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MusicheckLive Concert with Lola, Cooper Tisdale and Diane Durrett. This soul-themed show benefits Katrina relief. $5 from the ticket price and the proceeds of the silent auction of music memorabilia benefit Travelers Aid of Metropolitan Atlanta. 5-7 p.m. happy hour; 7 p.m. concert. Sept. 27. $20. Academy of Medicine, 875 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-246-1927, www.musicheck.com.

Theatre Relief Atlanta. A performance including Atlanta musicians Matthew Kahler, Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls. Also actors Theroun Patterson, Sheri Mann Stewart, Jen Caldwell, Chris Moses, Kate Donadio, Kyle Collins and dancer Celeste Miller. Benefits Katrina relief. 8 p.m. Oct. 3. $20. No reservations needed, but seating is limited. Actor's Express, King Plow Arts Center, 887 W. Marietta St. N.W., Suite J-107, Atlanta. 404-966-0534, theatrereliefatlanta.blogspot.com.

Katrina Evacuee Volunteerism/Donations. This shelter seeks people to sort donated clothing and other supplies, and cook and serve food. Items needed include nonperishable foods, water, juice, new clothing and shoes for all ages, toiletries. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Monetary donations accepted. Atlanta City Refuge, 1300 Simpson Road, Atlanta. 404-874-2241, www.cityofrefuge.cc/katrina.

Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund Golf Tournament. Join community leaders, business owners and residents for 18 holes of golf, breakfast, lunch, contests and prizes to benefit Katrina victims. Presented by Collins Hill Golf Club and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. 8 a.m. registration; 9 a.m. tournament begins. Oct. 7. $60 registration per golfer; $35 sponsorship. Collins Hill Golf Course, 585 Camp Perrin Road, Lawrenceville. 770-822-5400.

"Rock for Relief" with Sister Hazel, Michael Tolcher, Gaelic Storm, Emerson Hart, Dave Barnes, Theresa Andersson, Scott Munns, Francisco Vidal, Cowboy Mouth. Upon cancellation of the Rock Boat, the organizers of the annual floating music festival sponsor this concert for hurricane Katrina relief. Includes a silent auction. Proceeds benefit Americares and Petsmart Charities. 6 p.m. Oct. 1. $25 sold at www.ticketalternative.com or at the EarthLink Live box office. EarthLink Live, 1374 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-885-1365, www.earthlinklive.com.

Hard Rock Cafe Ambassadors for Katrina Relief Benefit. Music by Tommy Dean, Java Monkey, Mike Veal, Barry Richman, Diane Durrett, silent auction and raffles to aid Hard Rock Caffe's employees affected by Katrina in Mississippi and New Orleans. 1 p.m. Oct. 9. No cover. Fuzzy's Place, 2015 N. Druid Hills Road, Atlanta. 404-321-6166, www.fuzzys.com.

The Atlanta Walk Run for Animals. A celebration of pet ownership. Run in the 5K or walk a 1-mile course with or without a dog. A pet and people costume contest, music, food, demonstrations and games. Benefits the Lifesaver Fund or Katrina Animal Relief Fund. 6 a.m. registration; 8:30 a.m. 5K; 9:30 a.m. 1-mile Oct. 8. $30; $25 ages 16 and younger. Advance: $20; $15 ages 16 and younger. Grant Park, 840 Cherokee Avenue S.E., Atlanta. 770-455-7077, www.atlantawalk4animals.com.

Moonlight Band - "Red Cross Benefit." 9 p.m. Oct. 1. $7. Houck's, 305 Village Parkway, Marietta. 770-859-0041, www.houcksrestaurant.com.

Music for Missions. A concert of southern gospel selections by the Victory Quartet. Benefits Katrina displaced families now living in the Tucker area. 7 p.m. Oct. 2. Donations accepted. Lawrenceville Road United Methodist Church, 3142 Lawrenceville Highway, Tucker. 770-939-3717, www.lrumc.com.

