What to Expect from Chris Rene's Homecoming Show

Anyone who's been on Patch or around town lately knows that "The X-Factor" star Chris Rene is playing his homecoming show Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium.

But what you might not know is that the event is much more than a solo concert.

Gina Rene, Chris's sister, gave us a break down the event this week.

Gina:
I don't know if everyone knows, but The Love Life Homecoming event for My brother Chris Rene sold out in less than 24 hours!

I'm not surprised really, it's just crazy how his life has turned around in less than 8 months and now he's famous and inspiring people all over the world to make positive choices and follow their dreams!

The Homecoming Event is going to be a celebration of Chris's recent accomplishment in receiving 3rd place on "The X-Factor," his recent record deal with Epic, the release of his first single Young Homie and lastly, yet most importantly, we will celebrate 8 months of Chris's sobriety with him. 

There will also be some special unnamed guests and possibly some city officials present to congratulate Chris for representing our town in such a positive and healthy way. Chris will play a few songs and some of the special guests will be playing music as well as myself. For those who won't make it in person to The Love Life Homecoming Event, it will be available as a live streaming video on Ustream via Pay Per View.

A portion of the funds from the event to go to supporting recovery programs at Janus Santa Cruz, the Rehab Chris successfully attended  2011.

Overall, I'm very excited and proud of my brother for the path he's choosing to live and walk on. I know he's inspired many poeple already, especially young people. I look forward to more artists like Chris Rene playing on the radio, because he's setting an example for what else in possible when an artist stands for something both real and positive.

In case you missed it, Gina also . Congratulations again to Matt Shaw from Scotts Valley, and Theresa Coyle, Chris's third grade teacher, for winning the tickets! 

Who will the special guests be? What will Chris sing? You've got to wait another day to find out!

Did you get your tickets? Are you excited for the show? Tell us in the comments and send us your photos from the show!