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Today is the Day of Ray! Brave what little snow there is out there, and swing by Sidewalk Cafe today between noon and 6 p.m. to help support Ray’s Candy Store.  See you there!

EV Grieve has all the details, including performance lineup, on this Saturday’s Day of Ray benefit at Sidewalk Cafe.  Here is the official flyer for the event.  Festivities kick off at noon.  Go forth, spread the word!
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In an interview with the Daily News on Saturday, Sarah Silverman professed her love for some Lower East Side establishments.
Favorite spots in the city?
So many! I love Veselka diner on Ninth St. I love the Bowery Hotel, Benny’s Burritos and B&H Dairy on Second Ave. — the best soup in NYC. I love the fancy [...]

[Photo via Slum Goddess]
Here is the latest on the Save Ray’s benefit at Sidewalk Cafe next week:
Day of RAY! Saturday February 6th from noon – 6pm
Benefit show at Sidewalk Cafe! Come see every musician, comedian, poet and performer this neighborhood has to offer.
$5 donation entrance fee at the door, no drink minimums.
15% of sales made [...]

[Photo via Neither More Nor Less]
EV Grieve reports that a date has been set for the Save Ray’s benefit show.  Saturday, February, 6, at Sidewalk Cafe on Avenue A. The lineup hasn’t been set, so if you wish to play or know someone who does, get in touch with Leah.
And a reminder that tomorrow night, [...]

The plight of Ray’s Candy Store has now reached mainstream local media.  Fox Five was on scene last night, interviewing Ray and some of his customers, including Slum Goddess.

If you are interested in donating money to help Ray, please head over to Paypal and use the email address saverayscandystore@gmail.com.
[via EV Grieve]