Legendary Aid For AIDS (CA) Fundraiser "Best In Drag Show" on October 9, 2011, Attracts A-List and Annually Raises in Excess of a Quarter Million Dollars in One Night; Pre-Show Red Carpet has Confirmed Celebrity Judges Kathy Griffin, Rita Wilson, Vanessa Williams, Sara Ramirez, Wayne Brady, Melanie Griffith, Harry Hamlin, Dot Marie Jones, Lisa Rinna, Kim Coles and Others

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The outrageous beauty pageant spoof, "Best In Drag Show" – a benefit for Aid For AIDS in California, returns to The Orpheum Theatre on October 9, 2011. The highly anticipated, annual fundraiser will be opened by comedienne Kathy Griffin and has a hilarious cast of drag contestants who compete in traditional beauty and talent categories.  The irreverent, legendary show always has a roster of celebrity judges, and the benefit has raised millions of dollars for Aid For AIDS in California. Each year the show raises more than $250,000 in one night.  Well-supported by the Los Angeles community for many years, the tickets have almost sold-out, but some good seats remain.  Seating choices and contact information: http://www.bestindragshow.org.

Directed by Jeffrey Drew this year, the fundraiser is produced by a large group of extremely dedicated and talented volunteers with a small staff from Aid For AIDS, executive producer of the show.  The sponsors and volunteer cast and crew enable the revenue from the show to go directly to Aid For AIDS client programs. This year, Aid For AIDS will be hosting a special pre-show VIP Reception for top-tier seating, sponsors, and celebrities. A celebrity red carpet and colorful pre-show cocktail party with costumed contestant "fans" begin at 6 P.M. Curtain is 7 P.M.

Date: Sunday, October 9, 2011
Location: The Orpheum Theatre, 842 S. Broadway, Downtown Los Angeles, 90014
Time: Pre-show party and red carpet 6 P.M. (press check-in 5:30); Show 7 P.M.
Press: RSVP required: [email protected], 323-344-4882
Tickets, Sponsorship, Photos, more: www.bestindragshow.org

Sponsors to date:
Golden Jewel Grand Sponsors: Kathy Kinney, Holland Taylor.
Silver Sequin Supporting Sponsors: Howard Green and Authentic Talent & Literary Mgmt; Frontiers IN LA Magazine; Recovery Now TV; JPI Studios; Rockwell, VT – Wayne Elias, Chris Diamond.
Fierce 'N Fabulous Friends: The Batt Law Group – Bob Koherr, Walter Batt; Catering By Field – Lisa Field; Denis Cagna; Lorena Sarbu; Love Catering Inc. – Hermes Clausz, Jonathan Darr.
Patron Prince/Princess: Halsted Sullivan.

Beneficiary: The California non-profit Aid For AIDS, founded in 1983, operates under parent non-profit corporation Alliance for Housing and Healing. The mission is to provide the basic necessities of life to men, women, children and families living with HIV/AIDS through a safety net of essential housing and direct supportive services. See the website:  www.aidforaids.net.

CONTACT: Jeannette Bondurant
TELEPHONE: 323-344-4882
EMAIL: [email protected]

SOURCE Aid For AIDS

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