'Pretty in Pink' concert to benefit cancer society

by Timothy Flynn | The Flint Journal

Friday May 08, 2009, 9:57 AM

FLINT, Michigan -- The folks who brought you "Beauty and the Beat," the local fashion and music extravaganza, are at it again.

This time, organizers of the annual festival are ready to take on breast cancer. To that end, they're presenting "Pretty in Pink," a multi-band benefit concert, today at the Loft.

All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society, said local musician Babatunde Olaniran, who helped create the show as a member of the "Beauty" planning committee.

Fashion will once again play a large part in this weekend's gathering, via the participation of local businesses like Somerset Salon Day Spa.

Filling out the musical side of the bill is Olaniran's R&B electronica act Stereoluxxx, along with Detroit rapper Invincible, local DJ Wilfred Cyrus and Grand Blanc native/Boston transplant Krysta Youngs.

Tickets for the 9 p.m. show are $5 and $7. The Loft is at 515 Buckham Alley.

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