Mon, March 16 2009

Keisha Bush
kbush@gaycenter.org
212-620-7310

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 16, 2009

Media Advisory / Calendar Item

“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."

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 Bloomberg.

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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.

For more information about purchasing tickets, please visit us online at gaycenter.org.
 

WHAT              The Center Dinner
Benefiting the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
WHO                Michael Urie
Host & Emcee
Matt Alber
Special Musical Guest
WHEN              Wednesday, March 25, 2009
7:00 – 8:00 pm Cocktail Reception
8:00 – 9:30 pm Dinner and Entertainment
WHERE            Hammerstein Ballroom
311 West 34th Street, New York, NY

HOW                Tables range from $2,500 to $25,000. Individual ticket prices from $500 to $1,000.

CONTACT         Keisha Bush
212 620 7310, kbush@gaycenter.org

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About the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
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.

About the Center

A beacon of hope for 29 years, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center builds and supports our community through arts and culture, wellness and recovery, family services and life-saving youth programs designed to foster healthy development in a safe, affirming environment. The Center envisions a world where LGBT people will no longer face discrimination or isolation because of who we are or who we love. We offer a welcoming home to 300,000 visitors each year and we are committed to serving all LGBT people through a variety of programs, services and activities that are designed to meet existing and emerging needs.The Center is many things to many people. We invite you to experience our home at 208 West 13th Street in person and online at gaycenter.org