T2F Presents Tina Sani - Live in Concert at Indus Valley School
Sunday, April 5th, 2009
Har Taan Hae Deepak
The inimitable Tina Sani invites you to an evening of eastern music, in support of PeaceNiche and T2F.
Date: 17th April 2009
Time: 9:00 pm
Venue: Indus Valley School of Art & Architecture [Map]
Phone: 0300-823-0276
E-mail: sabeen@t2f.biz
Tickets: Rs. 1,000 per person
Available at Agha’s Supermarket, Nando’s (Clifton), Espresso (Kh-e-Shahbaz), Indus Valley School &
Naheed Store
Since you’re bound to get hungry at some point, Nando’s will be standing by to feed you. Buy lots of food from them as they are graciously donating 50% of their proceeds to T2F. They’re also throwing in a free Rs. 200 dine-in voucher with every meal. Thank you Nando’s :)
This event is part of the T2F: Renaissance Fundraising Series. For more information about our work, please explore our website. We are grateful to Jang Group, Geo Television Network, Radio 1 FM 91, Nando’s and IVS for their support.
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