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Dec 20, 2011
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18 December 2011 show at Lincoln Hall benefits Inspiration Corporation

Wilco’s Dec. 18 show at Lincoln Hall raised $63,500 for one of the band’s favorite local charities. According to Diane Pascal, Vice President of External Relations, Inspiration Corporation will use the donation for both general operating expenses and the Supportive Services program, through which we help Chicagoans who are homeless or poor to pursue permanent housing
Nov 4, 2011
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Garrett Popcorn Bundle to Benefit Hull House

Wilco has partnered with Chicago’s famous Garrett Popcorn to create a bundle of goods that will benefit the Jane Addams Hull House. The bundle includes a 1 gallon collectible Wilco tin filled with Garrett’s “Chicago Mix” and a CD of Wilco’s The Whole Love. Get yours HERE. (Please note, offer expires Nov. 24, 2011)
Oct 19, 2011
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Wilco Gives Chicago The Whole Love

Wilco play their fifth and final Chicago-area show of 2011 at Lincoln Hall on December 18 at 8:00pm. The concert benefits the Inspiration Corporation, an organization that aids Chicagoans characterized by homelessness and poverty by helping them find work and providing permanent supportive housing. Tickets are $100 and go on-sale on Saturday, October 22 at
Oct 7, 2011
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Intonation Music Workshop Annual Gala Fundraiser, featuring The Autumn Defense & Signed Guitar

Intonation Music Workshop’s Annual Gala Fundraiser is Thursday, October 13th at Alhambra Palace in Chicago. Members of Wilco signed a new Brown Fender Telecaster, which will be the headline auction item at the event. The proceeds will be used to to provide high quality instruction in the IMW classroom. In addition, Patrick Sansone & John
Oct 4, 2011
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Please read Henry’s story

Henry, Wilco, and The Whole Love Sep 302011 My son Henry was born a musician. In fact, even before he was born, I could feel him move and react in my belly when I played certain tunes; at the time, I carefully noted in his baby book that his in utero preferences leaned to Public
Sep 27, 2011
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Tickets for SOLD OUT St. Louis show being Auctioned Off for Charity

We are auctioning off a pair of tickets to the  SOLD OUT  St. Louis Peabody Opera House show on 10/04/11. All proceeds from this auction will go directly to our friends at Gateway Greening. More info below. Join the Bidding HERE Happy Bidding-WilcoHQ The Date: 10/04/11The Venue: Peabody Opera House (www.peabodyoperahouse.com)Ticket Location: ORCHESTRA Left Center,
Sep 1, 2011
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Wilco Joins Farmer Foodshare, Local Businesses & Farmers’ Markets to Benefit Hunger Relief at Raleigh Show

WILCO brings fans, local triangle businesses and farmers together to collect fresh local food and to raise money for hunger relief at farmers markets on September 24th and at their September 27th show at the Raleigh Amphitheatre. More here
Aug 9, 2011
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Help Save Lives in East Africa

You can help save lives in East Africa. Severe drought, entrenched poverty, conflict and lack of investment have pushed more than 12 million people in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia into a fight for survival and has killed more than 29,000 children under the age of 5 in the last 90 days in southern Somalia alone.
Aug 5, 2011
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Wilco on ‘Raise Your Voice’ Compilation

“I Might” is featured on the ‘Raise Your Voice!’ compilation, a free album in support in public broadcasting from ANTI- and 170 Million Americans for Public Broadcasting. Visit www.ryvoice.org to download. This exclusive compilation is a thank you to all of Public Broadcasting’s supporters. Join your favorite artists and the chorus of millions who love
Jan 11, 2011
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Wilco Donates to Inspiration Corporation

Wilco recently made a year-end contribution to Chicago’s Inspiration Corporation in support of their Engagement Center. According to director John Pfeiffer, “The Center makes a great difference to people who have nowhere to go during the day on weekends, when other agencies are closed. At Inspiration Corporation’s Engagement Center in Uptown, homeless and low-income people