OUTFEST HONORS
A SPECTACULAR LIVE PERFORMANCE TO BENEFIT OUTFEST
HONORING BRUCE VILANCH AND MTV
Wednesday, July 17, 8:00 pm

With Special Appearances by Andy Dick, Carol Leifer, Kathy Griffin, Michael Feinstein, Hal Sparks and Hennie Vilanch (Bruce's mom)!

A gala evening of laughter, song and surprises at the Directors Guild of America celebrating of two champions of progressive change for their profound contributions to gay and lesbian visibility and their committed support of OUTFEST.

BRUCE VILANCH is among the country’s best-known humorists and one of the hardest-working men in show business. He has written material for Bette, Billy, Whoopi and Robin. He has written every awards show from Oscar to Tony to Grammy to OUTFEST’s own Awards Night - where, incidentally, he tells a few jokes that might not make it past the network censors (see page 10). Everybody’s favorite Hollywood Square is also one of the most widely recognized gay men in America whose contribution to this community is as legendary and as large as his trademark T-shirt collection. Bruce Vilanch's OUTFEST Honors will be presented to him by his mother, Hennie Vilanch.

MTV has redefined popular culture over the last 20 years, shaping global trends and changing the face of the music industry itself. With an enormous audience of young people around the world, MTV has also presented some of the most radical and accurate representations of gay and lesbian lives to the most people of any media company. From the still resonating story of Pedro Zamora to every subsequent season of “The Real World” to the “Fight for Your Rights” campaign, MTV has brought our experiences into the homes of countless millions of people. MTV’s OUTFEST Honors will be presented to Brian Graden, President of Entertainment for MTV and VH1 by Andy Dick.




EVENT SCHEDULE
8:00pm Performances and presentation, DGA 1
9:30pm Gala after-party, featuring a stellar live auction (including a massive DVD collection), hosted bar and tasty treats, DGA lobby

TICKET AND SPONSOR PACKAGES
$10,000 Sponsorship (10 VIP tickets, tribute journal ad, signage and other VIP acknowledgement)
$5,000 Sponsorship (10 VIP tickets, tribute journal ad)
$2,500 Sponsorship (5 VIP tickets, tribute journal ad)
$250 VIP ticket (includes VIP seating)
$150 OUTFEST Honors ticket

For more information on sponsorship packages or to advertise in the tribute journal,
contact Levy, Pazanti & Associates (310) 201-5033.

Note to OUTFEST Members: Because this event is a fundraising benefit for OUTFEST and its programs, complimentary Member tickets and Outpasses cannot be used for admission.

OUTFEST Honors Live Auction

Media Mogul Mania -- In one fell swoop, build your own library of over 300 DVDs from the collection of Hollywood studios including Dreamworks SKG, Paramount, Sony, Universal, Fox Entertainment, Miramax, Strand Releasing and more. And to top it off, you get a top of the line 5-disc carousel DVD/CD Player from Pioneer Entertainment (USA) Inc. Sit back, press play and enjoy!

I See London, I See France -- When you see this live auction package, you'll pee your pants! Going First Class all the way, you'll start your Anglo-Franco adventure with a two-night stay in London in a luxury apartment in Kensington courtesy of London Guest Suites. Then hop on a train and shoot through the Chunnel to France with your 14-day First Class Eurail Pass from Rail Europe. Stop in the City of Lights for three unforgettable nights at the Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris, rated Travel and Leisure Magazine's best hotel in the world for 2001. Then it's off to the south of France for five nights of pampering and southern hospitality at L'Orangerie villa, the newest addition to Big Ruby's Guesthouse, one of the most popular and well regarded gay guesthouse chains in the world. This incredible villa (recommended by last year's OUTFEST auction winner as the best place he has ever stayed in his life) is located in a walled 13th century village, unchanged by time, near the Mediterranean coast. After this, if you still haven't had enough, head back to Paris, for 2 nights at the Villa Beaumarchais, a 4-star boutique hotel from Les Hôtels de Paris, located in the heart of the gay Marais district. You see what I mean? This package is to pee for!

Cruise Control -- Explore the Mediterranean as you have only dreamed aboard a luxury yacht for 14 days courtesy Seabourn Cruise Line, whose intimate ships and uncompromising luxury will make you feel like you're Jackie Onassis being pampered by Aristotle himself. An Exclusively Seabourn® Complimentary Shore Experience, an intimate, behind-the-scenes event, custom-designed for you to impart a unique, insider's perspective, punctuates virtually all cruises. For example, if you choose to explore the Aegean Sea, you might experience the ultimate private cocktail party in the following amazing archeological wonder.

In the evening when the ancient site of Ephesus on the coast of
Turkey is closed to visitors, you will be transported back in time
to the height of the Roman Empire as "Ephesians" bearing
cornucopia overflowing with fruits greet you at the entrance. A torch
light procession via the ancient harbor road that once resounded
with the footsteps of leaders such as Anthonyand Cleopatra
ensues before reaching the Town Square. An abundance of wine,
cocktails and canapés awaits while a chamber group plays
classical music and you and your Cleo or Tony soak in the
ambiance as it must have been thousands of years ago.

Dozens of opportunities like this abound throughout your Mediterranean journey, making this a once in a lifetime magical experience. From Greece, Turkey, Spain, Portugal, The French and Italian Riviera, see the exclusive sights and hidden wonders that no other cruise line can begin to show you. There are many departure dates and cruises to choose from in 2003. The possibilities are many, but you can't go wrong. Wherever you go, Seabourn Cruise Line will take you there in style. Big round sunglasses and billionaire shipping magnate not included!

Live Auction Sponsors

HONORARY EVENT CO-CHAIRS
Bruce Cohen, The Jinks/Cohen Company
Whoopi Goldberg
Senator Sheila Kuehl, California State Legislature

HONORARY COMMITTEE
Cheryl Dunye
Honorable John Duran, West Hollywood City Council
Michael Goff
Robert Greenblatt, The Greenblatt Janollari Studio
Monica Harris, USA Network
Jonathan Howard, William Morris Agency
Jonathan Hung, Morra, Brezner, Steinberg and Tenenbaum
David Janollari, The Greenblatt Janollari Studio
Dan Jinks, The Jinks/Cohen Company
V. Scott Jones, Fox International
Devra Lieb, Hohman Maybank Lieb
Honorable Steve Martin, West Hollywood City Council
Nan Morales, Paramount Pictures
Dennis O' Connor, United Artists
Honorable Jeffrey Prang, West Hollywood City Council
Julia Salazar, Bold New World
Adam Shulman, The Firm
Mervyn Warren, Leapyear Entertainment