A-LISTS community by randy hope
ABOUT THE L.A. GAY & LESBIAN CENTER Founded in 1971, in part by gay and
lesbian rights activist Morris Knight, the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center (LAGLC) was the first of many LGBT commu- nity centers to established around the world to the present day. Today, it is one of the largest Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) organizations
in the world and continues to be a strong leader and partner with LGBT organiza- tions across the globe. The LAGLC is the second oldest LGBT organization world- wide, only to COC Nederland in Amsterdam, which was founded in 1946. Since 1971, the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center has been building the health, advocat-
ing for the rights and enriching the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. The wide array of services and programs the organization provides include: free HIV/AIDS care and medications for those most in need; housing, food, clothing and support for homeless LGBT youth; low-cost counseling and addiction- recovery services; essential services for LGBT-parented families and seniors; legal services; health education and HIV prevention programs; transgender services; cultural arts and much more. For more information,
visitlagaycenter.org.
the organization recently revealed Emmy-winning stage and screen star Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met Your Mother) and his partner, actor and chef David Burtka, as the iconic honorees to be recognized at the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center’s 40th Anniversary Gala & Auction on Saturday, November 12, at the Westin Bonaventure in Downtown Los Angeles. The two have been out publicly for years and as the proud fathers of twins they’re the
perfect pair to join the celebration of “40 Years of Family” at the gala. “As a couple, Neil and David are respected and loved by the LGBT community,” says
Center CEO Lorri L. Jean. “They are role models to many, especially our youth, for how to live openly, with honesty and integrity. And with their support over the years for many LGBT services organizations, they exemplify the Center’s mission of empowering, heal- ing, advocating and leading in the LGBT community.” Harris and Burtka are steadfast supporters of LGBT organizations, including the L.A.
L.A. OF FAMILY 40 YEARS
GAY & LESBIAN CENTER’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY GALA HONORS
The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center is located in a city where the sheer star power of its
Hollywood celebrity culture has made it famous. The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center has reached a celebrity status itself, and is noted as the largest LGBT service organization in the world. The organization is setting the stage next month to commemorate 40 years of
services to the LGBT community with the upcoming Anniversary Gala & Auction—a celebration of “40 Years of Family.” The gala event for such an organization would not be complete without the appear-
ances of notable celebrities, whose support throughout the years has helped to make the nonprofit and its programs and services shine like a Hollywood star. To ensure this,
Gay & Lesbian Center. They’ve given generously to help LifeWorks, the Center’s youth development and mentoring program, thrive. “We’re honored to be a part of this important celebration for the Center, which offers
so many important services to LGBT youth and LGBT-parented families like ours,” Harris said, in response to the news. “The gala raises thousands of dollars to support services like meals and housing for homeless youth, a charter school for young people bullied and harassed in traditional schools, mentoring services and much more.” One of the premier events for the LGBT community of Los Angeles, the gala begins
with a chic cocktail reception and large silent auction, featuring travel and dining pack- ages and much more, followed by dinner and fabulous entertainment. Table hosts are integral to the success of this year’s gala, according to organizers, who
note that during these rocky economic times they greatly need community assistance to help fill tables. Table hosts commit to mailing invitations to at least 15 of their friends asking them to sell at least ten tickets each to the event. Hosts don’t have to purchase the tickets that they do not sell, instead The Center will fill their table with other guests who are unassigned. The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center Anniversary Gala & Auction takes place at a new
venue this year, the beautiful Westin Bonaventure, located at 404 South Figueroa Street in Downtown Los Angeles, on Saturday, November 12. The cocktail recep- tion is at 6 p.m. with entertainment to follow at 8 p.m. Tickets for the gala are $300 for general admission or $400 for a VIP ticket. For more information, or to purchase your tickets, go to
anniversarygala.org.
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RAGE monthly | OCTOBER 2011
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