The Telluride AIDS Benefit Adds Two Events
The Telluride AIDS Benefit (“TAB”), a grass-roots organization based in Telluride announces an updated schedule of events for their thirteenth Annual Benefit. TAB has added two new events to their week of activities. “Open Your EYES, AIDS is STILL on the RISE!” is the theme for the Thirteenth Benefit and which is scheduled for February 25 – March 6, 2006.
Telluride, CO (PRWEB) February 23, 2006
The Telluride AIDS Benefit (“TAB”), a grass-roots organization based in Telluride announces an updated schedule of events for their thirteenth Annual Benefit. TAB has added two new events to their week of activities. “Open Your EYES, AIDS is STILL on the RISE!” is the theme for the Thirteenth Benefit and which is scheduled for February 25 – March 6, 2006.
The 2006 Benefit kicked off with the Student Fashion Show on Thursday, February 16th. TAB sponsors Student education at various places in and out of the classroom primarily in February and throughout the year in Telluride and in our regional schools.
TAB is hosting a Beauty Luncheon with MAC Cosmetics on Friday, March 3 that includes full makeovers and a luncheon or just the luncheon with “tricks of the trade.” The luncheon will begin at 1:00 pm at the Legends Restaurant in the Peaks Resort in Mountain Village. Lead MAC trainer, Pam Jacobsen has worked with many celebrities, most recently the Black Eyed Peas. Prices begin at $75.00 for the luncheon and beauty tips and full makeovers with the luncheon are $150.00. Luncheon only tickets can be bought on TellurideTicket. com and makeover appointments must be scheduled by calling Andi Alexander at 970-728-4970 and must be scheduled. TAB is excited about these MAC artists also doing the makeup for the fashion shows.
TAB in conjunction with Telluride Gay Ski Week is also hosting a food and wine pairing with lifestyle celebrity, Steve Spitz on Tuesday, February 28. The New Sheridan is sponsoring this après-ski event from 3-5 pm. Steve will give an overview of the appetizers prepared by Chef Ross Martin and how they pair with each wine. Steve will also be filming clips around town during the week to feature in segments of his show. Wines have been donated by Honig, Viader, Pine Ridge Winery, and Trefethen. Visit stevespitz. com for more information on his lifestyle segments.
Other activities include a private dress rehearsal for staff and volunteers on Wednesday, March 1 with meetings and staff celebrations following. Thursday, March 2 hosts the popular Sneak Peek Fashion Show and Live Auction. The Sneak Peek Show has become somewhat of a locals tradition with a slightly different clothes and peek into Saturday’s Gala. Friday features free opening receptions and art auctions with art donated by local, regional and national artists as well as from children and their families from the Denver Children's Hospital Immunodefiency Program ("CHIP".) The auctions and receptions will take place at 101 E. Colorado Ave (formerly Woody’s Tavern and below American National Bank) and the Silver Trestle Building at 205 E. Colorado Ave. from 6-9 pm. Refreshments will be served. Minimum bids are encouraged to start low so many people can participate and the bidding starts at Noon and continue until 9 pm.
Saturday, March 4th highlights the Gala Fashion Show and Auction. The show this year will again be different and amazing from each year. This year’s theme promises a more theatrical production to entertain the sell-out crowd with a unique line up of designers that the Fashion Team has been busy procuring from across the globe including veteran supporters Cari Borja, Yansi Fugel, Chaiken, Gaelyn and Cianfarani, Diesel, Joie, Theory, DaKINE, Dolce and Gabbana and Frank N Precious.
TAB also features special silent auctions with specialty items that will include unique bottles of wine and ski packages, trips and other distinctive items in the lobby prior to the shows and at the VIP Reception.
If you didn’t have a chance to get to the fashion show there is one more chance to see and purchase some favorite designs. The Designer Trunk Show ends up the festivities on Monday, March 6 from 11-6 at the space below ANB. A portion of all sales goes to TAB.
Committed to fight, fund and educate, TAB’s primary goal is to generate financial support for HIV/AIDS education programs and client care for all people no matter what age, race or income, primarily in Western Colorado. TAB raises awareness about HIV, AIDS, STDs, discrimination and safer sex practices through local peer education middle and high school education workshops, as well as through innovative regional global collaborations. Please call TAB at 970-728-0869, or visit the website for more information at www. aidsbenefit. org.
About the Telluride AIDS Benefit –
As the AIDS pandemic enters its 25th year, the number of people living with HIV continues to increase steadily. On the Western Slope the number of AIDS/HIV cases has increased dramatically over the past 3 months, approximately 20%.
With the amazing support and talent TAB receives from the multitude of volunteers, the financial support of local, regional and national contributors, the generous donations from the fashion industry and drug companies, TAB will continue to help everyone affected in our community regardless of age, sex, race, sexual orientation or income level. Most importantly, TAB thanks our region as a whole for its support and generosity. With this help TAB can continue to provide the support to the Western Colorado AIDS Project, the Children’s Hospital in Denver, Brother Jeff’s Healthcare Initiative and also make a meaningful contribution in a troubled part of Africa, Manzini, Swaziland.
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