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Mission of Burma benefit concert for Somerville Local First

The Regent Theatre in Arlington and Somerville Local First announced today that renowned post-punk band Mission of Burma will be playing a benefit concert for Somerville Local First onSunday, February 9, 2014 at the Regent Theatre in Arlington. This will be Mission of Burma's first Boston show in over a year and the only area scheduled performance in 2014. Minibeast, featuring Peter Prescott of Mission of Burma, and Bugs and Rats, from Quincy, MA, open. Mission of Burma's performance kicks off the first annual benefit show for Somerville Local First, a non-profit organization committed to supporting a diverse economy in Somerville, Massachusetts that is local, sustainable and fair. Funds raised from this concert will help support Somerville Local First's efforts to help launch and nurture the development of independent businesses in the city. Sam Adams BreweryCraft Brewers Guild and DigBoston are sponsoring this event. Additional local sponsors are: Q's NutsDave's Fresh PastaDaddy Jones BarTaza Chocolate,Magpie, and Olde Magoun's Saloon.Ticket Information: Tickets are $27.00 and $22.00 (includes $3.00 restoration fee) and can be purchased through the Regent Theatre Arlington online or at their box office located at 7 Medford Street in Arlington, MA, 781-646-4849. Doors are 7 PM with showtime at 7:30 PM. This is an all ages show. Beer and wine will be available for purchase by those 21 and over with proper I.D.

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