The Midnight Sun has been an exceptional music, art and performance venue in downtown Olympia for the past 21 years. It has always been accessible, affordable and all-ages.

Now, The Midnight Sun is on the verge of closing, and Olympia wants to do something about it.

Thanks to the efforts of Elizabeth Lord, volunteer manager of The Midnight Sun and a member of the Sun's resident theater company, Prodigal Sun Productions, word has hit the street that one of Olympia's most valued venues needs help.

James Madea, booker at The Brotherhood Lounge, has gathered the help of seven local bands that will play the first of a series of benefit shows under the heading "Save the Sun."

The lineup includes The Hungry Heart, Happy Noose, Hey Girl, Morgan and the Organ Donors, Mongo, November Witch and C-Average. The cover charge is sliding scale, with a suggested minimum of $5. One hundred percent of proceeds will benefit The Midnight Sun.

Nikki Talotta's full feature on The Midnight Sun benefit show is in the Music section at weeklyvolcano.com.

Save the Sun

With The Hungry Heart, Happy Noose, Hey Girl
Morgan and the Organ Donors, Mongo, November Witch, C-Average
Sunday, Feb 26, 8 p.m., $5 minimum donation
The Brotherhood Lounge, 119 N. Capital Way, Olympia
360.352.4153