Category Archives: Benefits
The Stonewall Swim August 21st
On August 21,
fifty (50) LGBT athletes
will take a daring plunge into
the Great South Bay.
They will swim from Sayville to the Fire Island Pines (approximately 3.5 miles!) to raise money for the Stonewall Community Foundation . These disciplined athletes have been training for months and your support is needed!
Stonewall was begun as a collection of advised-funds and endowments by like-minded donors concerned about creating a vibrant and healthy lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. Today, Stonewall is a full service community foundation seeking the participation of everyone interested in bettering our community.
Since 1990, the foundation has distributed more than $14 million in grants. Grantmaking from Stonewall’s general fund concentrates on the needs of organizations in the five boroughs of New York, while Donor-advised funds support a variety of organizations locally and throughout the country.
Stonewall supporters envision a community of shared resources where donors, funders and organizations work together, joined by a commitment to strengthen one another. Stonewall is dedicated to increasing charitable giving within the community today while building a strong endowment for tomorrow.
CHARLIE FINLAY is a newly elected board member –
He says, “My role will not be as a swimmer this year (I will be kayaking across the bay with a team to monitor the swimmers). I have committed to raising $2,500 for this event, and I ask that you please help me reach my fundraising goal by sponsoring me — just follow these 5 simple steps:
1. Go to: https://www.clubassistant.com/club/shopping_cart/merchandise.cfm?c=1535
2. Click “Add to Cart” in the “Sponsor a Fundraiser” line (second to last item)
3. Choose my name CHARLIE FINLAY from the “Fundraiser” drop-down menu (very important!)
4. Enter the amount of your donation, then click “Proceed to Checkout”
5. Enter your contact information, followed by credit card information, and click “Submit.”
PLEASE HELP THIS GREAT CAUSE!
Broadway Hottie Kyle Deschamps talks with Gay Life NYC.org
gaylifenyc.org founder
Michael Cavnaugh chats with
Broadway Star and featured Dancer
Kyle Deschamps for Broadway Bares XX on June 20th.
You may have seen him in Billy Elliott, now see this super hot guy talk about his life, his rugged manly background, and Broadway Bares this year. He’s hot, he’s single and the nicest guy you would ever want to see.
And get this, he is a Wilderness Survival Expert – and he loves adventure including Sky Diving. He is about to become certified, after which time he may become an instructor. You know what that means? You could go sky diving with Kyle on your back, holding on to you!
Michael also chats with the some of the cast from “Promises, Promises” and has some great footage of the Broadway Bares solo strip at Splash!
You can watch all the new videos (plus explore lots of useful and
entertaining information by stopping by Gay Life NYC.org .
Ronnie Kroell Launches Geek Nerd Wonk Charity Monday June 7th
PLAYGIRL Magazine cover-model
& Bravo’s Make Me a Supermodel
runner-up, Ronnie Kroell, will be
hosting a benefit with business partner
Stephanie A. Jones, J.D., LL.M., M.P.H., Esquire,
to launch their GeekNerdWonk Charitable
Foundation, “Helping Charities Help Themselves.”
The event will be held on
June 7th, 2010 from 5:30-8:30PM
at the beautiful La Pomme Nightclub,
located at 37 W. 26th Street in New
York City.
There will be African music, complimentary beverages, raffle prizes, a live auction at 7:30PM, and a dance party to follow the benefit. There is a suggested donation of $50, but all donations are welcomed.
GeekNerdWonk Charitable Foundation-
GNW “helps charities help themselves” in three areas of support. GNW contributes funds, talent and
volunteers to support GNW’s own fundraising budgets, adds professional and academic credentials to
complement the GNW Charities’ own professional expertise in applied field work approaches to public
health education and promotion, and develops quantitative and qualitative research to provide the
epidemiologically and methodologically sound statistical research to enable GNW Charities to write
scientifically-supported grant proposals.
24th Night of a Thousand Gowns A Smashing Success!
It was like seeing 5 Broadway shows in one night!
24th Annual NIGHT OF A THOUSAND GOWNS delivered endless entertainment as the star-studded event featured “Broadway Bares” performing “Football Strip “and Stimulus Package.” Broadway ‘s Terri White (Finian’s Rainbow) was there, along with legendary dance music artist Crystal Waters, Dance-pop singer Kristine W., Pop vocalist Kelly King, Drag Diva Coco Peru, and Drag legend Jesse Volt. Ari Gold, Sherry Vine, countless celebrities were all on hand for this annual magnificent charity benefit!
ANDREW DICKINSON was on hand filming and covering the entire evening! He got to chat with Jerry Mitchell, Sahara Davenport, Ari Gold, Lt. Dan Choi, the head of God’s Love We Deliver and some of the attendees!
