Spring Break
Code Red: raising funds and AIDS awareness
Charlie Upchurch
Issue date: 11/17/08 Section: Culture
VIP tickets are $75, which includes a reception from 7-8 p.m. with more freebies and an intimate cabaret show with Daisy Bucket and Dirty Dorothy, notable Kansas City performers who are regulars at Sidekicks Saloon's Sunday drag shows.
But even if you can only afford the general admission ticket, the night will be worth your while, according to Chamber.
"Why should people come out? Great entertainment, free booze, free food, what else could you ask for?" Chamber said.
After the event, your ticket will also get you specials at local bars including Bistro 303 and Missie B's in Westport.
The Millennial League is trying to have promotional events once a month to raise awareness and show the public the group is prominent and active in the community, according to Cox. They will be at Bistro 303 from 8-10 p.m. on Nov. 19 promoting the group and selling tickets.
You can also visit the group's website to get a ticket at codered.eventbrite.com.
Though the event will focus on having a good time, the funds raised will go toward a good cause and help educate the community on how to actively combat AIDS, instead of ignoring it.
"Initially, one of our purposes was to get out there and say, 'It's not scary, go out there and get tested,'" said Jones. "A lot of people are scared, they don't want to acknowledge it. It's a realization, though: don't be scared to know."
cupchurch@unews.com
But even if you can only afford the general admission ticket, the night will be worth your while, according to Chamber.
"Why should people come out? Great entertainment, free booze, free food, what else could you ask for?" Chamber said.
After the event, your ticket will also get you specials at local bars including Bistro 303 and Missie B's in Westport.
The Millennial League is trying to have promotional events once a month to raise awareness and show the public the group is prominent and active in the community, according to Cox. They will be at Bistro 303 from 8-10 p.m. on Nov. 19 promoting the group and selling tickets.
You can also visit the group's website to get a ticket at codered.eventbrite.com.
Though the event will focus on having a good time, the funds raised will go toward a good cause and help educate the community on how to actively combat AIDS, instead of ignoring it.
"Initially, one of our purposes was to get out there and say, 'It's not scary, go out there and get tested,'" said Jones. "A lot of people are scared, they don't want to acknowledge it. It's a realization, though: don't be scared to know."
cupchurch@unews.com
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Jeremy Reed
posted 11/19/08 @ 10:00 AM CST
The date listed in the article is off. The event is actually Wednesday, November 26th. It will be a great night to stay out late, because the following day is Thanksgiving!
It sounds like it will be awsome! Hope to see you there. (Continued…)
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