June 6, 2016
'Put on Your Dancing Shoes' To Raise Funds for Iris House
Winnie McCroy READ TIME: 2 MIN.
On Monday, June 6 from 7-9:30 p.m., head to MIST Harlem when Iris House, an organization for women infected and affected by HIV/AIDS, holds their annual fundraiser, "Put On Your Dancing Shoes."
"We'll be honoring three amazing women: �Dr. Theresa Mack, Doris R. Conner and Doris B. Mitchell and thanking them for their years of service to our organization," said organizers.
In addition to the dancing, they have a silent auction with goodies ranging from Caribbean Vacations to tickets for the NY Liberty, from a package from HBO (will it have the "Game of Thrones" scripts for Season 7??) to fabulous baskets of booze, sports gear and items for your kids! �
The event will feature wine and beer, heavy hors d'oeuvres, music by the Karl Browne Band, featuring DaChonne Nicole, and of course, dancing!
"We're gearing up for a night to remember and we want you to be there with us!" said organizers.
Special packages include a $5,000 Dancing Shoes Angel package, featuring 12 tickets, a program listing, acknowledgement from the podium, honorary chair status and a special gift bag.
For $2,500, you can be a Dancing Shoes Patron, with eight tickets, a program listing, acknowledgement from the podium, honorary committee co-chair status and a special gift bag.
For $1,500, you can be a Dancing Shoes Sponsor, with four tickets, a program listing, acknowledgement from the podium, and honorary committee status.
And for $500, you can be a Dancing Shoes Couple, with a pair of tickets and program listing. Individual tickets are $175.
Young professionals, non-profit employees and adults over 60 can join them with a $125 ticket! If you can't join them that night, you can make a contribution here to help them continue their work.
"Put On Your Dancing Shoes," will be held on Monday, June 6 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at MIST Harlem, 46 West 116th Street in New York City.
For tickets or information, visit https://salsa4.salsalabs.com/o/51228/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=5949
Winnie McCroy is the Women on the EDGE Editor, HIV/Health Editor, and Assistant Entertainment Editor for EDGE Media Network, handling all women's news, HIV health stories and theater reviews throughout the U.S. She has contributed to other publications, including The Village Voice, Gay City News, Chelsea Now and The Advocate, and lives in Brooklyn, New York.