Watch his awesome video online.
Andrew will be doing some filmwork in New York City and for us soon!!
EMAIL ANDREW at andytdickinson @ gmail.com
Visit their Production Company FaceBook Page KITANO PICTURES
New York Broadway Bares in Times Square with the Imperial Court
The fundraiser, which is produced by The Imperial Court of New York, will be held on Saturday, March 27th at Times Square’s Marriott Marquis Hotel to benefit Broadway Cares /Equity Fights AIDS and God’s Love We Deliver. Celebrating diversity with humor, heart, and humanitarianism, the Court puts the “fun” in fundraising.
The star-studded event will feature “Broadway Bares” performing “Football Strip “and Stimulus Package.” Broadway ‘s Terri White (Finian’s Rainbow) will appear, along with legendary dance music artist Crystal Waters, Dance-pop singer Kristine W., Pop vocalist Kelly King, Drag Diva Coco Peru, Drag legend Jesse Volt.
Broadway’s Tony-Award winning Jerry Mitchell will be honored with a knighthood from The Court in recognition of charitable work as the creator and executive producer of Broadway Bares, which has benefited Broadway Cares since 1992.
Over 1,000 people will attend this Annual Ball from all around the United States and abroad – among them, some of New York’s most fashionable. Because of its special brand of “community service with flair,” the event will be a “night to remember.”
The main event of the Ball is the midnight coronation of the next Imperial Court Monarchs. The event includes a full-course dinner, entertainment, Viennese Dessert Buffet, open bar, dancing, and a silent auction.
Broadway Bares items, such as VIP tickets to Broadway Bares 20: Stripopoly , autographed framed posters, the DVD Collection of X through 19.0, among other memorabilia will be available at the silent auction.
This year’s Honorary Chairs include: Michael Feinstein, Leslie Jordan, Jerry Mitchell, Dame Joan Rivers, and Dame Robin Strasser.
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Night of a Thousand Gowns March 27th
Night of a Thousand Gowns!
March 27th
Marriott Marquis Hotel
1535 Broadway and 46th Street
This year’s fabulous ball, a charity coronation ball will benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and God’s Love We Deliver.
Headliner Talent include: Broadway Bares, Kristine W, Crystal Waters, Coco Peru, Terri White, Kelly King, Jesse Volt and DJ Sherry Vine.
IMPERIAL COURT NEW YORK
25th Year of the AIDS Walk in New York City May 16th, 2010
Since 1986, AIDS Walk New York has raised more than $105 million for HIV programs and services in the tri-state area, and has grown into the largest AIDS fundraising event in the world.
In 2009 alone, 45,000 participants, many of whom were members of 2,880 corporate and community teams, raised a record sum of over $5.6 million for Gay Men’s Health Crisis (GMHC) and 50 other local AIDS service organizations.
This year marks the 25th year of AIDS Walk New York, the east coast’s first and the world’s largest such event. On Sunday, May 16, 2010, an expected 45,000 walkers will gather in Central Park and embark on the 10k route. The event will raise vital funds for GMHC and dozens of local AIDS service organizations in the tri-state area.
GET INVOLVED!
For more information, please call (212) 807-WALK (9255),
or visit aidswalk.net.
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Lady Gaga Marriage Equality Benefit at House of Blues Showboat Atlantic City
Out in AC, the lesbian, gay, bi-Sexual and transgender signature event brand of Harrah’s Entertainment in Atlantic City, NJ, will feature a “Hands Up for Marriage Equality” benefit on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at Club Worship in the House of Blues at Showboat, hosted by LGBT advocate, Lady Gaga.
Lady Gaga has been an outspoken supporter of LGBT equality, joining the call for full civil rights protections for LGBT people at the National Equality March in Washington, D.C. last October and declaring her opposition to all homophobia and sexism in the music industry.
In a statement today announcing the event Lady Gaga commented “I am honored to be able to continue to raise awareness and money for this cause and these outstanding organizations. Organizations like these are in the trenches every day working on behalf of all of us whether you are LGBT or straight. Equal and full civil rights are supposed to be for all of us.”
In addition to the famed pop star, fans and supporters can take to the dance floor as DJ’s Michael DeCero and Vito Fun will rock the decks at Club Worship.
Doors open at 10pm,
admission is a minimum donation of $20 at the door.
There will be no advance ticket sales and you
must be at least 21-years-old with valid identification.
Most importantly, one hundred percent of admission to this event will benefit Empire State Pride Agenda, Equality Pennsylvania, Garden State Equality, and The Power.
Four organizations whose mission is to advocate and empower the LGBT Community and Marriage Equality efforts in the Tri-State region and beyond.
