34TH ANNUAL RIBBON OF LIFE®
Dec
4
11:00 AM11:00

34TH ANNUAL RIBBON OF LIFE®

34TH ANNUAL RIBBON OF LIFE®

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 04, 2022

THE LEGENDS IN CONCERT THEATER | THE TROPICANA LAS VEGAS

11:00 AM: Red carpet reception and silent auction

1:00 PM: Ribbon of Life benefit show

3:00 PM: After party immediately after the show

Golden Rainbow welcomes the new date for the highly anticipated Ribbon of Life, an original talent showcase unlike any other in Las Vegas, featuring exciting and custom entertainment acts from the Strip's best singers, dancers, and performers. Ringing in the holiday season, more than 200 performers will sing, dance, and defy gravity with aerial acrobatics to holiday classics. Event proceeds will benefit men, women, and children living with HIV/AIDS in Southern Nevada by providing critically needed services like housing and financial assistance.

Tickets start at $45. The show is open to all ages.


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Drag Brunch at The Stirling Club
Dec
12
12:00 PM12:00

Drag Brunch at The Stirling Club

Sashay your way to The Stirling Club for an unforgettable holiday drag brunch show with some of Las Vegas’ favorite drag superstars on Sunday, December 12th from 12-2 p.m. Cirque du Soleil’s Edie, from Cirque du Soleil’s “Zumanity,” will host and perform live, alongside Martina Brookshire and Jori Darling from FAAABULOUS! The Show. Brunch includes bottomless bubbles with a buffet menu featuring pastries, bagels with cream cheese and lox, pancakes, frittatas, fresh fruit, yogurt parfaits, eggs, bacon, and chicken sausage. Fill out THIS FORM to purchase tickets before it’s too late, as seating is limited.

 $99.00 Plus tax and gratuity

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COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Town Hall and Incentive Event
Dec
11
10:00 AM10:00

COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Town Hall and Incentive Event

We are very excited to announce that our first COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Town Hall and Incentive Event with Touro University and Kiva was a success, resulting in 50 newly vaccinated community members!

In case you missed it, join us for a second event on Saturday, December 11th from 10 a.m. to noon at the Community Counseling Center.

Dr. Edgeworth, M.D. will provide a brief presentation and answer attendees’ questions in both English and Spanish. All people ages of 12 and older who reside in Las Vegas, regardless of citizenship status, are invited to register. Attendees are encouraged to bring identification and vaccine cards (but they are not required.) This event is free and insurance is not necessary.

The vaccines to be provided include Pfizer, Moderna (first, second and third shots) and flu shots. We highly encourage registering for this event to ensure there are enough vaccines, but walk-ups will be welcomed. Click HERE to register for this event.

$50 reward per shot


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Celebrate our executive director, Gary Costa, at FAAABULOUS! The Show
Dec
10
7:30 PM19:30

Celebrate our executive director, Gary Costa, at FAAABULOUS! The Show

Our amazing executive director, Gary Costa, is turning 60 and wants to celebrate with everyone at Notoriety during a holiday-themed FAAABULOUS! The Show on Friday, December 10th. A generous percentage of all ticket purchases will benefit Golden Rainbow. We encourage guests to arrive around 7:30, as the show begins at 8 p.m. Immediately following the show, there will be a celebration including cocktails, cake and other surprise guests. Click HERE to get your tickets before they sell out!

 $39.99 General admission

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Nov
10
10:00 AM10:00

CoVid-19 Townhall and Vaccine event

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Golden Rainbow has partnered up with Dr. Rebecca Edgeworth and her team from Touro University. They are providing the vaccines along with providing the shots on location.

Dr. Rebecca Edgeworth will be giving a brief presentation along with answering attendees’ questions. We will provide pastries and light snacks when we get started.

RSVP required. Please Register HERE

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Pit Stop @ The Garage
Oct
23
8:00 PM20:00

Pit Stop @ The Garage

Join us for a special Pit Stop benefiting Golden Rainbow at The Garage! Proceeds during Pit Stop benefit Golden Rainbow and it’s programs.

