Lexington Fairness is presenting the first annual 2008 Fairness Awards, an evening recognizing Kentucky's LGBT community, and of spectacular, star studded, and often irreverent entertainment.  

The Fairness Awards will recognize contributions made by gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) Kentuckians and our straight allies who fight to bring Fairness to our Commonwealth on June 27th in the Grand Ballroom of Lexington's Radisson Hotel. The annual Fairness Awards will focus on those who devote their time and efforts (often for little or no public recognition), and will coincide with Lexington's pride festival.

HOST PERFORMERS
  SPEAKERS  SPONSORS


The 2008 Fairness Awards will be hosted by Lady Bunny.

Lady Bunny has been a gay icon for more than 20 years, and has appeared in films such as Wigstock: The Movie, Peoria Babylon, To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar, and the upcoming film, Another Gay Sequel (sequel to Another Gay Movie).
SPECIAL APPEARANCES
Trai La Trash
  Ari Gold - is the first R&B or pop singer to be openly gay from the start of his career and the first American male openly gay pop singer.

Ari's hits include "Where The Music Takes You," "Wave Of You," "I'm All About You" and #1 Hit "Love Will Take Over." Ari recently released his third studio album "Transport Systems" to rave reviews in People Magazine, Out Magazine and on LOGO. Clive Davis also praised the album saying "Ari writes from the heart." Ari was named one of the Most Influential People in Gay Culture at the end of 2007 by Out Magazine.

 ◊ Official Website
  Featured Ari Gold music on MySpace

Ari Gold 
 
Robbie Bartlett -  is an R&B singer performing in Louisville area nightclubs since 1982.

She started singing at the age of four and has a strong foundation in blues and jazz. Her styles include music that complements the blues and includes such tunes as Good Morning Heartache, Give Me One Reason. and Love Sneaking Up on You.

 ◊ Official Website
  Featured Robbie Bartlett music on MySpace

Robbie Bartlett 

 
   ◊ Sen. Ernesto Scorsone

Senator Ernesto Scorsone has served in the General Assembly since 1985.  Scorsone served in the House of Representatives from 1985 until he was elected to the Senate in 1996 where he continues to serve.

Senator Scorsone is the first and only openly gay member of the Kentucky General Assembly, and has been with his life partner for over 12 years. 
  If you would like to sponsor the 2008 Fairness Awards, click here to contact us.




Jim Dickinson & Tim Combs


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DINNER AND DRINKS                   

Every admission includes dinner which will be based on the Radisson Hotel's Cafe in the Park's   Pasta Bar. Several Pasta and Stir-fry options will available at the event. Vegetarian friendly options will be available.

Due the totally uncensored and hilarious nature of Lady Bunny's comedy, admission to the event is restricted to those 18 years of age and older.
 
A full cash bar will be available at the event, with proceeds helping to defray our event costs.