§ Best In Drag Show®
§ Go Eat LA! and Go Eat, Go Drink, Go Out^®

§ World AIDS Day
§ 25th Silver Anniversary Reception and Awards Presentation
§ Intimate Evening Cabaret Series
§ Spa Day®___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Best In Drag Show tickets go on sale September 1st!

See our 2011 SIZZLE REEL here! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhCmv9ZF4nw)

Stay up-to-date with videos, photos, news and get tickets -- see the Best In Drag Show website! (www.BestInDragShow.org)

Best In Drag Show® - Our 2011 fundraiser was held on October 9, 2011 at The Orpheum Theatre, Los Angeles
This legendary fundraiser is an outrageous beauty pageant farce that is supported by a large group of talented volunteers and executive produced by Aid For AIDS. It began in 1993 as "Battle for the Tiara" with a small group of friends wanting to see how much they could raise for AIDS assistance while having fun and spending as little as possible. It grew from a tiny apartment to succesively larger venues due to increasing popularity. In 2002, it became the current version, "Best In Drag Show" and now raises between $275,000 and $350,000 each year with a collective total of more than $2 million. It is supported by a changing roster of celebrity judges and covered extensively by press and media.

Best In Drag Show® 2011 is directed by Jeffrey Drew, long-time show star as Lotta Slots. Jeffrey has performed professionally in more than 25 musicals. He has been one of the recipients of AFA's Best and Brighest Awards several times. He also received the Paul J. Starke Warrior Award in 2008 from the City of West Hollywood for his outstanding support in the community.

CELEBRITY JUDGES (serve as volunteers without any compensation)
 from all versions of this famous fundraiser -  Battle for the Tiara, Quest for the Crown®, and Best In Drag Show®

Aisha Tyler, Camryn Manheim, Caroline Rhea, Cassandra Peterson (Elvira), Charlene Tilton, Charlie Sheen, Chris Kattan, Christina Ricci, Debbie Reynolds, Dita Von Teese, Eric Dane, Holland Taylor, Jane Lynch, Jason Alexander, Jennifer Coolidge, Jennifer Tilly, Jeri Ryan, Jo Anne Worley, John C. Reilly, Jon Cryer, Judy Tenuta, Katey Sagal, Kathy Griffin, Kathy Kinney, Kathy Najimy, Kelly Rowan, Kim Coles, Leeza Gibbons, Loni Anderson, Lori Laughlin, Marcia Cross, Maria Menounous, Martin Sheen, Melinda Clarke, Molly Shannon, Nell Carter, Nicole Sullivan, Niecy Nash, Parker Posey, Perez Hilton, Peter Gallagher, Rachel Bilson, Rachel True, Rebecca Gayheart, Sarah Chalke, Steve Kmetko, Suzanne Westenhoefer, Terri Garr, and Tori Spelling
Photos: Aid For AIDS Best In Drag Show 2010.
Photos: Aid For AIDS Best In Drag Show 2009.
Photos: Aid For AIDS Best In Drag Show® 2008.
Photos: Aid For AIDS Best In Drag Show® 2007.
Photos: Aid For AIDS Best In Drag Show® 2006.

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Go Eat, Go Drink, Go Out^®
Go Eat, Go Drink, Go Out^® is an annual, one-day fundraising event where Los Angeles area restaurants and businesses donate 15% or MORE of their day's revenue to Aid for AIDS and The Serra Project to help prevent homelessness and hunger for individuals and families impoverished and disabled by HIV/AIDS. This year, support includes entertainment venues, among other, from downtown and the beaches to the San Gabriel Valley and the San Fernando Valley. Many restaurants have returned every year, and some increased their donation percentages. 

2010 was our 16th year. The fundraiser was held on Thursday, February 25th. Thank you to everyone. See the website for our supporters and sponsors. Keep them in mind when making plans to go out this year.  GoEatGoDrinkGoOut.org

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World AIDS Day - December 1st

Aid For AIDS is proud to annually partner with the City of West Hollywood on World AIDS Day.

In 2010, a presentation and reception were held at 'Gallery 825' in West Hollywood on December first, World AIDS Day. AFA Board President Brenda Goodman addressed the crowd along with Maria Da Silva of the Jacaranda Foundation, CNN Hero 2008,  who was introduced by Ricki Lake. The City gave the 2009 Paul Starke Warrior Awards to several individuals, including Brenda Goodman. See details: World AIDS Day - Aid For AIDS homepage.

To order a plaque along the West Hollywood Memorial Walk for a loved one, contact the Development staff: 323-656-1107.

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AFA 25th Silver Anniversary Reception and Award Presentation - November 5, 2009

On November 5, 2009, Aid For AIDS celebrated its 25 years of service at a reception and awards presentation at the beautiful SLS Hotel on the edge of Beverly Hills.  The event was attended by many major donors and supporters and was covered by TV's The Insider, featuring interviews with long-time AFA supporter Kathy Griffin and others.

AFA Angel Awards were presented in several categories. Foundation Honoree: The David Bohnett Foundation; Bridges-Larson Foundation, Jack Larson; Entertainment AIDS Alliance; QueensCare and its President and CEO, Barbara Hines. Event Honoree: John Bowab; Alexis Pitman, posthumously, and the Founders and Producers of Battle the Tiara and Best In Drag Show. Community Honoree: Mayor Abby Land; Stephen Simon. Entertainer Honoree: Kathy Griffin; Kathy Kinney; Charlie Sheen. Individual Honoree: Dr. Mark Honzel. Corporate Honoree: Squire, Sanders and Dempsey, LLC. Board Honoree: J. Alexander Strautman and Kevin Spier.

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