Roster of Celebrity Judges Grows for Legendary "Best In Drag Show" 9th Annual Fundraiser for Aid For AIDS in California with Kathy Griffin, Kim Coles, Melanie Griffith, Harry Hamlin, Dot Marie Jones, Lisa Rinna, and others on Oct. 9, 2011

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The outrageous beauty pageant spoof, "Best In Drag Show" – a benefit for Aid For AIDS in California, returns to The Orpheum Theatre on October 9, 2011. The highly anticipated, annual fundraiser will be opened by comedienne Kathy Griffin and has a hilarious cast of drag contestants who compete in traditional beauty and talent categories.  The legendary show always has a roster of celebrity judges, and the benefit has raised millions of dollars for Aid For AIDS, which was founded in 1983. Each year the show raises more than $250,000 in one night.

The fundraiser is produced by a large group of extremely dedicated and talented volunteers with a small staff from Alliance for Housing and Healing – the non-profit parent corporation of Aid For AIDS, executive producer of the show.  This year, Aid For AIDS will be hosting a special VIP Reception for top-level sponsors. A celebrity red carpet and colorful pre-show cocktail party with costumed contestant "fans" begin at 6 PM. Curtain is 7 PM.

Sponsorship levels, tickets, videos, and details are on the event website: http:/www.bestindragshow.org. Please visit the event website for unique and valuable sponsorship opportunities.

Press and media must have a confirmed RSVP.

Date: Sunday, October 9, 2011
Location: The Orpheum Theatre, 842 S. Broadway, Downtown Los Angeles, 90014
Time: Pre-show cocktail party and red carpet 6 PM (press check-in 5:30); Show 7 PM.
Tickets, Sponsorship, Photos, more: www.bestindragshow.org

Sponsors to date:
Golden Jewel Grand Sponsors: Kathy Kinney, Holland Taylor.
Silver Sequin Supporting Sponsors: Authentic Talent & Literary Mgmt - Howard Green, Frontiers IN LA Magazine, Mark Smith, Chris Spencer.
Fierce 'N Fabulous Friends: Denis Cagna, Lorena Sarbu.
Patron Prince/Princess: Halsted Sullivan

About Alliance for Housing and Healing: The California non-profit consists of The Serra Project , and Aid For AIDS. The mission is to provide the basic necessities of life to men, women, children and families living with HIV/AIDS through a safety net of essential housing and direct supportive services. See the websites:  www.aidforaids.net and www.serraproject.org.

CONTACT:  Jeannette Bondurant
TELEPHONE:  323-344-4882
EMAIL:  [email protected]

SOURCE Aid For AIDS