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Broadway Meets Anaheim - Nov 5, 2011

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APAC Foundation Presents “Broadway Rocks Anaheim 2011” at The Heritage Forum Star-Studded Cast Includes Shirley Jones, Lea Thompson, Valarie Pettiford, Vicki Lewis and Ace Young   The Anaheim Performing Arts Center Foundation (APACF) announced today that it will host an evening of singing and dancing to continue raising money for the capital campaign for the building of a new performing arts center in Anaheim.  The production, Broadway Rocks Anaheim 2011 will feature some of Broadway’s brightest stars.   “We are very excited about this performance and very appreciative of the generosity of the artists donating their talents and time to support our dream of bringing an arts complex to Anaheim and north county residents”, stated Linda Knohl, President and one of the founders of the Anaheim Performing Arts Center Foundation.  The event will take place on November 5 at 8:00 pm at the Heritage Forum in Anaheim.  Tickets range from $30-$250.  Patrons will be offered

The Eventi, A Kimpton Hotel

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by Richard Brower In the middle of Manhattan, there is a gorgeous, sophisticated building that celebrates art. It’s not one of the many museums you might be thinking of, it’s the Kimpton Hotel Eventi. Located on 6th Avenue between 29th and 30th Streets, just walking into the lobby envelops you in sophisticated art without the pretense. Just steps from Herald Square, Penn Station and Madison Square Park, you really are in the center of New York at the Eventi. The lobby of the hotel is sophisticated and playful at the same time. A painting of the sky is mounted to the ceiling above the sitting area to encourage loungers to lay down as if they’re relaxing in a field on a warm summer’s day. Art peeks at you from behind curtains and doors, as if the Metropolitan Museum of Art decided to play hide and seek. The staff at the Eventi are what you would expect from a Kimpton property, superb and friendly, making sure you feel like they’re your friends rather than service employees. Many

LA Premier Makes Its Debut in West Hollywood

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Imagine a traditional, Victorian style mirror in a frame of cobalt blue instead of gilt, and ottomans and chairs in classic shapes, re-imagined with unorthodox fabrics and finishes. Above, a crystal chandelier has been given a humorously macabre make-over with a thick coat of melting black rubber that drips like stalactites. These are just a few of the surprising sights and delights a visitor will find when they enter LA Premier. The brainchild of two young designers, Jay Michael and Joe Balanzar, LA Premier opened on August 21, 2011 as a showcase for the dynamic duo’s unique and sometimes challenging design vision. Everything in the showroom demands a second look. Blending elements of cyberpunk, Japanese anime, re-imagined Victorian, and the urban brutalism of designers like Frank Gehry with the colorful spirit of Modernist Kelly Wearstler, Joe Balanzar and Jay Michael have created and curated a collection of furniture that expresses their irreverent artistic vision. Balan

Southern Decadence and the new New Orleans LGBT Travel Guide

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Are you coming to Southern Decadence this Labor Day weekend?  If so, first of all, there are some incredible parties happening that are MUST ATTENDS for all of you wild bunch out there.  First, if you're arriving on Thursday, be sure to come by and see us all at Harrah's Southern Decadence Welcome Block Party .  As they say on their Facebook event page, "GET READY TO PARTY. We are turning the corner of Canal St. & South Peters into the hottest outdoor dancefloor you've ever seen. Hit sensation DJ Hector Fonseca will bring the beats and our outdoor bar will keep the drink specials coming so you can keep your cool!" http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=207894609265747 Second, besides all of the out of control craziness happening outside of Bourbon Pub and Oz , be sure to check out some of the parties being held at Bourbon Orleans Hotel ... dubbed Envy: Southern Decadence VIP Party , from their website "Party with a purpose this Southern Decadenc

Caesars Entertainment Hosts September Events Inviting the LGBT Community to Come Out

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New Orleans, Las Vegas and Atlantic City Resorts Celebrate Pride with Variety of Entertainment Experiences It seems that everywhere we turn nowadays, Las Vegas is showing up as high on the radar for the gay & lesbian community, first for travel and now for conferences and conventions as well.  Starting with Community Marketing's annual survey of LGBT travel habits, Las Vegas surprised a number of people when it appears as a top LGBT destination for travelers worldwide.  Since the gay life in Las Vegas when it comes to bars, restaurants and the like has been rather minimal over the years, it has taken folks a while to realize gays & lesbians travel for other reasons other than to find just another watering hole from which to hang out and meet other guys and girls... it's the shows, the entertainment, the fun, and of course, let's not forget, the gambling!!!!! And speaking of gambling, it's not just Las Vegas which has this incredible convergence of gay &a

