The Deep End sponsors a charity each month. Friday night, the featured charity was Seven Hills Homeless Shelter in Fayetteville. Students, teachers, artists, ministers, members of the community, musicians and more made up the crowd of about 30 Friday night. There was singing, dancing, talking, laughing, drawing, coloring and listening. Judi Copeland and Edie Bird were the hosts for the evening, and they plan to host the Deep End the last Friday of each month.
Admission is free, but donations are welcomed.
Michael Garret was the headline act and started the evening off with his acoustic guitar with Jared Tyler and Michael Moore. The mellow crowd gave them and all others following a warm welcome and watched attentively. Jennifer Nesbitt, a freshman drama major, entertained with her songs and guitar later in the evening. Nesbitt said she has been playing for about three years and plays on campus occasionally. A Toucan Jam and local poets will also perform at the benefit.