NYC Gay Men's Chorus Gala LAUGH OUT LOUD with Verdi & Gold,

Tickets are on-sale now for the New York City Gay Men's Chorus (NYCGMC) 2009 benefit gala, LAUGH OUT LOUD, presented Tuesday, February 24, 6:30-10pm 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, and Jessica Kirson, along with the honorary committee Joan Rivers, Secretary of State 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 3-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 3-weeks prior to the gala, benefactors can bid online at 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: Van Wagner, JA Digital, Fuel Outdoor, Miller Coors, Wildposting, Shiraz NYC, Anthony for Men, Piper Hiedsick, Sweet Riot, HX, Taylor Creative, Logo, Kroma, B Squared Printing, The New York Blade, 2(x)ist, Svedka, and Coca Cola. 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 Ave) 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. Tickets can be purchased at NYCGMC.org or call 212-344-1777 (ext 2).

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