Upright Cabaret Announces Holiday Blowout Dec. 11-14

"Life IS a holiday cabaret!" as Upright Cabaret transforms into a winter wonderland of song next week for the 4th Annual HOLIDAY BLOWOUT 2008 to benefit AIDS Project Los Angeles at Upright Cabaret at Mark's Restaurant, 861 N. La Cienega Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069.

This week, Upright Cabaret at Mark's Restaurant will transform into a wonderland of song. Experience the artistry of Upright's finest performers as they don their gay apparel to interpret some of your favorite holiday classics in the coziest venue in Los Angeles. Cuddle up next to your special someone or raise a toast with your favorite someones as intimate performances render childhood memories, laughter and the common bonds that unite us all.

This wildly popular evening of cuisine, style, and song has become the talk of the town. Each month, the cast of UPRIGHT parade the stage putting the soundtrack of their lives on display for sell-out audiences weaving a 90 minute tapestry of American song, and their Holiday Shows are no exception. This highly anticipated yearly event is the perfect way to put you in the holiday spirit and traditionally reservations are hard to come by. Performers T.B.A.

Every year, Upright producers work with a local charity in an effort to give back to the community. This year a portion of the proceeds from all of Upright's Holiday shows will go to benefit AIDS Project Los Angeles, one of the largest organizations in Los Angeles offering support and care for those suffering from HIV / AIDS. Please come out to enjoy good food, great entertainment and support such a wonderful cause!

Upright Cabaret began at Mark's Restaurant in April of 2005, when "young impresarios" Producer/Hosts Chris Isaacson and Shane Scheel bought an upright piano on Craigslist, borrowed a speaker and microphone from a guy in Venice Beach and begged a few of their talented friends to sing, drink and be merry. Since that standing room only inaugural engagement, Upright Cabaret has featured cast members from over 75 Broadway shows as well as stars from Ugly Betty, Grey's Anatomy, Cold Case, How I Met Your Mother, Dancing with the Stars, American Idol, House, Nip/Tuck and countless other film and television productions.

Experience what BackStage West called "astonishing", BroadwayWorld.com describes as "a playground for famous folk who happen to be musically inclined" and what Angeleno Magazine proclaimed "one of the Best Ways to Get Down after Sundown in L.A."

At Mark's, Upright is more than an inventive cabaret show. Proprietors Chris Diamond and Chef Wayne Elias along with a fresh batch of Mark's Boys dish out charm, class and California cuisine at its finest.

UPRIGHT CABARET's 4th ANNUAL HOLIDAY BLOWOUT 2008

to benefit AIDS Project Los Angeles

Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun, December 11-14, 2008 at 9pm (sunday 8pm)

Dinner/"10 Cane Rum" Drink Specials begin at 7PM / SHOWTIME 9PM (Sunday 8pm)

Upright Cabaret at Mark's Restaurant - 861 N. La Cienega Blvd. - West Hollywood, CA 90069 - (310) 652-5252

Show Tickets: $15 Main, Patio and SRO, available in advance online at www.uprightcabaret.com/events or at door on day of show (if available). Dinner Reservations required with all Main & Patio Seating. Table minimums apply.

For more info including show times, tickets and scheduled performers, please visit us at www.uprightcabaret.com and www.apla.org

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