For more information on this event and the organizations,
please visit the following websites:
Equality Pennsylvania is the leading statewide lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) advocacy and civil rights organization in Pennsylvania.
Garden State Equality is the largest advocacy organization in New Jersey, LGBT or otherwise.
Founded in 1990, the Empire State Pride Agenda is New York’s statewide civil rights organization committed to achieving full equality and justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) New Yorkers and our families.
The Power is an online organizing network that empowers grassroots and netroots activists from every state in the country and from all over the world to fight for equal rights for LGBT people.
About “Out in AC” and Harrah’s Entertainment-
Harrah’s Entertainment participates in the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index, which rates Fortune 500 companies in offering equal benefits, training, and protections for LGBT employees. We are the first and only gaming entertainment company to achieve a perfect score, which we’ve done twice – making Harrah’s a “Best Places to Work for LGBT” company. Additionally, Harrah’s is the only gaming entertainment company to endorse the Employment Non-Discrimination Act on a Federal Level. Harrah’s also maintains long standing partnerships with organizations such International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association(IGLTA) and National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association (NLGJA). The Harrah’s Foundation has supported the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation for several years.
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Schmitty and Pudge – Yorkies Twittering and Tweeting in Manhattan for Charity
Even more unbelievable – the two cute Yorkies were taking pet trick requests from followers on Twitter who were watching online from all over – even Egypt and Japan.
This Friday and Saturday, Dec, 11th and 12th, Schmitty and Pudge will once again be taking pet trick requests on Twitter in the store window of Lee’s Art Shop in Manhattan to benefit pets in need. Some of the popular requests also include their show stopping “Ring the Bell” trick, hide & seek, play dead, roll over, and speak. Passers-by and online followers alike even enjoy watching them sleep – which they do a lot. Schmitty & Pudge are becoming America’s real live virtual pets.
Besides taking donations, Schmitty’s Healthy Do’s & Don’ts 2010 calendar along Schmitty’s signature New Yorkie products sold at Lee’s Art Shop and online, they are giving a portion of the proceeds to Bobbi & The Strays – a local no-kill animal shelter. Lee’s Art Shop is matching the funds raised during the “New Yorkie In The Window” event.
Schmitty The Real New Yorkie is no stranger to giving back. Through her line of New Yorkie Greeting Cards, this five pound Yorkshire terrier began raising money for the Uniformed Firefighters Association Scholarship Fund after 9/11. Now through the Dogs Who Care Foundation, started in response to Hurricane Katrina, Schmitty The Real New Yorkie raises money to help pets in need find loving homes.
Schmitty has been on The Ellen Show, ACCESS Hollywood, Fox & Friends – even Japanese TV to bark about DOGS WHO CARE. A portion of the proceeds from all Schmitty’s products goes to Dogs Who Care to help pets in need across the country.
SCHMITTY
SNAXX Party to Benefit The Center December 11
a seven year anniversary party for SNAXX . The 7EVEN YEAR ITCH featuring DJs Rich King and Gustavo on the main floor and a SNAXX ALL-STAR LOUNGE with past Snaxx guest djs Joey Falcone, Paul Ferrer, Javier Peral and Bill Pfeiffer. Also coming back for the reunion will be SNAXX legend Paul Short on the door. The Best of Gay New York
DJs Rich King and Gustavo and
DSG Entertainment Group announce
SNAXX: the 7EVEN YEAR ITCH
Friday, DECEMBER 11thRebel, NYC
251 w 30th @ Eighth
From 10 pm to 4 am $15
This event is not only an anniversary for Rich and Gustavo’s long running Chelsea party for dudes, it is also a celebration of their new partnership with Derek Scott Graves (DSG) and a launch for their new monthly SNAXX dance event. Look for parties up and down the Eastern Seaboard, in DC, Baltimore, Philly, Pittsburg, Boston and beyond.
Having a seven year history of collaboration with the LGBT Center of New York and their monthly Dance208 parties, the 7EVEN YEAR ITCH is also a blowout benefiting The Center and their continued service to the NYC community.
The boys and Derek will bring the party back to NYC to benefit the Center at Rebel, the outer Chelsea club, home to a broad spectrum of parties gay, straight and in between, every third month.Derek Scott Graves, founder of DSG Entertainment Group has worked extensively with Clubland’s big guns and die-hard legends and organizations: Peter Rauhofer, Junior Vasquez, Saint-at-Large, Star69, Pill Awards, the OutMusic awards, even the Eagle! Now DSG is excited to partner with Rich and Gustavo and SNAXX to form a power triad bringing quality shenanigans to a disco near you.
