Event Information
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| Masks have been used in every culture and on every continent for celebrations, religious celebrations, festivals and parties for centuries. First popularized in medieval times, masquerades have influenced various institutions, the carnivals of Venice, Mardi Gras in New Orleans and Carnaval in Rio are some of the largest parties in the world. They have become the stuff of history, drama, comedy and tragedy and they continue to evolve. The costume parties of today are the most modern incarnation of these splendid events. Some features of UTM 2008 are:
Fabulous Foods and Cocktails from the chefs of the Fairmont, and Wines from J Lohr Winery
Fine Music for Dancing by PLM Productions
Silent Auction of elegently ecclectic items and services
The exclusive ACSV Mask Collection
The Awards
And More
As our new venue, The Rotary Summit Center will provide our guests with space to dance, converse, eat, drink and be merry while enjoying fabulous views of the city and the surrounding ranges. Our theme for 2008 will be Carnaval in Rio.
The Spectacle
We are proud to offer the spectacular talents of Gregangelo and Velocity Circus of San Francisco for your entertainment. They will astound, mesmerize and surprise your senses with four amazing spectacle acts. Fire, Feathers, Fantasy and a little Flesh!
The Awards
The Award of Distinction recognizes the contributions of an individual, organization or group who has made a meaningful and substantive difference in the fight against HIV/AIDS here in Silicon Valley and beyond. Awardees have not yet been decided by our Board of Directors. This year the awardees include Micheal Harbour, MD who is a clinical associate professer at Stanford and a veteran of the fight against AIDS and the Los Altos Rotary Club, accepted by Dude Angius who helped found the International Rotary AIDS Project when HIV hit his own home.
The Proceeds
Unmask the Mysteries is organized by the AIDS Coalition Silicon Valley to support our efforts to fund nine local HIV/AIDS Service and Prevention organizations. They are: AIDS Emergency Fund, AIDS Legal Services, Bill Wilson Center, The Health Trust AIDS Services, Asian Americans for Community Involvement, Community Health Partnership, ProLatino de San Jose, Billy DeFrank LGBT Community Center, and the ACSV Advocacy Project. Additional funds have been used to support EHC Life Builders.
The Details
Formal attire and elaborate masks are recommended. This is not a sit down affair. Food will be served reception style and the bar is no host. Wines donated by J Lohr will be poured at no cost until they are gone. We will accept cash, check, credit or debit cards for auction and Black Box purchases.
Tickets can be purchased in advance for $175 each. |
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| Setup for the event. Volunteers needed! | 6/21/2008 10:00 am - 6:00 pm | | Unmask the Mysteries Gala. | 6/21/2008 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm | | Break down and remove decorations. Volunteers needed! | 6/21/2008 11:00 pm - 6/22/2008 1:00 am |
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| Fees: |
Band of Revelers: $1,000.00
6 Gala Entry Tickets (Save $50)
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Masquerader: $175.00
General admission
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