by randy hope
MÉNAGE NO. 6: AN EVENING OF ART+MUSIC+WINE!!! It’s on again for the women of the Long
Beach Community, as amazing artists, tarot readings and live music come together for Ménage À Trois No. 6: An Evening Of Art+Music+Wine! The event promises to be a beautiful night of entertainment and exploration and includes an exhibit, music, appetizers and desserts. Artists are set to in- clude Bridget McManus, Robbie Nieto, Judy
Francesconi, Jeanine Hill, Laura Stegeman, Melanie Kirschner, Margo Burgess, Mary Ann Guerra, Tiffany Caressi, Jaime Mulford, with music by Gina Villalobos and tarot card readings by Stefanie Medina. Ménage À Trois No. 6 takes place Saturday, February 11, from 5 to 10 p.m. at The Liberty Art Gallery and Performance Space, 435 Alamitos Avenue in Long Beach. Off-Street parking is available and cost is $10 at the door.
20.15 CLUB KICK-OFF RECEPTION The vision of The Center Orange County is to fully pay off the organiza-
tion’s mortgage for the property at 1605 North Spurgeon Street in Santa Ana well ahead of schedule. Retiring this debt quickly will help The Center O.C. to dedicate more of resources to the needs directly impacting the community and help secure the Center’s financial foundation for years to come. The terms of the mortgage, however, state that it cannot prepay any portion until June 2015. The goal is to raise $250,000 prior to that date, to pay down as much of the debt as possible when the penalties are lifted. When community members pledge $20.15 a month through the year 2015 to the Burn the Mortgage Campaign, it brings the organi- zation nearly $1,000 closer to reaching the goal. The Center O.C. hosts a kick-off reception for the 20.15 Club on Thursday, February 16, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the home of Leslie A. Bower, ESQ and Stacy M. McWatters, located at 10 Baneberry Aliso Viejo, in Aliso Viejo. For more infor- mation, call 714.953.5428 or
visitthecenteroc.org.
“RECOVERING” CATHOLIC CHURCH MIXER The Reformed Catholic Church—a progressive, LGBT-affirming,
international faith Community—is hosting a free mixer for active and non- practicing Roman Catholics, “recovering” Catholics on Thursday, Febru- ary 23, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Bishop Chris Carpenter, head of the church’s California-based Diocese of St. George, and church members are set to present information and answer attendees’ questions. The event is open to all people of faith and anyone interested in current matters of religion and spirituality. The Reformed Catholic Church Mixer includes refreshments and takes place at The Center Long Beach, 2017 East Fourth Street in Long Beach. For more information about the Reformed Catholic Church, visit
reformedcatholicchurch.org.
HOLLYWOOD RUSH 2012 Watch Hollywood celebri-
ties rush to save lives one night only, during the Second An- nual Hollywood Rush on Sun- day, February 19, at 7 p.m. The theater event includes 40 celebrities—five writers,
five directors and 30 actors—who
LGBT SENIOR ECONOMIC WORKSHOP A panel of professionals is set to give presentations and answer ques-
tions on financial and legal topics of interest for LGBT seniors during the LGBT Senior Economic Workshop presented by The Center Orange County. All LGBT seniors in Orange County are invited to attend the free workshop set to include panel members: Steven Earley, Financial Advisor; Mark Guillod, CPA; Gary Polston, Attorney at Law; Mark Powell, Attorney at Law; and Michelle Silva, Financial Advisor. The LGBT Senior Economic Workshop takes place noon onFriday, February 10, at Laguna Woods Vil- lage Community Center in Southern California’s premier community for independent, resort-style living for people 55 and older, located at, 24351 El Toro Road in Laguna Woods. For more information, call 714.953.5428 or visit
thecenteroc.org.
come together to create a wildly entertaining and energizing night of fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants theater... all within one day’s time! A group of writers will have 12 hours to compose six ten-minute plays. On the morning of the event, the scripts will be handed off to an as- sembly of directors and actors who will rehearse their plays into the afternoon. After a quick tech rehearsal and red carpet arrivals, the show begins. This fundraiser benefits the Baby Dragon Fund, which fuels crystal meth recovery, mental health and youth services at the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center. Tickets are $45 and $75, with VIP tickets for $240. Hollywood Rush takes place at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre, 4401 West Eighth Street. More information is available and tickets are avail- able
athollywoodrush.org.
GIVE LOVE: A WELLS HOUSE HOSPICE FOUNDATION VALENTINE’S FUNDRAISER. Wear something red and join LGB2NETWORK for an evening of art,
music, food, cocktails and fundraising benefiting the Wells House Hospice Foundation’s art and music therapy programs. A $20 donation, includes admission, hors d’oeuvres and a complimentary signature cocktail. Wednesday, February 15from 6 to 8 p.m. at Sababa Restaurant & Lounge. For more information visit
lgb2network.com. .
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