SNAXX founder, Rich King, has been going at it in NYC for many years. Launching SNAXX at the East Village bar the Hole, he made a brief run at the now defunct Slide then landed in the basement of Chelsea’s Westside Tavern. Shortly there after he pulled in hot Brasilian DJ Gustavo Motta to play for the slightly bigger and hirsute denizens of SNAXX. Working under the tagline FUN, FRIENDLY, FURRY, FOXXY, these two continue to bring a speakeasy vibe alternate Fridays to their burly boite. Together they have a long-standing reputation for bringing new music and a great party to those in need. Besides their regular SNAXX, they have thrown six years of SUPERSNAXX, a gay pride blowout at Cielo. The past two summers have seen them take the show to the shore with SUMMERSNAXX by the Sea gigs at the legendary Ice Palace in Cherry Grove and the Paramount in Provincetown.
Have Doctors Found A Way To Kill HIV in it’s Tracks?!
Actors, performers, comedians, HIV activists, and scientists come together for this PSA to show support for Covalent Immunology, and Dr. Sudhir Paul. The Cast includes Lady Bunny, Justin Bond, Ben Andrews, Angie Pontani, Kristen Renton, Thea Gill, Wilson Cruz, The Pixie Harlots, and Hydeia Broadbent.
$5 is all it takes – lets face it, a cure and vaccine isn’t gonna come from the big pharma, its gonna come from a brilliant scholar/researcher…DR. PAUL!!
WATCH THE VIDEO
END HIV Covalent Immunology Foundation
Commentary by Lyndon Evans – Focus on the Rainbow
READ MORE AT FOX NEWS
GLADD Media Awards October 27th & OUT Auction November 15th
Host Alan Cumming will present nominated ads from companies including Ortbiz, Bertolli, Allstate, Coors, Levi’s and ABSOLUT.
The evening begins with a cocktail reception and silent auction followed by the inaugural Advertising Awards show with presenters including Jay Manuel (America’s Next Top Model) and Lisa Sherman (General Manager, LOGO).
October 27, 2009
at New World Stages.
340 W. 50th st.
Tickets $225.
For tickets, list of nominees go to Glaad Awards event details.
Or if you cannot make the event bid on our live auction items online .
Plus – SAVE THE DATE!
OUTAuction NYC 2009
The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) will hold the 8th annual OUTAuction NYC, presented by Bud Light, to celebrate new and established artists. The annual fundraising event – part art auction and part glamorous cocktail reception – will include an Out in Art Award presented to Ross Bleckner along with In/Out: An Exhibition and Auction of GLAAD’s Top 100 Artists of 2009.
This year’s live auction includes work from Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky and Herb Ritts. The OUTAuction NYC Honorary Host Committee includes Edward Albee, Crystal McCrary Anthony, Jack Mackenroth, John Waters, Veronica Webb and Vanessa Williams.
November 15, 2009 at Metropolitan Pavilion in NYC. VIP Tickets $175, General Tickets $125.
For tickets and list of artists participating please visit GLAAD AUCTION.
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Miss Fag Hag Pageant to Benefit HETRICK-MARTIN INSTITUTE home of the HARVEY MILK SCHOOL May 17th
The producers of The Miss Fag Hag Pageant announced today that Miss California Carrie Prejean is banned from its competition taking place on Sunday, May 17th at Comix.
In lieu of a contender who only supports “opposite marriage”, Paul Case and Shawn Hollenbach are presenting 10 contestants representing their Gayborhoods fighting for the title of Miss Fag Hag.
The candidates will compete in categories including:
— Evening Wear
— Fabulous Talent
— Presenting Her Gay in a Swimsuit
— And Sassy Question & Answer
“It is our belief that Miss California, Carrie Prejean may not compete in our pageant. The opposites in our contest have supported us samesters since day one. These gals would love to see us walk down any aisle. The only isle we’d like to see Prejean on is Rikers!”
Proceeds from the pageant which features celebrity judges, special performances and guests, will go to THE HETRICK-MARTIN INSTITUTE home of the HARVEY MILK SCHOOL.
JUDGES include Caroline Rhea (NBC’s Biggest Loser & Logo’s Sordid Lives)
Michael Musto (Village Voice, VH1)
Hedda Lettuce (Project Runway)
Katina Corrao (Daddy on HBO)
Special Performances by
Shayna Steele (Bette Midler: Vegas, Orig Rent & Hairspray)
Bridget Everett (Sex & The City, At Least it’s Pink)
Britney Houston (MTV and YouTube Star)
Mel & El (Fagnet) & MORE!
Sunday, May 17th at 8:00 PM
Comix 353 West 14th Street 212.524.2500
.
Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 day-of-show plus a two item minimum in the show room.
A portion of ticket sales will go to the Hetrick-Martin Institute, home of the Harvey Milk School.
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