ACON is inviting people across NSW to participate in a range of events to mark this year’s World AIDS Day (Sat 1 Dec).
The following World AIDS Day events are being supported by ACON:
SYDNEY
WORLD AIDS DAY DINNER Saturday 1 Dec 2012 6.30pm Dinner: 7.30 – 10.30pm Tickets: $140
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, 199 George Street Sydney 2000
The AIDS Trust of Australia is honoured to be this year's beneficiary of the gala fundraising event, the World AIDS Day Dinner. Now in its third year, the event will take place at the ever sumptuous Four Seasons Hotel Sydney. It's the full box and dice, with enticing auctions and raffles, sparkling entertainment, delicious food, the occasional beverage and lots of socialising for an important cause - enhancing Australia's response to HIV. MORE...
RED RIBBON BOOT CAMP Sat 1 Dec / Sydney Park, Erskineville / 9am
Get fit and raise money for the Red Ribbon Appeal at this special 1 hour World AIDS Day Boot Camp hosted by Scott Henry of Scott Henry Fitness. Meet near the cricket oval carpark on Sydney Park Rd. $15. All proceeds to the Red Ribbon Appeal. Info/book: scotthenryfitness@gmail.com or 0422 151 103.
RED RIBBON APPEAL Fri 30 Nov + Sat 1 Dec / selected locations + online
On the day before and on World AIDS Day, volunteers will be selling red ribbons ($2), wristbands ($5), pins ($5) and diamante charms ($10) at selected locations throughout Sydney. And in the lead-up to World AIDS Day, Red Ribbon merchandise can be purchased from businesses displaying Red Ribbon boxes or donations can be made via the official Red Ribbon Appeal web site: www.redribbonday.org.au
MUM’S IN PERFORMANCES Every Sun in Nov & Dec / King Cross Hotel / 5pm
Mum’s In: Stories from Razorhurst is one-woman hit show from cabaret darling Vashti Hughes which lifts the veil on the Razor Gang era in Sydney during the 1930’s. A percentage of proceeds from every show
during November and December will be donated to the Red Ribbon Appeal. Tix $20 - $30. Book on mumsin.com.au
BUZZ AT THE OXFORD Thu 29 Nov / Oxford Hotel / 8pm – 12pm
Mr and Ms Sydney Leather Dick Savvy and Mistress Tokyo + DJ Ben Drayton will sell special edition red leather ribbons for $5 each during their regular weekly event.
THE RED PARTY Fri 30 Nov / Stonewall / 9pm till late
Red Ribbon benefit night at Stonewall Hotel on Oxford St, Darlinghurst. $5 donation at the door. Shows all night by Sydney’s leading drag performers.
RENT GALA PERFORMANCE Fri 30 Nov / Sutherland Memorial School of Arts / 8pm
Opening night of Shire Music Theatre’s production of the smash hit Broadway musical RENT. Includes a silent auction. A percentage of proceeds will be donated to the Red Ribbon Appeal. Tix $29 - $34. Book on 0458 642 553.
FURRY FRIDAY Fri 30 Nov / Oxford Hotel / 7pm – late
A range of red ribbon merchandise will be available during a special World AIDS Day edition of this popular Harbour City Bears event.
DRAG AT THE MIDNIGHT SHIFT Sat 1 Dec / Midnight Shift / 10pm till late
Red Ribbon benefit night at The Midnight Shift on Oxford St, Darlinghurst. $10 cover charge with $5 going to ACON. Special World AIDS Day–inspired drag show + great DJs.
FILM SCREENING Sat 1 Dec / Dendy Newtown / 7pm
Red Ribbon benefit screening of All The Way Through Evening, a Australian made feature-length doco about music composed in New York amidst the early years of the HIV/AIDS pandemic in New York City. Tix $11 - $18. Book on www.dendy.com.au
REZERECTION DANCE PARTY Sat 1 Dec / Imperial Hotel / 10pm – 6am
Men-only underwear and swimwear dance party featuring DJs Adam Cox, Chip, Johny Blue Boy, Brett Austin. $2.50 from every ticket will be donated to the Red Ribbon Appeal. Tix $30 - $40. Book on www.greentix.com.au
KALIDEOSCOPE SOCIAL DANCE Sat 1 Dec / Parramatta Gold Club / 8pm – 1:30am
Special red themed edition featuring DJs, drag kings and queens, live singers, dancing girls and much more. Prizes for Best Dressed Male, Female and Drag King/Queen. All proceeds to ACON. Tix $15. Info 0433 232 425 or kalideoscopespocialdance.com
UNDER THE MIRRORBALL Sun 2 Dec / Arq / 10pm till late
Red Ribbon benefit night at Arq nightclub on Flinders St, Darlinghurst. $10 donation at the door. Lots of shows with DJ's on both levels.
SPICE GALS TRIBUTE SHOW Sun 9 Dec / Red Rattler, Marrickville / 9pm till late
Spice up your life with some 90s retro and the tantalising talents of Joyce Maynge, Flangelina Jolie, Krystal Kleer, Coco Jumbo, Nikita Vanderkamp and Paris Hilicons. Shows at 10:30pm and 11:30pm. Prize for Best Dressed Spice + free cocktail on arrival. Tix $30. $5 from every ticket goes to Red Ribbon Appeal. Info/book: www.redrattlertheatre.org
NORTHERN RIVERS
RED RIBBON APPEAL Thurs 1 Dec, selected locations + online
Red Ribbon merchandise will be available at ACON’s Northern Rivers office at 27 Uralba St, Lismore and at selected businesses throughout the Northern Rivers in the lead-up to and on World AIDS Day. Then on Thursday 29 and Friday 30 November, volunteers will be selling Red Ribbon merchandise in the Lismore CBD. Donations can also be made online at www.redribbonday.org.au
TANTALISING TRIVIA 2 Fri 30 Nov, Lismore Workers Club, 7pm
Following on from last year’s inaugural event, this year’s pursuit of all things trivial will be an even more fantastic fundraising night of brain challenges, joyous interaction, shows and prizes. Hosted by the fabulous Tobin Saunders.
