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(Los Angeles, CA) October, 2009 – The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), the nation’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti‐defamation organization, will host its 12th Annual GLAAD Tidings event: Seasons GREENings together with Honorary Chair Antonio Villaraigosa.
The annual fundraiser to benefit GLAAD’s work and celebrate the holidays this year will feature live entertainment, an eco‐friendly fashion show and silent auction. Sponsored by inviting partner Lexus with presenting partners Bud Light and Nordstrom, the event will transform the private estate of Tony & Jeanne Pritzker into an eco‐friendly‐themed winter wonderland on November 8, 2009 from 5:30pm‐9:30pm. Frenchie Davis (American Idol, Broadway’s Rent) will perform at the event and join celebrity guests including Chad Allen (SAVE ME), JP Calderon (Janice Dickenson Modeling Agency), Kevin Campbell (Big Brother 11), Candice Cayne (Dirty Sexy Money), Kim Coles, Elizabeth Keener (The L Word), Antonia Lofaso (Top Chef Season 4), Brad Rowe (Shelter), Doug Spearman (Noah’s Arc), Darryl Stephens (Noah’s Arc) and Kristen Vangsness (Criminal Minds) with music by DJ Fatha Julz.
Keeping in line with Lexus’ commitment to sustainability, the designs featured in the fashion show will be created with recycled car parts donated by the luxury auto maker. The finale piece of the fashion show will be created by renowned designer Anthony Franco who has incorporated such Lexus car materials as seat belts, buckles, the Lexus emblem and headlamp cover among other items in his designs. Participating artists include Steven Bankhead, Bret Niceley, & Jason Yates (Circus Gallery), Chris Beas (Otero Plassart Gallery), and Rob Reynolds (Khastoo Gallery), along with participating designers include Keyra Gonzalez, Simplicio Michael Luis for Haus of “M”, Ninaki Priddy, and Johnny Rodriguez.
Silent auction prizes include one‐of‐a‐kind art pieces, eco‐friendly fashion & jewelry, health & beauty items, home décor, vacation packages and unique finds from donors including Aqua Hotels and Resorts‐ Hawaii, the American Music Awards, Calphalon, Cecconi’s Design Within Reach, Eduardo Xol, Kimpton Hotel & Restaurant Group, Microsoft Corporation, and Todd Goldman.
Proceeds from the event benefit GLAAD’s work to build public support for LGBT equality in California and across the country by bringing the stories of LGBT people, families and friends into the homes and workplaces of millions of people through advocating for positive LGBT inclusion in entertainment, news and social media.
Ken Hertz (Goldring Hertz & Lichtenstein LLP), Marissa Nance (OMD Worldwide, GLAAD Board of Directors), and Aaron Walton (Walton/Isaacson, GLAAD Board of Directors) will co‐chair the evening’s celebration.
The evening is sponsored by inviting corporate partner Lexus, presenting corporate partners Bud Light and Nordstrom, corporate partners Barefoot Wine, Fiji Water, Skyy Vodka, and AA.com/rainbow, and media partners Edge, Passport Magazine, and PinkBananaMedia.com.
VIP tickets ($125) for the event can be purchased at http://www.glaad.org/glaadtidings09.
About GLAAD
The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) is dedicated to promoting and ensuring fair, accurate and inclusive representation of people and events in the media as a means of eliminating homophobia and discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation.
Press release via Toyota/Lexus
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