Music for Missions. A traditional bluegrass "pickin' and singin'" concert featuring gospel and country as well as contemporary music with a Fayeteville band, Overdrive. Benefits Katrina displaced families now living in the Tucker area. 7 p.m. Oct. 16. Donations accepted. Lawrenceville Road United Methodist Church, 3142 Lawrenceville Highway, Tucker. 770-939-3717, www.lrumc.com.

Crescent City Throwdown: Hurricane Katrina Benefit. Little Five Points merchants and musicians come together to raise money for the New Orleans music industry. Includes bands performing at the Five Spot, a New Orleans style parade and concert at Variety Playhouse. 1 p.m. Oct. 2. $10 at 5 Spot; $25 at Variety. Little Five Points, Moreland Avenue at Euclid Avenue, Atlanta. 404-521-1786, www.crescentcitythrowdown.com.

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Coweta County Ride for Rafters. Ride options of 15, 30, 65 and 100 miles. All rides pass Habitat homes being built in the Newnan area -- some for Katrina evacuees. Fully sagged ride. Benefits the Newnan-Coweta Habitat for Humanity. 7 a.m. registration; 8:30 a.m. 30, 65 and 100 mile options; 9:30 a.m. 15 mile option Oct. 1. $30; $25 advance. Newnan High School, 190 LaGrange St., Newnan. 770-486-9252, bicyclesunl.com/site/intro.cfm.

Big Bands for "The Big Easy." Atlanta Steinway Society presents an afternoon of toe-tapping swing music to benefit Katrina victims. Featuring Atlanta Seventeen, Atlanta Swing Orchestra, the Modernaires and the Sentimental Journey Orchestra. 4 p.m. Oct. 2. $25; $50 VIP. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. 770-594-6232, www.roswellgov.com.

Benefit for New Orleans Musicians with the Newbies, the Squirrelheads, Five Pound Bass, Brian Lavelle, Groupie, Clay Johnson and Al Aylsworth. 5:30 p.m. Oct. 2. $12 advance. Smith's Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-875-1522, www.smithsoldebar.com.

Hurricane Relief Fund for Artists & Arts Organizations. Assisting arts organizations and artists based in Gulf Coast communities devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Distribution and decisions on use of funds to be made by state arts agencies. Mailing address follows. Zip is 30309. Operating daily. Only monetary donations accepted by check or credit card. Southern Arts Federation, 1800 Peachtree St. N.W., Suite 808, Atlanta. 404-874-7244, southarts.org.

Fall Block Party. The area will be transformed into a street fair. Shop, mingle, sample delectables, listen to live music and enjoy offerings of the 176 businesses in the village. Also, a drop-off point for non-perishable items for Katrina relief. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 1. Free. The Buckhead West Village, 3209 Paces Ferry Place - Suite 10, Atlanta. 408-869-9980, www.thebuckheadwestvillage.com.

Katrina Musician's Benefit: Tommy Brown, Heaven Davis, King Johnson. An evening of music to benefit hurricane relief efforts. 1 p.m. Oct. 2. $10. The Five Spot, 1123 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-223-1100.

Laughing Pizza: Original Music, Family Style. Live music, food, face painting and fun for the family. Benefits Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and children victims of hurricane Katrina evacuated from the Gulf Coast and being treated at Children's. 2 p.m. Oct. 1. $20. The Roxy, 3110 Roswell Road N.E., Atlanta. 770-354-1554, www.laughingpizza.com.

Katrina Musician's Benefit: Kingsized, Beausoleil, The Subdudes. Rock 'n' roll concert to benefit hurricane relief efforts. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2. $25. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-521-1786, 404-524-7354, www.variety-playhouse.com.

Crescent City Throwdown - Cake Walk Sponsor. Merchants and musicians come together to raise money for the New Orleans music industry. Come early for a New Orleans dinner by Emeril's, to meet and greet artists and celebrities and for the Variety Playhouse show. 1 p.m. Oct. 2. $150 VIP ticket. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-521-1786, www.crescentcitythrowdown.com.

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