"but, this year, ALRP really ramped up with one of our favorite entertainers as fabulous guest emcee, Varla Jean Merman, at The Grand, formerly the famous Trocadero. One could easily envision the iconic Sylvester magically emerging from the dizzying lighting onto that mirrored stage, surrounded by a dancing throng! And this was a large, supportive crowd, enthusiastically bidding during the live and silent auction, resulting in a record-breaking result of over $300,000 raised for ALRP's life-changing work."
"Attorney David Tsai won the Clint Hockenberry Award and actor and activist George Takei received the Bill Hirsch Award, presented by our friend and senior statesman Mark Leno. Who knew that George and Mark have been friends for years? We applaud ALRP for trying some new things during this thoroughly delightful evening and we thank Executive Director Matt Foreman for making sure we were there."
ALRP's 42nd annual reception moved to The Grand and featured Varla Jean Merman as guest emcee, with vivid stage imagery evoking Sylvester and a lively dance atmosphere. A large, engaged crowd bid energetically during live and silent auctions, producing a record-breaking total exceeding $300,000 for ALRP's services. Attorney David Tsai received the Clint Hockenberry Award, and actor-activist George Takei accepted the Bill Hirsch Award presented by Mark Leno. Beaux celebrated its twelfth anniversary as a popular drag and dance venue. The Rainbow Honor Walk unveiled a bronze plaque for Roger Casement with Irish officials and local leaders in attendance.
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