1st Annual Mighty Uke Fest, Traverse City, MI

1st ANNUAL MIGHTY UKE FEST PRESENTED BY THE STATE THEATRE AND THE RYAN DOBRY DIABETES CHARITY 1ST ANNUAL MIGHT UKE FEST OF TRAVERSE CITY ANNOUNCED MONDAY, MAY 12TH AT 7PM STATE THEATRE-FREE ADMISSION BENEFITTING THE RYAN DOBRY DIABETES CHARITY-SUGGESTED $5 DONATION Traverse City, MI- Documenting the history and recent resurgence of the ukulele, the film ‘Mighty Uke’ will be shown at the State Theatre as part of the 1st Annual Mighty Uke Fest of Traverse City with the film’s director, Tony Coleman in attendance. The fundraising aspect of the evening will benefit the Ryan Dobry Diabetes Charity which has assisted local diabetes clinics/programs and individuals in Northern MI for over a decade. Attendees are encouraged to bring a ukulele if you have one to join in the play/sing-a-long at the end of the film led by Traverse City’s own Miriam Pico. Pre movie entertainment provided by local uke band Saldaje and the Traverse Uke Group. Fundraising will be via suggested donation of $5/person, the raffling of a ukulele package from Marshall Music, a commemorative Mighty Uke ukelele from the film’s director and donation from a portion of proceeds from Mighty Uke T-shirts and DVDs also by the film’s director. This entertaining family oriented event plans to expand in future years. Contact Jody Brown at 231-218-0277 or email jbrown@brittenstudios.com