TREATMENTS BY THE SEA Sat 1 Dec, Northern Rivers location, 11am – 4pm
Free workshop for people with HIV. The workshop will include the latest information about HIV, how to reduce the complications of HIV, and hints and tips to stay well and healthy. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided. Numbers for the workshop are limited. To register call 1800 633 637 (freecall) or (02) 6622 1555.
TAFE FASHION AND COSTUME SHOW Sat 1 Dec, City Hall Dance Studio, Lismore, 7pm
Experience the vision and creativity of Lismore TAFE”s fashion students at this special presentation of their work. Hosted by the fabulous Maude Boate. Admission by gold coin donation. All proceeds to the Red Ribbon Appeal.
HUNTER
RED RIBBON APPEAL Thurs 1 Dec, selected locations + online
Red Ribbon merchandise will be available at ACON’s office at 129 Maitland Rd Islington and at selected businesses in the lead up to and on World AIDS Day. And Red Ribbon merchandise will be sold at followings venues on the following dates: Waratah Village, Wed 28 Nov; Pacific Clinic + Glendale, Jesmond, Kotara, The Junction and Market Town shopping centres, Thu 29 Nov; Mayfield Woolworths, Fri 30 Nov. Donations can also be made online at www.redribbonday.org.au
CENTRAL COAST DANCE MOVIE NIGHT Sat 1 Dec, Erina Fair Shopping Centre, 7:30pm
The Central Coast’s leading dance fitness studio is hosting a screening of dance movie El Cantante starring Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony. Tix $10. All proceeds to the Red Ribbon Appeal. Info: 4365 2200 or www.centralcoastdance.com.au
PAINT THE TOWN RED Sat 24 Nov – Sat 1 Dec, Newcastle CBD
The Civic Park Fountain, Newcastle City Hall Clock Tower, and The Obelisk will be lit up red to mark World AIDS Day.
AIDS AWARENESS WEEK DISPLAYS Sat 24 Nov – Mon 3 Dec, Newcastle Libraries
Cessnock, Lake Macquarie and Newcastle Libraries will feature displays and resources about HIV and AIDS.
HIKE FOR HIV Sun 25 Nov, Eleebana Lions Park, 10am
Everyone is welcome to take part in this 4.4km hike. Participants and ride, walk, jog, or skate and are encouraged to wear red and bring friends, family members and dogs. There will be a BBQ and information stall at the end.
AIDS QUILT EXHIBITION Mon 26 Nov – Sun 2 Dec, Newcastle Museum, 10am – 5pm
Locally made AIDS memorial quilts will be on display at the Newcastle Museum. A special afternoon tea will be held in conjunction with the exhibition to mark World AIDS Day on Sat 1 Dec.
AIDS AWARENESS STALLS Sat 1 Dec, John Hunter Hospital, 9am – 3pm
Get the latest info about preventing and treating HIV/AIDS from staff at the John Hunter Hospital.
CODE RED PARTY Sat 1 Dec, Unity Nightclub, Sydney Junction Hotel, 9pm
This is a fundraiser for Karumah Positive Living Centre. Karumah provides health promotion services and activities for people with HIV, their families, partners and other carers.
ILLAWARRA
RED RIBBON APPEAL Mon 26 Nov – Fri 30 Dec, selected locations + online
Red Ribbon merchandise will be available at ACON’s office at 47 Kenny St, Wollongong and at selected businesses throughout the Illawarra in the lead-up to World AIDS Day. On Friday 30 November volunteers will be selling Red Ribbon merchandise at the Crown St Mall in Wollongong (10am-2pm). Donations can also be made online at www.redribbonday.org.au
PIECING TOGETHER THE FACTS Saturday 1 December / QEII Albury / 11am – 1pm
This free community event is being put on by Murrumbidgee Local Health District, The Place Youth Centre, and local businesses. Red Ribbon merchandise will be available, as well as a sausage sizzle, games, drumbeats and stalls.
DIVA LA GONG Saturday 1 December / Illawarra Steelers Club / 8pm
Unity Wollongong presents a dance party for the local GLBTIQ community.
Raffles and prizes + shows at11pm. $10 on the door with a donation to ACON Illawarra.
Info: www.unity-wollongong.org
MID NORTH COAST
RED RIBBON APPEAL Thurs 1 Dec, selected locations + online
In the lead-up to World AIDS Day, Red Ribbon merchandise will be available at ACON’s offices at Shop 3 146 -150 Gordon St Port Macquarie and 9 Boambee St, Coffs Harbour as well as selected businesses in Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour. Donations can also be made online at www.redribbonday.org.au.
UNITED FLAG DANCE Sat 1 Dec, Cavanbah Centre, Coffs Harbour, 7pm
Hollywood themed social dance and raffle with part proceeds donated to Red Ribbon Appeal.
AIDS AWARENESS STALLS Sat 17 Nov, Bellingen Markets, Coff Harbour
Sun 2 Dec, Jetty Foreshores Markets, Coffs Harbour
Mon 3 Dec, Coffs City Centre
Get the latest information on HIV prevention and support, and purchase Red Ribbon merchandise.
