Date: Tue, 27 May 97 18:50:47 EST From: "NGLTF" Subject: Celebrities, TV Industry Support NGLTF Auction Contact: Mark F. Johnson, Media Director mfjohnson@ngltf.org 202/332-6483 x3314 pager 1-800/757-6476 2320 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009 http://www.ngltf.org ************************************************************* NATIONAL CELEBRITIES, TELEVISION INDUSTRY AND BUSINESS COMMUNITY GIVE STRONG SUPPORT TO NGLTF CAPITAL PRIDE AUCTION Washington, DC---May 27, 1997----Have you ever wanted to own a "piece" of some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry? Can you picture Jerry Seinfeld or Martina Navratilova in your bedroom? Would you like to spend time with Oprah Winfrey or David Letterman? How about wearing Rosie O'Donnell's jacket or having dinner with Wilson Cruz? Don't dream about it, come bid on it at the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF) Capital Pride Auction to be held on June 7, 1997 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., followed by a live auction at 6:00 p.m. at the Dupont Plaza Hotel, 1500 New Hampshire Avenue NW, Washington, DC. More than 300 items will be available for bidding, including photographs donated by celebrities, tickets to television programs and other items like a Hawaiian cruise on Olivia Cruiselines, a Caribbean cruise from OUTthere Tours and Travel and a sterling silver cheese set from Tiffany & Co. Other star-studded items include donations from singer kd lang, comedian Kate Clinton, and the stars of television's "X-Files," "Xena: Warrior Princess," and "The Simpsons." Local media stars will shine and guests will have the chance to bid on a behind-the-scenes tour of WJLA-Channel 7 and the opportunity to watch a live news broadcast, as well as a chance to tour the WUSA-Channel 9 WeatherCenter followed by dinner with meteorologist, Doug Hill. After an afternoon of silence, get ready to make some noise! The event also features a live auction with a chance to get in shape, go to the theater and have a big party. Among the items to be auctioned are 1997-98 season theater passes to Washington's Arena Stage, two one-year memberships to Results The Gym, a fully-catered cocktail party for 100 at Cobalt, and a complete set of the popular and hard to find Billy dolls straight from London. "We have been overwhelmed by the generous outpouring of donations we have received for this event," said Kerry Lobel, NGLTF Executive Director. "The support that local, national and international businesses have given us and the generous donations from nationally-known and local celebrities really reflects the belief in our work for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality," she added. Tickets for the event are $6 and can be purchased in advance by calling Box Office Tickets at 301-738-7073. Tickets will also be sold at the door. The first 1000 guests will receive a free one-week pass to any Washington Sports Club gym. For information or to make a donation, contact the NGLTF Special Events office at 202-332-6483, ext. 3219, via email at auction@ngltf.org, or visit us at http://www.ngltf.org/auction. -30- The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force is the oldest national gay and lesbian group and is a progressive organization that has supported grassroots organizing and pioneered in national advocacy since 1973. Since its inception, NGLTF has been at the forefront of virtually every major initiative for lesbian and gay rights. In all its efforts, NGLTF helps to strengthen the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender movement at the state level while connecting these activities to a national vision for change. _________________________________________ This message was issued by the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Media Department. If you have any questions regarding this post, please direct them to one of the contacts at the top of this message If you wish to UNSUBSCRIBE from this list, please send an email with "UNSUBSCRIBE PRESSLIST" in the subject and body of your email message to .