29TH ANNUAL HUMAN RIGHTS BANQUET Now in nearing its third decade of furthering the human and civil rights of
LGBT citizens, the Long Beach Lambda Democratic Club takes to the gor- geous Hotel Maya to honor the city’s greatest political figures. On Saturday, September 11 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Hotel Maya in Long Beach— 700 Queensway Drive, the recognition commences and presents the following: • Assembly Speaker John Pérez – Michael Lonergan Award • Assemblymember Bonnie Lowenthal – Franklin Cook Award • Commander Laura Farinella – Woman of the Year • Commissioner Raúl A. Añorve – Man of the Year • Downtown Long Beach Associates – Donald Snow Award • Unite HERE! Local 11 – Rob Kramme Award • Paul Duncan – President’s Special Recognition Award • Mark Hague – Paul Self Award
Complimentary parking courtesy of Hotel Maya. Visit
lblambdadems.org for more information.
ORANGE COUNTY MR. GAY COMPETITION Who’s the best at being gay? It’s a matter of presence, style, compassion and
WE ARE GOLDEN On Monday, September 27 a collection of the nation’s top musicians, chore-
ographers and celebrities will join forces for a star-studded concert benefiting the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center’s LifeWorks youth development program. The event will be held at the Arena Nightclub and will feature an eclectic evening of music, dance, comedy and special performances. Last year’s sold-out event included performances by choreographer Kevin Stea, Guy B (MTV/LOGO), Jojo, Blake Lewis, Fanny Pack, Tigaran and Carmit Bachar (Pussycat Dolls). The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center and Open Artists with Open Arms Present “We Are Golden” —a star-studded event benefiting The Center’s youth development program, LifeWorks. LifeWorks is a nationally acclaimed program dedicated to helping lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth reach their goals and dreams through mentoring and programs/activities that build achievement in five areas: wellness, home, education, career and personal development.
Arena Nightclub is located at 6655 Santa Monica Blvd in Los Angeles. The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center is located at 1625 N. Schrader Blvd. For more information, send an e-mail to lifeworks@
lagaycenter.org or visit
laglc.convio.net.
integrity. On Saturday, September 18, we’ll find out who’s the gayest of them all—at least in these parts—at the Velvet Lounge in Santa Ana. Candidates will be competing to travel to Philadelphia for the November 13 national compe- tition. The winner gets air fare and two nights at a hotel, plus $100 spending money and many other gifts. The deciding factors are many, but of course include looks, community involvement, and personality. Expect an underwear segment as well—sponsored by Geovanny Underwear. Candidates will be required to raise a minimum of $200 for charities. An opportunity drawing will be made available for guests at the event, which includes prizes like a balcony cabin on an RSVP Vacations Cruise, two spots on the all-gay
Cruisingwithpride.com rafting weekend in July 2011 or even a three-night stay at the all-gay Blue Moon Resort in Las Vegas.
For more information, send an e-mail to Dereck Andrade at
dereckaa@ymail.com or visit
mrgaycompetition.com. The Velvet Lounge is located at 416 West Fourth Street in Santa Ana.
OUT AT THE MOVIES – A NIGHT OF SHORTS Having chosen the best of the
award-winning best, “Out at the Movies” opens up the gilded
evening of Thursday, September 30
with live entertainment from “comedy whore extraordinaire” Patricia Villetto. Then six LGBT shorts— ranging from six to 22 minutes long—will be screened at
the Art Theatre in Long Beach, following a live Q&A session with
Last Call Director Nick Corporon. Admission is $10. “Out at the Movies” is an LGBT film screening event and a nonprofit organization which benefits those affected by breast cancer and HIV/AIDS. For more information, visit artfulthinking,org or
arttheatrelongbeach.com. The Art Theatre is located at 2025 East Fourth Street.
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