The Garage has been featured in Las Vegas Weekly

10 Bars We Love, Where the newsroom goes to grab a drink

The newest-and maybe best-gay bar in town, The Garage has a relaxed atmosphere and is a gay bar without trying to be. There are comfortable booths, pool tables, dartboards and shuffleboard, and full pints of mixed drinks cost as much as most bars charge for glasses half the size.

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Oct
16
8:30 PM20:30

EDIE in "Las Vegas Showgirl: UNLEASHED!"

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“UNLEASHED!” tackles “what’s next?” as drag star Edie looks back at a career that led her from the Ballet to Broadway to Cirque du Soleil.

About this event

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What does life hold for a queen who has performed over 5,600 shows in a Cirque du Soleils ZUMANITY that Sadly closed permanently during Covid?

“UNLEASHED!” tackles “what’s next?” as Edie takes a look back at what lead her from her hometown of Portland, Oregon to the bright lights of New York City, and eventually to Las Vegas, the Entertainment Capital of the World. The show is a high-energy, high-kickin’ semi-autobiographical look at a performer’s career through song, stories, comedy, videos, and lots of dance!

It’s part tribute to those who have inspired her. Liza. Ann Reinking. Barbra Streisand. It’s also a celebration of a career that led a young dancer to a professional ballet career with 5 companies to a tap company in NYC to her Broadway debut in the ThreePenny Opera at Studio 54 to the host of Cirque du Soleil’s Zumanity for 13 years, and all the gigs along the way.

TICKET INCLUDES COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSION TO STARFIRE NIGHTCLUB at STARBASE (directly following the show)

FOR VIP BOTTLE SERVICE contact: beverages@starbaselv.com

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Faaabulous! The Show
Oct
15
8:00 PM20:00

Faaabulous! The Show

“Faaabulous!” showcases the POWERHOUSE VOCALS of 5 extraordinary DRAG QUEENS. No lip-synching. No impersonations. These girls don’t do the divas, they are the divas! True triple threats…these girls sing, they dance, and they are damn funny! Simply put, “Faaabulous!” takes drag to the next level!

A portion of this special night’s ticket sales will be donated directly to Golden Rainbow.

Buy Tickets HERE

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Aug
26
5:00 PM17:00

Dining Out for Life at Salud!

Golden Rainbow Presents Dining Out For Life at Salud on August 26 

LAS VEGAS (Aug. 3, 2021) - Golden Rainbow will partner with Salud Mexican Bistro and Tequileria for the next edition of the “Dining Out For Life” series on Thursday, Aug. 26 from 5-9 p.m. A generous percentage of sales will benefit Golden Rainbow to provide critically needed services, including housing, education, wellness and direct financial assistance to men, women and children living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. 

 

Home of Las Vegas’s best margaritas and purveyor of modern dining with a Mexican twist, Salud is a family-owned bistro offering both familiar and unique tequilas and mezcals, along with an extensive menu. House favorites include bone-in short ribs, pork belly chicharron, salmon guajillo, duck carnitas and crab and shrimp relleno, along with traditional fajitas, enchiladas, burritos and tacos. 

 

The evening will also feature entertainment from Sal Santiago, a one man band with an extensive catalog of music from all genres, such as old school R&B, pop, latin, classic rock, smooth jazz, reggae, country and more.

 

Reservations can be made at saludmexicanbistro.com or by calling the restaurant at 702.665.6423. Pickup and to-go is also available. All state and local mandates will be in place. 

 

For more information, visit goldenrainbow.org or follow on social at facebook.com/GoldenRainbowLV@GoldenRainbowLV on Twitter, and @GoldenRainbow1 on Instagram.

 

About Golden Rainbow

Golden Rainbow® is a non-profit organization co-founded in 1987 by Bree Burgess and Peter Todd to provide housing and financial assistance to people living with HIV/AIDS in Southern Nevada.

