The Cosmopolitan to
Announce Donation in Support of The Center
WHAT: To increase momentum for the state and national movement toward marriage
equality, The Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada and The
Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas are holding an event consisting of 36 LGBTQ and
straight ally couples having a ceremony every five minutes for three hours at
the resort’s Pop-Up Wedding Chapel. The broad range of couples, each
holding a commitment ceremony, vow renewal ceremony or faux-ceremony, will be
reading vows in support of marriage equality.
WHEN:
Thursday, May 2
3:55
p.m.: Donation Announcement
4:00 p.m.
- 5:00 p.m.: First 12 Ceremonies
WHERE: The
Pop-Up Wedding Chapel at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
Located on the casino floor in the southeast corner of the resort
Located on the casino floor in the southeast corner of the resort
3708
Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Prior to the first wedding ceremony, The Cosmopolitan’s Vice President of
People, Daniel Espino, will be announcing a sizable donation to support The Gay
and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada, which assists the local
community with efforts including a variety of social and support groups and
events for all ages, cultural and diversity trainings, free HIV and STD testing
and much more. The Center’s Board President, Raymond Wilmer, will be
present to accept the donation.
ABOUT:
Given the recent passage of SJR13 by the Nevada Senate, a bill that would allow
for marriage equality statewide, The Gay and Lesbian Community Center of
Southern Nevada and The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas are keeping the momentum
going with a unique event supporting marriage equality. Every five
minutes for three hours, an LGBTQ or straight ally couple will read vows during
their respective commitment, vow renewal and faux-ceremonies, reflecting a
powerful message of solidarity for an equal and just future. While none
of the ceremonies are legally binding, each will represent a unique perspective
and are a testament to the cultural shift in attitudes about marriage equality.
Contact
Ryan Marquardt
The Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada
309.531.7464
Kimberly Diller
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
702.698.7140
No comments:
Post a Comment