The Grapevine: Phish, Humanitas Prize, Paul McCartney

American rock band Phish held a concert in their home state of Vermont on Sept. 14, in an effort to raise funds for the flood-ravaged state

 

Phish Holds Concert for Flooded Vermont

American rock band Phish held a concert in their home state of Vermont on Sept. 14, in an effort to raise funds for the flood-ravaged state after Hurricane Irene devastated infrastructure in late August.

“It’s been heartbreaking to see all the loss and destruction that came from the storm,” said Phish keyboardist Page McConnell on the band’s website. “Vermont is very much a part of who we are as a band. ... We hope the money raised will make a difference in the recovery and rebuilding effort.”

In fact, the concert raised $1.2 million, according to the Burlington Free Press, and will be given to the band’s charitable organization WaterWheel Foundation and to the Vermont Community Foundation to help with recovery efforts.

Humanitas Prizes Awarded

The 37th Humanitas Prize, which honors film and television writing intended to promote human dignity, meaning, and freedom, was awarded last Friday, Sept. 16, in Beverly Hills.

Among the winners were screenwriter David Seidler for the film The King’s Speech and writer-director Thomas McCarthy for the sports drama Win Win, starring Paul Giamatti. Both earned a $10,000 prize. The television writing team for Modern Family and Friday Night Lights also earned honors.

Paul McCartney to Wed

Sir Paul McCartney, 69, filed paperwork in London last week to wed his fiancee Nancy Shevell, 51. The former Beatle is said to be tying the knot at London’s Marylebone Town Hall, the same venue where he married his first wife Linda McCartney, according to a report from the Associated Press.

This will be the third marriage for McCartney and the second for Shevell. The couple have been dating for four years, and were engaged in May.

Compiled by Michele Goncalves