CAMP UPDATES - 2008
Music Business Classes
Starting September Macomb Community College will have two semester classes on the Music Business.  Each semester is $365.00 and is on Tuesdays from 6:30 - 9:30, and earns the student a Music Certificate as well as coaching and an opportunity to be considered for an internship.  These classes will cover subjects on copyright, music publishing, developoing a budget, marketing, branding, merchandising and touring, developing a press kit, learning what a manager does, and many more.  The first class starts on September 16, and ends December 9.  The second semester starts on Jan. 20 and ends on April 7.  Call (586) 498-4198

Storytellers 2008
This exciting one-day event will be held on Labor Day weekend during Arts Beats and Eats in Downtown Pontiac - Sunday, August 31st.  It is a wonderful event sponsored by The Bridge Church and The CAMP.   Listen to some of the Detroit area's finest independent Christian artists under the shade.  It is the absolute best place at the festival to listen to great music.  We are currently looking for sponsors for 2008.  If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, please let us know: info@theCampOnline.org

CAMP Artists and Volunteers Get In4Life
The CAMP partnered with Prison Fellowship for its In4Life campaign in April.  Rufus Harris, Sonnie Day, Crisi, The Mad Prophets, and Joe Gautier were a part of a team of both artists and volunteers who went into 10 prisons in 4 days to share the Gospel with prisoners.  The event was a huge success and opened the door for future opportunies for CAMP artists and volunteers to get involved in prison.  For more information, visit www.pfm.org or www.rjcmichigan.org

Giving to the CAMP
The CAMP is asking for your financial help for our 4thFridays shows in 2008.  If you are able to help, please click on the following link:  Giving to the CAMP  All donations are tax-deductible.  Thank you in advance and God Bless.

2ndFridays in Flushing
2ndFridays in Flushing has been postponed for the time being.  We'll keep you informed of any udates.

"Cowman: The Moosical"
Come out to this fun, family-friendly comedy show featuring funnyman - Joe Gautier.  The event will benefit the CAMP.  Tickets are $30.  More details coming soon.

3rd Mondays in Milan
Prison Fellowship in conjunction with the CAMP is holding an event every 3rd Monday of the month at MIlan Correctional Facility in Milan, Michigan.  The event features, musicians, poets, speakers, comedians and more...Artists interested in sharing in prison, should contact the CAMP for details.

Promotional/Media Items Coming Soon
We are working on a promotional page for the CAMP website.  This will be a page where you can download, print or forward flyers about 4thFridays and other special events to others.  The Media will also be able to download descriptions and pictures.

How You Can Help
Many of you have asked us how you can help.  Well, we’ve added information to our website regarding that.  Browse to Giving Opportunities.  You’ll see the different ways to support the CAMP. 

Media
Tune in to JustRadio.NET 24/7 for great Christian music while you work or play.  Many new artists have been added this month to the JustRadio.NET roster. 


2007 Highlights

4thFridays
4thFridays celebrated five years of Good Music, Good Coffee and Good Company in March of this year.  We received a congratulatory letter from Governor Granholm which was read at our March event.  Click the following link to read the letter: Congratulatory Letter.  As we wind down for 2007, we can't help but praise God for making this all possible.  What an incredible year!  We look forward to bringing you more exciting shows God willing for years to come.  To find out what's happening at the next 4thFridays, check out our 4F upcoming shows page.  Upcoming 4Fs.

Institutional Ministry
Denise Strong - events director at the CAMP accepted a full-time position at Prison Fellowship as Field Director for Southeastern Michigan.  She is responsible for in-prison events and assisting men and women comng out.  This new position will be a great opportunity to involve CAMP artists in more prison ministry opportunities.

The CAMP will be partnering with Prison Fellowship this summer and will be once again recruiting artists for prison ministry.  We are also looking for solo acts for Oakwood Hospital's Arts for the Spirit program. Let us know if you are interested in these opportunities.  Also check out a great video The CAMP and Red Letter Records produced for Prison Fellowship  "PF Video"  The video shows the positive effects of prison ministry on the community at large.  It features Beth Stalker as the girl, Rufus, Arnold Nevels, and Noel Stalker as the three men.

Come and Listen Benefit Concert for Angel Tree

In December Rufus Harris performed Christmas songs from his newest release Come and Listen at a benefit concert of the same name on Friday, December 28th at 7pm at Dexter United Methodist church in Dexter, Michigan.  The concert raised money for Prison Fellowship's Angel Tree - a ministry that reaches out to the children of prisoners in Michigan.  The CAMP partners with Prison Fellowship throughout the year as part of its institutional ministry.   For more information, visit: www.pfm.org or www.rjcmichigan.org

Tapestry Fundraiser
The fundraiser was a success.  We raised $10,000.  It was an extraordinary evening that featured performances by:  DSO violinist - Ann Strubler, Jazz Artist - Paul Dozier, Rufus Harris, Jump Street Swing Band, Singer - Jack Stock, and Ann's sons - Last in Line.   If you couldn't make it and would like to support the camp, please click the following link: Giving to the CAMP

Festivals and Special Events
Our Storytellers Stage was held on Labor Day weekend during Arts Beats and Eats in Downtown Pontiac- Sunday, September 2nd.  It was a wonderful event sponsored by The Bridge Church and The CAMP.   It was a beautiful summer day at the Lafayette Grande.  Attendees enjoyed apple cider and donuts under the shade while they listened to music by some of the Detroit area's finest independent Christian artists.   We are currently looking for sponsors for 2008.  Storytellers 2008 will be held on Sunday, August 31st from 2-8pm.  If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, please let us know: info@theCampOnline.org


Artists Resources
The CAMP offered an exciting artist resource seminar / continental breakfast entitled: "Effectively Sharing the Good News."  The event covered the do's and don'ts of prison ministry; how to share your faith in various settings; and how to overcome fear.   Another seminar will be planned soon.  Stay tuned for details.  In addition, The CAMP will also offer a music business seminar to help artists in the area of promotion, booking and distribution.


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