Talented musicians team up as part of second annual Rita's Roast fundraiser

By ERIC SCHELKOPF

Those who would like to hear some incredibly talented musicians and support a great cause at the same time would do well to attend Rita's Roast second annual family fun festival fundraiser.

The event will take place from 1 to 8 p.m. Aug. 12 at the Aurora Athletic Club, 550 Clearwater Drive, North Aurora. Tickets are $15 for those ages 5 to 11 and $25 for those 12 years old and older.

Those 4 years old and under are free. The day will feature the duo of Noah Gabriel and Ryan Carney from 1 to 2 p.m., Dave Glynn from 2 to 3 p.m. and Double Shot from 5 to 8 p.m.

 

Having personally heard most of these musicians in a live setting, trust me when I tell you that the day will offer plenty of musical treats.

 

And the cause is a worthy one as well. RITAS stands for Restoring Inmates to America's Society.

The mission of the Aurora-based nonprofit organization is to help ex convicts reintegrate back into society as productive citizens as well as offer support to their families.

The event will also feature food provided by Bearded BBQ, a beanbag tournament, kids games, balloon animals and a cash bar. To purchase tickets, go to ritasministry.org or call RITAS Ministry at (630) 966-0252.