Painting Salem Yellow

Join Salem and the Yellow Umbrella Organization for Cervical Cancer Prevention Week

WHAT:             January is Cervical Cancer Awareness month. From January 8th, 2012 to January 15th, 2012 the entire town of Salem, MA will join together to raise awareness for cervical cancer during the annual weeklong event, “Painting Salem Yellow.” Throughout the week participating Salem restaurants, businesses, politicians and local celebrities will partner with the “Yellow Umbrella Organization” to empower and educate women about HPV and cervical cancer prevention.

The “Yellow Umbrella Organization” was founded by Salem resident, musician and cervical cancer survivor, Christine Baze, as a means to bring hope and raise awareness for cervical cancer. Since 2002, Christine, with the “Yellow Umbrella Tour” has made over 100 stops across the United States and Canada, and now she’s bringing the cause back home with “Painting Salem Yellow.” 

Throughout each performance the message is clear:  cervical cancer is preventable IF we use the tools - the HPV test (women 30+), the Pap test and the HPV vaccine (boys AND girls 9-26).

Once called “The Next Best Thing to Come Out of Boston” 

by mp3Boston.com, Baze will be performing eight different shows (with the help of many friends), sharing her music, story and message with all of Salem. The week will be filled with many fun and educational activities, such as Baze's one-woman show One Story, a special Comedy Club, and musical performances by Baze and other local musicians including Qwill, Erinn Brown, Ross Livermore and 80’s cover band, Safety. There will also be “yellow” markings through Salem that will guide you to local retailers who are showing their support for “Yellow Umbrella” and cervical cancer prevention.

Baze will start the week on Sunday, January 8th with a special matinee performance of One Story at the Griffen Theatre - sharing her story in full through classical piano, cover songs, and original Baze tunes.  On January 9th, 2012 “Painting Salem Yellow” will officially kick off with a press conference and luncheon at FINZ Restaurant with a special appearance by Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll, who will be reading a Proclamation for Cervical Cancer Awareness Week, with Baze sharing her music and message. In addition to several musical performances throughout the week, the week will close with a very special brunch on Sunday January 15th at the award-winning 62 Restaurant & Wine Bar as they host “Classical Christine's Yellow Brunch”, featuring celebrity make-up artist Debra Macki, and Salem’s unique clothing boutique, Glitterati. Chef Antonio Bettencourt is hosting the brunch to show support for cervical cancer prevention.  While Baze performs Bach, Beethoven and other classical favorites, guests can browse Glitterati’s newest yellow fashions, get their makeup done by celebrity make-up artist Debra Macki, and enter to win make-up, accessories and other fun prizes!

WHEN:            Sunday, January 8th, 2012 through Sunday, January 15th, 2012

Schedule of Events

Sunday, January 8th, 2012

4:00PM-5:30PM - ONE STORY at The Griffen Theatre

Baze will share her story through classical piano, cover songs, and original tunes.

$20 - ALL proceeds go to The Yellow Umbrella Organization

Call 978.317.1169 for reservations

Monday, January 9th, 2012

11:30AM-1:00PM Yellow Luncheon at FINZ Restaurant

Press conference and luncheon with Mayor Kim Driscoll, Christine Baze will be sharing her music and message.

$10 - ALL proceeds go to The Yellow Umbrella Organization

Call 978.744.8485 for reservations

8:00PM-11:00PM Comedy Club for the Hooch! at FINZ Restaurant

Christopher Keating and other special guests will lend their humor to help save the Hooch

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

8:00PM-12:00AM Guys for the Hooch! at Seaport Cafe

Qwill, Christopher Keating, Ross Livermore, HDJ, Jeff Buckridge, and David Bailin step up and sing for the cervix

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

9:00PM-11:30PM Girls for the Hooch! at In a Pig's Eye

Sarah Seminski, Erinn Brown, and special guest Jacyn from JADA will join Baze as sirens singing to save the cervix

Friday, January 13th, 2012

9:30PM-12:30AM BAZE BAND at Vic's Boathouse

The BAZE BAND rocks lots of your favorite chick cover songs for the Hooch

Saturday, January 14th, 2012

9:30PM-12:30AM SAFETY, an 80’s cover band will play for Yellow at Rockafellas with special guest Christine Baze

Sunday, January 15th, 2012

11:00AM - 2:00PM Classical Christine's Yellow Brunch at 62 Restaurant & Wine Bar

Hear a one-of-a-kind special performance by Christine Baze as she revisits her classical roots, have your makeup done by celebrity makeup artist Debra Macki and shop the latest fashion from Glitterati

WHERE:           Various locations throughout Salem, MA.

About The Yellow Umbrella: The mission of The Yellow Umbrella is to decrease both the personal and systematic burden of cervical cancer around the world by education and empowering decision-makers and patients, about prevention, advocacy and working together.

About Christine Baze: Christine Baze is an accomplished musician and cervical cancer survivor living in Salem, MA. At 42, she is the Executive Director of The Yellow Umbrella Organization, and uses her story, voice, and music to help raise awareness of HPV, cervical cancer and opportunities to prevent this deadly disease. She has taken her Yellow Umbrella Tour to over 100 stops across the USA and Canada, and is now reaching even deeper into communities with Paint It Yellow- finding creative ways to reach out, educate and empower women to take control of their own health. Of note, Christine was named one of MS magazine's "50 Women of the Year" in 2003, she was given a Presidential Leadership award in 2005, and in 2007 was named one of the "Women Who Shape the World" in Shape Magazine. In addition, she has shared the stage and opened for a number of national musicians including Sheryl Crow, Ben Folds, Kaki King and The Fray.

62 Restaurant & Wine Bar:

62 Restaurant & Wine Bar is a Modern Italian trattoria serving contemporary versions of regional Italian classics in downtown Salem, MA. Led by Chef/Owner Antonio Bettencourt, “62” is dedicated to using the best locally -sourced all-natural ingredients in season and at the peak of flavor. The cooking at 62 shows true soul and a commitment to the true "craft" of cooking. Open Tuesday – Sunday for dinner, more information can be found at 62restaurant.com. 

Glitterati:

Glitterati Salem is a ladies contemporary high-fashion boutique that was founded by an immigrant Dominican mother and her daughter, Katherina Mena. Glitterati offer fashions for every budget.   We specialize in everyday wear, party wear, and all special occasions, one-of-a kind jewelry and specialty undergarments. Our styles are found in high-fashion magazines to the runaways of NYC and Paris.  We carry items that are hard to find. Our prices are unbeatable.  Our family owned business gives back to its roots and promotes a lot of events and charities. We at Glitterati strive to create that Cinderella experience for each and every customer.  Glitterati’s staffs are experts in PROM gowns and have the largest PROM gown collection in the Salem area.

About Debra Macki: Celebrity Makeup Artist and creator of Debra Macki Cosmetics. Style Editor for Jamn945.com and Kiss108.com and Beauty Editor for Your Beauty Industry Magazine. Clients include: Rihanna, Cyndi Lauper, Ke$ha, Maria Menounos, Kathie Lee Gifford, Idina Menzel, People Magazine, Al Gore, Christopher Lloyd, Dr. Oz, Shontelle, Nina Sky, Cherish, Miss USA & Miss Teen USA.