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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Old Tucson Studios
Claudia Vecchio
(520) 883-0100, ext. 260
cvecchio@oldtucson.com
OLD TUCSON STUDIOS THROWS THE BIGGEST PRIDE PARTY OF THE YEAR, GAY WEST 08'
Event Features Legendary Entertainer Thelma Houston
(Tucson, AZ - June 12, 2008) - On June 21, 2008, Old Tucson Studios will again proudly serve as "party central" for Southern Arizona's largest Gay Pride event, Gay West 2008. Gay West is a western-themed fundraising event that benefits Wingspan, Southern Arizona's non-profit, charitable organization and community center.
Headlining this year's event is none other than Disco Diva and Grammy Winner Thelma Ms. Houston. Her personal anthem, "Don't Leave Me This Way" is sure to bring down the house. Houston also will be presented with the 2nd Annual Gay West Humanitarian Award for her work in the fight against AIDS. Throughout her career, Ms. Houston has campaigned tirelessly on behalf of people with HIV/Aids, donating her talents to organizations such as AIDS Project Los Angeles and the Minority AIDS Project.
The event also includes a one-of-a-kind drag show by Lipstick and Lashes, dancing to the hottest music spun by DJ Blade and Ken Carr, great food, stunt shows and much, much more!
"We are thrilled to offer this event again this year," said Pete Mangelsdorf, CEO, Old Tucson Studios. "It's a great way to benefit a worthy cause and it falls within our mission of providing a safe environment for community-based events."
"Ms. Houston is very deserving of this award," added Mangelsdorf. "She truly exemplifies the idea of giving back to the community."
"For over 20 years, Wingspan has been providing opportunities for southern Arizona's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community to come together and rejoice in all its glorious diversity," said Jason Cianciotto, executive director, Wingspan. "I can't think of a better way to celebrate pride week than to partner with Old Tucson Studios on Gay West 2008."
Sponsored by Woody's Bar and GayTucson.com, 2008 marks the ninth time the event has been held at Old Tucson Studios.
The event gets under way at 6pm and the party continues until close at 12 Midnight.
Tickets are $16 in advance (before 6/18/08) or $18 at the gate. A special VIP ticket ($100) includes a hosted reception with Ms. Houston including food and drinks and VIP seating for the concert and special gifts to mark the occasion. Proceeds from all ticket sales benefit Wingspan. Tickets are available online at www.OldTucson.com or at the front gate.
About Wingspan
Gifts to Wingspan are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowable by the IRS. Wingspan provides an array of social and community services. For more information regarding Wingspan go to www.Wingspan.org.
About Old Tucson Studios
In addition to its historic role as a film location, Old Tucson Studios is southern Arizona's premier outdoor entertainment venue with a full array of live shows, thrilling stunts, Old West dramas, saloon musicals, and trail rides. Visitors to the set each year can retrace the footsteps of their favorite Hollywood stars and spend a day in the life of an 1880's western town. For more information visit www.OldTucson.com.
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