9th Annual GLAD Benefit Extravaganza with Ken Paves, Eva Longoria, Marlee Matlin and Sean Forbes!

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Published on Wednesday, March 30th, 2011 | Source:

The wait is over…it’s official! GLAD’s 9th Annual Benefit Extravaganza is now underway and the countdown to Sunday, June 5 starts today! The visual fantasyland extravaganza will take place at the House of Blues, Sunset Strip from 6-10 p.m.! Hosted by Ken Paves, with special guest appearances by Eva Longoria and Marlee Matlin , this event will bring the community together to celebrate communication, culture and community! Featuring Detroit’s own Sean Forbes with performances by Jody Stevenson and more…you won’t want to miss out on the fun! Sponsorship and program book advertisement opportunities and tickets are available now. The proceeds raised will enable GLAD to continue to provide quality crucial services to the community.

Visit GLAD’s House of Blues page to purchase your tickets today! http://www.gladinc.org/events/house-of-blues

Individual Ticket Purchase

$100 – The Stilt Walkers (VIP Ticket)
* VIP Lounge

$75 – The Acrobats (General Admission)
* Main floor (standing room only)

Sponsorship Levels

$15,000- The Ringmasters (Title Sponsor)
* Premier tickets for 30 guests
* Celebrity Promotional Tie-in
* Recognition as Title Sponsor in event related printed and press materials
* Full-page inside cover ad in Event Program Book
* Stage recognition at the event
* Special acknowledgment and signage at the House of Blues
* Signage along the main entrance
* Company booth at the entrance of the event
* Company name to appear on House of Blues billboard and event tickets
* Website link to www.gladinc.org for one year
* 4 Time inclusion in GLAD Monthly Mailing/e-News/Social Media
* Recognition on GLAD website/e-News/Social Media

$10,000- The Contortionists
* Premier tickets for 20 guests
* Full-page back cover ad in Event Program Book
* Special acknowledgment and signage at the House of Blues
* Stage recognition at the event
* Website link to www.gladinc.org website for 6 months
* 2 Time inclusion in GLAD Monthly Mailing/e-News/Social Media
* Recognition on GLAD website/e-News/Social Media

$5,000- The Human Cannonballs
* Premier tickets for 15 guests
* Half-page ad in Event Program Book
* Website link to www.gladinc.org website for 3 months
* 1 time inclusion in GLAD Monthly Mailing/e-News
* Special event recognition
* Recognition on GLAD website/e-News/Social Media

$2,500- The Jugglers
* Premier tickets for 10 guests
* Quarter page ad in Event Program Book
* Website link to www.gladinc.org website for 1 month
* Special event recognition
* Recognition on GLAD website/e-News/Social Media

Program Book Advertising Levels

Program book dimensions: 6″ x 9

$250 – Full page (5.247” x 8.255”)
$125 – Half page (5.247” x 4.108”)
$75 – Quarter page (2.6” x 4.108”)
$50 – Business card (3.5” x 2”)

Deadline: May 25, 2011

Submit in the following formats:
* PDF, JPG in High Resolution: 300 dpi
* Full color
Send ads to: ELuttrell@gladinc.org

Event Organizers/Media Contacts

Ken Paves
Event Host

Rachel Braver
Public Relations Director
RBraver@gladinc.org
(323) 550-4274 Voice
(888) 514-9417 VP

Elizabeth Luttrell
Public Relations Coordinator
ELuttrell@gladinc.org
(323) 892-2109 V/VP

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