QGuide.com Announces Their "Fly Me Anywhere in the Big Gay World" Campaign

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As part of an overall promotion to get more gay & lesbian travelers aware of their new Gay Travel & Social Networking site, the folks at QGuide.com have put together one heck of an incentive for gay & lesbian travelers worldwide to join, create their profiles, discover new gay destinations and meet one another as well. The lucky QGuide.com winner will receive: Two Airline Tickets - One for You - and One for a Friend To Anywhere From Anywhere On any commercial airline Any Itinerary you want As many stopovers as you want Up to US$5,000 total value! Now that's what we call a promotion worth signing up for! In addition, a new member can increase their chances of winning simply by earning extra entries when they update their profile information under the " My QGuide " tab, or by contributing Tips or Reviews about the favourite places in their local area or simply writing ( Blogging ) about great discoveries they've made while they were travelling.

Civil Unions Will Be Legal In Illinois on June 1, 2011. EnGAYged Weddings Announces Opening Day Civil Union Wedding Celebration

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EnGAYgedWeddings.com in association with, Connextions Magazine, Pink Banana Media, The Event Gallery & Stan Mansion, just announced plans for the Opening Day Civil Union Celebration and Reception at the Stan Mansion in Chicago, IL. Just announced!  EnGAYgedWeddings.com is now offering our couples to sign up for our “True Love Story” Contest.  The winner will win a 7 Day trip Kauai, Hawaii. http://www.rfreedom.com/kauai-acccommodations-studio.htm Also Each Couple Who signs up Before May 1, 2011 will receive a Four Pack of Tickets to the Brookfield Zoo.   http://www.czs.org/czs/Brookfield/Zoo-Home Join us as we celebrate a giant mile stone and a historic event for the LGBT Community. On Thursday June 2, 2011 we will “Wed Together” and rejoice in the most anticipated victory of legalizing Civil Unions in Illinois.   Our “Birds of a Feather, Wed Together” all inclusive Civil Union Wedding Packages will take care of all your needs from start to finish. All of our Wedding prof

gaytravel.com launches nationwide ‘Why I Like’ campaign

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On April 1st, gaytravel.com will launch the ‘Why I Like’ campaign. For two weeks contestants can post their best local New York, Miami, Las Vegas, Long Beach and San Francisco tips. The creator of the most popular tip (the tip with the most “hearts”- the site’s measure of a tip’s popularity) will win a trip to that city. Prizes will include a weekend stay at a luxury Loews Hotel, Hotel CURRENT (in Long Beach) or The Opal (in San Francisco) and a free dinner for two. Each hotel room will be stocked with a gaytravel.com deluxe gift basket. Contestants can create listings for local tips, a bar or club, restaurants or things to do. To win, contestants need to have a member profile on gaytravel.com. www.gaytravel.com/people Site visitors can vote for tips on gaytravel.com, Facebook.com/gaytrave l and Twitter @gaytravel. The winners of the contest will be named on April 22nd. Contestants will only be eligible to win one prize. gaytravel.com has provided the LGBT community with exp

Harrah's New Orleans Becomes One of the First in the Gaming Industry to Hire Director of LGBT and Ethnic Marketing

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Harrah’s New Orleans is pleased to announce the hiring of the newest member of its leadership team. Richard Brower has been appointed Director of LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) and Ethnic Marketing . Harrah’s New Orleans is one of the first in the gaming industry to offer this position. Brower most recently served as Strategic Development & Marketing Director for the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association. A specialist in new technology, Brower will provide consulting and expertise in Internet marketing and social media to market to various diverse groups. “The LGBT and ethnic communities make up so much of our customer base,” said LuAnn Pappas, Vice President of Marketing at Harrah’s New Orleans. “New Orleans is regarded as a gay-friendly tourist town so it is important we have someone in this position to make sure we are welcoming to all groups, no matter their sexual orientation or race.” Brower attended George Washington University School of B