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Orlando Native Mykal Kilgore and More Set for #NYCLovesOrlando Coalition Benefit

By: Jul. 14, 2016
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The #NYCLovesOrlando Coalition will celebrate love as we raise our voices and funds for change on Monday, July 18 from 6 - 9p.m. at Hudson Terrace in New York City, to benefit the Emergency Response Fund at Stonewall Community Foundation.

Tickets are available now at $49 in honor of the 49 beautiful souls lost in Orlando. 100% of event proceeds and 20% of bar receipts from Hudson Terrace will be directed to the local Orlando nonprofits who serve those impacted by the tragic shooting at Pulse Nightclub.

Guests will be treated to a premium cash bar with specialty cocktails, food by Convivium Catering, music by DJ Randy Bettis.

Powerful performances by Orlando native and Broadway star Mykal Kilgore (Motown, Book of Mormon, Hair); singer, actor and comedian Tori Scott (54 Below, Joe's Pub), Vicky Modica, Erik Sisco, Adam Chandler and Jodi Bluestein. Music Direction by Joshua Stephen Kartes.

The #NYCLovesOrlando Coalition is bringing together dozens of groups and individuals from the LGBT, ally, anti-gun, finance, fashion, Broadway, business, political, and entertainment communities:

#NYCLovesOrlando Partners and Hosts include:

Jason Bowman

Broadway Bodies

Callen-Lorde

Erin Champion

Vincent Garcia and Cory James

RoseAnn Rosenfeld Hermann

Charles Herold

Kevin Hertzog

Allison Hooban

Mykal Kilgore

Jack Klauber

Stacy Lentz, Stonewall Inn

Justin Maloney

Mark Fisher Fitness

Marriage Equality USA

Matthew Christopher Design

Million Mom March

Tim Murphy

Maria Ramirez

H.L. Ray III

The Concert Across America To End Gun Violence / remembersept25.org

Sue Sena

Spotlight Performing Arts

Kevin Staffard, Hudson Terrace

Timothy Stahl

Peter Staley

Ida Wainschel

Ny Whitaker

Glenn Zuraw

Reverend Paul Milholland, Pastor, Trinity Lutheran Church, Astoria

Dream Scenes Graphic Inc

The Lily Group

United Nations Association of NY

Convivium Catering

Brian Rafferty Productions

Fab Kiki Events & Entertainment

NYC Health and Hospitals Fund

Guns Down, Life Up

Stonewall Community Foundation

Mathew Shurka, #BornPerfect Campaign

Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney

Monica Blewinsky

Camp and Vamp

Erik Sisco

Dennis Lonergan and John Graves

Hudson Terrace is generously donating their time, space, and staff for an evening of love, music, and solidarity. Stonewall Community Foundation's Emergency Response Fund will ensure that the funds will support the non-profit organizations serving the victims of the tragedy - now, and in the weeks and months to come.

"We know so many of us have been emotionally and spiritually impacted by the tragic and unnecessary deaths of 49 members of the LGBTQ and ally communities in Orlando last month." said Sue Sena, co-founder, Swish Ally Fund and #NYCLovesOrlando Coalition leader. "We know that we have the power to make a difference in the face of such hate. Our communities have shown it time and time again over the last decade. Love has always prevailed. We are honored to partner with Hudson Terrace to lead this coalition for this inspiring and important event."

Founded in 2014, the Swish Ally Fund supports organizations and programs that engage straight allies in the fight for LGBT equality - as volunteers, advocates, ambassadors, board members, activists, and donors. The first fund of its kind, it was created by the award-winning gay-straight alliance, Swish - because equality is not possible without straight allies. For over a decade Swish engaged straight allies in joyful partnership with the LGBT community as partners in the movement for freedom and equality.

The event takes place on Monday, July 18 from 6 - 9 p.m. ET at Hudson Terrace, located in the heart of Hell's Kitchen, is a full-service, bi-level NYC event venue with a one-of-a-kind view of the Intrepid on the Hudson River. Hudson Terrace is located at 621 West 46th Street between 11th and 12th Avenues in Manhattan.

To purchase tickets or make a donation, visit nyclovesorlando.brownpapertickets.com.



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