The organization was established by members of the Las Vegas entertainment industry who saw the need to provide housing for people with AIDS when one of their fellow performers wasforced to live and eventually die in his family’s garage. Motivated by their cast mates and friends suddenly becoming ill and dying in record numbers, show performers from all over the Strip organized a benefit show to raise funds to provide shelter for those in most need. Originally called "Golden Rainbow,” the show premiered on July 11, 1987, in the Ziegfeld Theatre at Bally's, and is now known as the "Ribbon of Life®” that remains one of the largest and most successful HIV/AIDS annual fundraisers in Nevada. In addition, the organization hosts their annual “Dining Out for Life” event, partnering with local restaurants to fundraise for their critically needed services. For more information, visit goldenrainbow.org.  

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Painting It Forward at Pinot's Palette!
Jul
22
7:00 PM19:00

Painting It Forward at Pinot's Palette!

Golden Rainbow is teaming up with Pinot's Palette to raise funds for our Emergency Housing Program.

Join us as we turn these 10" tall ceramic monochromatic red "Lucky Cats" into fun pieces of contemporary art!

Enjoy drinks, upbeat music and hanging out with your favorite people while you paint your own lucky cat and help out a great cause! It's as fun for first-time painters as it is for experienced artists.

Only $39 Includes a Lucky Cat and all painting supplies!

*The cat shown above is just an example of what can be done to your own ceramic cat. You can personalize yours to suit your own taste!

FUN ATMOSPHERE

From the moment you walk in, the mood is light, the music is fun and the conversation comes easy!

EASY TO DO

You don't need to be a seasoned painter — we make it easy for everyone to find their inner artist!

SIT TOGETHER

You'll get seats with all your friends, even if you book separately. Just tell us your friends' names when you register.

PAINT YOUR WAY

There's no rule that says you have to follow the artist's steps. It's your art, so paint it however you like

THURSDAY, JULY 22, 2021

7:00PM - 9:00PM

PINOT'S PALETTE

AT THE DISTRICT

2260 VILLAGE WALK DRIVE, SUITE 104

Henderson, NV 89052

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Noel Dahl: “The Male Form” Gallery Reception
Jul
7
6:00 PM18:00

Noel Dahl: “The Male Form” Gallery Reception

Renowned photographer Noel Dahl of Noel Photo Studio will celebrate his first gallery show with an opening reception on Wednesday, July 7 from 6-9 p.m. at EDIT - Chic Books/Home Fashion (1114 S. Main Street, Suite 130). A generous percentage of sales from select artwork that night and throughout the rest of July will benefit Golden Rainbow to provide critically needed services, including housing, education, wellness and direct financial assistance to men, women and children living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.

Best known for his tasteful, artistic photography of the nude male form, Dahl has photographed many Las Vegas entertainers from Cirque du Soleil, Chippendales, Puppetry of the Penis and more. His creativity with lighting techniques and stylistic expression has resulted in dynamic portraits showcasing a different side of the performers not normally seen in the public eye. One of Dahl’s images was recently chosen as a top finalist for the Tom of Finland photo competition.

The reception is free and open to the public ages 21 and older. Dahl will be in attendance, along with several of his photo subjects. His artwork will be on display at EDIT throughout the month of July, with a percentage of sales contributed to Golden Rainbow.

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Drag Brunch with Edie @ The Stirling Club!
Mar
21
12:00 PM12:00

Drag Brunch with Edie @ The Stirling Club!

Golden Rainbow will partner with The Stirling Club to host a drag brunch show with some of Las Vegas’ favorite drag superstars on Sunday, March 21 from 12-2 p.m. A generous percentage of sales will benefit Golden Rainbow to provide critically needed services, including housing, education, wellness, and direct financial assistance to men, women, and children living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.

