Ribbon of LIfe...HIV fundraiser draws Vegas talent! Golden rainbow provides housing!

Tomorrow afternoon the annual "Ribbon of Life" fundraiser kicks off with the largest roster of talent yet lending their talents to raise funds for HIV afflicted individuals in the community.

Performers slated for the line-up include those from the casts of  Zumanity, Viva Elvis, Love, Peepshow, and the Lion King - to name a few.

Funds will be raised for Golden Rainbow, a non-profit in the Vegas area, which provides housing and financial assistance for those with HIV.

Each year, the successful efforts of Rainbow assists upwards of 600 men, women, and children.

Golden Rainbow owns and operates eight two-bedroom apartments and a 3-bedroom home.

This year, more than ever, Rainbow needs to succeed in their fundraising efforts because there is a bigger need for their services in 2010.

"People that never required services before ae coming out and asking for help," one  spokesman noted in recent days.

You can support the charity by showing up at the Festivities tomorrow at the Las Vegas Hilton Theater @ 3000 Paradise Road (Sunday June 13th).


Tickets: $25.00 - $200.00

Info:  goldenrainbow.org

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Las Vegas...cheap rooms! Summer of 1969 celebrations! Tropical heat wave...

As I breezed through the last stretch of the Mojave Desert and spied Las Vegas - a dazzling gem sparkling in the mid-day sun ahead - I was suddenly hit smack dab in the face with a tropical heat wave.

Whew!

I should have packed a cooler of Marguerite's!

No matter.

Soon, I would be firmly ensconced in my cheapie hotel room ($10 bucks a night!) and ready to take the big splash 'round town.

Sin-city lovers are trickling into town to catch the "Summer of 1969" celebrations underway at the downtown Freemont Street experience.

And, there's a bowling convention!

I expect Big Lebowski fans will be chomping at the bit to score a lucky strike on the lanes in the event they strike out at the slots!

I roared up to the Hotel a bit shy of check-in - at which point - the desk clerk informed me that my room was not ready.

So, I sauntered off to take in a few of the eye-catching sights.

As it turned out, Lady Luck was smiling on me right from the get-go.

When I called the newly-renovated Hotel about an hour later - the clerk noted that although a single room I requested was not made up yet - I was welcome to an upgrade (free of charge).

Would I mind a double-room with two Queen-size beds?

Heck, no!

The wheels started turning inside my mischievous little head.

I'd invite a couple of my friends over for a pajama party!

A few cocktails - and a pillow fight or two later - we'd head out on the town!

Of course, I'd have to dash into Mermaids for a deep-fried oreo or two.

And, line up for the scrumptious buffet offered up each evening at the Sahara, just a hop-and-skip away.

Maybe I'll take in - "The Lion King" - a big hit here right now in the desert playground.

I'll keep you posted, fer sure!

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