An event is being held tonight starting at 5 p.m. at Seldom Blues in the Renaissance Center to raise money for Detroit automotive writer Frank Washington Jr., who was severely beaten and stabbed in early February.

Police said that Washington, 60, was stabbed and beaten during his routine morning walk near Ward Street and McNichols Road on Detroit's west side.

Luther "Badman" Keith, himself a veteran Detroit journalist, will provide the entertainment.

Money can also be sent in care of Angela Todd, Charter One Bank, 633 Notre Dame, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230.

For more information, call 313-882-7697 ext. 221.