It Happened Last Night
Ladies Helping Ladies
Ladies Lotto helped raise money for Planned Parenthood with an event in Queens, NY, that featured a Northern State performance and a silent auction.
By Spin Staff 09.19.06 3:00 AM
Rap trio Northern State helped a chic women's networking group, Ladies Lotto, celebrate the work of Planned Parenthood last night, performing at a fundraiser at the Foundry in Queens, New York. Attendees bid on items like couture clothing, original artwork, and a pink bicycle at the silent auction while Northern State performed new songs recently produced by the Beastie Boys' Ad-Rock.
Ladies Lotto, which presented the event, attracts dynamic and creative young women interested in furthering their careers and helping others to do the same, however their roots have much humbler beginnings. "It started as three girls sitting on a couch, smoking weed, drinking beers, and talking about how we could help each other out," founding member Natalie Blacker told SPIN.com. Now with more than 150 NYC members, and more joining each day, Ladies Lotto continues to grow with branches starting up in Philly, Boston, LA, Montreal, and even London. Blacker entices prospective members with, "Whatever it is that you want, you can find it here." KATIE HEATH
We asked: What item on the silent auction stood out to you? COMMENT
Name: Abby Hasler
Age: 23
Hometown: New York, NY
Occupation: Graphic designer
"Robin Cameron Drawings: They're casual; I really like the hand-drawn aspect of them."
Name: Lindsey Price
Age: 24
Hometown: New York, NY
Occupation: Publicity Assistant, RCA Records
"BiJules NYC Ring: I want it just in case I get mugged; I can hurt somebody."
Name: Shauna Conmay
Age: 28
Hometown: New York, NY
Occupation: Fashion designer
"Pink bike: I've been looking for one, I actually need a bike."
Name: Jonathon Kawbouris
Age: 24
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Occupation: Photographer
"Fredrickson dress: My girlfriend liked it and then I saw it and thought it was really beautiful."
Name: Liz Cordingley
Age: 27
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Occupation: Grad student
"United Bamboo dress: But everything that was donated is really great."
Name: Amani Olu
Age: 26
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Occupation: Founder, Humble Media
"I actually donated the 24 Print Group Show box set."
Name: Jon Feinstein
Age: 25
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Occupation: Associate Director of Group Show
"Matt Lucas 16x20 print: It's beautiful."
Name: Catherine Licata
Age: 27
Hometown: New York, NY
Occupation: Sony/BMG Production Consultant
"I gravitate towards the photographs."
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