Inaugural Bronx LGBTQ Pride Awards Dinner

Please join Bronx LGBTQ Pride, Destination Tomorrow, and the Bronx LGBTQ Center on Tuesday, July 14th from 6pm - 11pm at Eastwood Manor to honor these six individuals and one organization who have been tirelessly working to better the lives of all in our LGBTQ community in The Bronx and beyond. Tickets start at $90 and include a five-hour open bar with premium liquors! The event will be hosted by Diva Jackie Dupree, with music provided by DJ TK. Additional entertainment from LGBTQ artists Aaron Paul, Lovari, Anisa Rullan, and others will be provided, as well. The 6pm cocktail hour will feature passed hors d'oeuvres, and a buffet dinner will be served from 7-9 pm (see the menu, below), with dessert to be served after. The event will close at 11 pm. AWARDS: ======== We will present seven awards recognizing the dedicated work and support that the following individuals and organization have provided to our LGBTQ community in The Bronx and surrounding areas: Christine Jorgensen Trailblazer Award Sean Coleman DJ Frankie Knuckles Pride in the Arts Award Bronx Council on the Arts' Longwood Art Gallery At Hostos Brenda Howard Community Spirit of Pride Award Tyra A. Ross Swish Bronx Ally Award TBA at the dinner (in consideration of the honoree) Rev. Magora E. Kennedy Stonewall Courage Award James Palacio Vallazza (Empress Fiona St. James) Stormé DeLarverie Memorial Award Hon. Lewis Chaim Equality Goldstein Luis Freddy Molano-Polanco Advocacy in Health Award Lissette Marrero The full list of award recipients was presented at our Bronx Pride Beer Tasting & Brunch fundraiser, which was held on Sunday, May 31st at The Bronx Brewery. We look forward to seeing you on July 14th and also on July 18th for the 2015 Bronx LGBTQ Pride & Health Fair! HONORARY COMMITTEE: ===================== Hon. Daniel Dromm, co-chair Rev. Magora E. Kennedy, co-chair Hon. Letitia "Tish" James Hon. Gustavo Rivera Hon. Rosie Mendez Hon. Kenny Augusto Sojourner McCauley Melissa Sklarz Brooke Cerda Guzmàn HOST COMMITTEE: ================ Paul D. Sanders, co-chair Minister Antionettea Etienne, co-chair Uri Belkind, MD Rev. Kevin O'Reilly Chad Young, Esq. Toi Frederick, Esq. Tai Chunn Lisa Cintron Tony & Eileen Salimbene SPONSORS: ========== Bronx LGBTQ Center Destination Tomorrow Union Community Health Centers Montefiore Hospital Amida Care NY DocChat GO Magazine GaySocialites.com MENU: ====== *Eggplant Cutlets with Marinara Sauce and Olives (Vegan-friendly) *Penne Marinara with tofu meatballs (Vegan-friendly) *Roasted Potatoes w/ Garlic & Rosemary (Vegan-friendly) *Oxtails *Broiled Salmon (with lemon & seasoning) *Sliced Steak w/ Onions & Peppers *Southern BBQ Ribs (pork) *Escarole with Mushrooms, Beans and Olive Oil (Vegan-friendly) *Chicken Parmesan *Lasagna *Arroz con Pollo *Tropical Fruit Assortment (Vegan-friendly) HAPPY PRIDE!!! We currently are seeking donations for the silent auction. Please contact Peter, below, if you have an item that you would like to have featured as a donation in our silent auction. For questions concerning this or any of our pride events, including sponsorship, exhibition, or advertising opportunities, please contact Peter C. Frank, chair of the Bronx Pride Committee, at 914-417-9579 or pridechair@bronxlgbtqcenter.org.