# Event Details - **Event Name**: 13TH ANNUAL SPECTACULAR GIFT DRIVE FOR DCF WONDERFUND - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 19 Dec, 2025 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: On Friday, December 19, The Burren in Somerville is host to this beloved holiday tradition that brings together live music with heartfelt giving in support of children currently in foster care in the Greater Boston area. Help spread much needed holiday joy through the collection of new, unwrapped gifts for children ages infant to 18. All donations will be delivered to the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) to be shared with families. ?Hosted by Boston radio and podcast host, Anngelle Wood (Boston Emissions, Rock & Roll Rumble, and Crime of the Truest Kind podcast), with performances by Gene Dante & The Future Starlets and Lovina Falls. GENE DANTE & THE FUTURE STARLETS?Gene Dante has made a career out of picking glitter from the gutter and wearing it to black-tie affairs. With his indie rock rat pack, The Future Starlets, he travels shoulder-to-shoulder with deviants and debutantes, delivering a sound that’s as provocative as it is polished. Beneath the jewel-encrusted façade are lyrics drawn from Dante’s own experiences—crooned with risqué realism and backed by hard rock guitars, cabaret meets arena rock, with a wink and razor-sharp wit. The live ‘Starlets' features Tamora Gooding, Jim Collins, Erik Andersen, Sara Wendell, and Chad Raleigh sitting in for Matt Sullivan. GeneDante.com LOVINA FALLS?Described by The Boston Globe as “joyfully unclassifiable” and “elegant baroque pop drama,” Lovina Falls crafts a lush, genre-defying sound that blends art rock and dark dreampop with indie and post-punk textures. Their music is rich with layered harmonies and a dynamic interplay of electronic and organic instrumentation. Fronted by Valerie Forgione—former vocalist of Boston’s Mistle Thrush—Lovina Falls channels a singular artistic vision. Forgione’s vocals have drawn comparisons to Bat For Lashes, Fiona Apple, and the Cocteau Twins, praised for their emotional depth and ethereal power. The live eight-piece ensemble features fellow Mistle Thrush alumni Alice Lee Scott and Matt Klain, alongside Chuck Ferreira and Erica Mantone and seasoned performers Carrie Ingber (Fade, Chromavoid) and Brenden Cobb. www.lovinafalls.com HOW TO GIVE ?New, unwrapped gifts for children of all ages to include toys, books, games, coats, hats, mittens, hoodies, personal care items, sporting goods, art supplies, instruments, electronics, and gift cards. ? See the Wonderfund Amazon Wishlist for more. SATELLITE DROP BOX LOCATION ?For anyone who would like to donate but may not be able to attend, new, unwrapped gifts can be left at Petsi Pies at 285 Beacon St, Somerville, from Friday, December 5 through Friday, December 19. ABOUT WONDERFUND MASSACHUSETTS: The Wonderfund is a private nonprofit 501(c)(3) serving children engaged with the Massachusetts DCF. It provides emergency essentials and enrichment opportunities to help insulate children from the impacts of trauma. Wonderfund strives to ensure that every one of the 35,000 children involved with DCF experiences hope, confidence, and joy. We all believe that every child deserves to experience the joys and wonder of being a kid. Donate at any time at WonderfundMA.org. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/somerville/13th-annual-spectacular-gift-drive-for-dcf-wonderfund/200029262754334 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, art, performances, nonprofit, live-music, theatre, holiday - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 71 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Somerville - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: The Burren - **lat**: 42.39551 - **long**: -71.12163 - **full address**: The Burren, 245 Elm St, Somerville, MA 02144-2934, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 13TH ANNUAL SPECTACULAR GIFT DRIVE FOR DCF WONDERFUND - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/7e8956407b936d5182de726dcced471f70a211fb77af907870cef3b8842578e2-rimg-w1200-h630-dc020202-gmir?v=1765526254 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 13TH ANNUAL SPECTACULAR GIFT DRIVE FOR DCF WONDERFUND being held? - **A:** 13TH ANNUAL SPECTACULAR GIFT DRIVE FOR DCF WONDERFUND takes place on Fri, 19 Dec, 2025 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 19 Dec, 2025 at 07:00 pm at The Burren, 245 Elm St, Somerville, MA 02144-2934, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 13TH ANNUAL SPECTACULAR GIFT DRIVE FOR DCF WONDERFUND? - **A:** 13TH ANNUAL SPECTACULAR GIFT DRIVE FOR DCF WONDERFUND is organized by 24 Hour Concerts. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 13TH ANNUAL SPECTACULAR GIFT DRIVE FOR DCF WONDERFUND is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Somerville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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