NewsPHOTO CALL: Wanda Sykes, Michael Urie, Justin Bond and Marty Thomas at Gayfest GalaAuthor, political strategist, civil rights activist and public affairs advisor David Mixner was presented with the Community Service Award at GAYFEST NYC, Inc.'s annual gala, Spring At Last!, held March 21 in Manhattan.
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Matthew Blank
March 22, 2011
The Community Service Award is presented annually to a "courageous, visionary and dedicated individual or organization whose selfless acts of care, sustained commitment and outstanding service have enhanced the quality of life for members of the LGBT community," according to press notes.
Here is a look at the evening:
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Wanda Sykes, Michael Urie, Justin Bond and Marty Thomas at Gayfest Gala
Wanda Sykes headlined the gala, which also featured actor/producer/director Michael Urie (“Ugly Betty,” The Temperamentals, Angels in America), composer/singer Lance Horne (whose debut CD solo recording, "First Things Last," was launched at Lincoln Center and at London’s Garrick Theatre), Cortés Alexander (The Tonics, Liza’s at the Palace), Justin Bond (Kiki and Herb), Emily McNamara (host of Musical Mondays at Splash!) and Marty Thomas (Xanadu, Wicked).