ADVISORY/City of West Hollywood, the Elton John AIDS Foundation and CARE to Co-Sponsor Photo Exhibit, ``HIV Positive: AIDS Through a New Lens,'' at Pacific Design Center.

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ADVISORY...for Monday, May 17

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      Kick-Off event on Monday, May 17th, Will Launch the Exhibit

WHAT:         The City of West Hollywood, the Elton John AIDS
              Foundation (EJAF) and CARE will co-sponsor an
              internationally acclaimed photo exhibit, "HIV Positive:
              AIDS Through a New Lens," at the Pacific Design Center
              in West Hollywood from Tuesday, May 18, 2004, to Monday,
              June 7, 2004. A kick-off reception will mark the
              beginning of the exhibit on Monday, May 17, from 6 p.m.
              to 8 p.m. The exhibit features black-and-white
              photographs that depict the devastating impact of AIDS
              in Zambia, South Africa, Botswana and Kenya. The images
              capture the searing reality of AIDS in Africa and
              inspire hope that fixing the problem is well within our
              reach with support from the international community like
              the Elton John AIDS Foundation and humanitarian
              organizations like CARE.

              The City of West Hollywood has been at the forefront of
              fighting for people with HIV and AIDS for nearly twenty
              years. The City partners with non-profit and
              humanitarian organizations to further the cause against
              HIV and AIDS both locally and internationally.

WHO:          CARE's Dr. Aben Ngay, Ph.D, will speak about the
              HIV/AIDS issue. A leader in the fight against AIDS, he
              helps develop educational programs and models for CARE
              to raise awareness in vulnerable populations, including
              orphans.

WHEN:         Monday, May 17, 2004
              6 p.m.

WHERE:        Pacific Design Center
              Main Lobby
              8687 Melrose Avenue
              West Hollywood