THE MOOD IS INDIGO IN THE O.C. by joel martens
AN EVENING WITH
Perry returns to co-chair the event, a role she
has become very comfortable with after taking a leadership role in the event five years ago. She is proud that “An Evening With Women” will feature a range of musicians, from the consummate profes- sional and indie before it was cool, Aimee Mann, to the wild child of rock and roll, Courtney Love. In addition, all-star band Camp Freddy will grace the stage and celebrity guest artists frequently make surprise appearances with the band. “I’m really proud of the talented women we have,
while we might not always be on the same page, we are uniting in the possibilities of strength we possess, and that while we may be role models we’re not perfect,” Perry says. The event is traditionally very music-based, but
this year the line-up brings in other entertainers to amuse the audience, including comedian Wanda Sykes, Kat Von D and DJ Samantha Ronson who will be spinning during the after-party. The night will include a chic cocktail reception
beginning at 6 p.m., followed by dinner and a fabu- lous show beginning at 8 p.m., which will include a large auction with incredible travel and dining packages, and exclusive celebrity items such as a Linda Perry’s very own low-rider, a Fat Boy Harley Davidson. “An Evening with Women” benefits the Center’s
by sylvia rodemeyer
AN EVENING WITH WOMEN is set to return to the International Ball- room of the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday, May 19 with the most star- studded and diverse line up yet. At the reigns this year are musical superstar Linda Perry and highly sought after event producer Brent Bolthouse.
vital services for women and girls, including: food and shelter for homeless youth; services for se- niors; legal assistance; domestic violence services; health and mental health services and cultural arts programs. Last year’s event raised more than $365,000 for these services. While an out lesbian for years, Perry previously
shied away from the LGBT community because she found there to be a great deal of segregation within the community. Through her work with the center and this event she’s found more inclusion and diversity. Particularly dear to Perry’s heart is the center’s
work with LGBT youth. “The services the center pro- vides are vital and necessary. The problem of youth being kicked out of homes and being on the street are right under everyone’s nose and is ignored. This event helps shed light on the problem through music and entertainment.” Sponsors for the event include Wells Fargo, Kat
Von D, the Anita May Rosenstein Foundation, CBS, Roberta Conroy, Fox, Mering Carson and Toyota, ClubSkirts, Pinnacle, Ralphs, US Bank, Marsha Naify & Ana Pinheiro, Smallwood/Geoghegan/Bergstein and Sara Gilbert, Absolut, American Airlines, LN, SmartWater and Strange Wines. Tickets to “An Evening with Women” start at $300. To purchase tickets for the event, please visit
aneveningwithwomen.org.
Cinderella has had the visit from her fairy godmother; the ball gown is fabulous, the glass slippers are on and the coach at the ready. Now all we need is Prince Charming. Well get thyself to the ball on Saturday, May 12 and who knows what tender-hearted doyen might be there to sweep you off your feet! The Center Orange County is proud to announce that it’s annual Gala has been trans- formed into the Indigo Ball, to be held at a new and especially notable venue this year; the San- tiago Canyon Estate at 8011 E Santiago Canyon Road in Orange, CA. For 40 years, The Center O.C. has provided pro-
grams and services to promote the well-being and positive identity of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people of all ages. The Indigo Ball is their largest fundraiser of the year and will help to provide vital financial support for our wide array of services such as mental health counseling; HIV testing, education and counseling; thriving youth programs; community support groups, including our new services for LGBT seniors. Director of Development and Communica-
tions Thomas Soule shared with us, “We’ll be honoring Wendy Walsh, whose son Seth commit- ted suicide after being bullied in school for being gay. Wendy’s activism was instrumental in the passage of Seth’s Law, a California anti-bullying law that will take effect in July. A great night to show your support and a
wonderful way to introduce yourself to the many services at the O.C. Center, the people that work there, their supporters and the many volunteers who make the vital wheels turn. On another note, John Soule shared with us a special surprise, “I’m also happy to tell you that a group from Men Alive: The Orange County Gay Men’s Chorus will be performing. Bel Canto is a 16-voice ensemble of chorus members that regularly performs at concerts. They will sing a set of songs during dinner under the direction of Bob Gunn.
For tickets or more information more information go to the-
centeroc.org, or contact Kaeli Benvenuto at 714.953.5428 ext. 109 or
kaeli.benvenuto@
thecenteroc.org.
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