5.11.3: GAY and r m e t. s o us ws mm ORGANIZA‘I'ION WM Km“, September 2003 A publication OF the Lexington Gay and Lesbian Service OrganiZatlon Volume 18 Number98 Closet Ball Fairness Fundraising Dinner . By Jim Dickinson and Cindy Downey The Imperial Court of Kentucky pres- Co-Chairs ents one of its most popular annual events, the Julie Vaughn Memorial Closet Ball on Fairness, Bluegrass Chapter invites Wednesday, September 24 at Club 141. everyone to their annual fall fundraiser. A The Ball is named in honor of Empress l of dinner and auction Will be held at Kentucky, Julie Vaughn. Last year's win- Portofinos, East Main St- on Sunday, ner, Amaya Masters will be stepping down. Sept. 28, starting with cocktails and silent Contestants cannot have appeared ina auction at 6330 pm. Tickets are $50- drag show, talent night, Pageant, or Reservations are strongly recommended accepted tips for a performance while and can be made by calling 8064114- dressed in the attire of the opposite sex. A5 a special treat for this year's event, Contestants are first presented in the attire the Bluegrass Chapter Wi” be auctioning of their biological gender and are given theoriginalfrontdoorsign from the Bungalow. one hour to prepare for their performance We know a l°t 0f you have fond memories Of dressed in the attire of the opposite sex. this well known watering hole, and this Contestants may have one dressing room item will make a great conversation piece assistant. for your abode. So be sure to bring your individuals interested in entering the checkbook and put in a bid- This item was Closet Ball should contact Empress 22 JD donated to us courtesy Of Allan Barger, Vaughn. Greg Scott and John Barker Gray. Minimum opening bid is $175.00. We look fonrvard King's Jsland ¢rlde \NIQh‘l to seeing you on the 28th. GLSO is now selling tickets to Pride BIUSZZSpligifnesss:rwgrfrunnflllogorig:tllc: Night at King’s island which will be Friday, Partner Benefits for city workers September 26. The cost through us is $37 ' which is less expensive than tickets on line or at the door. The Gay Lesbian Community Sponsor of the Month Center of Cincinnati is sponsoring this event and will financially benifit from the evening. ' ° GLSO will also make a small amount on {/ZVN Unltanan each ticket so drop by the Pride Center at { % UHIVCI'SEIISt 389 Waller Ave. We’re open from 10 am to ik / 3 pm, Mon through Fri. You can also call \\ I Church Mon - Sat. to reserve your tickets. 253- 3233. (Volunteers on Sat will not have see page 4-5 access to tickets. _