Photo Credit: Jack L. Stutts

march 2013

Sunday, March 24 Positive Youth Documentary

UNCC-Cone Building 9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte
3:00 to 6:00 PM

More information coming soon

Saturday, March 23 A Drag Tribute to 007

The Bar at 316 316 Rensselaer Ave, Charlotte
8:00 PM to 1:00 AM

Miley Virus and her Femme Fatales perform a Drag Tribute to 50 Years of 007 at The Bar at 316. Appearances include the cat with the eyepatch, Moneypenny, Q, and Goldfinger! Also, DJ Eric B will be spinning Bond classics! All proceeds will go directly towards RAIN, Time Out Youth and Campus Pride.

It should be a fun time for sure - you don't want to miss it!

Friday, March 22 Scarlet Fever

UNCC-Student Union 9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte
7:00 to 10:00 PM

Every year the students of UNCC's Pride group put on a drag performance with local performer along with students from UNCC. All money that they raise goes to their AIDS WALK Charlotte team. This is a fun way to get involved and to support their walk team.

This year's performance will take place on campus on the 3rd floor of the Student Union building. The doors will open at 7:00 PM, with the show starting at 8:00 PM. Tickets are $5 with a student ID and $10 without.

Saturday, March 9 Reviving HIV Education through the Arts

Little Rock AME Zion Church 401 N. McDowell St, Charlotte
9:00 AM to 3:30 PM

All women and girls are welcome to join us for HIV education, drama, music, and art. This event is open to the public (women and girls) and is free. For more information please contact Geneva Galloway at 704.372.7246 ext. 115.

Saturday, March 9 Sweet Tooth Festival

BLACKLION in Pineville 10605 Park Rd, Charlotte
7:00 to 9:30 PM

It's time for the second annual drop-in celebration of all things sweet, featuring the Charlotte area's best purveyors of cupcakes, candies, cookies, and sweet treats. On Saturday, March 9 at BLACKLION in Pineville, Sweet Tooth - Charlotte's original dessert festival - will show case more than 30 bakeries, sweet shops or home-based businesses in all manners of sweets (including beverages).

Tickets are $30 per person and include private shopping/tasting experience throughout the entire BLACKLION store, deluxe sampling, cooking demonstrations, a lounge and red carpet. A portion of event proceeds will benefit RAIN.

To learn more and to purchase your tickets (you can purchase them at the door as well) please go to www. sweettoothfestival.com.

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FEBRUARY 2013

February 20 - 28 In the Name of Love: RAIN Charity Fundraiser Sessions

Cunningham Photo Artists 909 Central Ave, Suite 1, Charlotte

From February 20th to the 28th Cunningham Photo Artists will donate 10% of the sale from a booked session during that time. Call to book your studio session to get original works of art for your home and to help raise money for RAIN. All Studio BW session booked during this window will qualify.

It's time to stop time, and create those images of love that are soulful, real and important: photographs that communicate your legacy.

Saturday, February 9 21st Annual Johnson Valentine Bash

Petra's Piano Bar 1919 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte

Yes, it is that time of year again. Chris and Wes Johnson are once again throwing a Valentine Bash to raise money for RAIN. This will be the 21st annual Johnson Valentine Bash and this year the live music will from Charlotte native Lindsey Ryan and Hardcore Lounge. Throw in a few guest musicians, add DJ's Starseed and Spaceboy and you have a PARTY! Tickets are only $5.