derby league. Founded in October 2003 by Rebecca Ninburg (a.k.a.Demolicious) and Wendy Templeton (a.k.a. Thora Zeen), the L.A. Derby Dolls are a league of more than 150 skaters and volunteers, divided into five teams who skate on a banked track. Embodying the do-it-yourself ethos of modern roller derby, as resurrected in Austin, Texas in 2000, the L.A. Derby Dolls are an entirely volunteer-run organization, relying on the support of their fans and community. The L.A. Derby Dolls take all the thrills of the old game and update it with a fresh and feisty new face. And the hits and spills are 100% real. No script can write this kind of action.