AIDS Walk Richmond begins a Rocky Horror Week of events this Saturday
For those Rocky Horror Picture Show Fans, I wanted to let you all know that this Saturday starts an ENTIRE WEEK of Rocky Horror, with proceeds going to AIDSWalk Richmond. Nationwide, communities come together to participate in yearly AIDSWalk events, raising much needed funds for education, prevention, and treatment assistance to those living with, affected by, and supporting of, people with HIV/AIDS. The Walk will be on October 17th, 2009: for more information and to sign up to donate/ participate check out their website at http://www.aidswalkrichmond.org/
I personally have been involved with HIV work since 1999 as a volunteer for AIDS Walk Michigan, AIDS Walk Flint, and AIDS Walk Detroit. In 2002 was a member of the National AIDS Funds/ Michigan AIDS Fund Americorps program and worked in HIV prevention, education, testing and counseling at Michigan’s largest and oldest HIV/AIDS organizations, AIDS Partnership Michigan until I moved to Richmond in 2005. In the years that I did testing and counseling I had told roughly 20 people that they were HIV positive. These were people of all backgrounds, social and economic status, sexual orientations, etc.
How this relates to Richmond? Roughly 3,700 citizens of the Metro Richmond area are HIV positive. 234 of those were diagnosed last year alone. Men, women and children of all ages, races and sexualities rely on the multiple Healthcare Clinics which offer low cost or free HIV related services. AIDSWalk Richmond understands that the services clinics offer at free or reduced rates can become very costly for the providers. In an event to show support to these organizations, AIDSWalk will offer donations and grants to these clinics. Funds raised by AIDSWalk Richmond will be put back directly in to the community. Rest assured AIDSWalk Richmond is dedicated to supporting RICHMOND. Your participation and generosity will make a big difference in the lives of those most affected by HIV/AIDS in our community.
Rocky Horror Week for AIDS Walk Richmond
The freaky festivities kickoff Saturday at 4 p.m. with a special shopping party at Rumors Boutique! Godfrey’s just announced free cover next Wednesday if you come dressed in character. Be sure to check www.gayrva.com/rocky for updates.
Saturday, July 11 :: Shop For A Cause & Concert
Rumors Boutique
404 North Harrison Street
Richmond, VA 23284
Get some new threads, rock some fishnets with the Rocky Horror cast, and shop for a cause with 20 percent of the Rumors’ sales going to AIDSWalk Richmond from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. At 8 p.m., Richmond punk band, The I-las, perform. All ages.
Sunday, July 12 :: Time Warp Karaoke
Barcode
6 East Grace Street
Richmond, VA
It’s a Sunday night tradition and Frankfurter’s taking part. Join the cast as they make an appearance from 10 p.m. to midnight and perform a number or two. From 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., Barcode will be donating 10 percent of all liquor sales to AIDSWalk Richmond. As an AIDSWalk Richmond partner, you can make contributions at the restaurant anytime time to the donations box at the bar.
Tuesday, July 14 :: Tuesday Turnabout
Papa Ningo
1707 East Franklin Street
Richmond, VA 23223
Papa Ningo is bringing nightlife to all Richmonders on Tuesdays with a full menu of Dominican fare. The Rocky cast performs at 11:30 sharp. The $3 cover goes to AIDSWalk Richmond. Ages 18 and up.
Wednesday, July 15 :: Wednesday Hump Night
Godfrey’s
308 East Grace Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Catch a short performance from the sweet transvestite and company as part of Godfrey’s amateur night. The show starts at 11 p.m. Pay no cover if you come dressed as a Rocky Horror character. Ten percent of the evening’s liquor sales go to AIDSWalk Richmond. Ages 18 and up.
Thursday, July 16 :: Rocky Hors d’ouevres
BlackFinn Richmond
1001 Haxall Point
Richmond, VA 23219
Get access to complimentary appetizers and drink specials from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Grab a drink from the bar and mingle in style with the cast, then catch their performance at 8 p.m. BlackFinn will match all donations from the evening. A $5 minimum is suggested.
Friday, July 17 :: The Midnight Show
Movieland at Boulevard Square
1301 North Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23230
The event culminates with a shadow performance by the cast Friday night at Movieland during a screening of the film version of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. The cast will be donating their personal proceeds from this special performance to AIDSWalk. Be ready to throw some toast and get in on the action. Come at 11 p.m. for a cocktail hour in Movieland’s lobby.
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