Kevin at the Townhall has posted that several autographed Olivia Tremor Control records are now up for bidding in a silent auction held at the Jackhammer in Chicago, with the deadline of the evening of May 12. That's when a benefit is being held for Cactus Canyon, "the world's largest gay campground," which has apparently been suffering from harassment and threats of violence; the owners of the camp are seeking funds to take legal action to deal with the harassment. In addition to the Olivia Tremor Control LPs, signed sheet music from R.E.M.'s "Everybody Hurts" and lots of additional art is up for auction, and a raffle for additional items will be held at the benefit. At the moment it's limited to those who can physically drop by the Jackhammer in Chicago, but Kevin is apparently working on a way to accept bids from out-of-towners. Kevin has also suggested at the possibility of some kind of OTC-related DVD (possibly a record of their Chicago concert?) will be awarded to one of the winners, if the price gets high enough.

For more details, visit the Cactus Canyon benefit page, where you can also donate even if you don't want the items. It's for a good cause.

Pictures of the OTC items up for auction are here.

UPDATE!

The signed items are now for sale on eBay, where you can bid on them, even if you don't live in Chicago.

Dusk at Cubist Castle Gatefold LP
Dusk at Cubist Castle 2XCD
Black Foliage LP
Giant Day EP

Cactus Canyon Benefit
Friday May 12th @ Jackhammer
6406 N. Clark Street Chicago, IL
773-743-5772