On Saturday, May 14, A Reason To Survive will celebrate ten years of empowering youth through the arts. A stellar lineup is planned, featuring The Midtown Men, four stars from the original cast of Jersey Boys. At the ARTS Center, NTC Promenade, they’ll give a one-of-a-kind concert celebrating the sound of the ’60s. Culinary chair Andrew Spurgin, The Cooks Confab chefs, and guest chef Giuseppe Ciuffa are teaming up to create a customized three-course meal. ARTS is dedicated to healing and inspiring children facing life challenges by providing innovative arts-based education and employment opportunities. Tickets are $200. (619/297-2787, ext 2002, www.areasontosurvive.org) MIA STEFANKO
