Fresh Loaf

1. Bettie Page in ICU (She died two days later — sniff, sniff.)

2. Chris Devoe/Rachael Spiewak benefit at Highland Inn (The event was so packed, people were turned away at the door.)

3. Annie Leibovitz talks (photo) shop (Says Annie: “It’s been a process over the years to learn how to talk and to mean what [I] say.”)

4. Court hears latest Troy Davis appeal (View photos from Davis’ vigil at our Sideshow blog.)

5. Where the hell is Candler-McAfee, Ga.? (We later unearthed evidence of its existence — look.)

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Local bands and DJs are coming together to raise funds and awareness after a Dec. 3 home invasion in the Poncey-Highland neighborhood rattled both the community and Atlanta music scene.

On Thursday night at 9 p.m. at the Highland Inn Ballroom on North Highland Avenue, the Gaye Blades — which includes members of the Black Lips — and Noot d’ Noot, along with a “special surprise guest,” will headline a night of raffle giveaways to benefit local musician and DJ Chris Devoe and community activist Rachael Spiewak of SoPo Bicycle Co-op. Guest DJs will also spin records throughout the night.

Criminal Records, Youngblood Gallery, Sweetgrass Salon, Charis Books & More and other local businesses are contributing items for the raffle.

“Our tagline for the event is ‘It’s a neighborhood watch,’” says Suzy Moran, one of the fundraiser organizers. “We want it to be a benefit [for the victims], but also a way for the community to come together.”

Organizers are requesting a $5 donation at the door to help the victims.

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