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Dining Out for Life Las Vegas
Dec
1
8:00 AM08:00

Dining Out for Life Las Vegas

Dining Out For Life® is a national campaign held each year throughout the United States and Canada to raise funds for local AIDS Service Organizations. In Southern Nevada, Golden Rainbow is the sole beneficiary of these funds. This annual fundraising event involves the generous participation of volunteers, corporate sponsors and restaurants. Dining Out For Life® was created in 1991 in Philadelphia and is now produced in 60 cities throughout the United States and Canada. This will be the fourth year that Las Vegas will be producing this popular event.

Nationally, more than 3,000 restaurants donate a portion of their proceeds from this one special day of dining to the licensed AIDS service agency in their city. More than $4 million dollars a year is raised to support the missions of HIV/AIDS service organizations throughout North America. 100% of all money raised in Southern Nevada will stay locally to support Golden Rainbow’s HIV/AIDS Housing, Education and Emergency Support Programs.

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Drive-In Comedy Show!
Jun
18
to Jun 21

Drive-In Comedy Show!

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Drive-in Comedy Show Tickets Now on Sale!

Welcome to the Dreamland Drive-in Comedy Show hosted by Tickle Me Comedy Club to benefit Golden Rainbow and The Actors Fund!

We offer the best way to enjoy great food, theater and entertainment near the Las Vegas Strip while still following phase two social distancing guidelines.

Shows are scheduled June 18, 19, and 20 with two shows per night at 8 and 10 PM!

30% of all proceeds from this show go to support our non-profit partners at Golden Rainbow and The Actors Fund. For tickets and additional information please visit www.dreamlanddrivein.com.

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Drive-in Drag Show benefiting Golden Rainbow
Jun
13
7:00 PM19:00

Drive-in Drag Show benefiting Golden Rainbow

Drive-in Drag Show hosted by Edie!

What: Dreamland Drive-In will present the “world’s first drive-in drag show” on Saturday, June 13, hosted by Edie from Cirque du Soleil’s “Zumanity” and featuring a variety of song and dance numbers plus a few surprises.

The show will serve as the launch event for “Golden Rainbow Gives Back,” a collaboration to raise money for Golden Rainbow to provide services for people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS as well as the Actor’s Fund to help the Las Vegas community sustain during these difficult times and honor the tradition of giving from performers who have supported Golden Rainbow throughout the years. Profits from this event and future events will be divided equally between Golden Rainbow and the Actor’s Fund, of which 100 percent will be directed to Las Vegas-based performers.

When: Saturday, June 13 with performances at 7 and 10 p.m. Parking starts 30 minutes prior to each show.

Where: Dreamland Drive-in at FreshWata Studios, 3905 West Diablo Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89118

Virtual Live Stream Tickets: Virtual tickets are $25 to watch a live stream of the performance and connect with other online guests in real time.

Drive-in Drag Show Live: A limited amount of tickets to attend the live performance are available by invitation only. Ticket package prices are based on a per vehicle basis with a four person maximum limit per vehicle and include award-winning food from Jessie Rae’s BBQ (vegan option available), cooked to order and delivered to each car through contactless delivery.

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Drive-in Drag Show benefiting Golden Rainbow - Sunday!
May
31
7:00 PM19:00

Drive-in Drag Show benefiting Golden Rainbow - Sunday!

The World’s First Drive-In Drag Show Premieres on May 30 to Benefit Golden Rainbow and Actor’s Fund - Sunday show added!

What: Dreamland Drive-In will present the “world’s first drive-in drag show” on Saturday, May 30, hosted by Edie from Cirque du Soleil’s “Zumanity” and featuring a variety of song and dance numbers plus a few surprises.

The show will serve as the launch event for “Golden Rainbow Gives Back,” a collaboration to raise money for Golden Rainbow to provide services for people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS as well as the Actor’s Fund to help the Las Vegas community sustain during these difficult times and honor the tradition of giving from performers who have supported Golden Rainbow throughout the years. Profits from this event and future events will be divided equally between Golden Rainbow and the Actor’s Fund, of which 100 percent will be directed to Las Vegas-based performers.

When: Saturday, May 30 with performances at 7 and 10 p.m. Parking starts 30 minutes prior to each show.

