Photo: PPT Photography

August 2012

Saturday, August 11 BRIEF! A Fete for Fashion

Location TBD

BRIEF! A Fete for Fashionis a fundraiser for RAIN and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in which some of the leading male models in Charlotte will showcase high-end luxury male undergarments.

MAY 2012

Thursday, May 31 LA CAGE AUX FOLLES

Belk Theatre, Blumenthal Performing Arts Center 130 North Tryon Street  Charlotte, NC 28202

Save $10 to the Tony® Award-winning Broadway musical, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, while helping RAIN!

For every balcony ticket sold through this deal, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES will donate $5 to RAIN. For every orchestra and grand tier ticket sold, they will donate $15 to RAIN. The offer is good on Orchestra/Grand Tier/Balcony 1 seats.

Additionally, everyone that purchases a ticket is invited to that Thursday night's Out on the Town post-show reception with free food and drinks. The location is TBD, but you will receive info when you purchase your tickets. Also, the cast/crew from the show is invited, so it is sure to be a memorable night.

Please use this link in order to receive the discount.

MARCH 2012

Saturday, March 10, 9-3PM National Women & Girls AIDS Awareness Day Workshop

First United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall 501 N. Tryon Street

In recognition of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, RAIN and The Red Pump Project welcome all mothers, daughters, and girlfriends of the Queen City to partake in free workshops on self-empowerment, HIV awareness, and education. Participants will also be motivated by the words of our keynote speaker, Kimberly Jowers - author of "The Heart of Perfecting My Space (PMS)!"

FEBRUARY 2012

Sunday, February 5 - Tuesday, February 7 MSM Conference

Charlotte City Center Marriott (Downtown Charlotte) 100 West Trade Street

MAI/MSM Community and Provider Training Conference is the first of its kind in North Carolina. This event is sponsored by the Communicable Disease Branch, North Carolina Division of Public Health and other community partners.

The conference will bring together representatives from HIV care, treatment and providers, and members of the community who are affected by HIV. The goal is to better understand service utilization and commitment needs so that our community can more effectively respond to the current issues and concerns that prevent individuals from accessing the care they need and remaining in care. Registration is free, but you must register. Seating and attendance will be limited.

Saturday, February 11 20th Annual Johnson Valentine Bash

Snug Harbor 1228 Gordon St., Charlotte

The Johnson Valentine Bash is a benefit for RAIN, featuring live music by Hardcore Lounge, The Monterreys, and Alex Kastanas, with dj Starseed and dj Spaceboy. The cover is $7. This is the 20th anniversary of this party and the 10th year benefiting RAIN!