Special MC for the event was Hollywood gay mafia member Bruce Vilanch (TOP RIGHT), known for his jokes at many awards shows, including the Oscars, and on Hollywood Squares. The very openly gay comedy writer also was the subject of the film Get Bruce! and

The Howard Brown Health Center held their annual fall benefit dinner and awards at the Sheraton last Saturday. With a theme of Club Midnight Blue, it was an evening of martinis and jazz, with lots of entertainment and socializing among the 700+ guests. Awards were presented to state Sen. John Cullerton, Lora Branch (head of the city’s Office of GLBT Health), and Shane McCall (for his countless volunteer hours for HBHC).