Where: Dreamland Drive-in at FreshWata Studios, 3905 West Diablo Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89118

Virtual Live Stream Tickets: Virtual tickets are $25 to watch a live stream of the performance and connect with other online guests in real time.

Drive-in Drag Show Live: A limited amount of tickets to attend the live performance are available by invitation only. Ticket package prices are based on a per vehicle basis with a four person maximum limit per vehicle and include award-winning food from Jessie Rae’s BBQ (vegan option available), cooked to order and delivered to each car through contactless delivery.

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Drive-in Drag Show benefiting Golden Rainbow
May
30
to May 31

Drive-in Drag Show benefiting Golden Rainbow

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The World’s First Drive-In Drag Show Premieres on May 30 to Benefit Golden Rainbow and Actor’s Fund

What: Dreamland Drive-In will present the “world’s first drive-in drag show” on Saturday, May 30, hosted by Edie from Cirque du Soleil’s “Zumanity” and featuring a variety of song and dance numbers plus a few surprises.

The show will serve as the launch event for “Golden Rainbow Gives Back,” a collaboration to raise money for Golden Rainbow to provide services for people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS as well as the Actor’s Fund to help the Las Vegas community sustain during these difficult times and honor the tradition of giving from performers who have supported Golden Rainbow throughout the years. Profits from this event and future events will be divided equally between Golden Rainbow and the Actor’s Fund, of which 100 percent will be directed to Las Vegas-based performers.

When: Saturday, May 30 with performances at 7 and 10 p.m. Parking starts 30 minutes prior to each show.

Where: Dreamland Drive-in at FreshWata Studios, 3905 West Diablo Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89118

Virtual Live Stream Tickets: Virtual tickets are $25 to watch a live stream of the performance and connect with other online guests in real time.

Drive-in Drag Show Live: A limited amount of tickets to attend the live performance are available by invitation only. Ticket package prices are based on a per vehicle basis with a four person maximum limit per vehicle and include award-winning food from Jessie Rae’s BBQ (vegan option available), cooked to order and delivered to each car through contactless delivery.

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Dining Out For Life: Bella Bistro
Mar
10
5:00 PM17:00

Dining Out For Life: Bella Bistro

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Join us at Bella Bistro in the Sahara for Dining Out for Life on Tuesday, March 10, from 5 to 10 p.m. A generous percentage of the proceeds from the evening will be donated to Golden Rainbow, who provides critically needed services for those living with or affected by HIV/AIDS.

Held across the nation each year, Dining Out for Life raises funds for local HIV/AIDS service organizations. In Southern Nevada, Golden Rainbow is the sole beneficiary of these funds with proceeds benefiting critically needed services for those affected by the disease.

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Polyesters Camp Comedy Drag Brunch
Dec
14
1:00 PM13:00

Polyesters Camp Comedy Drag Brunch

Since their debut in 1988, the Polyester's have been amusing audiences with their campy, tacky, and sometimes shocking lip-synch parodies and impersonations of famous celebrities and classic songs. A popular mainstay of the California LGBTQ pride festival circuit, this four-man comedy group is bringing their act back to Las Vegas! Enjoy their hilarious takes on such showbiz royalty as Liza Minnelli, Patti LaBelle, Judy Garland, Gilda Radner, Marilyn Monroe, Nancy Sinatra, Carol Channing, Sammy Davis Jr, Joan Rivers, Dionne Warwick and many more!

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Polyesters Camp Comedy Drag Brunch
Oct
12
1:00 PM13:00

Polyesters Camp Comedy Drag Brunch

Since their debut in 1988, the Polyester's have been amusing audiences with their campy, tacky, and sometimes shocking lip-synch parodies and impersonations of famous celebrities and classic songs. A popular mainstay of the California LGBTQ pride festival circuit, this four-man comedy group is bringing their act back to Las Vegas! Enjoy their hilarious takes on such showbiz royalty as Liza Minnelli, Patti LaBelle, Judy Garland, Gilda Radner, Marilyn Monroe, Nancy Sinatra, Carol Channing, Sammy Davis Jr, Joan Rivers, Dionne Warwick and many more!

