Bear to Make a Difference Benefit for the Matthew Shepard Foundation Comes to Denver March 19th.DENVER -- Preview Auction Begins on eBay March 10th with Bears from Elton John Sir Elton Hercules[1] John CBE[2] (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on 25 March, 1947) is a five-time Grammy and one-time Academy Award-winning English pop/rock singer, composer and pianist. & Bernie Taupin Bernie Taupin (born May 22, 1950) is an English lyricist most famous for his collaboration with Elton John. Birth and childhood Bernard John "Bernie" Taupin , Elizabeth Taylor Noun 1. Elizabeth Taylor - United States film actress (born in England) who was a childhood star; as an adult she often co-starred with Richard Burton (born in 1932) Taylor and more The 4th Annual Bear to Make a Difference dinner benefiting the Matthew Shepard Foundation The Matthew Shepard Foundation was founded in December 1998 by Dennis and Judy Shepard in memory of their 21-year old son, Matthew, who was murdered in an anti-gay hate crime in Wyoming in October 1998[1]. comes to Denver on Saturday, March 19, 2005. There will be a special Preview Auction on eBay beginning on March 10th and featuring a host of autographed celebrity bears including those from Elton John & Bernie Taupin (with a signed concert tour program), Elizabeth Taylor, Liza Minnelli and Lorna Luft, as well as a University of Denver Background and rankings The University was founded in 1864 as Colorado Seminary by John Evans, the former Territorial Governor of Colorado, who had been appointed by US President Abraham Lincoln. Hockey Team Bear with a signed regulation hockey stick. Highlights of the live auction on March 19th include a Sean Hayes bear with a "Will and Grace" walk-on, a trip on the American Orient Express Orient Express Luxury train that ran from Paris to Constantinople (Istanbul) for over 80 years (1883–1977). Developed by the Belgian businessman Georges Nagelmackers, its luxuriously furnished cars became the symbol of glamour for European society. and signed bears from Governor Howard Dean, Ellen DeGeneres, Carrot Top, Katie Couric, Tipper Gore, Judy Shepard, and many more. All proceeds will support the Matthew Shepard Foundation's ongoing educational programs. The Celebrity Teddy Bear silent auction and dinner will once again take place at the Westin Tabor Center Grand Ballroom, 1672 Lawrence Street, in downtown Denver. Tickets, $100 each or $800 for a table of eight, may be purchased online at www.matthewshepard.org or by calling 303-830-7400. The silent auction and reception begin at 5:30 PM and the dinner events begin at 7:00 PM. Mike Nelson, KMGH Channel 7's chief meteorologist, will be Master of Ceremonies for the evening. Entertainment will be provided by singer/songwriter Randi Driscoll (www.RandiDriscoll.com) and spirit pop duo Jason and deMarco Jason Warner (b. 1975) and deMarco DeCiccio (b. 1976) are the titular members of the pop music duo Jason & deMarco. Jason & deMarco are perhaps best described as a gay Christian rock band. (www.jasonanddemarco.com). Auctioneer Don Martin will return to orchestrate the live auction. There will also be a special presentation by Judy Shepard, Executive Director of the Matthew Shepard Foundation. Sponsors for the event include Platinum Youth Sponsor: Verizon Communications and Platinum Sponsor: Coors Brewing Company. Gold Sponsors are Human Rights Campaign, The Advocate magazine, and the Westin Tabor Center. Corporate Sponsors include Frontier Airlines, Gill Foundation/Gayand Lesbian Fund for Colorado, Colorado Pride Guide, Colorado Company Magazine, Auction and Event Solutions, and Design Works by Dave and Mike. |
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