Eighty years after setting the stage for the first-ever Academy Awards, the Blossom Ballroom of Hollywood’s prestigious landmark, the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel (7000 Hollywood Blvd.), will now play host to another significant awards celebration, the Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce’s 2009 Gala, on Oct. 4.
The much-anticipated event will celebrate the achievements of L.A.-area businesses and organizations that have helped to garner or maintain a positive reputation as a member or ally of the LGBT (Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, Transgender) community.
Scheduled to take place from 5 to 9 p.m., attendees of the 2009 Gala will catch prized glimpses of numerous television personalities, including Desperate Housewives’ Kathryn Joosten, Dallas’ Charlene Tilton, The L Word’s Daniela Sea, and Jennifer Elise Cox, well known for her over-the-top, comedic portrayal of Jan Brady in the Brady Bunch movie series. Guests will also be invited to view exclusive live musical performances by American Idol’s Frenchie Davis, out Latin singing sensation Ben Roman and True Blood composer Nathan Barr and vocalist Lisbeth Scott.
Other appearances throughout the night include performances by the Bollywood Step dance troupe and the Balliamos Dance Studio, the country’s first same-sex dance studio; and a special presentation of the Raytheon Community Advancement Award by the founder of the NOH8 Campaign, Adam Bouska. Additional celebrity appearances will be announced at a later date.
In addition to a presentation of the Bud Light Young Business Professionals Scholarship, four major awards will be presented, including the Raytheon Community Advancement Award, Corporate Partner of the Year, Outstanding Fundraiser and Business of the Year. A cocktail reception will start at 5 p.m., with the dinner and awards ceremony scheduled to run from 6 to 9 p.m. The cost to attend is $100 per ticket, and tickets can be purchased on LAGLCC’s official Web site, www.laglcc.org.
The Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (LAGLCC) is an organization of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gay-allied businesses, professionals, and individuals, who have joined together to effect positive growth in ourselves, our work, our community and our future. Members are committed to supporting one another and building trusting, long-lasting relationships through attendance of evening mixers, networking breakfasts, educational workshops, quarterly dinners, joint activities with other organizations and community involvement. The LAGLCC strives to connect members of the community to strengthen LGBT spending and increase purchasing power of business owners.
