February 2010 San Diego

MOPA PRESENTS: VINTAGE 2010 SIGNATURE
FUNDRAISING EVENT SERIES
Two delicious wine tastings, one great cause. The Museum of Photographic
Arts in Balboa Park presents the 2010 Vintage wine tasting and auction event
series. Going strong for 12 years, Vintage is MoPA’s signature annual fundraiser,
comprised of two exclusive wine tasting experiences and begins with a Fine &
Rare Wine Tasting on Saturday, February 20 and the Grand Tasting & Auction
on Saturday, May 22. The event series kicks off with the Vintage Fine & Rare Wine
Tasting from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the home of Scott & Carolyn White. The con-
temporary art-filled home is a great example of California cool design, and will
serve as the perfect backdrop to a decadent and unique wine tasting experience.
Event entry is $500 per tasting or the donation of two bottles of approved wines.
One tasting consists of ten 1.5 oz pours of the presented wines. The presented
wines will be complemented with the culinary artistry Executive Chef Scotty
LAMBDA ARCHIVES HONORS SAN DIEGO’S LGBT
Wagner of ChileCo Catering, named Best Caterer 2009 by San Diego Magazine.
HEROES, PIONEERS AND TRAILBLAZERS
Tickets and wine approval submission can be found at mopavintage.org.
In times like these, we need all the heroes we can get. Lambda
Archives of San Diego proudly stands as one of them. But instead of
taking credit for the advances our community makes, the people at the
BOWLING FOR EQUALITY
Archives reserve the congratulations for hard-working individuals. The
The Human Rights Campaign beckons San Diego to try on goofy shoes, have
Heroes, Pioneers and Trailblazers Award and Fundraising Event honors
some laughs and knock down pins like they were bigoted ballot measures! The
outstanding individuals each year who have laid the groundwork for
second annual Bowling for Equality event will be held at Kearny Mesa Bowl on
LGBT rights throughout San Diego—whether it be through activism,
Saturday, February 27. This event offers the San Diego LGBT community a
humanitarianism or a political presence. Now in its third year, the event
chance to come together in a social atmosphere for the beneﬁt of HRC’s continu-
is scheduled for Friday, February 26 at The Center, and will feature a
ing ﬁght for equality. Sponsorship of this community fundraiser enables HRC to
tasty selection of heavy hors d’oeuvres, refreshments, great entertain-
continue its ongoing ﬁght for equality for all LGBT citizens whether they live in
ment and the rare opportunity to network with many of the pillars of
San Diego or not. Three levels of sponsorship are available for event guests. Lane
the San Diego LGBT community all in one place. The Lambda Archives
Sponsors and Participating Sponsors will also have the option of advertising in
is proud to honor this year’s awardees: Toni Atkins—former San Diego
the event program (5.5 X 8.5 booklet) at $35 per quarter page. Availability will
Councilmember and politician; Frank Buttino—the first publicly gay
be ﬁrst-come-ﬁrst-serve. Contact JF Brady, HRC-SD Membership & Community
FBI agent whose class action lawsuit changed FBI employment prac-
Events Co-Chair at 619.296.5304 or at hrcbowling@gmail.com. E-mail HRC di-
tices for LGBT applicants; Jeri Dilno—political activist and first female
rectly at sandiego.hrc.org.
Executive Director of The Center; Judy “the Beauty” Forman—owner of
The Big Kitchen, civil rights activist and philanthropist; Cheryl Houk—
former Executive Director of Stepping Stone and HIV/AIDS activist; Mel
CODE RED Merrill—political activist for gay rights and philanthropist; Big Mike
“Roxanne, you DO have to wear that red dress tonight!” As a benefit for the Phillips—bartender, LGBT activist and philanthropist; and Sandra
American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign, the San Diego Sisters Ramirez—latina transgender activist.
of Perpetual Indulgence invite us to wear our favorite red outfit for CODE RED. This Former president of Lambda Archives Sharon Parker will also
benefit will be held at Bamboo Lounge on Tuesday, February 9 from 7:00 p.m. to receive the Presidential Award for her service in helping to collect and
10:00 p.m. at Bamboo Lounge - 1475 University Avenue. preserve San Diego’s LGBT history. Finally, Isaac Gomez will receive
Because heart disease is such a strikingly common cause of death among the Trailblazing Youth Award, along with his parents as an example of
women, the American Heart Association created the Go Red for Women campaign family support provided to a transgender youth.
to raise awareness and funds to combat this alarming epidemic. Women are dying Tickets are $25 for students, $55 before February 12th; $65 after
at a rate of one per minute, so help is critical. February 12—with a 10 percent discount for members. For more
CODE RED will feature entertainment by DJ Michael Carrera. Raffle prizes, deli- information about the event, the awardees and/or to purchase tickets,
cious food and drink specials will be offered, courtesy of Bamboo Lounge. The fun please visit Lambda Archives’ website at lambdaarchives.org. Contact
starts promptly at 7:00 p.m. and the Sisters are suggesting a $5 donation at the Patrick Salvatierra at pat@iprocomp.com or at 619.502.0747 or Sharna
door. Langlais at sharnalanglais@yahoo.com or at 619.952.7337.
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