community by lance perkins and bill biss
Equality Network Fundraising Night
Equality Network, a not-for profit organization, will host a major fundraising
event in West Hollywood, California at Eleven Bar and Restaurant on August 5
to support their organization’s efforts to reverse Proposition 8, which effectively
prohibits gays and lesbians from marrying. The event will include a silent auc-
tion, photo booths, live performances, massage chairs and a roster of top DJs.
The legendary Heklina of San Francisco’s Tranny Shack will serve as the Mistress
of Ceremonies. The event will also include comedic and musical performances
by a number of rising celebrities. Your hosts for the evening are Carlos O. Cortez,
Barbie Q, Joshua Miller and Ed Turner. Purchase tickets for $10 at gayfamilyvalues.
org. Eleven Restaurant & Nightclub is located at 8811 Santa Monica Blvd. For ad-
ditional information, call 310.880.7791 or e-mail
david@equalitynetwork.org.
Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Famous
First Thursday Mixer
Orange County LGBT Pride - Picnic in the Park
Learn more about your community and our LGBT businesses on August 6 while
Enjoy all the colors of our rainbow as it returns again to OC at the Orange
participating in the Famous First Thursday Mixer on the rooftop of the Palihouse
County LGBT Pride Festival - Picnic in the Park, sponsored by the Orange
Holloway, on Holloway and Santa Monica Blvd. One special bonus is the magnifi-
County Equality Council on August 15. Picnic in the Park will also be the site
cent view of the sunset while you are mixing and enjoying the good company. It
of the Orange County Kiss In for Equal Rights. The Kiss In will assemble at 11:00
all takes place from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Take a chance at the great raffle prizes...
a.m. in front of Steelhead Brewery and then walk to the Picnic in the Park site
like a dinner at The Hall (at Palihouse Holloway) worth $100! $5 valet parking with
from noon to 4:00 p.m. Confirmed community speakers are Beth Krom, Paul
validation. $5-$10 BBQ plates and drink specials. Palihouse Holloway is located at
Tellstrom, Zoe Nicholson and Jennifer Pizer. Pack a picnic lunch but no alcohol
8645 Holloway in West Hollywood. Need more info? Visit
laglcc.org.
is permitted in the park. Admission is free to all. Families are welcome. Dogs
are permitted. Carpooling is encouraged, as parking is limited and OC Parks
charge for parking. The William R. Mason Regional Park, Shelter 6 is located at
“After Concerts at the Park” Event
18712 University Drive in Irvine. Log onto
sites.google.com/site/oclgbtpride/
Out and About Long Beach is hosting an evening fundraiser on August 12
or e-mail:
oclgbtpride@gmail.com for more info. An After Party will be held
following the Long Beach Municipal Band concerts at Los Cerritos Park. Join
from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Steelhead Brewery located at 4175 Campus
them at the park and then for a hosted gathering at selected member’s Curt
Drive in Irvine.
Ryan and Mark Quintana’s house that Wednesday night as they host the Out and
About gathering. Admission is $10 at the door. Funds raised at these events will
be donated to Christ Chapel/AIDS Food store, The Center’s MYTE Program and
MOLAA (Museum of Latin American Art). Help support these great organizations.
Call 562.397.2511 for more info.
Simply DiVine! at Two Rodeo
Ahhh! There is nothing like the simple joys of a beautiful day and experiencing a
taste of European culture and delicious food. No need to buy a cross-continental
ticket. The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center has the perfect alternative. Head to the 4th
annual Simply diVine: A Summer Soirée for the Senses on August 22 at Two
Rodeo in Beverly Hills. Guests will enjoy delicacies from some of L.A.’s hottest
restaurants, premium wine from 20 popular vintners, and SKYY vodka cocktails,
all while leisurely walking Two Rodeo and listening to the sensual Latin-fusion
Trans/Giving’s First Annual Film Festival
sounds of Calé. One price of admission includes it all. Enjoy silent and live auctions
Trans/Giving will screen short films by transgender, gender queer and intersex
with travel and restaurant packages, fine wines and more. Center programs and
filmmakers on August 8 at the L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center. From comedy to ex-
services will benefit from your enjoyment. Tickets are $150 and your ticket will
perimental, music videos to uncomfortably honest documentaries, these shorts
enter you into a drawing for dinner for two at Street. For more info and to purchase
will entertain, titillate and burst open the doors for visibility for the transgender
tickets visit
lagaycenter.org or call 323.993.7400.
community. Experience their creative voices and join in the struggle to gain
acceptance in the mainstream media. There is a depth of talent to be offered as
filmmakers showcase their work on this night. The film festival runs from 7:00 p.m.
Serve IT Well: 1st Annual Charity Event for Camp Laurel
to 10:00 p.m. at the L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center’s Renberg Theatre located at 1125
Serve IT Well is a new fundraising event dedicated to raising money for Camp
N. McCadden Place. For more info, call 323.860.7302 or visit
lagaycenter.org.
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