The benefit  event will take place on Monday, March 10, 2008 from 3:00pm-Midnight. Local bands will perform a variety of acoustic acts for a minimum entrance donation of $10. Scheduled bands to appear are: Modern Day Romeos, Sixteen Candles, Mr. Myers, Mr. Blotto, Murley Shertz, MER, Dave Tamkin, Dot Dot Dot.
 
100% of the cover charge will be donated, as well as net proceeds from food and beverage sales during the event.. This is an all ages event, families are welcome to attend.  The DeKalb and Sycamore Chambers, in cooperation with the DeKalb County Community Foundation, have established a Community Memorial Fund. The purpose of this 501c3 non-profit corporation fund is to collect donations to be used for a community remembrance.  Northern Illinois University has established a scholarship fund to honor the memory of the students slain in the February 14 tragedy. The February 14 Student Scholarship Fund will receive gifts through the NIU Foundation for the general scholarship fund and work through the NIU Scholarship Committee to distribute scholarships to deserving students in the name of those who lost their lives in the shooting at Cole Hall.  Durty Nellie's will donate proceeds to both charities.