Easter Sunrise Service at Mt. Davidson

I will be appearing at the Easter Sunrise Service in SF at Mt. Davidson. The service starts at 7:00am

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 4/4/10 Easter Event

Easter Sunrise 2010 at Mt. Davidson Cross
88th annual celebration at America’s largest cross begins at 7 a.m. Sunday, April 4, 2010

San Francisco’s grandest Easter morning tradition gets under way at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 4 at the 88th Annual Easter Sunrise Service at Mt. Davidson Cross, located atop The City’s highest peak. Admission is free.

A number of community leaders are expected to participate in the citywide event, including SF District 7 Supervisor Sean Elsbernd. The program also features an SF Firefighters Honor Guard presentation and musical performances by Lynne Miller of The House of Bagpipes, soloist Damien Carter, Gospel singer Shelen Huey-Booker and the YUPP Community Youth Choir, and The Salvation Army Brass Ensemble, which will start the morning off with a Sunrise Prelude beginning at 6:50 a.m.

Local clergy presiding at the non-denominational service include Easter Sunrise 2010 chairman Rev. P.T. Mammen of International Christian Center, Rev. Jeffrey Garner of SF Lighthouse, Rev. Dr. Tim Svoboda of Youth With a Mission, Rev. Nerses Balabanian of Calvary Armenian Congregational Church, Rev. Mark Kirchgestner of Dolores Park Covenant Church, Rev. Edwin Weaver of Golden Gate Community Church and Pastor Jeff Mammen of New Life Church.

Special bus service begins at 4:45 a.m. and runs every 15 minutes from Forest Hill Station to the park gate located at the intersection of Lansdale Avenue, Myra Drive and Dalewood Way – two blocks south of Portola Drive. Call 673-MUNI for further transit information.

Situated at the summit of Mt. Davidson (elevation 938 ft.), America’s largest cross will be illuminated throughout the evening of April 3 by spotlights totalling 48,000 watts, shining as a beacon for Easter morning pilgrims (great Saturday evening location shot and photo op at the corner of Robinhood Way and Lansdale Avenue).

With the sun rising over the East Bay hills, Mt. Davidson Park’s beautiful forest setting serves as a spectacular backdrop for this cherished Easter event. Adding to the visual appeal of the panoramic view of the downtown skyline and SF Bay is the dazzling springtime array of purple, blue, pink, orange and yellow wildflowers currently in bloom.

Sponsored by local churches and broadcast nationally in years past, the Easter Sunrise Service attendance record was set during World War II, with an estimated 50,000 worshippers in attendance. Originally dedicated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in a transcontinental ceremony in 1934, the 103-foot-tall Mt. Davidson Cross has been restored by the Council of Armenian-American Organizations of Northern California, owners of the monument.

Those planning to attend Easter Sunrise 2010 are advised to dress warmly and wear comfortable walking shoes for the short walk to the summit. For more details, call (415) 566-8393.

Media Contact:
Glenn Gullmes
(415) 566-8393
sftimes@mac.com

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Damien Singing "America The Beautiful" Live!

The Song "Just Hanging Out, with my family"

A lot of people are asking me how they can find my song "Just Hanging Out". Well, this song will soon be on a soundtrack provided by Severin Films. They will let everyone know when it will be available.

Thank you to everyone that sends nice words about my part in the film, I will keep you updated about what is going on in my life and where the band will be playing next.

If you would like for me to appear at your event; just send me a note on my facebook or email me at Damiencart@gmail.com

Thanks again,

Damien