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Dec. 1, Wicked benefit night for Season of Concern.
2005-10-26
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Evening Description:
5:30pm -6:30pm: PreParty
Select a bar for your PreParty at either Hydrate, Scot\'s or Sidetrack. Enjoy special WICKED VOX martinis. ( Buses will have your seat reserved at the bar. You must show up at the bar you select. You will not have a seat at another bar. )
6:30pm sharp: Leave for the show from the bar
7pm: Check in at the show / Oriental Ford Center for the Performing Arts
7:30pm Curtain up and you are with 300 gay fans in the front 20 rows!!!
10:30pm Move to the After Party with cast at Allegro Hotel . Bid on auction items, Open VOX Martini bar
11:30pm First buses leave to return to bars
12:00am Second buses leave
12:30am LAST buses leave for the bars |
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