A note from Tom Chapin about an important event taking place tonight:

“Don’t miss the 16th annual Hungerthon Kickoff Party, hosted by Ann Johns Ruckert, Pete Fornatale and me, Tom Chapin. This is one of my favorite events of the year.

2006 Hungerthon Kickoff Party – Thursday, October 26, 2006 at the “New” New York Hard Rock Cafe at Times Square: 1501 Broadway at 43rd Street, NYC.

Meet the artists at a delicious buffet dinner, followed by “The Chapin Hour” featuring Tom Chapin (with Michael Mark and Jon Cobert); Steve Chapin; Jen Chapin (with Stephan Crump and Jamie Fox); and our very special guest, the legendary folksinger Tom Paxton.

Tickets are $100 for dinner and the show. All proceeds go to further the terrific work of World Hunger Year. A limited number of front table seatings are available for $300 perticket: these include a CD package autographed by a selection of the concert performers.

The event will take place at the New York Hard Rock Cafe at Times Square: 1501 Broadway at 43rd Street, NYC. Order tickets online at www.worldhungeryear.org , or call (212) 629-8850 Ext. 31. “