The event, which is being sponsored by the Hard Rock Cafe, Swallow Hill, 97.3 KBCO, Westword, Starz Denver Film Festival, and KWGN Channel 2, The Deuce, will help benefit global cancer care.

Hosted by Sid Pink, the �Love Hope Strength Music Lounge� features favorite local artists The Swayback, Mike Marchant of the Widowers, Kal Cahoone, Vivienne Vavoom of Burlesque As It Was, B. Sous, Achille Lauro, Andrea Ball, Jim McTurnan of Cat-A-Tac, Churchill, Aaron Collins (formerly of Machine Gun Blues), Rachel Pollard, Le Divorce featuring members of EAOD, and Andy Monley and the High Horses.

The �Love Hope Strength Music Lounge� will open its doors at the Walnut Room (3131 Walnut Street) on Nov. 15th and 17th, the Meadowlark Lounge (2701 Larimer Street) on Nov. 18th, and Forrest Room 5 on November 20th. Admission is free to badge holders, $3 for ticket holders and $5 for all others. Tickets can be purchased from the Starz Denver Film Festival website.

Admission to the Gin Blossoms benefit concert will require a $35 donation to Love Hope Strength, and all concert goers will receive a free ticket to Starz Denver Film Festival�s closing night film �The Young Victoria� ($35 value). Purchasing tickets in advance is recommended and can be done through the Love Hope Strength Foundation website.

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