Gay Center of So.Nevada Honors Local Heroes, 'Menopause'

The Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada is proud to announce the 13th Annual Honorarium, presented by Lovett Companies, will be held on November 3 at 6PM at the Gold Coast Hotel and Casino.  This year's theme, "Many Colors, One Cause" reminds us that we unite to create positive change for the Southern Nevada community.

This year's categories and honorees are: Woman of the Year, Dawn Christensen; Man of the Year, Earl Shelton; Small Business of the Year, Kunin and Jones (Israel "Ishi" Kunin); Corporation of the Year, Lovett Companies; Friend of the Community, Terry Murphy; Youth of the Year, Joshua Snipper; Volunteer of the Year, Marcus Grissom (aka Kitty Litter); Entertainers of the Year, Menopause the Musical; Non-Profit of the Year, Sin Sity Sisters; Lifetime Achievement; Dr. Gary Schroeder.  Each of these honorees has distinguished themselves as community leaders through their commitment to the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender community by giving of their time, talents or resources during the past year.  The Lifetime Achievement award honors individuals who consistently give over many years.

Honorarium 2007 will include a silent auction of items donated from generous individuals, companies and sponsors in southern Nevada, accompanied by the sounds of the Liberace Quartet.  A surprise local personality will serve as a "Living Table" selling raffle prize opportunities.

Menopause the Musical will perform two numbers from the show, Valerie James will sing and Jason Dudey, a standup comedian from Los Angeles, will also perform.  KRAVE Nightclub, the only alternative club on the Las Vegas Strip, will host the official after party for dinner guests.

Honorarium 2007 – Community Heroes Award Banquet on November 3 at 6PM is $100 per person www.thecenterlv.com/events.htm at Gold Coast Hotel and Casino 4000 West Flamingo Road Las Vegas, Nevada

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