Post by HitsvilleSoul on Nov 14, 2005 18:25:14 GMT -5
Grammy Award legends band together for one great night and one cause. Thelma Houston, Freda Payne, Maxine Nightingale and Evelyn "Champagne" King lead an all-star lineup to support Minority AIDS Project in the Los Angeles community and people infected and affected with HIV/AIDS.
What: Minority AIDS Project announces its "Back to the 70's…Disco Ball" which will take place on Monday, December 5, 2005, at the Arena Disco in Hollywood. Thelma Houston and Freda Payne, long time supporters of Minority AIDS Project, will lend their elegant style and mesmerizing vocal quality for this fundraising event. Other artists include Evelyn "Champagne" King, Maxine Nightingale, Scherrie Payne (Former Lady of the Supremes), Pattie Brooks and Tata Vega. All together for one great night and one great cause. Minority AIDS Project is celebrating 20 years of service in the Los Angeles community.
Special Features:
Special choreographed performance of "I Was Born This Way" by the Stephen Semien dancers.
Performances by celebrity guest illusionists.
When: Monday, December 5, 2005 – 7:00 pm – 1:00 am
Where: Arena Nightclub - Hollywood, 6655 Santa Monica Blvd.,
Hollywood, CA 90016
Why: The Disco Ball is a major fundraiser to help support the ongoing work of Minority AIDS Project.(MAP). While there continues to be a disproportionate number of African Americans and Latinos who are infected and affected with HIV/AIDS, funding for these services continue to be drastically cut. MAP, in South Los Angeles, has been and continues to be at the forefront of providing quality services for its clients. Due to services being cut by 50%, it becomes increasingly difficult to meet the needs of people living with AIDS in our community.
Our food shelves are bare and the request for food is constant. Other services that have been cut include transportation vouchers to meet doctor's appointments, housing, HIV prevention, care services and HIV counseling and testing.
Bring your platform shoes and wear your favorite 70s attire and disco down with us.
**Tickets are only $25.00**
For interviews or tickets, contact Rev. Russell Thornhill at
323-938-8322
Ticket Sale Locations for the Disco Ball
Tickets Available through: www.ticketweb.com (a division of Ticketmaster) or visit our web-site at www.map-usa.org
Los Angeles
Unity Fellowship of Christ Church
5148 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90016
Contact: Rev. Russell Thornhill, 323-938-8322
Minority AIDS Project, South Los Angeles
5149 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90016
Contact: Pam Simmons, 323-936-4949 - Credit Card calls OK
D-A BBQ
1710 E. Compton Blvd., Compton, CA 90221
Contact: Miss Annie or Miss Kathy, 310-637-8773
Silverlake
Being Alive
2640 Griffith Park Blvd., Silver Lake, CA 90039
Contact: Mr. Edward Hibbs, (323) 913-9199
Riverside
Unity Fellowship Church
3386 Durahart St., Riverside, CA 92507
Contact: Rev. Benita Ramsey, (951) 779-9803
San Diego
Unity Fellowship Church
3437 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92104
Contact person: Rev. Charles Lanier, (619) 284-8552
Long Beach
Unity Fellowship Church
717 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Long Beach, CA 90806
Contact person: Rev. Carol Jackson, 562-489-1017
