·CalliopeFest, the largest and most diverse women’s festival in the southeast, selects mpower as their 2005 charitable partner!

Tickets are now on sale for CalliopeFest IV, a showcase of more than 20 of the nation's top independent female musicians or female-led bands. The festival will take place May 20-22 in Ft. Lauderdale. Melissa Ferrick, renowned and prolific independent rocker, headlines this three-day music and art showcase. Also featuring:

• mpower supporting artists Shanti, Bonfire Madigan, Lindsay Rush, Halcyon, Amy Steinberg, Nunez and the Drum Studio All-Stars
• Art Show & Silent Auction featuring artwork by the young students of the Boys and Girls Club of America-Broward County
• Young Musicians Showcase featuring top youth and young adult talent from Florida.

Weekend passes are available at www.calliopefest.com for the discounted rate of $40 (regular $50) through May 1. For bulk ticket rates or one-day pass rates, call 954-854-7954.

check out some Calliopefest artists MP3s