Music Is Bulletproof

The Quike Challenge (Updated)

This is a repost from before because they still need to raise more money...and they need it by April 6th. So far they've raised about $1100 of the $3000 Quike needs to buy a synthetic skull. Can we give a little more?

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From the Comments:

Englert here, Elise--
Quike is not a former employee of the Argonaut, he will be coming back as soon as his next surgery is complete.
But we have a problem. Quike needs $3,000 for a new skull that is being constructed for him. Would the readers, lovers of Frozen Tropics like to help him out? I am asking for $30 bucks from 100 readers/friends/concerned citizens. I am throwing in the first $300 right now. That means we only need 90 of us to keep the thread going...Will the Frozen Tropics readers respond to my challenge?

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UPDATE
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Joe Englert:

Drop off your checks at the Argonaut. Make them to Quike Morales and in the memo: mark "donation for skull". If you have physical dolllars, all cash will be kept separately in a non-Argo related account. Thanks for all the interest!

The Argonaut is located at 1433 H Street NE

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2nd UPDATE
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There is now a way to make donations online. It's still better to drop your money off because Amazon will take a little off the top for all online donations, but this is a good option for those unable to make it to the Argonaut. Here is (once again) the video of Quike discussing the shooting last fall that cost him his eye and has required several surgeries. In the video Quike also talks about his latest project, Music is Bulletproof, where he uses music to raise funds for victims of neighborhood violence.

WP: Music is Bulletproof

Watch the video of Quike Morales (the former Argonaut bartender who was shot in the face last fall) talking about the shooting, and his efforts to raise money for other victims of neighborhood violence.

Reminder: Music is Bulletproof

What: a benefit for victims of neighborhood violence. Featuring Dj Key-K, who lost an eye when he was shot last September after leaving work, and Dj Seth. Admission is free, and donations are accepted.
When: music starts around 9pm
Where: The Argonaut (1433 H Street).

Music is Bulletproof @Argonaut

Dj Key-K returns. Many of you will remember Quike Morales (Dj Key-K), a bartender/waiter at the Argonaut (1433 H Street), who was shot last September. Well, he's back djing at the Argonaut, and it's for a special cause. Details from the flyer below:

Quike Morales a.k.a DJ Key-K is a victim of a violent crime. He was shot in the head on September 30th 2006 while standing on his girlfriend’s porch at 637 14th Pl, a block away from the Argonaut. As a result of the shooting, he lost an eye and a piece of his skull. DJ Key-K is still waiting for 2 more surgeries but recovering fast from his injuries.
“Music is Bulletproof” is a way for him to show his appreciation to friends and customers of the Argonaut who have helped him in these difficult months of his life, and to raise his voice against the violence in this neighborhood. Admission is free, and any money raised will be used to benefit other victims of violent crimes.
In an effort to raise awareness, Quike is hoping to do similar events in all the bars around H Street in a bid to get the attention of DC authorities and community leaders.
Along with DJ Key-K is DJ Seth-B, who was one of the first people to show support for this campaign against violence.

MUSIC IS BULLETPROOF
An event against violence in your neighborhood.
Be a part of the solution.

“Music is the medicine of the soul” - DJ Key-K

When: around 9pm Saturday Feb 24
Where: 1433 H Street (the Argonaut)

A Message from the Argonaut

The Argonaut would like to thank everyone who came out and showed their support on Friday night! We were able to raise over 9,000 dollars for Quike!! Also the Argonaut begins construction today on our patio!! We are in the process of ripping up the paving and then pouring concrete. Followed by fixing and putting the fence back up!! We can thank the city for it taking so long!!
Scott Magnuson
General Manager

*Winners of items in the silent auction will be contacted in the next few days

DCist: Argo Benefit

DCist has selected the benefit for its weekend picks. All this press should make for a full house for tonight's Quike Morales benefit at the Argonaut (1433 H Street). The event, which features a dj & a silent auction, starts at 7pm. There's a $20 suggested covercharge. Covercharge, & portion of the proceeds from food & beverage sales go straight to help cover Quike's medical bills.

Going Out Gurus: H Street Bars

A Washington Post online chat with the Going-Out-Gurus mentions tomorrow night's Argonaut benefit for bartender/waiter Quike Morales, who was shot in the eye (and is currently recovering) less then two weeks ago after leaving the Argonaut (enroute to his girlfriend's place) in what looks like a botched robbery. Patrons of the Argonaut (1433 H Street) will know Quike as a very friendly guy who aways made the visit even more enjoyable.

Other spots, including:
Palace of Wonders (Showbar) -1210 H Street
Rock & Roll Hotel -1353 H Street
The Pug (still in development) -1234 H Street

WP: Argonaut Benefit Friday Night

The Post notes tomorrow night's Argonaut benefit for bartender Quike Morales, who was critically injured when he was shot in the head after leaving work early one morning. The $20 suggested cover charge goes to help cover Mr. Morales' medical bills, as do a portion of the night's food & drink proceeds. The event starts at 7pm and runs all night. The evening features a dj (upstairs) & a silent auction.

VOH: Fundraiser For Injured Bartender

The Voice of the Hill reports on the fundraiser (this coming Friday night) that the Argonaut has planned. The Argonaut hopes to raise funds to help defray medical costs for bartender Quike Morales who was recently shot in the eye while walking from work to his girlfriend's home.

Quike Morales Benefit

The Argonaut is still collecting items for the silent auction. See the Argonaut if you have an item to donate.

Injured Man Progressing Well

The Argonaut reports that bartender/waiter Luis Morales (also known as Quike "Kee-Kay"), who was shot in the head early last Saturday in the 600 block of 14th Street, has come out of a coma & is alert & talking. Quike's family is with him at the hospital & his family at the Argonaut is trying to put together a fundraiser to help cover part of the costs for the surgeries he has already had to undergo. A benefit dj night is in the works, but until then, anyone wishing to help out may drop off donations at the Argonaut (1433 H Street).

VOH: Argonaut Employee Shot

The Voice of the Hill has a short piece on Luis Morales, the man shot in the eye (and seriously wounded) outside his girlfriend's home in the 600 block of 14th Place NE at 5:30 am on Saturday morning. Mr. Morales (also known as "Kee-Kay" -->Quike) had left work with a friend before breaking away to proceed to his girlfriend's. The last I heard Mr. Morales was undergoing multiple surgeries & remained in a coma. Police are asking that anyone with information regarding this crime contact the 1st District police, or call 727-9099.