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SPRING A&E GUIDE
Springtime Social
Events to keep your social calendar in top-notch shape this spring
I t might be a few more weeks before we
completely start the warm-up toward our
beautiful Carolina springtime, but local
LGBT community members won't be suffer
ing from the doldrums when it corhes to their
social calendars. Take a look at some of our
highlighted social events, activities, confer
ences and other happenings planned in the
next few weeks.
March 21
toy Mimosa Party
JB's on the Greenway
2128 Greenway Ave., Charlotte
8a.m.-12:30p.m.
Time Out Youth hosts a fundraising event while
cheering on runners in the Elizabeth 8K Road
Race. A donation gets you access to bottom-,
less mimosas. In 2014, the event raised close
to $10,000 for Time Out Youth. Event details are
available online.
facebook.com/events/1528473724078345/
March 21
Equality NC Conference
Durham Technical Community College
1637 E. Lawson St., Durham
The AdvaNCe Equality Conference, hosted by
Equality NC Foundation, is the largest gath
ering of LGBTQ activists in North Carolina.
Conference keynoter includes North Carolina-
native Jacob Tobia. Information and registra
tion are available online.
equalityncfoundation.org/conference/
March 21
G[ving Gala
Label Charlotte
900 NC Music Factory Blvd., Suite B6, Charlotte
6:30 p.m.
The Charlotte Business Guild hosts its annual
Giving Gala and Awards Ceremony, featur
ing speakers Charlotte City Councilwoman
LaWana Mayfield and state Sen. Jeff Jackson.
Entertainment by Tenya Coleman of the Tenya
Coleman Quartet. Tickets start at $70 for
members, with a range of options for students,
couples and more. Information and tickets are
available online.
citbusinessguild. org
March 28
Guilford Green Foundation
Gala-& Green Party
Proximity Hotel, 704 Green Valley Rd.,
Greensboro
7 p.m.
It's the "wedding reception we've been waiting
for" touts organizers. Hors d'oeuvres, cocktails,
live entertainment and silent auction. Tickets
are $150 before March 2 and $175 afterward.
ggfnc.org
March 28
Cindy Alexander
15239 Waterfront Dr., Huntersville
7 p.rh.
Singer Cindy Alexander spends an
evening with Different Roads Home
at the Monteith Park Clubhouse.
Proceeds from the fundraiser benefit
Different Roads Home. $50 per person
or $90 per couple donation. Open bar,
food and live performance.
differentroadshome. org
April 17-18
LGBT* in the South
Diana Wortham Theatre
2 S. Pack Square, Asheville
The Campaign for Southern Equality
hosts their annual LGBT* in the South
Conference, featuring Mandy Carter as a
keynote speaker. Information and registration are
available online.
Igbtinthesouth. com
April 18
The Founders' Ball
Mint Museum Randolph
2730 Randolph Rd., Charlotte
7:45 p.m.
Hearts Beat as One Foundation hosts its
inaugural Founders' Ball, featuring entertain-
Deborah Cox will perform on April 18 at Hearts Beat
As One Foundation's Founders' Ball.
ment by Deborah Cox and co-chaired by
City Councilmember LaWana Mayfield, Mike
Blackwelder and Tommy Feldman. Formal
attire in a cocktail-style atmosphere benefit-
ting Safe Alliance, Dolly Parton Imagination
Library of Mecklenburg County and Autism
Charlotte. Early bird tickets are $50 through
March 23. Regular admission is $75. VIP early
bird is $140. Information and tickets are avail
able online.
heartsbeatone.org
— compiled by Matt Comer
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