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Dining Out for Life: Triple George
Aug
20
11:00 AM11:00

Dining Out for Life: Triple George

Our friends at Triple George Grill and The Downtown Grand have graciously offered to donate a generous portion of the day's restaurant proceeds to Golden Rainbow. Come help us thank them for their commitment to the LGBTQ and HIV/AIDS Community.

Lunch begins at 11:00 AM and we still have some tables open. Bring your co-workers and support a great cause.

Over 100 of our dear friends and supporters are planning to attend in the evening. Come and have dinner then hang out in the lounge with this festive group beginning at 6PM.

This is your last chance to make reservations. Go to triplegeorgegrill.com to make yours today or call (702) 384-2761

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Dining Out for Life Las Vegas
Jul
23
8:00 AM08:00

Dining Out for Life Las Vegas

Dining Out For Life® is a national campaign held each year throughout the United States and Canada to raise funds for local AIDS Service Organizations. In Southern Nevada, Golden Rainbow is the sole beneficiary of these funds. This annual fundraising event involves the generous participation of volunteers, corporate sponsors and restaurants. Dining Out For Life® was created in 1991 in Philadelphia and is now produced in 60 cities throughout the United States and Canada. This will be the fourth year that Las Vegas will be producing this popular event.

Nationally, more than 3,000 restaurants donate a portion of their proceeds from this one special day of dining to the licensed AIDS service agency in their city. More than $4 million dollars a year is raised to support the missions of HIV/AIDS service organizations throughout North America. 100% of all money raised in Southern Nevada will stay locally to support Golden Rainbow’s HIV/AIDS Housing, Education and Emergency Support Programs.

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Polyesters Camp Comedy Drag Brunch
Jul
20
1:00 PM13:00

Polyesters Camp Comedy Drag Brunch

Since their debut in 1988, the Polyester's have been amusing audiences with their campy, tacky, and sometimes shocking lip-synch parodies and impersonations of famous celebrities and classic songs. A popular mainstay of the California LGBTQ pride festival circuit, this four-man comedy group is bringing their act back to Las Vegas! Enjoy their hilarious takes on such showbiz royalty as Liza Minnelli, Patti LaBelle, Judy Garland, Gilda Radner, Marilyn Monroe, Nancy Sinatra, Carol Channing, Sammy Davis Jr, Joan Rivers, Dionne Warwick and many more!

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2019 Ribbon of Life: Summer of Love
Jun
23
11:00 AM11:00

2019 Ribbon of Life: Summer of Love

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This year's production "The Ribbon of Life's Summer of Love - Celebrating Woodstock's 50th Anniversary" will focus on the artists, music and era of the magical summer that brought us Woodstock. The production promises to be awe-inspiring with over 1,000 patrons attending and tickets sure to sell out! This popular event is the primary source of funding for many of our programs and remains one of the largest and most unique shows of its kind in Nevada.

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Nov
17
to Nov 18

Pit Stop at The Garage: Refueling Golden Rainbow

VRRRROOOOOMMMMM! The Garage has selected Golden Rainbow to be the recipients for their quarterly "Pit Stop - Refueling Qmmunity" fundraising event. Come on out and show your support. 100% of the bar sales go to benefit Golden Rainbow, supporting those living with HIV/AIDS in Southern Nevada by providing emergency assistance, education, financial aid, and affordable housing in a safe and inclusive environment. This is a great way to mix & mingle for a great cause! Cheers! See you at the finish line!

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Nov
1
8:00 PM20:00

Benefit Performance of Falsettos at LVLT

Nominated for five 2017 Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical, Falsettos is a hilarious and poignant look at a modern family revolving around the life of a gay man Marvin, his wife, his lover, his soontobebaritzvahed son, their psychiatrist, and the lesbians next door.

Join us for this fantastic performance benefiting Golden Rainbow.

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