Previous Michael Negrete Search Events
Rally at UCLA
A rally took take place outside of Dykstra Hall at UCLA (Mike's dorm) on June 6, 2000 from 5-7 PM. Chris Wabich's steel drum band, the PANic All Stars, performed. Flyers and bumper stickers were handed out. Many local media attended.
"Primer Impacto"
Our story appeared on the Spanish network (Univision) program Primer Impacto on May 9, 2000. The show is scheduled to be repeated up to three times every few months.
"PANic All Stars Steel Band" Performs Benefit on Internet TV Show
In support of the Michael Negrete Search Fund, PANic All Stars Steel Band will be performing on "The Coffee House" internet TV show, live in front of a studio audience. Show time is Thursday April 6 at 8pm LIVE on the net at: www.NetThisTV.com. Proceeds from internet CD sales will go to the search fund.
PANic is an acoustic steel band that specializes in the most difficult repertoire for steel drum ensemble. PANic was selected to perform at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention and has toured in the USA and Scandinavia. PANic has 3 CD releases, 2 of which Mike Negrete is featured on. For the "NetThisTV" show, PANic will include works by Brahms, Frank Zappa, "Boogsie" Sharpe and Mike Negrete.
If you would like to be a member of the studio audience, you MUST RSVP so your name will be on the audience list. Chris will email you directions to the studio in Glendale. To RSVP, contact Chris Wabich and be sure to leave your contact information at: (310) 320-3617 or Wabich@juno.com
For information about covering the event at the venue, contact Rob Steiner at: music@netthis.com
Orange Show Speedway
The Orange Show Speedway in San Bernardino kicked off its season on March 25 with a presentation of Michael's story. Before the races began a parade lap was driven by Chris Hines, with Michael's picture on the truck. Chris Hines then spoke about Michael and made a plea for help in finding him, as well as reminding people to be especially careful with their children to prevent these situations from happening. I believe that Chris impacted many of the spectators.
Chris Hines participated in two races. The first was the "Trophy Dash," a race between the four top qualifiers, which he won.The second was the actual speedtruck race, consisting of 18 trucks. Chris came in third.
Many thanks to Chris, Donna, Sandy, and the rest of the team for helping us search for Michael, for their dedication to the cause of finding Missing Persons, and for making us welcome and comfortable at the race.
Chris Hines will be racing for Michael again in the third week of April at the racetrack in Irwindale, CA.
National Enquirer TV
Michael's story appeared on National Enquirer TV on March 3, 2000. The show did a very good job of telling the story. Mary and Miguel were also reinterviewed during the first week of March by San Diego TV stations 10, 8 and 6. Fox 6 distributed their story to stations in the western states. We are hoping to get more national TV coverage and would appreciate your help in contacting as many national news shows as you can.
Fundraising Concert in Solana Beach A fundraising event has been planned for Sunday, January 30, 6:00 PM -
10:00 PM, at The Belly Up Tavern at 143 South Cedros Ave. in Solana Beach, near San Diego. The event will feature the music of:
Tickets are $10.00 in advance or at the door. For tickets and more information contact The Belly Up Tavern: message (858) 481-9022 / tickets (858) 481-8140
DIRECTIONS TO THE BELLY UP: Take 5 towards Solana Beach. Take Lomas Santa Fe west about 3/4 of a mile and go left on Cedros Ave. The Belly Up is 500 feet down on the right. There's lots of parking just south of the club.
Los Angeles / Long Beach Information Meeting On January 2, 2000 an organizational meeting of volunteers was held at the Lakewood First Presbyterian Church in Long Beach. There was a wonderful turnout of 200+ people. Committees were formed as follows:
Anyone wishing to help with any of these committees may contact us by email: Michael Negrete's Search Team
The meeting also generated other ideas on where to search. There are people contacting the Public Utilities Commission, the Post Office and lifeguards all up and down the coast to see if people who are outside everyday can aid in looking for Michael.
We would like to thank the church for allowing us to use their facility and all the people who came to the meeting.
Additional entertainment by:
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