It makes us happy to help the Heifer.

This past weekend marked the inaugural "Jazz At Heifer Village" benefit. What a blast! Heavy hors d'oeuvres; live music featuring Rene Koopman, Jane Mages, Jay Payette, Steve Suter, Carl Wolfe, and Joe Vick; and a silent auction benefiting the Heifer International Foundation. The benefit began at 7:00pm, music at 8:00pm and the auction wrapped around 9:30pm.

This was a landmark event for LNS Lutherie, as we were able to donate one of our most decorated guitars and amplifiers to the cause. A three string Arturo Fuente Curly-Head cigar box was the body, the neck construction was Red Oak, feat. a Burled Redwood fretboard--barked ends still intact--with 16 brass frets. The bridge was black walnut, placed immediately at the point where the strings pass through the tailpiece--offering a warm, woody tone. A bubinga nutpiece was used for the three-banjo strings to pass over the neck and down the length of the guitar. Picture will be posted soon of the LNS Staff and their offering to Heifer.

All in all, between the ticketed event and the auction, a large sum of money (non-disclosable amount), was raised for Heifer. We urge all who are able to donate to the Heifer World Fund, as this non-profit org. is able to purchase and send animals to families and communities around the world, increasing the quality of life, and promoting sustainable living. For more information, visit Heifer International.