LOL

Laugh Out Loud
A Night of Comedy
benefitting the New York City Gay Men's Chorus
Hosted by Robert Verdi

February 24th 6:00PM-10:00PM
Westside Loft
336 W 37th St (between 8th & 9th)
6th floor
New York, NY

The New York City Gay Men's Chorus (NYCGMC) announces their 2009 benefit gala, Laugh Out Loud, on Tuesday, February 24th from 6:30-10:00 p.m. at the Westside Loft in Manhattan.
The award-winning television personality, celebrity stylist, and interviewer, Robert Verdi, will lead the evening with his signature humor and flare. With comedic performances by Judy Gold, ANT, Jessica Kirson and Julie Goldman, along with the honorary committee Joan Rivers, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, City Council President Christine Quinn and Senator Tom Duane, the gala will be a night celebrating music, comedy, diversity and support for the LGBT community.
The centerpiece of the event will be NYCGMC's three-part auction (online, silent and live). The auction, featuring a diverse set of outstanding items from travel to cuisine, and art to fashion, will happen in three phases. Beginning three weeks prior to the gala, benefactors can bid online at www.nycgmcgala.cmarket.com. Once at the Westside Loft, guests will be able to bid during both a silent auction as well as the larger-than-life live auction conducted by Verdi.
Laugh Out Loud sponsors include: B Sqared Printing, Coca Cola, Piper Heidsick, Anthony Logistics, Shiraz NYC, Taylor Creative Inc, Sweet Riot, American Airlines, FUEL Outdoor, Van Wagner, 2Xist, and Svedka. Exclusive gift bags given at the event will feature products from the sponsors.
The Westside Loft is located at 336 West 37th Street, 6th Floor, between 8th & 9th. Tickets to the event are $100 for general admission and $200 for VIP admission. VIP tickets include a Piper Heidsick Champagne reception, meet and greet with the celebrities as well as a premium gift bag.

Media Contacts
Matthew Levison
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617.312.7362.
Patrick Clayton
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646-483-3215
Chris Manna
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646-594-1137