THE NYC LGBT CENTER DINNER GALA - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2009 CONTACT Keisha Bush 212 620 7310, kbush@gaycenter.org The evening will include a tribute to Richard Burns for his 22 years of service as executive director of the Center. Expected to make remarks are Speaker Christine Quinn and Mayor Michael Bloomberg. *** For more information about purchasing tickets, please visit us online at gaycenter.org. WHAT The Center Dinner WHO Michael Urie Matt Alber WHEN Wednesday, March 25, 2009 7:00 – 8:00 pm Cocktail Reception WHERE Hammerstein Ballroom CONTACT Keisha Bush 212 620 7310, kbush@gaycenter.org About the Lesbian, Gay, Established in 1983, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center, located at 208 West 13th Street in New York City, is the largest LGBT community center on the East Coast. More than 6,000 people visit the Center weekly and 300 groups call the Center their home. More information about the Center and Center programs is available at gaycenter.org.
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“Ugly Betty” star Michael Urie to Host, and Special Musical Guest Matt Alber to Perform at the Center’s Annual Spring Gala, the Center Dinner
The Center Dinner was created as an antidote to tedious gala dinners and this year will be no exception! On Wednesday, March 25, 2009, we are thrilled to welcome TV's "Ugly Betty" star Michael Urie as our host and master of ceremonies. And we are ecstatic and honored to feature Matt Alber as our special musical guest! You probably have already seen his video for his heartfelt and stunning debut single, "End of the World."
Approximately 400 guests made up of our major donors and supporters will enjoy an evening that consists of a cocktail hour and an exquisite dinner, with a short program featuring Matt Alber as our special musical guest. In prior years the Center Dinner featured Margaret Cho, Bruce Vilanch and Rufus Wainwright, and our guests have included Speaker Christine Quinn, artist “asianpunkboy” Terence Koh, fashion designer Marc Jacobs, multiple-award-winning American composer Marc Shaiman, American playwright Terrence McNally, and so many others.
Benefiting the Lesbian, Gay,
Host & Emcee
Special Musical Guest
8:00 – 9:30 pm Dinner and Entertainment
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